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The man behind the Santino Marella gimmick, Anthony Carelli, is open to working for WWE again as a commentator.

Carelli performed for WWE as an in-ring competitor between 2005 and 2016. The 47-year-old, who is considered to be one of the greatest comedy characters of all time, is a two-time Intercontinental Champion. He also won the United States Championship and Tag Team Championship.

Speaking on Off Topic in 2020, Carelli made it clear that he wants to become a full-time announcer for WWE or another company.

“I do want to go back into the business but as a commentator. I would have to be Anthony Carelli because I don’t want to do commentary as Santino. I think there are going to be opportunities for me post-COVID with one of the major companies. I always want to go to WWE first because they changed my life and I’m loyal, but if they don’t have an opportunity, I’ll go somewhere else,” Carelli said.

Carelli also said in the interview that Vince McMahon has always been receptive to his ideas. He added that the 76-year-old is “everything you should want to be” as a businessman and person.