On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Santino Marella, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Anthony Carelli was born in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada on March 14, 1974, and he is currently 51 years old.
He is currently a Director of Operation, Part Time Wrestler and Coach, working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name of Santino Marella.
Santino Marella has won a total of 4 championships in major promotions during his career.
He is the TNA Director of Authority.
Santino Marella Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameAnthony Carelli
- Ring Names
- Santina Marella (January 26, 2020 - January 26, 2020)
- Santino Marella (June 23, 2009 - Present)
- Santino/a Marella (May 18, 2009 - June 22, 2009)
- Santina Marella (April 5, 2009 - May 17, 2009)
- Santino Marella (April 16, 2007 - April 4, 2009)
- Boris Alexiev (April 12, 2006 - May 9, 2007)
- Johnny Geo Basco (August 17, 2003 - August 27, 2006)
- Born March 14, 1974 (age 51)
- Nationality
Canada - Birth PlaceMississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Billed From
- San Fili, Calabria, Italy
- Russia (April 12, 2006 - May 9, 2007)
- Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight
- 227 lbs (103 kg)
- NicknamesThe Italian Stallion; Milan Miracle
- NotesHe is the TNA Director of Authority.
Career History
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Roles
- Director of Operation (January 13, 2023 - Present)
- Part Time Wrestler (March 24, 2017 - Present)
- Coach (September 9, 2013 - Present)
- Wrestler (August 17, 2003 - August 6, 2016)
- Assistant GM (January 6, 2012 - April 1, 2012)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
TNAJanuary 13, 2023 Present Promotion 
WWEBrand
NXT
July 22, 2025 July 29, 2025 Promotion 
ICWMarch 3, 2024 March 3, 2024 Promotion 
DDTAugust 25, 2019 August 30, 2019 Promotion 
WWEAugust 29, 2011 May 6, 2016 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
April 16, 2007 August 28, 2011 Promotion 
OVWJuly 1, 2005 June 22, 2007 Promotion 
BATTLARTSJune 6, 2004 November 14, 2004 -
Images History
Jan 2023
Jan 2020
Jan 2020
Oct 2011
Mar 2010
May 2009Apr 2009
Apr 2007
Apr 2006
Aug 2003 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face Expressed his desire to become Miss Wrestlemania, becoming more of a comedic character March 23, 2009 Present Heel Sabotaged Maria's cover reveal, causing her to dump him March 3, 2008 March 22, 2009 Tweener Grew increasingly jealous and overprotective of his girlfriend Maria July 11, 2007 March 2, 2008 Face Debuted on the main roster as a face, shocking Umaga and Mr. McMahon in Italy April 16, 2007 July 10, 2007 Heel Portrayed the Russian shootfighter, Boris Alexiev April 12, 2006 April 15, 2007 Face August 17, 2003 April 11, 2006 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to TNA Low Card July 30, 2025 Present TNA Mid Card July 22, 2025 July 29, 2025 TNA Low Card Wrestles mostly on the indies January 13, 2023 July 21, 2025 WWE Injured Neck surgery September 16, 2014 May 6, 2016 WWE Inactive Declared retirement July 6, 2014 September 15, 2014 WWE Low Card September 9, 2013 July 5, 2014 WWE Injured Neck injury aggravated April 29, 2013 September 8, 2013 WWE Low Card April 1, 2013 April 28, 2013 WWE Injured Neck injury February 5, 2013 March 31, 2013 WWE Low Card October 15, 2012 February 4, 2013 WWE Mid Card February 17, 2012 October 14, 2012 WWE Low Card October 3, 2011 February 16, 2012 WWE Injured Left shoulder injury September 2, 2011 October 2, 2011 WWE Low Card March 8, 2011 September 1, 2011 RAW Mid Card May 31, 2010 March 7, 2011 RAW Low Card April 5, 2009 May 30, 2010 RAW Mid Card April 7, 2008 April 4, 2009 RAW Low Card July 27, 2007 April 6, 2008 RAW Mid Card April 16, 2007 July 26, 2007
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Finishers
- The Cobra - Right-handed Thrust to an opponent's throat or face (March 24, 2017 - Present)
- The Cobra / Cobra Strike - Right-handed Thrust to an opponent's throat or face (March 28, 2010 - August 6, 2016)
- Santino Stunner - Split-legged Stunner (April 16, 2007 - March 27, 2010)
- Salute Flying Headbutt - Diving Headbutt while saluting (June 30, 2008 - March 27, 2010)
- Snap Swinging Neckbreaker (April 16, 2007 - July 14, 2008)
- Rolling Cutter (April 16, 2007 - July 14, 2008)
- Triangle Choke (April 12, 2006 - April 15, 2007)
- Standing Inverted Fujiwara Armbar (April 12, 2006 - April 15, 2007)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Cop Show Cameo" - Single (January 13, 2023 - Present)
- Theme Song"La vittoria è mia (Victory is Mine)" by Jim Johnston - Single (April 16, 2007 - May 6, 2016)
- Theme Song"You Look So Good to Me (Remix)" by Jim Johnston - Single (April 5, 2009 - June 22, 2010)
- Theme Song"Anvil of Crom" by Basil Poledouris - Single (July 1, 2005 - April 15, 2007)
- Theme Song"Down with the Sickness" by Disturbed - Single (August 17, 2003 - June 30, 2005)
Titles & Accomplishments
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World Wrestling Entertainment
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x1 WWE United States Championship -
x2 WWE Intercontinental Championship -
x1 WWE Tag Team Championship (with Vladimir Kozlov)
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DDT Pro-Wrestling
- 1 Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship
Ohio Valley Wrestling
- 2 OVW Television Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- WWE Miss WrestleMania (as Santina Marella)
- WON Best Gimmick (2007, 2008)
- The Baltimore Sun Newcomer of the Year (2007)
- Bronze medal at Ashai Annual Tournament (2017 - judo)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Emmarella - Emma / Tenille Dashwood (February 3, 2014 - June 6, 2014)
- Team Co-Bro - Zack Ryder / Matt Cardona (July 21, 2011 - October 8, 2012)
- Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov - Vladimir Kozlov (May 31, 2010 - August 5, 2011)
- Glamarella - Beth Phoenix (July 28, 2008 - January 25, 2009)
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Managers
- Emma / Tenille Dashwood (February 3, 2014 - June 6, 2014)
- Tamina (December 6, 2010 - April 25, 2011)
- Beth Phoenix (August 18, 2008 - January 25, 2009)
- Maria Kanellis (July 9, 2007 - March 3, 2008)
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Family
- Arianna Grace - Daughter
