- Gabi Castrovinci (born January 10, 1986;39 years) grew up in Brazil practicing jiu-jitsu before she became a wrestler fully
- The former wrestler is also a trained nurse and is dedicated to helping people achieve their dream bodies
- She is married to Tom Sardili and she has one child, Mateo
Gabi Castrovinci was born in Brazil where she grew up practicing jiu-jitsu. The retired wrestler became famous under the ring name ‘Raquel ‘during her time in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Besides wrestling, the 39-year-old Connecticut native is also a businesswoman and a fitness model. She runs an online store where she sells Brazilian leggings.
Also an avid surfer and snowboarder, Gabi Castrovinci once revealed her husband, Tom Sardili has always supported her in her career.
Who is Gabi Castrovinci?
Gabriela Castrovinci was born on January 10, 1986 in Curitiba Parana, Brazil. She was raised in Brazil where she trained at Afa Anoa’i Wrestling School in Florida.
Furthermore, there are reports that suggest Gabi graduated from Jersey College with an associate degree of science in Nursing and later a degree in science of nursing from South University.
She is fully licensed in Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Massachusetts as a nurse.
Gabi Castrovinci Began Her Career in 2015
In 2015, Gabi appeared as a contestant on the sixth season of the relaunched Tough Enough where she finished in 10th place. Soon afterward, she developed a passion for professional wrestling. She trained with the World Xtreme Wrestling before she made her in-ring debut in 2015.
Following her debut, she began using the name ‘Raquel’ on April 1, 2016, after competing in a tournament for the championship wrestling entertainment promotion. She won the game after she defeated great wrestlers like Layne Rosario, Rachel Ellering, and Santana Garrett.
On September 16, 2016, Gabi ‘Raquel’ Castrovinci challenged Garrett for the CWE Vixen’s Championship but she lost. That same year, she signed with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling where she revealed her ring name ‘Raquel’ on January 12, 2016, on Impact Wrestling.
During one of her fights, she was put up against Barbi Hayden but unfortunately lost. She also acted as manager for the BroMans during the April 23 tapings. She later appeared on Xplosion to face Madison Rayne and Jade before she eventually left TNA on January 6, 2017.
She is best known for her work with Impact stars such as Jessie Godderz and Robbie E as part of a tag team called ‘The BroMans’.
Besides wrestler, Gabi is also an avid surfer and snowboarder.
She is Also a Fitness Model
Based on her Instagram bio, Gabi is now a fitness model as well as an Aesthetic Nurse Injector. She runs Gabriela Castrovinci Advanced Aesthetics and Facial Rejuvenation (MEDSPA).
As a master injector, she specializes in Neurotoxin, Filler, PDO Threads, Plasma rich fibrin, Sculptra, Kybella, Radiesse, Versa, Facial Balancing, and bodywork. Her goal is to help men and women of all ages feel confident in their skin.
Is Gabi Castrovinci Married?
During an interview, the former wrestler mentioned that she used to watch WWE with her husband before she joined Tough Enough. She also added that her husband has supported her in her career.
Although her Instagram bio states that she is a single mother, she once revealed a statement her husband said on Twitter. Also, her Instagram bio is flooded with photos of her son and the assumed husband Tom Sardili. The name of her child is Armani Mateo G and he is currently 39 years old.
"Farts are part of life" that's what my husband said lol .@tsardilli15 pic.twitter.com/rG1ZK6fMJU
— Gabi Castrovinci (@GabrielaRio10) June 25, 2015
What is Gabi ‘Raquel’ Castrovinci’s Net Worth?
While with TNA, the fitness model was earning about $45, 000 annually. She has garnered her wealth from her wrestling career as well as her work as a fitness model. Also, after she retired from wrestling, she started working as an Aesthetic Nurse and master injector but what she earns as a nurse has not been revealed.
At the moment, it is speculated that Gabi has a net worth of about $1 million.
Other Hot Facts about Gabi Castrovinci
1. The Former Wrestler Used to Work as an Adult Movie Actress
According to reports, Gabi worked in the adult movie business in the past. Due to that, there have been speculations that her work in the past might have been the reason she never got signed by the WWE. Contrary to that, she came out to deny the rumors.
2. She Likes Flaunting Her Bikini Body
The fitness model and actress is known for sharing photos of her curvy self on all her social media handles. Most of her raunchy images are liked by her fans and followers.
3. Gabi Castrovinci was Diagnosed with Placenta Previa
Following the announcement of her pregnancy in 2020, the former TNA fighter got diagnosed with placenta previa. This disrupted her plans for home birth that she ended up having an emergency C-section.
4. The Mother of One was Reportedly Bullied as a Wrestler
Gabriela Castronvinci revealed in February 2016 that her opponent got a little too physical with her during a match in Miami. She also added that the punches and kicks she received resulted in her suffering bruises on her body.
It was so bad that she almost considered filing charges.
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5. Where is She Now?
Ever since she retired as a wrestler, Raquel went on to pursue her dreams of becoming a trained nurse and a fitness enthusiast. She has continued to share her journey with her fans and followers on Instagram. Despite not being signed by the WWE, Castrovinci remains one of the best wrestlers of her time.
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