Writing
Vince Russo
EN cinema · 74 credits
Born
24 January 1961 (age 65)
Birthplace
Long Island, New York, USA
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
Filmography
You Cannot Kill David Arquette
as Self (archive footage)
The Rise & Fall of WCW
as Self (archive footage), as Self
TNA Victory Road 2004
as Vince Russo (Appearance)
WCW Slamboree 2000
as Vince Russo (Appearance)
WCW New Blood Rising
as Vince Russo (Appearance)
WCW Halloween Havoc 2000
Writer, Producer
WCW The Great American Bash 2000
Writer, Executive Producer
Beyond the Mat
as Self
Royal Rumble
Screenplay
