Santino Marella’s return match to WWE has been officially announced for next week’s episode of NXT, where he will challenge for the championship. Recently, Santino has appeared frequently on WWE NXT as the prestigious director of TNA, working alongside his daughter Arianna Grace to strengthen ties between WWE and TNA. Although he has participated in numerous TNA matches over the past year, Santino hasn’t competed inside a WWE ring since 2014.
Next week marks Santino’s first WWE match in 11 years, with a title shot against NXT North American Champion Ethan Page. On tonight’s NXT episode, Ethan Page unveiled a new North American championship belt featuring the Canadian flag and then laid down the title. Santino expressed his pride in his Italian roots and declared he would represent Canada, setting up their upcoming championship showdown. The match was officially confirmed following the segment.
Fan Take: Santino Marella’s comeback is a thrilling blast from the past that adds nostalgia and star power to NXT, exciting fans who have long awaited his return. This match could rejuvenate the NXT scene and potentially open doors for more legends to make impactful returns, shaking up the WWE landscape.
