Known For
Writing
Born
Jan 24, 1961
Place of Birth
Long Island, New York, USA
Credits
86 titles
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
Filmography
JCW Strangle-Mania: Viva Las Violence 2026
Writer
JCW Lunacy
Vince Russo
Who Killed WCW?
Self
The Nine Lives of Vince McMahon
Self
Vice Versa: Chyna
Self
You Cannot Kill David Arquette
Self (archive footage)
Vice Versa
Self
Dark Side of the Ring
Breaking Kayfabe with Vince Russo
Vince Russo's Attitude: Ken Shamrock
Himself
Rocky Mountain Pro Charged
Timeline The History of WWE – 1998 – As Told By Vince Russo
Himself
WWE Rivalries
Self
TNA Genesis 2014
Writer
Timeline: The History of WCW – 2000 – As Told By Vince Russo
Himself
YouShoot Live: Vince Russo
Himself
TNA Destination X 2010
Writer
The Rise & Fall of WCW
Self (archive footage)
Jeff Jarrett: King of the Mountain
Himself
WWE: Unauthorized
Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 3: One on One with Vince & Ed
Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 2: Inside WCW
Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 1: Inside the WWF
TNA Sacrifice 2005
Writer
TNA Destination X 2005
Writer
TNA Victory Road 2004
Vince Russo (Appearance)
TNA iMPACT!
Writer
NWA-TNA Weekly PPV
Writer
WCW Halloween Havoc 2000
Writer
WCW Fall Brawl 2000
Writer
WCW New Blood Rising
Vince Russo (Appearance)
WCW Bash at the Beach 2000
Writer
WCW The Great American Bash 2000
Writer
WCW Slamboree 2000
Vince Russo (Appearance)
WCW Spring Stampede 2000
Writer
WCW Starrcade 1999
Writer
WCW Mayhem 1999
Writer
WCW Halloween Havoc 1999
Writer
Beyond the Mat
Self
WWE Rebellion 1999
Writer
WWE Unforgiven 1999
Writer
WWE SummerSlam 1999
Writer
WWE Fully Loaded 1999
Writer
WWE King of the Ring 1999
Writer
WWE Over the Edge
Writer
WWE No Mercy (UK) 1999
Writer
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Writer
WWE Backlash: In Your House
Writer
WWE WrestleMania XV
Writer
WWE St. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your House
Writer