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. BOOKMARK DOT NET AND ADD US TO YOUR RSS • HELP DOT NET: TAKE OUR ADVERTISER DEMO SURVEY CLICK TO RETURN TO MAIN LISTING OR SELECT A LINK BELOW FROM THIS CATEGORY WWE News Latest Twelve Articles WWE announces details regarding their NBC special WWE website gives away the result of tonight's Triple H vs. Jeff Hardy match (spoiler included) Jeff Hardy comments on what winning the WWE Title would mean to him WWE Survivor Series pay-per-view: The advertised lineup for Sunday's show (no Smackdown spoilers included) Bret Hart interview available online, MVP comments on hanging with Shaquile O'Neal WWE Smackdown preview: Triple H vs. Jeff Hardy, full list of matches for tonight's show (no spoilers)