About

Known credits:
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Birthday:
1961-01-24
Place of birth:
Long Island, New York, USA
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Vince Russo

Overview

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

Acting
2022 The Nine Lives of Vince McMahon Actor Self 59
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2021 Vice Versa: Chyna Actor Self 59
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2020 You Cannot Kill David Arquette Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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2020 The Brawl For All Actor Self 59
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2019 The Montreal Screwjob Actor Self 59
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2018 Breaking Kayfabe with Vince Russo Actor N/A
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2016 Timeline: The History of WWE – 1998 – As Told By Vince Russo Actor Himself N/A
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2013 Timeline: The History of WCW – 2000 – As Told By Vince Russo Actor Himself N/A
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2012 YouShoot Live: Vince Russo Actor Himself N/A
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2009 The Rise & Fall of WCW Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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2009 The Rise & Fall of WCW Actor Himself 59
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2009 Jeff Jarrett: King of the Mountain Actor Himself 59
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2006 WWE: Unauthorized Actor N/A
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2005 Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 2: Inside WCW Actor N/A
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2005 Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 3: One on One with Vince & Ed Actor N/A
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2005 Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 1: Inside the WWF Actor N/A
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2004 TNA Victory Road 2004 Actor Vince Russo (Appearance) 59
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2000 WCW New Blood Rising Actor Vince Russo (Appearance) 59
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2000 WCW Slamboree 2000 Actor Vince Russo (Appearance) 59
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1998 Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows Actor Self 60
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Guest Booker with Vince Russo Actor N/A
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Vince Russo's Attitude: Ken Shamrock Actor Himself N/A
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Vince Russo's Attitude: Terri Runnels Actor Himself N/A
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Writing
2014 TNA Genesis 2014 Writing Writer N/A
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2010 TNA Destination X 2010 Writing Writer 59
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2005 TNA Sacrifice 2005 Writing Writer N/A
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2005 TNA Destination X 2005 Writing Writer N/A
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2002 NWA-TNA Weekly PPV Writing Writer N/A
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1999 WCW Starrcade 1999 Writing Writer N/A
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1999 WCW Mayhem 1999 Writing Writer N/A
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1999 WCW Halloween Havoc 1999 Writing Writer 59
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1999 WWE Rebellion 1999 Writing Writer 59
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1999 WWE Unforgiven 1999 Writing Writer 59
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1999 WWE SummerSlam 1999 Writing Writer 59
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1999 WWE Fully Loaded 1999 Writing Writer 59
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1999 WWE King of the Ring 1999 Writing Writer 59
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1999 WWE Over the Edge Writing Writer 59
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1999 WWE No Mercy (UK) 1999 Writing Writer 59
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1999 WWE Backlash: In Your House Writing Writer 59
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1999 WWE WrestleMania XV Writing Writer 59
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1999 WWE St. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your House Writing Writer 59
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1999 WWE Halftime Heat Writing Writer N/A
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1999 WWE Royal Rumble 1999 Writing Writer 59
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1998 WWE Rock Bottom: In Your House Writing Writer 59
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1998 WWE Capital Carnage Writing Writer 59
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1998 WWE Survivor Series 1998 Writing Writer 59
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1998 WWE Judgment Day: In Your House Writing Writer 59
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1998 WWE Breakdown: In Your House Writing Writer 59
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1998 WWE SummerSlam 1998 Writing Writer 59
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1998 WWE Fully Loaded: In Your House Writing Writer 59
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1998 WWE King of the Ring 1998 Writing Writer 59
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1998 WWE Over the Edge: In Your House Writing Writer 59
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1998 WWE Unforgiven: In Your House Writing Writer 59
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1998 WWE Mayhem in Manchester Writing Writer N/A
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1998 WWE WrestleMania XIV Writing Writer 59
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1998 WWE No Way Out of Texas: In Your House Writing Writer 59
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1998 WWE Royal Rumble 1998 Writing Writer 59
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1997 WWE D-Generation X: In Your House Writing Writer 59
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1997 WWE Survivor Series 1997 Writing Writer 59
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1997 WWE Badd Blood: In Your House Writing Writer 59
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1997 WWE One Night Only Writing Writer 59
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1997 WWE Ground Zero: In Your House Writing Writer 59
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1997 WWE SummerSlam 1997 Writing Writer 59
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1997 WWE In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede Writing Writer 59
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1997 WWE King of the Ring 1997 Writing Writer N/A
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1997 WWE In Your House 15: A Cold Day in Hell Writing Writer 58
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1997 WWE In Your House 14: Revenge of the Taker Writing Writer N/A
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1997 WWE WrestleMania 13 Writing Writer 59
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1997 WWE In Your House 13: Final Four Writing Writer 59
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1997 WWE Royal Rumble 1997 Writing Writer 59
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1985 WWF Prime Time Wrestling Writing Writer 71
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