Santino Marella

Stats

Weight: 227 pounds
Weight Class : Light Heavyweight
From : Calabria, Italy
Career Highlights : Intercontinental Champion; WWE Tag Team Champion

Attributes

Strike Power : 70
Grapple Power : 65
Submission: 60
Strike Defense : 60
Grapple Defense : 65
Speed : 80
Agility : 80
Adrenaline: 85
Recovery: 70
Durability: 60
Charisma : 85
Tag Team: 85
Overall: 77

Abilities

Move Thief
Leverage Pin

Signature Moves

Diving Headbutt 2

Situation: Corner opponent front

Headbutt 4

Situation: Grounded opponent near side

Finishers

Santino Cobra

Situation: Standing front

Santino Stunner

Situation: Standing front

Bio

It will forever be known as the “Milan Miracle.” On the night of April 16, 2007, in Milan, Italy, Mr. McMahon issued a challenge to anyone in the audience to battle the reigning Intercontinental Champion, Umaga, in a title match. As expected, no one was itching to face the Samoan Bulldozer.

Enter Santino Marella.

Marella, perched in the front row, not only volunteered, he also got off to a surprisingly quick start. After a sprinkle of divine intervention, the Italian became the new Intercontinental Champion in one of the most improbable moments in Raw history. Such is the career of Santino Marella.

Although he has usually proven the least likely—albeit funniest—Superstar in most matches, Marella has earned his share of championships, as both an individual and a tag partner.

A favorite with the “Santino Universe,” the lovable Italian has always been a true showman. Today, whether he’s loved or hated, with Marella in a match the WWE Universe knows they’re going to be entertained.

Breakdown

Santino Marella has brought a bit of taunting silliness to the WWE, and that is why you want to play as him. There’s something about the Santino Cobra Finisher that is satisfying in its ridiculousness.

After a bit of practice, let your buddy choose John Cena or Undertaker, use the Move Thief ability to steal their Finisher, and when you successfully launch your Santino Cobra you’ll have bragging rights forever.

Santino Marella struggles in power and defense, but he’s not too shabby otherwise. Make him your tag team partner.