2020 PWI Women’s 100: Top 10 reveal and full ranking details

Today, Pro Wrestling Illustrated is releasing the digital version of their magazine edition featuring the 2020 PWI Women’s 100 ranking. This year, Bell To Belles took part in ranking the best women wrestlers for the year, and is co-revealing the top ten list, along with details on other ranking women, with PWI and Warren Hayes of the Mr. Warren Hayes Show. The evaluation period for … Continue reading 2020 PWI Women’s 100: Top 10 reveal and full ranking details

Kristen AshlyOctober 15, 2020July 28, 2022Leave a comment

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Tessa Blanchard doesn’t have an easy road ahead of her

Over the weekend, IMPACT Wrestling sent shock waves through the wrestling industry when they ended their contract with Tessa Blanchard. The company subsequently stripped her of their world title weeks before one of their biggest pay-per-view events of the year, Slammiversary. So, what’s next for the third generation star? Tessa Blanchard has been a controversial figure since some of her peers alleged that she bullied … Continue reading Tessa Blanchard doesn’t have an easy road ahead of her

June 29, 2020July 28, 20221 Comment

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IMPACT fires Tessa Blanchard, strips her of world title

IMPACT announced that they have terminated their contract with Tessa Blanchard and stripped her of the Impact World Championship. This news comes as a shock because Blanchard was scheduled to defend her title at Slammiversary. However, it appears her relationship with the company has soured over the last few weeks. Mike Johnson of PWInsider broke the news on Thursday night after Blanchard failed to send … Continue reading IMPACT fires Tessa Blanchard, strips her of world title

June 25, 2020July 28, 2022Leave a comment

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IMPACT World Title match set for Slammiversary 2020

On Tuesday, Scott D’Amore announced that the Impact World Championship will be on the line at Slammiversary 2020. On tonight’s episode of IMPACT!, D’Amore made his way down to the ring and got ready to make an announcement about the status of the world title. Before he could finish, the number one contender, Ace Austin, interrupted and demanded to be crowned the new champion. Then, … Continue reading IMPACT World Title match set for Slammiversary 2020

June 9, 2020July 28, 2022Leave a comment

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Tessa Blanchard apologizes for absence at IMPACT: Rebellion

Today, Tessa Blanchard apologized for missing IMPACT: Rebellion via Twitter. She also took the time to address Michael Elgin’s comments from Night One. The Impact World Champion was originally scheduled to defend her title in a triple threat match with Elgin and Eddie Edwards. However, Blanchard opted not to attend the tapings for the event because of concerns about COVID-19. Last night, Elgin cut a … Continue reading Tessa Blanchard apologizes for absence at IMPACT: Rebellion

April 22, 2020July 28, 2022Leave a comment

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IMPACT changes title matches for Rebellion Night Two

With the first night done, there are some changes in store for IMPACT: Rebellion Night Two. Last week, IMPACT revealed the event, which was initially scheduled to air on Sunday, would be a two-night episode of Impact!. Tonight, Kylie Rae made her pay-per-view debut in a competitive match against Kiera Hogan. Rae ultimately picked up the win with the use of an STF, which she calls Smile To … Continue reading IMPACT changes title matches for Rebellion Night Two

April 21, 2020July 28, 2022Leave a comment

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IMPACT: Rebellion will go on as a two-part episode

IMPACT Wrestling officially changed their upcoming pay-per-view, Rebellion, into a two-night episode of Impact!. In light of the restrictions placed upon live events as a result of the coronavirus, IMPACT Wrestling will hold its next major spectacular—IMPACT: Rebellion—on a closed set with only essential personnel in attendance, as per the guidelines put in place by the CDC. Originally planned as a pay-per-view special, Rebellion will now expand into a … Continue reading IMPACT: Rebellion will go on as a two-part episode

April 13, 2020July 28, 2022Leave a comment

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Taya Valkyrie to challenge for the IMPACT world title

Next week, Tessa Blanchard and Taya Valkyrie will make history as the first women to compete in an IMPACT World Championship match. Taya Valkyrie has been gunning for Tessa Blanchard since she won the world title at Hard to Kill. After she successfully retained the Knockouts Championship, she declared that she was next in line for a shot at the IMPACT World Championship. Many fans … Continue reading Taya Valkyrie to challenge for the IMPACT world title

February 26, 2020July 28, 2022Leave a comment

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Tessa Blanchard retains at Warrior Wrestling 8

At Warrior Wrestling 8, eight of the most talented women’s wrestlers competed in a historic match for the promotion’s women’s title. This weekend, Tessa Blanchard defended the Warrior Wrestling Women’s Championship for the first time in the promotions first-ever Women’s War of Attrition Match. This original stipulation is a three falls match, where the eight competitors split up for a four-on-four match. The winners then … Continue reading Tessa Blanchard retains at Warrior Wrestling 8

February 16, 2020July 28, 2022Leave a comment

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Tessa Blanchard schedules first teleconference since the controversy

Tessa Blanchard is one of the most talked-about names in professional wrestling, but for mixed reasons. On a positive note, she became the first woman to hold a world heavyweight championship for a major promotion after she defeated Sami Callihan at IMPACT Hard to Kill. Unfortunately, Blanchard has been the talk of the industry more so because of allegations of bullying and racism that surfaced … Continue reading Tessa Blanchard schedules first teleconference since the controversy

February 5, 2020July 28, 2022Leave a comment