Santino Marella Is The Greatest Comedic Wrestler, Cobra Origin Story, Becoming "Santina"

[@ChrisVanVliet]

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[@garyhen2028]

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.

[@firstinstinct420]

You should interview Jake the snake

[@Rick-bi9fw]

You are the best in the business brother

[@Disneymagic24]

I 100% believed his debut. It was an amazing feeling

[@imwaytogoodlookingtobeyour1188]

Kinda like kurt angles debut....he was one of the fans and then got in the ring

[@_Wade_]

Facts

[@KelticTim]

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

[@logoifitiusos]

I did too, but who would wear jeans and red wrestling boots?

[@KelticTim]

@@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

[@jonnysins486]

So his whole career was just him trying to make sure his daughter would make it, what an incredible man and father

[@s4xtt]

And he was a success in his own rights too, the fam is blessed

[@thetruej7872]

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.

[@__Hyde__]

Santino constantly mispronouncing the other wrestlers names in an inappropriate way was always gold. Putting him with Beth phenix was good as well.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

So good!

[@aaronsebastian5156]

Champion in our hearts. Dude was amazing performer. Wrestling needs more people like him, on and off camera.

[@Dulioothegreat]

“Look at me I’m Rey masterio imma taller than a hornswoggle”😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ArtsyAllAround]

I would never forget how JTG sold the Cobra

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Iconic! haha

[@whitejeansreal]

Neurotoxin sell 😂

[@drewhite7044]

Facts!!! 😂

[@Foxo-Matti12]

People in Italy LOVED SANTINO. When he came at house shows in Milan and Rome the place went nuts.

[@aewlapsedfans1]

this man needs to be in the Hall of Fame!

[@michaellozito9980]

WHAT!? You’re telling me he’s not Italian? 😮 🤯

[@CanuckGod]

I mean, he's Anthony Carelli IRL, so he is Italian, just an Italian Canadian 😂 Also, nice Winnipeg Jets (my hometown) PFP 👍

[@jayg24]

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.

[@asapoluu9885]

I would’ve said no words just did the cobra

[@youssef11223344]

Ontario Boys Let's Go!

[@Vm94-p7u]

Gay

[@trollking99]

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.

[@hydroguy6927]

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!

[@danceeeee1829]

Guys no joke! He's a monster behind the scenes

[@hydroguy6927]

@@danceeeee1829 I agree with that.

[@JensaRahm]

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

[@bluntforcetrauma2141]

Damian Sandow wuth Mizdow was pretty good as well

[@uzi978]

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!!

[@kayakayayumyum1105]

Bro was great in ring, on the mic and never had an issue going over. Top 50 of all time FOR SURE

[@WWRNC]

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!

[@DipreG]

Every so often, I'll remember "The Manimal, Baptista" and laugh my ass off hysterically while my kids wonder what the hell is wrong with me. That's the kind of effect I'm sure Santino had on many many fans. What a legend.

[@Buff99ca]

That's me with John CHena

[@IFAMILYIH]

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”

[@bluntforcetrauma2141]

The Melina leg split was gold

[@TheStuport]

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! 👋

[@ChrisVanVliet]

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

[@TheStuport]

@@ChrisVanVliet Only The Van Man can do The Perfect Interview Trifecta! POINT SET MATCH 💪

[@jcam320]

​@@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

[@rolandjawan]

The goat of comedy wrestling 🔥

[@poolside123canadian7]

R Truth is up there. And he’s been around longer. 😄

[@H.K.5]

The Rock is.

[@derekfogel7682]

@@H.K.5 the rock wasn’t a comedy wrestler

[@H.K.5]

@@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.

[@roshandave1634]

@@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

[@jordinho4ever]

what a humble and likeable person, great interview!

[@brandonlee8400]

As a lifelong wrestling fan I grew to appreciate the comic relief and Santino is definitely a Hall of Famer. I look forward to that speech in character. The bar is MrT and his mama.

[@HelpMeINeedDrB]

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 😂😂😂😂😂

[@IejatLala]

I know right 🤣

[@tumbleweed1976]

I’m truly just learning about his entire career. Thank you both!

[@JaydenBeckerTV]

Shorts Clips brought me here, great interview

[@ashmanresells5816]

I was HUGEEE santino fan ALWAYS made u smile and hope he won somehow someway

[@jaluki_]

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.

[@stevenjoseph6048]

YESS SANTINO

[@romarcussmith225]

Z

[@phild8238]

Blippi is amazing, truly! If there’s any chance you could interview him that would be great!

[@KevinPalkoArmwrestling]

No wrestler has made me laugh like Santino

[@chriscollins550]

R Truth.

[@KevinPalkoArmwrestling]

@@chriscollins550 not close for me

[@giancarlocrumps]

The cobra, people's elbow and the Stone cold stunner are definitely the best finishers

[@Deathadder1994]

When santino done the Stone Cold “open a can of the ass whip”

[@youssef11223344]

Love and Respect from Ontario Canada!

[@ChrisVanVliet]

🇨🇦

[@ChadlyMob5]

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.

[@orozco1302]

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.

[@jakeattic]

Santino and beth combo was great

[@carloscortes7266]

I was mid 20s and completely believed the debut. Give props

[@Imru_gamer]

Santino Marella is a legend! he was great in the ring and awesome on the mic. we all love him.💜💜💜💜

[@francescodaffra8275]

I live in Milan, I was lucky to see Santino's debut! WHAT A NIGHT AMAZING!

[@tanvirhussain7355]

Thank you Mr. Santino Marella for giving me an amazing childhood

[@ryankempton7241]

When CVV asked him near the beginning, of what kind of animals stop by, I was almost hoping he would say the Manimal “Baptista” 😂

[@gregrios6044]

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 KZbin for full videos. Great content good sir. Santino character is a national treasure and should be given his flowers by everyone

[@tsievers2907]

Being humble never get old to see love these two

[@DEYOCLUB]

Great interview you summamaguns!

[@GunshyPigeon]

I'm 36 now and it was only a couple years ago i found out 'Santino' wasn't Italian, and it broke my heart 🤣🤣

[@Zambineaux305]

I mean, his government name is Anthony Carelli 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@PogoZilla]

To hear the accent again brings a tear to my eye. Amazing interview.

[@PhillipGallant]

THANK YOU!!

[@ChrisVanVliet]

You're welcome!

[@seekerloveneet]

❤❤ I am 28 years old and I have watched him live..He shocked me with his win and It was sad as a kid because he was not getting enough opportunties😢(as a kid I thought it) ❤❤

[@brandonlee8400]

Anyone who says he was a joke is way off. That lane was wide open and he was so over in the chamber, the universe had spoken.

[@July9326]

My favorite comedic wrestler of all time he's the GOAT imo

[@kingbean4080]

Hia debut video has 6.9m views🤷🏽‍♂️my goat🐐

[@amc5966]

I loved the Marella act. Still search for his stuff online. A comedy genius.

[@TheFurAnk]

Love the interview, thanks!

[@jackw3302]

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.

[@thoppann9040]

Santino is a legend! To know he comes from the same city as me is crazy!

[@Karbuncle.]

What an unbelievable guy man, we love you Santinoooo💪🏼💪🏼

[@christopherdebaere7486]

I can't believe how genuinely fuckin cool this guy is...

[@bigrigpickett3948]

I’ve seen him wrestle at North pro Canadian wrestling and there is no doubt in my mind he’s a good worker

[@Yvanehtnioj2000]

Idk Hurricane was funny asf but Santino is absolutely top 5 best comedic wrestlers

[@whoisarohan]

Honestly would have loved to watch Santino as WWE champion at least once

[@starcrossedgaming1117]

100% a hall of fame career

[@ommathur3714]

thank you santino

[@yairgomez9090]

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....

[@UltimateShadow10]

Santina is one deniability one of the goats, on mic and definitely in the ring.

[@RIG_1807]

Such a nice person.

[@andrewbenjamin3835]

I believe his debut when I watch it got me into wrestling

[@austinkb13]

I love he shouted out TPB

[@gregorybenoit8526]

8:48 This is wonderful life advice right here.

[@janwagner3276]

please bring Santino Marella back to wwe

[@Matt-cr4vv]

I was in 6rh grade when Santino debuted in Italy and I definitely thought it was real for a bit. I was in that sweet spot stage where I knew it was scripted but still thought some stuff was legitimate. I also was happy to see Umaga lose because I think this was during that feud between Lashley and McMahon where Umaga was his henchman and I was a Bobby fan as a kid.

[@Mrdwightrosell]

Santino is the non prototipe of wwe champion but that if he was everyone would be cool with it.

[@justanotheryoutuber1997]

I was 9 years old when he debuted, and I 100% believed he was a random fan lol

[@UniqueVidhan]

Santino the great marella

[@jordant96740]

Ohh, I miss Borders so much

[@DeathMetalDerf]

Santino might have his detractors, but I've got to say he's made me belly-laugh so darn hard so many times. I honestly believed that the man we all saw on TV really was Santino Marella in real life. It's actually amazing how downright.....normal he is when not in-character!

[@Lemmi7810]

I used to watch wrestling back in the 2000s and 2010s and now I rather like to watch interviews of my old heros than watching wrestling these days.

[@GeordieJamie84]

Made hearing is normal voice haha 😄 enjoyed everything he did and is doing

[@alexlambert5830]

Santino should have won a world title

[@briantalan6526]

Subscribed for the Mississauga and Philip pocock references

[@HangmanHorror]

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

[@akapples5925]

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 😂

[@asapoluu9885]

If santino was able to win the world title even for 1 night it would’ve been a super memorable moment

[@slyrhythm6471]

Thank you

[@Black-Circle]

so under rated!

[@RandomEye1131]

Did not know he was 31 when he learned to wrestle, that's awesome.

[@VorpalBender]

Santino Marella is a national treasure and must be protected at all costs.

[@Glenngabriel1]

I only pray I can be as happy about life as santino is everyday

[@imheel9727]

Santino for the wwe hall of fame

[@PaulBodyBuilder]

Why doesn't he have a Podcast and do Comedy. Extremely funny and entertaining

[@erickreyes7448]

We want him back with R TRUTH

[@TheGamingWard]

The way Santino SAT UP when Chris said he was having a girl lol so good

[@beyang4able]

They got to bring him back for Royal Rumble

[@StandingBenkei]

I have to credit Santino for his lines I stole to make my girlfriends’ siblings laugh…and I talked about how I didn’t appreciate their misrespect, and that they’re deaf meat.

[@Pilot_Warden]

The first WWE match I watched was on SmackDown Santino vs Jack Swagger Steel cage match for the US title

[@johnbonhamsinger]

To Chris's point about DOA being a new title, Dusty Rhodes of all people held that same role in TNA. Quite the company to be in!

[@Lemmi7810]

I really love the Bapetista scenes 😂 or with rey as the batman 😂

[@5100yes]

I think Santino should be another Bobby Heenan type manager.

[@yeahokaywhathuh]

Whoa trailer park boys reference, Santino is the man!