Santino Marella Is The Greatest Comedic Wrestler, Cobra Origin Story, Becoming "Santina"
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Santino Marella (@milanmiracle) is a professional wrestler known for his time in WWE and is currently signed to IMPACT Wrestling where he serves as the Director of Authority. He joins Chris Van Vliet at the Blue Wire Studios in Las Vegas to talk about his legendary WWE career, making his WWE debut at 31 years old, some of his most memorable moments like becoming Miss WrestleMania as Santina Marella, almost winning the Royal Rumble, setting the record for the fastest Royal Rumble elimination, how he came up with The Cobra finishing move, nearly beating Daniel Bryan at Elimination Chamber to win the WWE Championship, his daughter Bianca Carelli who wrestles in NXT as Arianna Grace, a possible dream match with Orange Cassidy and much more!
00:00 Intro
02:40 Canada
03:55 Italian Accent
04:40 WWE Debut - The Milan Miracle
11:26 Comedy Wrestling
13:24 Wrestlers Breaking Character
14:57 Making The Most Of Opportunities
16:34 Trying New Gimmicks
18:03 The Cobra
22:15 Unibrow
24:02 Santina Marella
27:18 Royal Rumble 2011
28:00 Elimination Chamber 2012
29:43 Fastest Rumble Elimination
30:48 Impact Wrestling
31:48 The Name ‘Santino Marella’
33:04 Not Using The Accent
33:23 Drew McIntyre
34:42 Bianca Carelli
37:29 Being A Parent
45:02 Starting Wrestling At 31
46:41 Favorite Opponents
47:37 DOA
48:53 Hall of Fame
49:28 Life Chapters
50:13 Leaving WWE
52:43 Advice To Students
56:30 Orange Cassidy
58:09 Wrestling Again
59:50 OVW
01:03:02 Gratitude
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Chris, I live in Vegas buddy, let's talk wrestling. It would be cool to just chat with a 30 year fan, it's different, fans might like it.
You should interview Jake the snake
You are the best in the business brother
I 100% believed his debut. It was an amazing feeling
Kinda like kurt angles debut....he was one of the fans and then got in the ring
Facts
I had the benefit of being a fan when Earthquake made his debut, fool me once, shame on me, but they didn’t fool me twice with Santino
I did too, but who would wear jeans and red wrestling boots?
@@logoifitiusos I’m sorry, but do you have a problem with jeans and red boots? Is that some fashion faux pas I don’t know about? Dammit, now I gotta change my tinder profile pic
Santino Marella is one of the best comedic acts in wrestling. While Santina wasn't my thing, everything else was gold. He was a funny heel & babyface.
So his whole career was just him trying to make sure his daughter would make it, what an incredible man and father
And he was a success in his own rights too, the fam is blessed
Santino constantly mispronouncing the other wrestlers names in an inappropriate way was always gold. Putting him with Beth phenix was good as well.
So good!
“Look at me I’m Rey masterio imma taller than a hornswoggle”😂😂😂😂😂😂
Champion in our hearts. Dude was amazing performer. Wrestling needs more people like him, on and off camera.
He seems like the most sincere and humblest guy to ever be a wrestler. It’s amazing how he can switch gears and have you laughing until it hurts so quickly. Definitely a hall of famer!
We need more of this kinda guy. Yeah in wrestling, but just in the world.
The hardest I ever laughed was when Melina did her sexy split entrance and Santino tried to replicate it, then immediately fell to the ground shaking and holding his groin 😂😂😂😂😂
I know right 🤣
Santino was the last professional wrestler debut that I believed was real, that Raw was iconic.
Santino runs a KILLER wrestling and martial arts facility in Mississauga, Ontario. His Judo skills are very underrated. Great school!
Mad respect to Anthony, great work again Chris!
Guys no joke! He's a monster behind the scenes
@@danceeeee1829 I agree with that.
this man needs to be in the Hall of Fame!
He really was the funniest wrestler ever. Everything he did in wwe was pure gold. He def deserves a hof spot for all his hilarious moments. Just like R-truth. Not everyone is in there for their amazing matches or many title reigns
Damian Sandow wuth Mizdow was pretty good as well
Has to be in the Hall of Fame for his comedic segments and his character, legit one of the only reasons to watch WWE in that time period.
The title couldn't be better.. he IS the greatest comedy wrestler ever. I popped so hard when the Cobra went face to face with Mr. Socko, what a moment. And Chris is right, it seemed like he could get anything over, he was just so entertaining. Better be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame some day!!
I would never forget how JTG sold the Cobra
Iconic! haha
Neurotoxin sell 😂
Facts!!! 😂
Santino's mic work honestly deserves as much respect as that of The Rock, Stone Cold and Cena.
I have never seen a wrestler be so over-the-top but be so entertaining for so long.
Guaranteed Hall Of Fame.
And Kurt even though he was always on perks 😂
@@Bunmanning i found Kurt on percs hilarious.
His debut is genuinely one of WWE’s greatest moments. As a kid I believed it and it made me believe anyone can become a wrestler
I saw Anthony/Santino at a red light one time in Mississauga. I was in the passenger seat, and he pulled up right next to me. His window was down, so was mine, but I just couldn't get it out of me to say something. I was way too shy. I was and still am a huge fan. I even had the "Beware of Cobra" t-shirt! He seems like a genuinely good guy too.
I would’ve said no words just did the cobra
Ontario Boys Let's Go!
Gay
I still live in Mississauga, wish I had seen Santino. I did see Don Cherry at Canadian Tire, Edge & Christian at a coffee shop by the airport, and Elias Theodorou (RIP) in Square One.
His debut was perfect.
Someone to get behind right away and some early comedy moments right from the start. When Vince says, “do you understand English?” And Santino replies, “sí, sí!” 😂
His gimmick never got old and always funny and entertaining to me .
WHAT!? You’re telling me he’s not Italian? 😮 🤯
I mean, he's Anthony Carelli IRL, so he is Italian, just an Italian Canadian 😂 Also, nice Winnipeg Jets (my hometown) PFP 👍
I LOVED THIS GUY HE NEEDS TO BE IN THE HALL OF FAME HE MADE ME LAUGH ALL THE TIME “AKORN IS HERE” “JOHN CHENA”
Bro was great in ring, on the mic and never had an issue going over. Top 50 of all time FOR SURE
People in Italy LOVED SANTINO. When he came at house shows in Milan and Rome the place went nuts.
I barely remember anything from 2010-2015 but most of what I do remember is Santino moments. I was in the 5th row at the 2011 Royal Rumble and I’ve never been in a louder environment then we he cobra ADR. He was so good. Can’t wait to see him in the HOF eventually.
That's an amazing interview right there, so many interesting new pieces of information! After this, I want Santino back at the Rumble to break his own record.
As a then 10 year old kid and now 26 I can 100% confirm I believe it
When did he debut?
I got to say, very good and professional interview, one of the better ones I’ve seen in awhile. I love the way you actually let them talk, focused and interested in what they are saying. Keep up the good work!
I was HUGEEE santino fan ALWAYS made u smile and hope he won somehow someway
I’m truly just learning about his entire career. Thank you both!
Blippi is amazing, truly!
If there’s any chance you could interview him that would be great!
One of the greatest characters ever
A real and true comedy character. Genuinely funny. Guy made people who never broke character, break character 😂
The cobra, people's elbow and the Stone cold stunner are definitely the best finishers
Big Props Chris in doing double duty that day as you did not one but two outstanding interviews with Bubba and Santino! First off...the preparations you do for just one interview are ALWAYS spot On. But this day you had to do double the work with researching and memorizing and question asking and while making sure to not mixing up the information about your two subjects! As always you Delivered The Goods! I do remember the first time I saw and heard Santino I instantly thought this guy is gonna be a Fun Ride to follow! Cobramania Brother! 🤣 I will also check out Factor! The food looked awesome and easy! Cheers From Ohio To The CVV Community! 👋
Thank you kindly The Stuport! I actually ended up doing 3 interviews that day. One more is coming up with former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans
@@ChrisVanVliet Only The Van Man can do The Perfect Interview Trifecta! POINT SET MATCH 💪
@@ChrisVanVliet can you ask suga what's the difference between eagle FC or UFC? Like negotiating contracts or how is it dealing with someone other than Dana?!? He one of my favorite fighters till this day
what a humble and likeable person, great interview!
YESS SANTINO
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The goat of comedy wrestling 🔥
R Truth is up there. And he’s been around longer. 😄
The Rock is.
@@H.K.5 the rock wasn’t a comedy wrestler
@@derekfogel7682 Yes he was, he didn’t become serious up until he returned in 2011 but he was definitely a comedic wrestler in the early 2000’s.
@@H.K.5 he won world titles, he was way more than a comedy wrestler. Sure, he was funny, but calling Rock a comedy wrestler is like them telling us that Lord Tensai wasn’t Albert
Love the interview, thanks!
Santino and beth combo was great
Sir thank you. I'm watch your clips every chance I get and idk why to save my life im just now thinking about checking your TH-cam for full videos. Great content good sir. Santino character is a national treasure and should be given his flowers by everyone
Shorts Clips brought me here, great interview
The Melina leg split was gold
Santino Marella is a legend! he was great in the ring and awesome on the mic. we all love him.💜💜💜💜
No wrestler has made me laugh like Santino
R Truth.
@@chriscollins550 not close for me
love your wrestling interviews, hope to keep seeing more
Thanks! Many more to come!
I remember his debut and being in awe of his victory. Such a good character and performer.
I was one of those kids that believe 100% that his debut was real
Me too and I was already 14 years old in 2007 and I thought it esas real
Same deal. I was in 6th grade and I was convinced lol. I was in that sweet spot where I knew it was scripted but still thought some stuff was real.
I don't have any kids of my own but my GF has 3 kids and I never knew I actually wanted kids until I met hers. Everything Santino is talking about is 100 percent true. He sounds like an amazing dad. I love that for him.
Love and Respect from Ontario Canada!
🇨🇦
Love the work Chris
Much appreciated!
Strong work as always.
I appreciate that!
What an unbelievable guy man, we love you Santinoooo💪🏼💪🏼
To hear the accent again brings a tear to my eye. Amazing interview.
Being humble never get old to see love these two
I was at Elimination Chamber 2012. The arena was literally shaking from the cheers for Santino. Unbelievable energy during that match.
I'll love to see him be a full-time commentaror in character
As a Polish wrestling fan - I feel upset you didn't ask about his stuff in Prime Time Wrestling. He's absolutely perfect with his stunt up here.
Great interview you summamaguns!
chris your set is so dope man
I still remember watching his debut live. My cousin and I believed it was real for years, even now we'll throw up the cobra every once in a while.
sunna magun and the honk-o-metre
how good was this guy. So much great memories
Me and my bro would fight to play with santino in the chamber in the old wwe games
Always loved Santino.
I wish I got more of santino in wwe he was my fav was so disappointed when he was gone
Thank you Mr. Santino Marella for giving me an amazing childhood
Santino winning the IC title is a core childhood memory
Santino is a legend! To know he comes from the same city as me is crazy!
I loved the Marella act. Still search for his stuff online. A comedy genius.
i loved Santino and his work his Humor the Scenes with Beth are Gold
I think Santino can give more. Not just a wrestler. If #WWE can listen to a suggestion, Santino can be a great side commentator
Amazing interview as always Chris, would u consider please making an interview with Deuce or Domino or even together? I would love to see a interview with them!
Great to hear he got his trademark name
THANK YOU!!
You're welcome!
I believe his debut when I watch it got me into wrestling
so under rated!
I wish you'd interview Armando Estrada, it would make for a great interview i bet, him or Raven. Besides them, you did all my faves already, from Stevie Richards, to Mr. Kennedy
Subscribed for the Mississauga and Philip pocock references
I’ve seen him wrestle at North pro Canadian wrestling and there is no doubt in my mind he’s a good worker
My favorite comedic wrestler of all time he's the GOAT imo
Great video
I love he shouted out TPB
thank you santino
I thought he was going to win that rumble over Del Rio, and looking back on it, and hindsight being 2020 he should have. I honestly would’ve bought it even as a comedy character. I would’ve loved to see him main event wrestlemania.
Legend!!
I totally remember being watching when he got pulled out of the crowd, it was actually one of My first interactions with the wwe universe, those were the days for me....
8:48 This is wonderful life advice right here.
I'm 36 now and it was only a couple years ago i found out 'Santino' wasn't Italian, and it broke my heart 🤣🤣
Santino was my favourite wrestler of all time
Love this wrestler everytime he was on tv my father and i always had a good laugh my dad had very similar humor to santino which is why he loved him he was also pretty hard to impress wen it came to wrestling 😂
Such a nice person.
Made hearing is normal voice haha 😄 enjoyed everything he did and is doing
Thank you
Tq santiano..u make my children wonderful..ur the best wrestling entertainment i know
Santino was in my top 10 wrestlers after hearing him as himself I think he may be one of one of my top 5
I love ❤Santino Mariella 😍 i love him in a comedic way😅❤and i love your wrestling interviews my favorite interview to be honest is The uso that you interview but by the way keep it going 😉❤
Santino for hall of fame. Do it now
Great insight from TanCheeto Morels
One of Jericho's best one liners has to be "Nash hole"