Santino Marella

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Santino Marella's legacy is built on laughter. He took a comedic gimmick and turned it into one of the most enduring characters in WWE history, earning back-to-back Best Gimmick awards from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. His ability to connect with audiences, whether through his "Santina" alter ego or his record-setting Royal Rumble elimination, made him a standout in an era of larger-than-life personalities. He proved that you don't need a world title to be a main-event attraction.

AwardsSantino Marella's comedic genius has been recognized with two Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards for Best Gimmick, in 2007 and 2008. In the ring, he captured the WWE Intercontinental Championship twice, the United States Championship once, and the WWE Tag Team Championship once. His portrayal of Santina Marella also earned him the Miss WrestleMania crown at WrestleMania XXV, a unique honor in WWE history.

Honours & Distinctions

Official Ambassador of Judo Canada

Judo Canada·2020

Appointed as the face of judo in Canada, promoting the sport.

Records & Feats

Shortest Royal Rumble appearance

Career Milestone·2010

Eliminated in just 1 second at the 2010 Royal Rumble, a record that still stands.