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).

Known For

Dark Side of the Ring

Dark Side of the Ring

WCW Monday Nitro

WWE Rivalries

Who Killed WCW?

Vice Versa

You Cannot Kill David Arquette

Beyond the Mat

All Movies (22)

• The Nine Lives of Vince McMahon2022 · as Self
• Vice Versa: Chyna2021 · as Self
• You Cannot Kill David Arquette2020 · as Self (archive footage)
• Breaking Kayfabe with Vince Russo2018
• Vince Russo's Attitude: Ken Shamrock2017 · as Himself
• Timeline: The History of WWE – 1998 – As Told By Vince Russo2016 · as Himself
• Timeline: The History of WCW – 2000 – As Told By Vince Russo2013 · as Himself
• YouShoot Live: Vince Russo2012 · as Himself
• The Rise & Fall of WCW2009 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Rise & Fall of WCW2009 · as Self
• Jeff Jarrett: King of the Mountain2009 · as Himself
• WWE: Unauthorized2006
• Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 2: Inside WCW2005
• Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 3: One on One with Vince & Ed2005
• Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 1: Inside the WWF2005
• TNA Victory Road 20042004 · as Vince Russo (Appearance)
• WCW New Blood Rising2000 · as Vince Russo (Appearance)
• WCW Slamboree 20002000 · as Vince Russo (Appearance)
• Beyond the Mat1999 · as Self
• Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows1998 · as Self
• Guest Booker with Vince Russo—
• Vince Russo's Attitude: Terri Runnels— · as Himself

All TV Shows (7)

• Who Killed WCW?2024 · as Self
• Vice Versa2020 · as Self
• Dark Side of the Ring2019
• Dark Side of the Ring2019 · as Self
• Rocky Mountain Pro Charged2017
• WWE Rivalries2014 · as Self
• WCW Monday Nitro1995