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..
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.
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.
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.
@@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
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.
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
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
@@CannedHam2479 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 😂
He was so great at what he did. Always gave 100%. And the crows saw that.
Sting Crow?
Why would crows be watching him
R.I.P.
Umaga
rest in peace eddie fatu...
Umaga willing to give away his title to practically a newcomer so Santino can make a name for himself. Full respect on that guy. RIP.
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.
@@C2HGamingThe Super Cena name is old now. Y’all haters blame Cena for everything.
@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.
@@SNOWQueen87-v1g keep crying
@@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.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 nobody getting into wrestling not to become champ 10 people who know jack crap about wrestling storytelling is just in wwe.
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
Santino is one of the greatest comedy wrestlers ever 😂
That’s like being the nicest guy in prison
@@0maxk_ o
You are just hater not everyone could be main eventer
John C H E N A !
Yes him and goldust !!!
R truth is overrated and unfunny
Booker T
Okay this dude needs a award for the voice acting he put in he actually made folks believe he was Italian 😂😂 bruh said naw Toronto
I bet he is Portuguese and from Toronto
John chena, Baptista, his interaction with the rock at the hof i miss Santino
Ray Mastrio! Sheamoos! Rodney the Piper! Goldendust!
Babatista
Mr Snoopy The Dogg! 🐶
Freddie The Prince Juuurrrrrrrr! I remember what you did about-a 12 summers ago! ☀️🪝
Kelly Kelly.. kelly
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..
Santino definitely acquired legend status in my books.
Hearing him talk without the accent is just so weird! 😆
I met him at my local LA Fitness in Mississauga one day amd he was such a nice guy and had a great talk! Huge suppoter
You know when your from Toronto when. I miss Aki still
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.
rehiring as well. leave on good terms you have a chance at coming back and knocking it out the park
Not working for WWE and having options also helps. Brooklyn brawler isn’t doing anything everyone does today.
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.
Although it's not that simple, one could argue that a good wrestler should be able to sell any gimmick.
Telling Jericho he’s from Toronto is poetry
“IM FRON WINNIPEG YOU IDIOT!”
Jericho: “Go back to Italy”
Santino: “I’m from Toronto you idiot”
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.
Santino is the best ic champion... of allll zee tiiiime
...of allll zee tiiiimeSSSSSS
@@toddmartinez2279 *images you can hear*
Macho man Randy savage
Jeff Hardy
I still remember when he was on a mission to beat the "Honky Donky Man's" record! 😂
Don’t forget Santino was the runner up in the 2011 royal rumble.
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.
Should've won and had a 5 star banger with Edge
#RIPUmaga
Santino ALMOST winning the HW title had me hyped and cheering hard,one of the best moments of the PG era
Future Hall Of Famer!!!!
Don’t get carried away, it’s not the hall of good dudes or the hall of mid carders
@@NotSure876It can be mid carders. Doubt Santino is getting in though
@@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
It's the WWE hall of Fame of course he's getting in
I was still shocked that Santino won the Intercontinental title when nobody (except those who don't watch Jim Cornette's OVW) knew who he was.
Rip umaga forever
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.
santino is a great guy
Wild , I remember when I stopped seeing Umaga and I didn’t know what happened until years later . Wildddd
That laugh at the end. I think we know where the stands on Miz's work. 😂
Thank you Santino for all the laughs,....I saw your debut and it was awesome! You are indeed a true legend!
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.
Santino was excellent for the business
I miss Umaga,he could’ve been a World Champion if he was still alive and had his Health in order.
Santino didn't need a title to be over. Neither did Umaga.
Hearing Santino talk without his accent is so weird 😂😂
Santino was a better Italian than actually Italians
Do you think italians are just like the stereotype santino brought in wwe? We drive our Ferrari with a glass of Wine, a calzone and a Gucci shirt
@@topogigio2017 I would like to think every man woman and child in Italy is just Santino
@@topogigio2017 - I've been to Italy lots... You all play air-trumpet and have pet cobras.
“ Made me feel warm”😂
I was in the crowd that night!! I remember it like yesterday, because that’s the night of the Benoit stuff….but yeah Umaga was crazy over that night!
First time I’ve heard his real voice just mad not hearing Borats voice out of him.
Best CLOWN Wrasslers ever
1. Heel Doink
2. Santino
3. Babyface Doink
Babyface Doink was the total shits.... Awful.
Santino for HOF. Not now, but at some point.
I just screamed “Yo he’s from Toronto??!!!”
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
It is weird hearing him talk in his normal voice.
This video totally shocked me 😭😭 I thought he was Italian 😂😂
Gone too soon. Respect to Umaga for wanting to put Anthony over like that.
Damn this whole time i thought he was Italian. He really sold that😳😆
Umaga dedicated his entire life to the business
PPV in Houston, in '07, hmm I think someone took out their family during the same show.
It's still weird to hear Santino out of character.
2:47 and we loved you brotha for real
Him: Nah Im from Toronto
me: He's from Toronto!?
Him: Man I miss him all the time, styll.
me: Oh shoot he IS from Toronto!
if you kno you know lol
RIP Umaga
Is no one going to talk about how Santino hasn't aged.
🐐
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.
Good santino
Very Humble 😂
Whoa Whoa Whoa he's Canadian Not Italian ??
Santino and Truth need to dynamic duo
This is my first time hearing his actual voice 😂
“Umanga” Regal voice 😂
Santina.
Jon Chana
weird to hear santino using his real voice and not the exaggerated italian voice
Clark Shirley Garcia Karen Garcia Scott
Santino owns Cornette
Will he ever come back
You got a big mouth John chena
Wait he's not Italian 😮😮
SON AH-MAH GUN-uh.
Tchu tchu IM BAptIsTA!!!
John jena
Still odd to hear him speaking normal 😂😂😂
Man wwe, Hulk hogan isnt my brother , now santino isnt even spanish 😢
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 was never Spanish
I thought Umanga was a tropical fruit at one point. RIP UMAGA
I’m just waiting for him to start speaking Italian 😂
Yeah, Santino was horrible as a face in the beginning. Glad they did make him heel then he became beloved at the end
I can't even recall Santino being a bad guy lol.
No one thought this guy was from Italy
That was part of the humour..
I think my friend told me he was Russian in real life
@Bears86SB Boris Alexiev, perhaps
I like how uncompetitive he is compared to most pro wrestlers.
Me thinking he is italien 🥹
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%
Youmanga
Wtf i thought he was Italian !
He was a liability lol 100% go ask the REAL ones
Lol
Cant stand Santino. Glad he went away.
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
Dude 😎 cornette is hating everyone santino was great 💯
@@alexandergeorgiev74 Santino was great...-at being a JOKE
lol
You're a clown
@@CannedHam2479 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
“John chena “ 😂😂
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 😂
John Chena