Vince Russo
WritingVincent 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
You Cannot Kill David Arquette
Self (archive footage)
Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows
Self
The Rise & Fall of WCW
Self (archive footage)
Vice Versa: Chyna
Self
WCW Slamboree 2000
Vince Russo (Appearance)
Jeff Jarrett: King of the Mountain
Himself
WCW New Blood Rising
Vince Russo (Appearance)
Vince Russo's Attitude: Ken Shamrock
Himself
TNA Victory Road 2004
Vince Russo (Appearance)
The Nine Lives of Vince McMahon
Self
Filmography — Acting
You Cannot Kill David Arquette
Self (archive footage)
Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows
Self
The Rise & Fall of WCW
Self (archive footage)
Vice Versa: Chyna
Self
WCW Slamboree 2000
Vince Russo (Appearance)
Jeff Jarrett: King of the Mountain
Himself
WCW New Blood Rising
Vince Russo (Appearance)
Vince Russo's Attitude: Ken Shamrock
Himself
TNA Victory Road 2004
Vince Russo (Appearance)
The Nine Lives of Vince McMahon
Self
Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 1: Inside the WWF
Timeline: The History of WCW – 2000 – As Told By Vince Russo
Himself
Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 3: One on One with Vince & Ed
Guest Booker with Vince Russo
YouShoot Live: Vince Russo
Himself
WWE: Unauthorized
Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders Vol. 2: Inside WCW
Timeline: The History of WWE – 1998 – As Told By Vince Russo
Himself
Breaking Kayfabe with Vince Russo
Vince Russo's Attitude: Terri Runnels
Himself
Filmography — Crew
WWE WrestleMania XV
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WWE Rebellion 1999
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WWE King of the Ring 1998
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WWE Fully Loaded: In Your House
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WWE Survivor Series 1997
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WWE Royal Rumble 1998
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WWE Badd Blood: In Your House
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WWE Backlash: In Your House
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WWE No Way Out of Texas: In Your House
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WWE WrestleMania 13
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WWE In Your House 13: Final Four
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WWE Royal Rumble 1997
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WWE WrestleMania XIV
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WWE Royal Rumble 1999
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WWE Survivor Series 1998
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WWE Over the Edge
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WWE SummerSlam 1997
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WWE Over the Edge: In Your House
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WWE Capital Carnage
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WWE Mayhem in Manchester
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WWE Judgment Day: In Your House
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WWE SummerSlam 1998
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WWE D-Generation X: In Your House
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WWE In Your House 14: Revenge of the Taker
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WWE Ground Zero: In Your House
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WWE Breakdown: In Your House
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WWE In Your House 15: A Cold Day in Hell
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WWE In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede
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WWE St. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your House
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WCW Spring Stampede 2000
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WWE King of the Ring 1997
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WWE SummerSlam 1999
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WWE Rock Bottom: In Your House
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WWE No Mercy (UK) 1999
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WCW The Great American Bash 2000
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WWE Unforgiven: In Your House
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TNA Destination X 2010
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TNA Genesis 2014
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WWE Unforgiven 1999
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WWE King of the Ring 1999
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WWE One Night Only
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WCW Mayhem 1999
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WCW Bash at the Beach 2000
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WWE Fully Loaded 1999
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TNA Sacrifice 2005
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TNA Destination X 2005
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WCW Halloween Havoc 1999
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WCW Starrcade 1999
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WCW Halloween Havoc 2000
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WCW Fall Brawl 2000
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WWE Halftime Heat
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