Vince Russo
Writing • Born 1961-01-24
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).
Filmography
28 credits
Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows
Movie • 1998
Self
TNA Victory Road 2004
Movie • 2004
Vince Russo (Appearance)
Guest Booker with Vince Russo
Movie
Breaking Kayfabe with Vince Russo
Movie • 2018
WCW Slamboree 2000
Movie • 2000
Vince Russo (Appearance)
Vice Versa: Chyna
Movie • 2021
Self
The Nine Lives of Vince McMahon
Movie • 2022
Self
The Rise & Fall of WCW
Movie • 2009
Self (archive footage)
Timeline: The History of WCW – 2000 – As Told By Vince Russo
Movie • 2013
Himself
WCW New Blood Rising
Movie • 2000
Vince Russo (Appearance)
Timeline: The History of WWE – 1998 – As Told By Vince Russo
Movie • 2016
Himself
YouShoot Live: Vince Russo
Movie • 2012
Himself
Vince Russo's Attitude: Terri Runnels
Movie
Himself
Vince Russo's Attitude: Ken Shamrock
Movie • 2017
Himself
WWE: Unauthorized
Movie • 2006
Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 1: Inside the WWF
Movie • 2005
Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 2: Inside WCW
Movie • 2005
Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 3: One on One with Vince & Ed
Movie • 2005
Jeff Jarrett: King of the Mountain
Movie • 2009
Himself
The Rise & Fall of WCW
Movie • 2009
Self
You Cannot Kill David Arquette
Movie • 2020
Self (archive footage)
WCW Monday Nitro
TV • 1995
TNA iMPACT!
TV • 2004
Dark Side of the Ring
TV • 2019
Vice Versa
TV • 2020
Self
Dark Side of the Ring
TV • 2019
Self
Rocky Mountain Pro Charged
TV • 2017
WWE Rivalries
TV • 2014
Self