Vince Russo bio: net worth, age, height, weight, wife, kids, wiki.
Vince James Russo, better known as Vince Russo, is a professional wrestling booker and writer based in the United States of America. He is one of the most well-known faces in the World Wrestling Federation, having appeared in both WCW and TNA.
Vince Russo: Profile summary
Original name | Vincent James Russo |
Celebrated Name | Vince Russo |
Male/Female | Male |
Profession | Author, Podcaster, Professional Wrestling, Writer and Pundit |
Nationality | American |
Birth Location | Long Island, New York, United States |
Birthday | 24-Jan-61 |
Age as in 2022 | 61 years old |
Height | 1.88 m |
Height(s) Feet | 6 feet and 2 inches |
Heights in cm | 188 cm |
Weight(s) | 85 kg |
Weight in Pound | 187 pounds |
Marital Condition | Married |
Spouse | Amy Russo |
Son/Daughter | Yes |
Income | No |
Net Worth | $3 million |
Vince Russo: Early Life & Biography
The author was born on January 24, 1961, in Long Island, New York, United States. He was raised in Farmingville, New York. Russo completed his graduation in journalism from the University of Southern Indian in 1983. In the early days, he worked as an assistant sports editor at a school newspaper, The Shield.
Later Russo worked as an editor-in-chief for the newspaper. The author starts training for pro wrestling at Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn. He is the owner of two video stores located in Long Island, New York, United States. In 1992, he started hosting a local radio show named Vicious Vincent’s World of Wrestling. The show aired on Sunday Nights in Freeport, New York, United States. It aired only for one year exactly.
Vince Russo: Personal Life
The ethnicity of Russo is Italian. In 1983, he married Amy. The couple was blessed with three children. The wrestler became Born Again Christian. He is the founder of the short-lived online Christian ministry named Forgiven.
The author became the producer of two shows named evangelical Ring of Glory independent promotion. Vince has a close friendship with Joanie Laurer, known as Chyna.
Vince Russo: Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on January 24 1961, Vince Russo is 60 years old as of today, 24th January 2021. His height is 6 ft 2 in tall, and his weight is 86 kg.
Vince Russo: Career
He started his career in WWF as a freelance writer for their WWF Magazine in 1992. Russo became editor of the magazine later. The writer was promoted to WWF Creative Team in 1996. The Monday Night Ray received a rating of 1.8 in the same year. McMahon called Russo to make some changes in a televised show. He added edgy, controversial storylines, sexual content, and heel turns to the storyline. Its working style of Vince is known as Crash TV.
In 1997, the author became head writer of the WWF. He wrote the flagship show, Raw is War. He is the person that puts WWF ahead of WCW. He is the contributor to the creation of D-Generation X, The Undertaker vs. Kane, Stone Cold Steve Austin Vs. Mr McMahon, The Rock rise, and many more. The writer helped WWF to surprise the rating of WCE Nitro. In October 1999, the author left the WWF and replaced Chris Kreski.
He signed with Russo, and Ed Ferrara signed a contract with WCW. The author tried the same thing, and he tried it in WWF. He often makes fun of WWF with Ferrara. Vincent received a call from Bret Hart and Jeff Jarrett stating they could not fight. He created a new storyline that the committee selected, and he fired.
After three months, Vince was rehired as a booker. On April 10, 2000, the writer was introduced as the on-screen antagonist. The celebrity was involved in several storylines like The New Blood vs. The Millionaire’s Club, a feud with Ric Flair and Goldberg.
In 2002, the writer returned to WWE as a consultant to oversee the creative direction of the brand Raw and Smackdown. Vince left after two weeks. After leaving WWE, he joined TNA as a creative writer. In 2004, he left the TNA. Vincent signed with Aro Lucha’s promotion as a script consultant.
Vince Russo: Net worth
He has an estimated net worth of $2 million.