Vince Russo
Writing
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
Writing57
Acting27
movieYou Cannot Kill David Arquette
2020
Self (archive footage)
tvVice Versa
2020
Self
movieThe Rise & Fall of WCW
2009
Self (archive footage) / Self
movieTNA Victory Road 2004
2004
Vince Russo (Appearance)
movieWCW New Blood Rising
2000
Vince Russo (Appearance)
movieWCW Slamboree 2000
2000
Vince Russo (Appearance)
Production2
movieWCW The Great American Bash 2000
2000
Executive Producer
Creator1
tvTNA Global Impact!
Creator
Crew1
tvTNA iMPACT!
2004
Creative Consultant