Gia Miller Breaks Silence After TNA Bound For Glory Debut Match Against Tessa Blanchard

Gia Miller isn’t just sticking to the commentary table anymore—and she’s speaking out about her in-ring debut at TNA Bound For Glory 2025.

The TNA backstage interviewer and announcer stepped between the ropes for the first time on October 12 at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts, where she faced off against Tessa Blanchard in a personal grudge match that stemmed from weeks of tension. While the bout didn’t go in her favor, Miller says she’s still processing how surreal the moment truly was.

During a new interview with WhatCulture, Miller reflected on her TNA wrestling debut:

“Yeah, it was a really amazing experience to make my TNA wrestling debut and on a stage like Bound for Glory. I mean, a record setting event. The energy that night was just absolutely electric. Unfortunately it had to be against Tessa Blanchard, who y’all know my feelings on her, but that’s, that’s not what it’s about. It was about the incredible moment that was Bound For Glory. It’s still hitting me, you know?”

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Miller’s debut came right after Steve Maclin’s big win, making hers the second match of the night. Despite the odds and Blanchard’s usual dirty tactics—including ripping off a turnbuckle pad—Miller had a brief comeback that got the crowd fired up. But in the end, it was Tessa who stole the win.

Blanchard had Victoria Crawford in her corner, who was eventually ejected for interfering. Meanwhile, Jody Threat stood by Gia’s side and ultimately chased Crawford off.

Even in defeat, Gia Miller’s appearance was one of the most emotional parts of the night for fans and her own family, who were at ringside cheering her on.

For Miller, the loss didn’t overshadow the moment—and she made it clear she’s still riding the high of living out a dream on TNA’s biggest stage.