Tino Sabbatelli believes WWE missed out on a big opportunity with his character.
Speaking on a recent edition of the “Power Alphas Podcast,” the fiancée of Mandy Rose commented on his character being one that WWE missed out on, why he’d still like to do more with the character, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On his character being one WWE missed out on: “I’ll be honest with you, the character Tino, in my eyes, I’ll say it, was one of the biggest dropped balls and missed opportunities that WWE had. I had people tell that to me, I believe it, I’ll never vow away from it. That being said, I’m not going to get mad, I’m not going to be bitter, I’m going to be grateful for that opportunity. I’m going to shake their hand and say ‘thank you’ because I know I’ve been successful. I know the work I’ve put in. I know who I am as a man. You’re not going to dictate, you’re not putting me on stage or not writing me in a story, it’s not going to make me go home and be sad.”
On wanting to do more with the character: “It’s just a shame that, that character Tino didn’t get the push it deserved. I would have loved to see where that character went because I had people, legends like Scott Hall, Dusty Rhodes, rest in peace. They both pulled me aside and said, ‘Kid, you got the it. Don’t let anyone tell you that you don’t.’ Those were the moments that kept me going. I wasn’t good at wrestling, at first, it was hard. For me, to hear the boos when I would go out. I would remember The Revival [FTR], they said to me one time, ‘I’ve never seen a heel, when their music hits, get hated like you with no push and no storyline. I can’t wait to see when they actually start to push you.’ That’s what kept me driven.”
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Tino Sabbatelli, a former WWE wrestler, recently expressed his belief that the company missed out on a significant opportunity with his character. In a recent episode of the “Power Alphas Podcast,” Sabbatelli discussed his character, why he feels WWE didn’t capitalize on it, and his desire to do more with the role.
Sabbatelli acknowledged that he considers his character, Tino, to be one of WWE’s biggest dropped balls and missed opportunities. Despite this, he remains grateful for the opportunity and the success he achieved. Sabbatelli emphasized that he knows the work he put in and who he is as a man, and no one can dictate his worth or make him feel defeated.
The former wrestler expressed disappointment that his character didn’t receive the push it deserved. He mentioned receiving encouragement from wrestling legends such as Scott Hall and Dusty Rhodes, who recognized his potential. These moments kept Sabbatelli motivated, even when he faced challenges in the ring and received negative reactions from the audience. He shared an anecdote about The Revival (now known as FTR) telling him that they had never seen a heel receive so much hate without a push or storyline, and they were excited to see what would happen when he finally received that push.
Sabbatelli’s comments shed light on the behind-the-scenes dynamics of character development in professional wrestling. While fans often see the final product on television, there are many factors that can influence a character’s trajectory and success. Sabbatelli’s experience serves as a reminder that not every character gets the opportunity to reach its full potential.
The podcast episode also included a link to watch the full interview with Sabbatelli and Mandy Rose, his fiancée. This provides fans with an opportunity to hear directly from Sabbatelli about his thoughts and experiences in the wrestling industry.
In conclusion, Tino Sabbatelli believes that WWE missed out on a significant opportunity with his character. Despite this, he remains grateful for the chance to showcase his skills and is determined to continue pursuing success in the wrestling world. His story serves as a reminder that not every character gets the push they deserve, but it doesn’t diminish the hard work and dedication that wrestlers put into their craft.