Santino Marella Eyes Royal Rumble Return Alongside Daughter Arianna Grace

Santino Marella is a name many WWE fans from the late 2000s to early 2010s will remember. Although he’s no longer part of WWE, it seems he pitched a unique idea to make an appearance during this year’s Royal Rumble.

While speaking on the No Name Wrestling podcast, Santino Marella was asked about potentially making an appearance during the Royal Rumble Premium Live Event this year. Marella admitted that he hasn’t gotten the call yet from WWE, but he pitched the idea of making his return at this year’s Royal Rumble alongside his daughter, Arianna Grace.

Marella proposed the idea of having both father and daughter appear in the same Rumble match, which would mark a unique moment in WWE history. Although his daughter has returned to the ring after shoulder surgery, she has yet to officially re-debut, and Santino really wants to show up and share the experience with her.

“Well, they haven’t called yet. I did, though. My daughter—she had a little shoulder surgery. She’s back in the ring now, but she hasn’t re-debuted yet. So, I’ve been pitching the idea. I don’t think it’s ever been done before: a father and daughter in the same Royal Rumble. It’d be a great way for her to return to programming, and I’m totally down to show up and just experience it.”

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Santino Marella has been part of the TNA family for the past couple of years, where he is currently Director of Authority and makes hard but fair decisions for matches. Fans were also happy to see him and his daughter Arianna Grace have a moment during TNA’s Victory Road event.

The Royal Rumble Premium Live Event is set for February 1, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium. Therefore, we will have to wait and see whether Santino Marella will end up returning at the event alongside his daughter, as fans would love to see that happen.

What do you think about Santino Marella’s idea of making a Royal Rumble return alongside his daughter Arianna Grace? Would you love to see them both in the ring together? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comments section below.

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