Bianca Carelli is causing a stir among wrestling fans ever since the announcement for her professional debut in the WWE was made. Among her proud promoters is her father, Santino Marella, one of the well-liked superstars in the ring.
Carelli who is Marella’s daughter is closely following in her father’s footsteps solidifying his legacy. Having created his own brand as a comedic character through costumes and finishing moves, everyone is looking to see how well his daughter will adjust and likely create her own records following her father’s retirement in 2014.
Moreso, Carelli who now goes by the ring name Ariana Grace has given hints about her prowess which goes beyond being a beauty queen to facing any contender in the 2022 NXT Women’s Breakout Tournament. Though the tournament was worn by Roxanne Perez, there are many fascinating details to know about the rising wrestler.
10 Unknown Facts About Bianca Carelli
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1. Her early life and education
Details about Carelli’s early life are not quite well known yet she is known to have grown up watching wrestling as well as following her father for his training sessions. She reportedly visited Japan to see her dad all by herself in 2003 when she was just nine years old. At this point, many foresaw her skills and got excellent promo at the age of 10 years.
Going forward she attended college in an undisclosed school where she earned a degree in Biology. Ever since she took up wrestling, she has not put her education qualification into professional use.
Moreso, Carelli only developed an interest in pursuing a wrestling career when she was in college. In fact, it was after her graduation that she started training under her father’s supervision at his Battle Arts Academy.
2. Bianca Carelli is from Canada
Despite her father’s numerous Italian Gimmicks and accent, he and his daughter are actually from Canada but have been traced to Italy. Her paternal grandfather had migrated from Italy years before her father was born. As a result, she grew up as a Canadian.
Bianca’s profile on her Instagram handles further reveals that she has traces of Italian, Pakistani, Metis, and Finnish blood in her genes but holds a full connection to her Canadian heritage. This also suggests that she may have been born there.
As to her father’s ring personae, it is no further from the numerous gimmicks that WWE uses to promote and attract viewers to favorite athletes. Many sources suggest that the retired wrestler may not have an Italian accent.
3. She wrestled professionally before joining WWE
Details about Carelli’s wrestling development before signing to one of the biggest wrestling bodies WWE are sparse. Yet, she had started wrestling professionally in 2020 with the Cross Body Pro Wrestling Academy. She faced off the wrestling duo Amy Crimson and Matrox who defeated her and partner. All in all, she has fought eight matches before her move to the WWE.
Other pro bodies she fought under are;
- Northland Wrestling
- National Wrestling Alliance
- Coastal Championship Wrestling
4. Bianca Carelli debuted Her WWE professional career in February 2022
It is not surprising that her father Santino Marella updated all and sundry to his daughter’s professional debut. In a chat with WWE Hall of Famers JBL and Gerald Brisco, he revealed the kind of play to be expected of her while announcing her joining the organization.
This piqued the interest of many and true to her father’s confident words, she signed to the WWE performance center, NXT in February 2022. The highlight of her journey on the roster involved building a new image and changing of her name to fit the new status.
Like her father who changed his ring name from Anthony Carelli to Santino Marella, Bianca is now christened with the ring name Arianna Grace. She announced her arrival by winning the debut fight on March 24 2022 against Amari Miller.
5. She participated in the inaugural Women’s Tournament
The 30 year old was among the lineup for those contending for the top spot of the WWE NXT Women’s Breakout Tournament. Although she secured a win in her debut match at the WWE performance center(NXT), she lost her place when Nikkita Lyons won against her.
Unfortunately for her also, that match set a losing streak against her as she has not won any match till her last match with Thea Hail on June 8, 2022. With a long future ahead of her, Bianca is likely going to set the record straight.
6. Her Parents are no longer together
It’s obvious that Bianca and her father share a very close bond. Yet, she is his daughter from a previous relationship and she also hangs out with her mom, Petrini Carelli, and her stepfather.
Though details about her mother and her marriage are scarce, her father got married to Anna Babij in 2015 and through that marriage, she has two younger siblings, Marko and Milenna. It is quite interesting to know that she has a good relationship with both sides of her family.
7. The NXT star Is also a Beauty Queen
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Bianca now known as Ariana Grace made a name running the runway as a pageant queen. Notably, her beautiful look and posture earned her the crown of Miss Teen Ontario World in 2013.
Until her 2021, she held the crown for Still Miss Galaxy Peel
The pageant sold her out as she later became the host for
- Walk Thru ‘n’ Try
- BBAWomens Championship
8. Her Father retired from wrestling after suffering three neck injuries
Although the light is now on Bianca’s career, being the daughter of a famous wrestler has helped her popularity. Notably, her father was an intercontinental champion known for his gimmicks and the cobra maneuver in winning opponents. As it is the 51 year old has joined the ranks of retired wrestlers.
His 11-year tenure with the WWE came to an end in 2014 after he suffered three-neck injuries. Though it is almost a decade since he left the ring, Marella is now involved with many projects.
He also opened his Battle Arts Academy in 2013. Though he announced the closure of the academy, he later changed his mind. The retired wrestler also found another niche in broadcasting as a panelist for sports net 360 while working on Impact Wrestlings Behind the Lights.
9. The Superstar is one among many Second Generation Wrestlers
Carelli is another second-generation wrestler following the lines of other superstars like Charlotte Flair, The Usos, John Cena, and Tamina Snuka among many others. Over the years, these wrestlers proved a point by creating their own career records far from that of their parents.
Take Charlotte the daughter of WWE legend Ric Flair who holds a record of 13-time women champion and quickly moves towards her father’s 16-time world championship. As it is filling the gap in a parent’s legacy is not an easy task for a rising star.
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10 How Much is Bianca Carelli’s Net Worth?
At the moment Carelli has not revealed her net worth as she is still trying to find her foothold in the business. But looking at Santino Marelli’s net worth of $1.5 million which he made from his wrestling career, Bianca is sure to be successful as well.
It is also revealed that the rising star is a licensed fitness trainer and this may in turn also augment her earnings.
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