Carmella has been a consistent member of WWE's programming ever since she was brought to the main roster, putting together some unforgettable moments during her career. From holding the Women's Tag Team Championships to being the SmackDown Women's Champion, she's done a lot.
Fans have learned plenty about her character over those years when it comes to the work she has done on-screen, but there is plenty away from the ring that fans should know about the former Ms. Money in the Bank. From business adventures to her relationships, there are lots that would only help grow the admiration that many people have for her.
10 Family Connection
From early on in Carmella's life she had a connection to the professional wrestling business, which a lot of people may not be aware of. That comes from her father, because he is a former wrestler, making her a second-generation talent, which many fans don't know.
Paul Van Dale even got the opportunity to work for WWE, and while he wasn't a top name in the business he is someone who certainly helped open the door for her at a point.
9 She's A Stepmother
Carmella's relationship with Corey Graves is something that a lot of people are well aware of, as it is something that has been showcased on television at times. However, because of the character she portrays a lot of people would likely not think that she is a mother, but that's the case.
Graves had children from his previous relationship, which has led to her becoming a stepmother, which is an important role in their lives. Carmella takes it incredibly seriously, and she often shares how proud she is of that fact.
8 Friendship With Bayley
Fans are always interested in which wrestlers get along away from the ring, because that is a side of them that people don't often get to see. Whether people are hanging out with their partners or have a friendship with their rivals, there are a lot of connections in this business.
For Carmella, she happens to be great friends with Damage CTRL leader, Bayley. While a lot of people push Bayley's friendship with Sasha Banks due to the fact they've been tag team partners, 'Mella is also someone she has spent a lot of time with.
7 A Business Owner
Carmella might be a fantastic professional wrestler who has achieved a lot in her career, but that hasn't stopped her from doing other things outside the industry. She is passionate about wine, and that led to her creating a company herself which is something she has pushed ever since.
The wine is called Capo Cagna, which is something she sells in America. While there's no doubt some wrestling fans have purchased this to support her, this is a business she mainly pushes to people involved in that business, and the fact it has been a success showcases her intelligence outside of wrestling.
6 Having A Podcast
Podcasts are very popular in the wrestling world right now, with a lot of different wrestlers having one as they talk about their experience in the business. Carmella was also involved in that world, although her Bare With Us podcast isn't something that she does to this day.
However, her podcast was something different, as it was all about her real life away from the ring. She and Corey Graves would talk about their lives and give advice to others when they asked questions, which was popular during its run.
5 Work In The Fitness World
Carmella has always appeared in fantastic shape throughout her WWE career, putting together a look that has helped her stand out during her run to this point. Fitness and health is important for all the wrestlers as it is important for them to be able to compete inside the ring at a high level.
However, 'Mella knows exactly how to stay in shape because she has a history of working in the fitness world. Carmella is a former fitness instructor, proving that she was passionate about this before becoming a wrestler.
4 Appeared On Total Divas
Carmella has proven herself to be an entertaining talent inside the wrestling ring, and that is something that caught the attention of E! While WWE certainly pushed who would be involved in the hit reality series Total Divas, it was ultimately executives outside that world that made the call.
The fact that Carmella was chosen for this, showcases that she has a chance of thriving outside the wrestling business with acting at some stage. She was entertaining on this show, even though that was during a different relationship in her life.
3 Has A Degree
Carmella has enjoyed a great deal of success in professional wrestling so far, however, she could have gone down a completely different path if she'd have wanted to. That's because Carmella got herself a degree in marketing from the University of Massachusetts, showcasing her intelligence away from the ring.
Carmella was passionate about the world of marketing at one stage in her life, but that wasn't enough to make her want to pursue that life on a full-time basis.
2 Former Laker Girl
Another skill that Carmella has is the ability to dance, which she has shown a few times throughout her wrestling career during the partnership she had with R-Truth with their dance breaks. However, before she joined WWE these skills were good enough to give her a genuine career.
That's because Carmella is a former Laker girl, who got the chance to showcase all of her dancing qualities every week during the games, proving she could entertain people.
1 Her Original Idol
When wrestlers get into the business the chances are high that they grew up as a fan, and that was the case for Carmella. She was passionate about the wrestling world, and for her, it was Miss Elizabeth that was her idol in the business as she saw her as the perfect diva.
Carmella would dress up just like her and go on her father's shoulder, showcasing the finer details that 'Mella picked up on. That element is something that can certainly be seen in the way that Carmella displays herself on television, which has worked well throughout her career.