WWE News WWE's Santino Marella comments on being slapped by TNA's Jim Cornette Apr 10, 2008 - 11:29 AM Email This Article | Printer Friendly Page Send Us News & Results | Back to Main Listing Santino Marella explained the scenario that led to Jim Cornette slapping him while they were both working in former WWE developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling. "I just got there to OVW. I was there for about a month. I didn't know anything about wrestling. I was sitting there, and my daughter was sitting in front of me, and the emergency doors were behind us. "The Boogeyman turned toward us, and I thought he was going to scare my daughter for me. So I started smiling, thinking, 'This is going to be good. He's going to scare my daughter.' I guess Jim Cornette thought I was laughing at the Boogeyman. He got all freaked out, brought me backstage and history happened. "It didn't deter me for one second. If anything, it motivated me, and I have no hard feelings with him. I can look back and laugh at it now. At the time, I was just afraid of being kicked out and not having the chance to train. Maybe we can have a cage match one day and then shake hands. It worked out." To read the full interview, visit MiamiHerald.com. Powell's POV: Santino also says he's more than just comedy and discusses how much he enjoys wrestling. I sure hope so because the guy is gold on the mic and could be a star for years to come for WWE if they decide to present him as a credible in-ring performer. Normally, I'm happy when guys speak out of character, but I feel cheated whenever we don't get a classic line from Santino. Even so, this is a good interview. HELP SUPPORT DOT NET! BECOME A MEMBER AT OUR CHARTER RATE OF JUST $5 A MONTH - GET THE FIRST LOOK AT EXCLUSIVE INSIDER DOT NET NEWS, TONS OF EXCLUSIVE AUDIO SHOWS, MESSAGE BOARD ACCESS, START YOUR OWN BLOG, AD-FREE MAIN LISTING: SIGN ME UP (or MORE INFO) GOT AN IPHONE OR IPOD TOUCH? THEN BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD OUR NEW FREE iPhone APP: (click here!) (or SEARCH "pro wrestling" in iTunes App Store) FOR MORE BREAKING WWE & TNA NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE PWTORCH.COM (click here!) FOR MORE MMA & UFC NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE MMATORCH.COM (click here!) CLICK TO RETURN TO DOT NET MAIN LISTING OR SELECT A LINK BELOW FROM THIS CATEGORY WWE News Latest Twelve Articles Jim Ross shoots down talk that he's targeting WrestleMania 26 for his return, comments on his current contractual status with WWE Shore's WWE Superstars Hitlist: Shelton Benjamin vs. Zack Ryder, Eric Escobar (w/Vickie Guerrero) vs. Jimmy Wang Yang, and Mark Henry vs. Cody Rhodes 11/20 WWE Smackdown preview: The complete lineup for tonight's show headlined by Undertaker and Kane vs. Chris Jericho and Big Show, plus a hot Intercontinental Title match (no spoilers) 11/20 WWE Smackdown spoilers: Full results of the show that airs tonight with John Morrison defending the Intercontinental Title against Dolph Ziggler in a best of three falls match (spoilers) Where Are They Now: Former WWE wrestler Duke "The Dumpster" Droese WWE "ECW on Syfy" rating: How did the return of C.M. Punk to the Tuesday night show perform in the ratings?