It’s not every day you meet someone who’s played in the NFL, performed in the WWE, and now wakes up before sunrise to cold plunge and pray. But that’s Sabby Piscitelli in a nutshell—a man constantly evolving, never settling, and always chasing his highest self.
We recently sat down with Sabby to dive into his journey—from being a latecomer to football to going pro, to redefining himself entirely in the world of wellness and self-mastery. His energy is infectious, his honesty refreshing, and his outlook? Let’s just say it’ll make you want to reevaluate your morning routine.
From Football Rookie to NFL Draft Pick
Sabby didn’t even put on football pads until he was 17, but once he did, there was no stopping him. “I just went all in,” he told us. His raw talent and relentless work ethic earned him the title of South Florida’s Defensive Player of the Year and a scholarship to Oregon State. Fast-forward a few years, and he was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers—the highest draft pick in his high school’s history.
But the NFL wasn’t the final chapter—it was just the beginning.
Reinventing Himself in the WWE
When injuries cut his football career short, Sabby didn’t sit back and sulk. He pivoted—hard. The WWE came calling, and even though he had zero wrestling experience, he embraced it.
“I was performing in small venues, setting up the ring before shows. It was humbling,” he said. But it also led to something bigger than a championship belt: he met his future wife, Mandy.
The Power of Wellness (and Cold Plunges)
Today, Sabby is all-in on personal optimization—physically, mentally, and spiritually. His mornings start with prayer and hydration, followed by a structured training routine. He keeps his hormones dialed in with carefully monitored TRT, cycled peptide therapy as needed, and makes recovery a non-negotiable part of the process.
Cold plunges? Absolutely.
“I get a shock to the body. I don’t want to get too cold ‘cause I want my muscles to be cold. I get out, dry off, and I am as awake as you could ever be,” Sabby said, laughing. “It’s like hitting reset on your whole system.”
He also swears by EBO2 (Extracorporeal Blood Oxygenation and Ozonation), a cutting-edge treatment he credits with dramatically improving his health and vitality.
Why He Stays in Shape: “It’s My Power”
When asked why he works so hard to stay in peak shape, Sabby didn’t miss a beat.
“People ask me, ‘Why do you stay in such good shape?’ And I just said, ‘It’s my power.’”
He went on: “It’s my power for who I am as a man. I don’t want anybody saying, ‘Sabby used to be in shape.’ You know? And I challenge anybody listening—if you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, unhappiness—commit to six weeks. Go to the gym, drink a gallon of water, eat clean, wake up early. I promise you, you won’t feel that depression. You won’t feel that anxiety.”
This mindset isn’t about vanity—it’s about vitality. “Once I stop taking care of myself, I almost submit my power to everyone else. And that? That’s not happening.”
Love, War, and Building Something Bigger
Together with Mandy, Sabby’s building more than just a personal wellness routine—they’re building a brand. Their upcoming “his and hers” energy drink, Love and War, is a passion project rooted in their shared commitment to high performance and living fully. It’s bold, it’s edgy, and it’s 100% them.
The Takeaway
Sabby Piscitelli’s story is a reminder that life’s curveballs don’t have to knock you down—they can launch you in a new direction entirely. Whether it’s professional football, entertainment, or wellness entrepreneurship, Sabby has never stopped evolving. And he’s doing it all on his terms.
So if you’re looking for motivation to reclaim your power—physical, mental, or spiritual—this is your sign. Sabby’s got the blueprint. Watch the full episode here.
