Santino Marella Reveals Why WWE Release Was a Shock to Him

Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Santino Marella was one of the superstars released by WWE last Friday, and for many, it didn’t come as a shock. However, in speaking with Another Wrestling Podcast, the Italian revealed that conversations with the company about potentially using him in a non-wrestling capacity prior to Last Friday meant he was caught off-guard by the news.

 


 

Yeah, I guess I was shocked, because there was always talk about when I come back I was gonna take a non-physical role, like maybe there was a little chatter about being a GM and I even suggested perhaps a manager if anybody needed one. But yeah, I guess they changed their mind.

Despite the initial shock, he now however feels that his release could be a blessing in disguise and allow him to explore new ventures.

It’s interesting, it’s a strange phenomenon you know. A little bit of “wow, it’s over” and then like “wow, that was awesome” you know “what’s gonna be next” worried and then this sense of kind of freedom and just this weight, because, you know you commit. And you’re a part of the team and you’re… I don’t want to say the own you, but they kind of own you. There’s certain opportunities you’ll have to let go cause you’re with them, so now I don’t have those obstacles any more.

Are you guys sad to see Santino go – could he have been used in a non-wrestling capacity?

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