Vince Russo
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).
Personal Details
Movies (43)
The Nine Lives of Vince McMahon
as Self
2022
Vice Versa: Chyna
as Self
2021
You Cannot Kill David Arquette
as Self (archive footage)
2020
Breaking Kayfabe with Vince Russo
2018
Vince Russo's Attitude: Ken Shamrock
as Himself
2017
Timeline: The History of WWE – 1998 – As Told By Vince Russo
as Himself
2016
TNA Genesis 2014
Writer (Writing)
2014
Timeline: The History of WCW – 2000 – As Told By Vince Russo
as Himself
2013
YouShoot Live: Vince Russo
as Himself
2012
TNA Destination X 2010
Writer (Writing)
2010
The Rise & Fall of WCW
as Self (archive footage)
2009
Jeff Jarrett: King of the Mountain
as Himself
2009
WWE: Unauthorized
2006
Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 2: Inside WCW
2005
Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 3: One on One with Vince & Ed
2005
Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 1: Inside the WWF
2005
TNA Sacrifice 2005
Writer (Writing)
2005
TNA Destination X 2005
Writer (Writing)
2005
TNA Victory Road 2004
as Vince Russo (Appearance)
2004
WCW Halloween Havoc 2000
Writer (Writing)
2000
WCW Fall Brawl 2000
Writer (Writing)
2000
WCW New Blood Rising
as Vince Russo (Appearance)
2000
WCW Bash at the Beach 2000
Writer (Writing)
2000
WCW The Great American Bash 2000
Writer (Writing)
2000
WCW Slamboree 2000
as Vince Russo (Appearance)
2000
WCW Spring Stampede 2000
Writer (Writing)
2000
WCW Starrcade 1999
Writer (Writing)
1999
WCW Mayhem 1999
Writer (Writing)
1999
WCW Halloween Havoc 1999
Writer (Writing)
1999
WWE Rebellion 1999
Writer (Writing)
1999
WWE Unforgiven 1999
Writer (Writing)
1999
WWE SummerSlam 1999
Writer (Writing)
1999
WWE Fully Loaded 1999
Writer (Writing)
1999
WWE King of the Ring 1999
Writer (Writing)
1999
WWE Over the Edge
Writer (Writing)
1999
WWE No Mercy (UK) 1999
Writer (Writing)
1999
WWE Backlash: In Your House
Writer (Writing)
1999
WWE WrestleMania XV
Writer (Writing)
1999
WWE St. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your House
Writer (Writing)
1999
WWE Halftime Heat
Writer (Writing)
1999
WWE Royal Rumble 1999
Writer (Writing)
1999
Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows
as Self
1998
WWE Rock Bottom: In Your House
Writer (Writing)
1998
