Vince Russo
Writing
Born: 1961-01-24 in Long Island, New York, USA
Biography
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. 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
JCW Lunacy
Vince Russo
Dark Side of the Ring
Dark Side of the Ring
Self
WCW Monday Nitro
Rocky Mountain Pro Charged
WWE Rivalries
Self
Vice Versa
Self
You Cannot Kill David Arquette
Self (archive footage)
Who Killed WCW?
Self
Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows
Self
Beyond the Mat
Self
The Rise & Fall of WCW
Self (archive footage)
The Rise & Fall of WCW
Self
TNA Victory Road 2004
Vince Russo (Appearance)
WCW New Blood Rising
Vince Russo (Appearance)
WWE: Unauthorized
Jeff Jarrett: King of the Mountain
Himself
YouShoot Live: Vince Russo
Himself
The Nine Lives of Vince McMahon
Self
Breaking Kayfabe with Vince Russo
WCW Slamboree 2000
Vince Russo (Appearance)
Timeline The History of WWE – 1998 – As Told By Vince Russo
Himself
Vice Versa: Chyna
Self
Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 3: One on One with Vince & Ed
Timeline: The History of WCW – 2000 – As Told By Vince Russo
Himself
Vince Russo's Attitude: Terri Runnels
Himself
Guest Booker with Vince Russo
Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 1: Inside the WWF
Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 2: Inside WCW
Vince Russo's Attitude: Ken Shamrock
Himself