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While speaking on "Insight with Chris Van Vliet," WWE star Carmella discussed the original vision for her "Untouchable" gimmick that made a brief appearance in 2020. Last week, Carmella took to social media to respond to a fan who expressed they were disappointed the former "WWE Smackdown" Women's Champion didn't like the "Untouchable" gimmick, to which Carmella explained she was just not interested in portraying a new character.
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"It's not that I didn't like it. I just didn't want a new character. And it didn't pan out the way it originally started so it felt like I wasn't doing the character justice. When I was told I needed a new direction I went all in and pitched this entire character. Going to find the original video I had made and post it here for ya'll."
It's not that I didn't like it. I just didn't want a new character. And it didn't pan out the way it originally started so it felt like I wasn't doing the character justice. When I was told I needed a new direction I went all in and pitched this entire character. Going to find... https://t.co/D2w7IDiPxO
— Mella Is Money 🤑 (@CarmellaWWE) June 13, 2024
Carmella shared the original video for her "Untouchable" gimmick which featured a two minute promo from the "Princess of Staten Island," taking her heel persona to a new level in blaming the fans for her misfortune while sporting a new hairstyle as well.
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"This was my original vision for untouchable carmella.."
this was my original vision for untouchable carmella.. 😈 https://t.co/uI0hPCEkcY pic.twitter.com/04npAEaEZY
— Mella Is Money 🤑 (@CarmellaWWE) June 17, 2024
The former Ms. Money in the Bank immediately received hate comments about her hair after posting the video due to wearing a wig for the new gimmick. She responded on X, explaining that she wasn't interested in dying her hair for the character.
"LOLLLLL you guys! This was in 2020. I was trying to show a new look before I actually committed! I didn't want to cut or dye my hair if they didn't like it."
LOLLLLL you guys! This was in 2020. I was trying to show a new look before I actually committed! I didn't want to cut or dye my hair if they didn't like it. 😅🫣🤣 https://t.co/qhtrBpCWvb
— Mella Is Money 🤑 (@CarmellaWWE) June 17, 2024
Carmella hasn't been seen on WWE television in over a year after taking time off due to pregnancy. However, she recently provided an update on her WWE return status.