Vince Russo
Known for WritingBorn 1961-01-24Long Island, New York, USA
Vincent James Russo is an American professional wrestling writer, booker and pundit. He is notable for his tenures with WWE, World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) in creative roles. He also occasionally made appearances as an on-screen authority figure, and professional wrestler, in WCW and TNA.
Russo's writing style often blurred the lines between reality and fiction, while also favoring elements such as shock twists, grand moments and larger-than-life characters over in-ring action, which made him a controversial figure amongst certain wrestling fans. Russo was head of the WWE's creative department during the widely acclaimed 'Attitude Era', during which the company achieved record high television ratings.
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During a self-booked in-ring career in WCW, Russo became a one-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, and scored televised singles victories over future WWE Hall of Famers Ric Flair and Booker T (the latter to win his world title).
Known for
Beyond the Mat
1999 · as Self
The Rise & Fall of WCW
2009 · as Self (archive footage)
You Cannot Kill David Arquette
2020 · as Self (archive footage)
Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows
1998 · as Self
Vice Versa: Chyna
2021 · as Self
Breaking Kayfabe with Vince Russo
2018
WCW Slamboree 2000
2000 · as Vince Russo (Appearance)
WCW New Blood Rising
2000 · as Vince Russo (Appearance)
Jeff Jarrett: King of the Mountain
2009 · as Himself
Timeline: The History of WWE – 1998 – As Told By Vince Russo
2016 · as Himself
The Nine Lives of Vince McMahon
2022 · as Self
TNA Victory Road 2004
2004 · as Vince Russo (Appearance)
Guest Booker with Vince Russo
WWE: Unauthorized
2006
YouShoot Live: Vince Russo
2012 · as Himself
Timeline: The History of WCW – 2000 – As Told By Vince Russo
2013 · as Himself
Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 1: Inside the WWF
2005
Vince Russo's Attitude: Terri Runnels
as Himself