Santino Marella discusses return to TNA Wrestling after personal changes
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
On August 22, 2026, Santino Marella, TNA's Director of Authority, shared insights into his decision to rejoin TNA Wrestling during an appearance on Cody Rhodes' podcast. Marella's return was influenced by multiple invitations from former TNA president Scott D'Amore, his commitments to his wrestling school, and his daughter Arianna Grace's injury in WWE. Although reluctant at first, Marella has embraced his role at TNA, which includes coaching and producing. He expressed renewed passion for wrestling, describing how working creatively has revitalized his career.
- •Santino Marella returned to TNA after his daughter was injured.
- •Marella had turned down previous offers due to other commitments.
- •His role includes coaching, producing and wrestling sporadically.
- •Marella expressed renewed passion for wrestling in his current role.
- 3:30 PMWrestling Inc — Former WWE Star Santino Marella Explains Decision To Join TNA
"TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella has revealed how he returned to TNA after being offered the opportunity to return a few times.
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