Makes sense, and it shows just how humble he was. Because honestly at that point in time.. what was that belt doing for him? (Besides Oooh, I'm champ?) It's true. He was a monster type character regardless, and hell, eventually, he got a push afterwards. Shame he didn't win.. super Cena reign was tough on everybody. Imagine how different things would be if Cena just pushed people back then.
@spiceupyourlife7755 when did I say I hate him? Stop being a mark and assuming. Just stating Cena held his position firmly and allowed very little wiggle room for future talent to grow.
@@C2HGamingthe super cena name will never get old just like the you can’t see me meme. I remember watching WWE in those times full time 2006-2008 and it annoyed the hell out of me seeing cena win every single ran main event. Like Jesus can the bad guys come out and make him suffer and lose and stuff? Why always win
Not everyone can be the champ. We need people who are willing to tell a story and love wrestling. We need more people like this in the business. He is amazing.
Thank you ppl don’t understand this and a lot of characters work more when they’re chasing the belt more than having it most can’t draw when they finally get the belt and could end your character you become stale
I met Umaga when he did the Tribute for the Troops. He came to our compound and we gave him and some of the other wrestlers a tour. He was easily the most lively and funny of the bunch (Hardcore Holly, Shelton Benjamin, and I think CM Punk). Dude was hilarious and just always willing to talk with everyone. I was very sad when I heard of his passing.
Umaga was really a sweetheart, I had told him that he was looking good during his entrance at a Smackdown Live Event in February 2009. His reply "Thanks Man" what a saint he truly was..
Also the runner up in the 2012 Elimination Chamber . The Cobra almost had D-Bryan beat. Considering that Bryan retained only to be squashed in about 18 seconds by then Royal Rumble winner Sheamus in the first match of Mania 28 for the World Heavyweight Championship? They might as well have handed the title to Santino for a comedic WHC run for a month and ended with the squash at Mania for him. But hey Vince didn't like the guy who got over on his own so squashing D-Bryan was the way to go.
Bro Umaga and Santino back in the day was gold can you imagine behind the scenes.Santino is like one of those guys that was lucky to be around when everyone was around if you know what i mean.
He was given a goofy gimmick kept a positive attitude and made a lot of money. Just like R-Truth.. a lot of guys get released because they get a gimmick, don’t like it have a bad attitude. So many people think they deserve this big push and they’re the next Cena, Austin or Hogan. The Brooklyn brawler was an atv jobber for years, then worked for Vince for another 25 years and was fired when he got caught leaking info for the dirtsheets before the PPV or match took place. A good attitude will get you far in life.
A lot of people think nowadays, in to be over with the crowd is to be World Champion or you have to be undefeated. R-Truth is over with the crowd and he hasn’t been a World Champion.
@@NotSure876he’s 100% percent getting in so many people don’t do anything and get in trust me he will and honestly whenever he does I think due to the fans people will want him back on screen similar to how Kurt angle came back for the hall of fame and ended up being a major figurehead for over 2 years Santino is one of those individuals who can pull of something similar
Not surprised at all to be honest. I met Eddie when he was in NWA TNA, as Ekmo, and again as Umaga. The dude was quite soft spoken, and intelligent. He told me to finish up college before I decide to try to go into the pro wresting business. He called me Samoan tough, due to all the family member I lost, and various setbacks we all tend to have. I had a chance to tell his son, Zilla how decent of a person he was in real life. Even as Umaga, a few years after I met him as Ekmo, he remembered when we spoke years ago. I battled my own demons as well, and wish he would have stayed away from the substances that hastened the end of his life. Still, Eddie was a man among men. Hope he found peace on the other side.
I always wanted to see a tag team of R Truth and Santino. That would've been comedy gold and even both turning to vicious shady heels would've been dope
Santino isn't Italian 🤯. He's Canadian, wow. Color me shocked. I always thought he was italian, his accent and look is so convincing 🤦♂️. Santino even has a daughter who wrestles, that's crazy.
I don't think today it's about impressing Triple H. It shouldn't have been about impressing Vince back then either. The goal of a wrestler is to get over with the crowd. That is their job, as a face you get pops, as a heel you get heat. That's what you're supposed to play to and if you're a comedic wrestler it shouldn't matter if you amuse Vince or Triple H, it matter if you amuse the audience. Thankfully Santino did things that amused both the crowd and Vince so he stayed. Considering the things that amused Vince, like Katie Vicki and Snitsky? Yeah, his approval should never have been a factor in whether a wrestler stayed or left unless in the most egregious of circumstances. Unfortunately that was the first avenue of thought. And it was an asinine way to run a Wrestling business.
One more back breaker Yokozuna wasn’t Japanese. And the big boss man not a real cop. I’m sorry to have to be the one to tell you this but I care. BROTHER
Santino is 1 of the best to never win the world title. Man was runner up in the rumble to shitty Alberto Del Rio, and Im sure WWE including Vince wishes they could go back in time for that one, with how bad Del Rio disrespected Vince and HHH on the way out.. but regardless, mans a hall of famer to be 100%
At the end of the day, its no surprise that Santino couldnt get over as a legit talent As Cornette said to his FACE, he became a JOKE. It is what it is and you are who you are
@@Nostalgia9478 what is a legit talent? Winning a fake title by winning a fake pre-determined fight? Getting a 5 star rating in a match from a wrestling fan boy that has never worked a day in the wrestling business? Or is it being an entertaining performer making money from hundreds of hours of free TV advertising time?
@@stevenbozic8604 Being good on the mic, in the ring, and having a believable look that draws money= Talent This isnt rocket science. Santino had none if those talents. Never drew a dine. Was comic relief like Dink ie a JOKE
Santino best match was getting squashed by Umaga at WWE Vengeance 2007 hahaha... Santino was trash and not funny... Vito dress gimmick was gold comedy 😂
