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'''Anthony John Carelli''' (born [[March 6]], [[1974]]) is an [[Italian American]] [[professional wrestler]] better known by his [[ring name]]s, Boris Alexiev and currently, '''Santino Marella'''. He is currently signed to [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] wrestling on the [[WWE Raw|RAW]] [[WWE Brand Extension|brand]]<ref name="WWEP">{{cite web |url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/santinomarella/bio/ |title=Superstars > Raw > Santino Marella > Bio |accessdate=2007-04-18 |publisher=WWE.com}}</ref> where he is the reigning [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Champion]].<ref name="HistIC">{{cite web |url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/intercontinental/ |title=History of the Intercontinental Championship |accessdate=2007-04-18 |publisher=WWE.com }}</ref> |
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HE IS DA INTER-CONTERNINTAL CLAMPION HE BE REALL GOODERS AT ENGRISH 4 SHIZZLE MA NIZZLE BO BIZZLE |
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==Career== |
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===Before Wrestling=== |
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Carelli has practiced [[Judo]] competitively since his teens, winning several tournaments. He also had been an [[Mixed martial arts|MMA]] fighter in [[Japan]] for several years before signing a WWE developmental contract in [[2004]]. |
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===World Wrestling Entertainment=== |
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====Ohio Valley Wrestling==== |
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In [[July 2005]], while working under the name '''Johnny Geo Basco''', he was [[Plant (professional wrestling)|planted]] in the audience of an [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]] (OVW) show. He was intended to show fear during an [[Angle (professional wrestling)|angle]] featuring [[Marty Wright|the Boogeyman]], but instead laughed -- breaching [[kayfabe]]. Upon returning backstage he was reportedly yelled at and slapped multiple times by OVW part-owner and [[Booker (professional wrestling)|booker]] [[Jim Cornette]]. Cornette was removed from his position as booker in OVW by [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] (WWE). <ref name="Cornette">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/07/08/1123028.html|author =Waldman, J.|title=Jim Cornette released from WWE|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|accessmonthday=April 16|accessyear=2007|date=[[July 8]], [[2005]]}}</ref> <ref name="Boogeyman">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/boogeyman.html|author=Milner, J.|title=The Boogeyman| publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|accessmonthday=April 16|accessyear=2007|date=}}</ref> |
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[[Paul Heyman]] was appointed OVW booker to replace Cornette and renamed Carelli "'''Boris Alexiev'''", giving him a [[Russian]] [[shoot fighter]] [[Gimmick (professional wrestling)|gimmick]].<ref name="TFN">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefightnetwork.com/news_detail.php?nid=2098|author=Pollock, J.|title=Friday Update|publisher=TheFightNetwork.com|accessmonthday=April 16|accessyear=2007|date=[[August 11]], [[2006]]}}</ref> Carelli made his debut under the new name on [[April 12]], [[2006]] along with his [[Manager (professional wrestling)|manager]] and "[[comrade]]", [[Bryan Wenzel|Mr. Strongko]].<ref name="OVW2006">{{cite web |url=http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/ovw/2006.html |title=OVW results - 2006 |accessdate=2007-04-18 |publisher=Obsessed with Wrestling}}</ref> He began dominating opponents with [[Stiff (professional wrestling)|stiff]] strikes and submission style wrestling<ref name="OVW">{{cite web|url=http://www.ovwrestling.com/Superstars/boris_alexiev.htm |title=Boris Alexiev profile |publisher=[[Ohio Valley Wrestling|OVWrestling.com]]|accessmonthday=April 16|accessyear=2007|date=}}</ref>, and defeated a wrestler named Dewey in 10 seconds.<ref name="OVW2006" /> He signed a developmental deal with WWE on [[August 11]], [[2006]]<ref name="TFN" />, and continued working in OVW. |
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On [[January 24]], [[2007]], Carelli won the [[OVW Television Championship]], defeating [[Bad Kompany]] ([[Mike Kruel]] and [[Shawn McGrath|Shawn Osbourne]]) who where holding the title simultaneously. Kruel regained the title on [[February 7]], but lost to Carelli once again on [[March 14]]. Carelli's second reign ended on [[March 17]], [[2007]] when he lost to [[Ronnie Arniell|Shawn Spears]]. <ref name="Solie">{{cite web|url=http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/ovtvnwa.html|author=|title=OVW Television Championship|publisher=Solie.org|accessmonthday=April 17|accessyear=2007|date=}}</ref> |
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Carrelli made his WWE debut on the [[April 16]], [[2007]] edition of ''[[WWE Raw|WWE RAW]]'' in [[Milan|Milan, Italy]] as a ([[Plant (professional wrestling)|planted]]) fan named '''Santino Marella'''. At the beginning of the show he was chosen from the crowd by [[Vince McMahon]] to wrestle [[Eddie Fatu|Umaga]] for his [[WWE Intercontinental Championship]] after no wrestler answered an open challenge. Carrelli defeated him with assistance from [[Franklin Lashley|Bobby Lashley]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#No Disqualification Match|No Holds Barred match]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/articles/3689750/marella |title=Santino Marella wins Intercontinental Championship |accessdate=2007-04-18 |publisher=WWE.com |last=Zeigler |first=Zack }}</ref> The next day WWE.com posted a profile on Marella which claimed that he was an Italian national who had moved to [[Canada]] as a child and returned to his native country a few times each year to visit his family. It went on to claim that he later moved to the [[U.S.]] to begin training with the goal of breaking into professional wrestling, and ultimately WWE.<ref name="WWEP" /> |
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*'''Finishing and signature moves''' |
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**[[Professional wrestling holds#Fujiwara armbar|'''Standing Fujiwara armbar''']] |
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**[[Professional wrestling holds#Arm triangle choke|'''Triangle choke''']] |
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**[[Professional wrestling throws#Arm drag|Arm drag]] |
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**[[Professional wrestling high-flying techniques#Flying thrust kick|Flying thrust kick]] |
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**[[Facebuster#Full nelson facebuster|Full nelson facebuster]] |
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**[[Professional wrestling holds#Figure four necklock|Hanging figure four necklock]] |
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*'''[[Manager (professional wrestling)|Managers]]''' |
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**[[Bryan Wenzel|Mr. Strongko]] (2006-2007) |
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==Championships and accomplishments== |
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*'''[[Ohio Valley Wrestling]]''' |
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**[[OVW Television Championship]] (2 times)<ref name="Solie" /> |
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*'''[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]''' |
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**[[WWE Intercontinental Championship]] ([[List of WWE Intercontinental Champions|1 time]], current)<ref name="HistIC" /> |
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==Personal Life== |
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Carelli has multiple signature tattoos; including a giant face of a male lion on his back, [[kanji]] writing on his left arm, and a human figure with wings on the right. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/photos/ |title=TV Shows > Raw > Photos > 04/16/2007 |accessdate=2007-04-18 |publisher=WWE.com}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/santinomarella/ WWE Profile] |
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*[http://www.ovwrestling.com/Superstars/boris_alexiev.htm OVW Profile] |
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Revision as of 22:49, 28 April 2007
Anthony Carelli  | |
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| Born | March 6, 1974 New York, United States |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Boris Alexiev Johnny Geo Basco Santino Marella |
| Billed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1] |
| Billed weight | [undue weight? ][1] |
| Billed from |  Russia (OVW) Calabria, Italy (WWE) |
| Trained by | OVW staff |
| Debut | 2004 |
Anthony John Carelli (born March 6, 1974) is an Italian American professional wrestler better known by his ring names, Boris Alexiev and currently, Santino Marella. He is currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment wrestling on the RAW brand[2] where he is the reigning Intercontinental Champion.[3]
Career
Before Wrestling
Carelli has practiced Judo competitively since his teens, winning several tournaments. He also had been an MMA fighter in Japan for several years before signing a WWE developmental contract in 2004.
World Wrestling Entertainment
Ohio Valley Wrestling
In July 2005, while working under the name Johnny Geo Basco, he was planted in the audience of an Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) show. He was intended to show fear during an angle featuring the Boogeyman, but instead laughed -- breaching kayfabe. Upon returning backstage he was reportedly yelled at and slapped multiple times by OVW part-owner and booker Jim Cornette. Cornette was removed from his position as booker in OVW by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). [4] [5]
Paul Heyman was appointed OVW booker to replace Cornette and renamed Carelli "Boris Alexiev", giving him a Russian shoot fighter gimmick.[6] Carelli made his debut under the new name on April 12, 2006 along with his manager and "comrade", Mr. Strongko.[7] He began dominating opponents with stiff strikes and submission style wrestling[1], and defeated a wrestler named Dewey in 10 seconds.[7] He signed a developmental deal with WWE on August 11, 2006[6], and continued working in OVW.
On January 24, 2007, Carelli won the OVW Television Championship, defeating Bad Kompany (Mike Kruel and Shawn Osbourne) who where holding the title simultaneously. Kruel regained the title on February 7, but lost to Carelli once again on March 14. Carelli's second reign ended on March 17, 2007 when he lost to Shawn Spears. [8]
RAW
Carrelli made his WWE debut on the April 16, 2007 edition of WWE RAW in Milan, Italy as a (planted) fan named Santino Marella. At the beginning of the show he was chosen from the crowd by Vince McMahon to wrestle Umaga for his WWE Intercontinental Championship after no wrestler answered an open challenge. Carrelli defeated him with assistance from Bobby Lashley in a No Holds Barred match.[9] The next day WWE.com posted a profile on Marella which claimed that he was an Italian national who had moved to Canada as a child and returned to his native country a few times each year to visit his family. It went on to claim that he later moved to the U.S. to begin training with the goal of breaking into professional wrestling, and ultimately WWE.[2]
Wrestling facts
- Finishing and signature moves
- Managers
- Mr. Strongko (2006-2007)
Championships and accomplishments
- Ohio Valley Wrestling
- OVW Television Championship (2 times)[8]
- World Wrestling Entertainment
- WWE Intercontinental Championship (1 time, current)[3]
Personal Life
Carelli has multiple signature tattoos; including a giant face of a male lion on his back, kanji writing on his left arm, and a human figure with wings on the right. [10]
References
- ^ a b c "Boris Alexiev profile". OVWrestling.com.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|accessmonthday=ignored (help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Superstars > Raw > Santino Marella > Bio". WWE.com. Retrieved 2007-04-18.
- ^ a b "History of the Intercontinental Championship". WWE.com. Retrieved 2007-04-18.
- ^ Waldman, J. (July 8, 2005). "Jim Cornette released from WWE". Canadian Online Explorer.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Unknown parameter|accessmonthday=ignored (help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ Milner, J. "The Boogeyman". Canadian Online Explorer.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|accessmonthday=ignored (help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ a b Pollock, J. (August 11, 2006). "Friday Update". TheFightNetwork.com.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Unknown parameter|accessmonthday=ignored (help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "OVW results - 2006". Obsessed with Wrestling. Retrieved 2007-04-18.
- ^ a b "OVW Television Championship". Solie.org.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|accessmonthday=ignored (help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ Zeigler, Zack. "Santino Marella wins Intercontinental Championship". WWE.com. Retrieved 2007-04-18.
- ^ "TV Shows > Raw > Photos > 04/16/2007". WWE.com. Retrieved 2007-04-18.