Vince Russo
Born
January 24, 1961 (64 years old)
Known For
Writing
Place of Birth
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

The Nine Lives of Vince McMahon
Self
2022

Vice Versa: Chyna
Self
2021

You Cannot Kill David Arquette
Self (archive footage)
2020

Vice Versa
Self · (1 episode)
2020

Dark Side of the Ring
(2 episodes)
2019

Dark Side of the Ring
Self · (1 episode)
2019

Breaking Kayfabe with Vince Russo
2018

Vince Russo's Attitude: Ken Shamrock
Himself
2017
Rocky Mountain Pro Charged
(3 episodes)
2017

Timeline: The History of WWE – 1998 – As Told By Vince Russo
Himself
2016

Timeline: The History of WCW – 2000 – As Told By Vince Russo
Himself
2013

YouShoot Live: Vince Russo
Himself
2012

The Rise & Fall of WCW
Self (archive footage)
2009

The Rise & Fall of WCW
Self
2009

Jeff Jarrett: King of the Mountain
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 Victory Road 2004
Vince Russo (Appearance)
2004

TNA iMPACT!
(186 episodes)
2004

WCW New Blood Rising
Vince Russo (Appearance)
2000

WCW Slamboree 2000
Vince Russo (Appearance)
2000

Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows
Self
1998

Guest Booker with Vince Russo

Vince Russo's Attitude: Terri Runnels
Himself

WCW Monday Nitro
(207 episodes)
1995