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 and Part Time Wrestler, working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name of Santino Marella.
He is the TNA Director of Authority.
Santino Marella Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Anthony Carelli
- Ring Names
- Santina Marella ( January 26, 2020 - January 26, 2020)
- Santina Marella ( April 5, 2009 - June 7, 2009)
- Santino Marella ( April 16, 2007 - Present)
- 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 Place Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Billed From
- San Fili, Calabria, Italy
- Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight
- 227 lbs (103 kg)
- Nicknames The Italian Stallion; Milan Miracle
- Notes He 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)
- 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 
ICWMarch 3, 2024 March 3, 2024 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 2020Oct 2011
Mar 2010
Jun 2009Apr 2009
Aug 2003 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face March 24, 2017 Present Face March 23, 2009 May 6, 2016 Heel July 11, 2007 March 22, 2009 Face August 17, 2003 July 10, 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
- 2 WWE Intercontinental Championship
- 1 WWE United States Championship
- 1 WWE Tag Team Championship (with Vladimir Kozlov)
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 - July 6, 2014)
- Team Co-Bro - Zack Ryder / Matt Cardona ( July 21, 2011 - October 8, 2012)
- Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov - Vladimir Kozlov ( May 31, 2010 - April 1, 2011)
- Glamarella - Beth Phoenix ( July 28, 2008 - January 25, 2009)
- Managers
- Beth Phoenix ( August 18, 2008 - January 25, 2009)
- Tamina
- Maria Kanellis
- Emma / Tenille Dashwood
- Family
- Arianna Grace - Daughter
