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Santino Marella (@milanmiracle) is a professional wrestler currently signed to TNA. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at ACW in Oshkosh, WI to discuss his favorite comedic moments and mispronunciations, how he became TNA's Director of Authority and was able to keep his WWE name, working with his daughter Arianna Grace, the inspiration for the Santino walk, the Cobra battle with Mick Foley and Mr. Socko, a possible Hall of Fame induction and more!

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00:00 Intro
01:10 Santino is in fantastic shape!
02:08 People can't believe he’s not actually Italian
04:58 What are his favorite Santino catchphrases?
07:50 His role as Director of Authority in TNA
10:43 Getting to work with his daughter in NXT & TNA
17:04 How did he balance his comedy with his credibility
19:29 Fans being sick of him as a babyface before his heel run
22:17 Was it hard to let go of his goal of being a serious wrestler
22:34 Mispronouncing everyone's names 😂
27:41 Was there anybody who didn’t break character in the ring?
28:34 Sheamus fighting back laughter during his tea party segment
29:14 Why he doesn’t want to do Santina Marella anymore
31:39 Having an on-screen relationship with Beth Phoenix
33:46 Attempting to do Melina’s entrance?
35:07 How did he come up with the Santino walk?
38:50 His trombone celebration?
40:02 The Cobra vs. Mr. Socko with Mick Foley
41:50 The snake charmer spot with Jinder Mahal and The Great Khali?
45:52 Being on the list of best Stone Cold stunner sells ever
48:05 Did he feel pressure to be comedic whenever he performed?
49:17 Lying about knowing how to speak Italian in order to get his WWE spot
55:13 How has he been able to keep his name in TNA?
58:18 What went into his decision to go back to TNA?
00:01:01 The Cobra being one of the most protected finishers
01:05:05 How much prep did he put into his dance off with Vladimir Kozlov
01:07:58 3 things Santino is grateful for
01:10:57 Being so appreciative of where he’s at in life

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