Vince Russo
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).
Acted in
Who Killed WCW?
2024
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The Nine Lives of Vince McMahon
2022
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Vice Versa: Chyna
2021
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You Cannot Kill David Arquette
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Vice Versa
2020
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Dark Side of the Ring
2019
Dark Side of the Ring
2019
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Breaking Kayfabe with Vince Russo
2018
Rocky Mountain Pro Charged
2017
Timeline: The History of WWE – 1998 – As Told By Vince Russo
2016
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Timeline: The History of WCW – 2000 – As Told By Vince Russo
2013
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YouShoot Live: Vince Russo
2012
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The Rise & Fall of WCW
2009
as Self (archive footage)
The Rise & Fall of WCW
2009
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Jeff Jarrett: King of the Mountain
2009
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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 Victory Road 2004
2004
as Vince Russo (Appearance)
TNA iMPACT!
2004
WCW New Blood Rising
2000
as Vince Russo (Appearance)
WCW Slamboree 2000
2000
as Vince Russo (Appearance)
Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows
1998
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WCW Monday Nitro
1995
Guest Booker with Vince Russo
Vince Russo's Attitude: Ken Shamrock
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Vince Russo's Attitude: Terri Runnels
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