Hey everyone, it’s your boy coming at you with another story from the trenches. Today’s topic? A guy named Tino Sabbatelli. Yeah, you heard that right.
So, I started digging into this Tino character, real name Sabatino Piscitelli. Turns out, this guy had a wild ride in the wrestling world, particularly with WWE. I read about how he got signed back in 2014, and I was like, “Okay, this is getting interesting.” I found some stuff about him being featured on that WWE Network show, “Breaking Ground”. Seemed like he was training in NXT, and man, I bet that was a grind.
- First thing I did was check out some interviews he did.
- I stumbled upon one with Chris Van Vliet, where Tino talked about his time in WWE.
- Then I found another one with a guy named Dan Matha on “The Drop Podcast.” These were goldmines of information, I tell ya.
From what I gathered, Tino’s journey wasn’t all smooth sailing. He got released by WWE not once, but twice! Can you believe that? I learned that the first time was in 2020, during that whole COVID mess when companies were cutting costs left and right. Apparently, some big shot named Sean Ross Sapp broke the news. Tough break for Tino, I thought.
But here’s where it gets even juicier. I discovered that Tino had some beef with AEW’s big boss, Tony Khan. It seems like Tony wasn’t too happy about Tino going back to WWE. Tino even mentioned that he heard from Andrade El Idolo about some plans that were in place. Man, the drama!
As I kept digging, I found out that Tino’s second release came after some orders from WWE’s president, Nick Khan. They were talking about releasing more folks, and Tino’s name got thrown into the mix. I read that he joined a list of other wrestlers who got cut on the same day. It’s like a revolving door in that business, I swear.
I tried to piece together why he got cut both times. It sounded like a mix of business decisions and maybe some behind-the-scenes stuff. I ended up feeling kind of bad for the guy. He seemed passionate about wrestling, but the industry can be brutal.
In the end, I realized that Tino Sabbatelli’s story is a reminder of how unpredictable the wrestling world can be. One day you’re in, the next you’re out. It’s a tough business, and I give props to anyone who’s willing to chase their dreams in it.
So that’s the scoop on Tino Sabbatelli, folks. Hope you enjoyed this little trip down the rabbit hole with me. Until next time, stay tuned!
