Santino Marella Reflects on Unique Bond with Daughter Arianna Grace in Wrestling
A Special Father-Daughter Experience in Wrestling
Santino Marella, a current talent in TNA, recently shared a remarkable experience of collaborating with his daughter, Arianna Grace, both in the ring and outside of it. Their partnership was particularly significant due to the collaboration between WWE and TNA, allowing them to navigate storyline decisions together while also participating in mixed tag team matches.
This partnership marked a historic moment, as Santino became the first father in professional wrestling to team up with his daughter. The experience was profoundly fulfilling for him, as he took pride in watching Arianna establish her own identity in the wrestling arena.
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In an interview with Denise Salcedo, Santino expressed the emotional weight of teaming with Arianna Grace, especially since the event took place near their home, allowing many family members and friends to attend. He emphasized that such moments are rare and cherished.
“Teaming up with my daughter. But the fact that we did it so close to home and the fact that we did it in front of our family. I mean, like my parents were there, uh, my wife, my kids, and just tons of friends and family.”
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Arianna Grace's Promising Future in Wrestling
During the discussion, the former WWE Intercontinental Champion expressed his pride in witnessing Arianna's development as a wrestler, especially in a competitive environment. He has consistently provided her with guidance, both in the ring and beyond, believing that she has forged her own path.
“She can learn that anywhere, right? So I’ll just kind of tell her some of the things like what not to do, you know, whether it’s in the ring or it’s backstage or whatever. Uh but she’s taken to it very well. I think she’s going to have a break. She’s in the middle of a breakout year really and then um next several years should be all her really,” Santino shared his optimistic outlook for Arianna Grace's future. (quotes courtesy Ringside News)
After the TNA Under Siege 2025 event, a segment aired featuring Santino Marella and Arianna Grace, where they announced their intention to team up in a future episode against WWE NXT’s Robert Stone and former TNA/Impact Knockouts Champion, Tessa Blanchard. This set the stage for their memorable father-daughter moment. Subsequently, Santino secured his position as a TNA authority figure by defeating Stone in a singles match.