Santino Marella (born Anthony Carelli, March 14, 1979) is an Italian-Canadian professional wrestler and actor, best known for his time in WWE. He gained fame as a comedic character with an exaggerated Italian accent, winning the WWE Intercontinental Championship, United States Championship, and Tag Team Championship. His signature move, the 'Cobra Strike,' became a fan favorite. Marella also appeared in films and TV shows, including 'The Marine 3' and 'Dancing with the Stars.' He retired in 2016 due to injury, leaving a legacy as one of WWE's most entertaining performers.
