Tessa Blanchard pulled from MLW event amid contractual confusion
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 5:57 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Tessa Blanchard was set to compete in MLW but was removed from the show after CMLL clarified her limited status with them. Dave Meltzer reported that Blanchard was expected to face Shotzi Blackheart for the MLW Women's Featherweight Title but was pulled, leading to Masha Slamovich winning the championship instead. The reasons for Blanchard's withdrawal remain unclear, although it was initially thought to involve championship implications. Current circumstances suggest no immediate plans for Blanchard to return to MLW.
- •Blanchard was scheduled to appear in MLW on September 15, 2026.
- •She was pulled after CMLL stated her agreement only allowed one date.
- •Masha Slamovich won the Featherweight Title instead of Blanchard.
- •The reasons for Blanchard's withdrawal from the match remain unclear.
- 5:57 PMWrestling Inc — Additional Details On Tessa Blanchard-MLW Situation
"Dave Meltzer provides additional details have been provided on the Tessa Blanchard-MLW situation, though he admits several key questions remain unanswered
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