5 WWE Superstars whose careers were saved by turning heel

Cena nearly lost his job as a WWE Superstar, before he was turned heel in 2002.
Cena nearly lost his job as a WWE Superstar, before he was turned heel in 2002.

#3: Santino Marella

Marella's heel turn was confirmed when he sided with the Glamazon Beth Phoenix.
Marella's heel turn was confirmed when he sided with the Glamazon Beth Phoenix.

When the WWE went to Italy in mid-2007, Vince McMahon didn't care for the rabid European fans.

Looking to crush the spirit of the nation,Vince McMahon picked a random fan, Santino Marella, to face Intercontinental Champion Umaga for the gold, but was left with egg on his face, when Marella (thanks to Lashley) won the title.

Not long after though, Marella's babyface run was a bust, as he was given very little development other than the 'Miracle in Milan', and rumors circulated of when he'd be released.

Hoping to salvage the character, Marella was turned heel, after being infuriated with his girlfriend Maria posing for Playboy.

As a heel, Marella got to show off his comedy chops and though he's no longer part of WWE, is remembered as one of the company's funniest stars.

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