In a recent interview with Cheddar, WWE SmackDown Live superstar Carmella discussed several topics, including the launch of her new Capo Cagna wine brand under her real name of Leah Van Dale.

“I wanted to do something new. I’ve been in the ring for five years now and I’m ready to take on a new venture. I never thought I would be a professional wrestler. I worked really hard at it and I feel like I’ve accomplished quite a bit in my five years. I love wine so much and I really wanted to launch my own brand. It’s a challenge.

To be completely transparent, I don’t know much about the wine industry. I just knew I liked wine so much. My wine partner is teaching me so much. This has been a year in the making. We’re on the road 300 days a year. I’m constantly in rental cars, hotels, airplanes, and I love to have a glass of wine at the end of the night. “