Life after WWE: Catching up with 10 Superstars released in 2016

This former WWE Superstar is the newest addition to the Bullet Club.

#8 Santino Marella

Santino staying in shape at his Battle Arts Academy.

Santino shocked the world when he came from the crowd to make his WWE debut and defeat Umaga in 2007 to win the Intercontinental Championship. However, his run after that would not be quite as substantial. Santino has been used more for comedic purposes over the years, rather than the more serious role he portrayed when he debuted.

Nevertheless, Santino was always a fan favourite and could be extremely entertaining.

In 2014, Santino announced he was retiring from in-ring action, but was not officially released until May, along with the other group of cuts. Since leaving the company, Santino has put most of his focus into his business, Battle Arts Academy in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

The academy trains prospective clients in the arts of Judo, Muay Thai and professional wrestling, just to name a few.

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