Vincent James Russo is an American sports personality and podcast host / content creator for Vince Russo The Brand.
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Best Known For:The television program The Brand
Breakthrough:Developed a public wrestling commentary presence through Vicious Vincent's World of Wrestling in 1992
10 Quick Facts About Vincent James Russo
- Full Name: Vincent James Russo
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sports professional
- Known For: Vince Russo The Brand
- Current Role: Podcast host / content creator
- Date of Birth: January 24, 1961
- Age: 65 years old
- Place of Birth: Long Island, New York
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Amy Russo
Vincent James Russo Age
Vincent James Russo is about 65 years old as of 2026. Vincent James Russo was born in 1961.
Education
He attended University of Southern Indiana, where he studied Journalism.
- University of Southern Indiana
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: Completed 1983
Career & Work
Vincent James Russo's career includes sports broadcasting roles with Juggalo Championship Wrestling and Vince Russo's The Brand.
Organization: Juggalo Championship Wrestling
Role: Investor and on-screen authority figure
Period: 2025–2026
Details: United States · Participated in the promotion before publicly announcing his departure in September 2026.
Organization: Vince Russo's The Brand
Role: Podcast host and commentator
Period: 2015–
Details: United States · Developed an independent podcasting platform covering professional wrestling and entertainment.
Organization: World Championship Wrestling
Role: Creative writer and on-screen personality
Period: 1999–2000
Details: United States
Organization: WGBB
Role: Radio host
Period: 1992–1993
Details: Freeport, New York · Hosted the professional wrestling radio programme Vicious Vincent's World of Wrestling.
Organization: World Wrestling Federation
Role: Creative writer and head writer
Period: 1990s
Details: United States · Worked on wrestling storylines and television creative direction during the company's Attitude Era.
Organization: Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Role: Creative writer and television personality
Details: United States · Worked in creative and on-screen roles for the professional wrestling promotion.
Rise to Fame
Vincent James Russo rose to prominence for his role on the television show WWF Raw.
Notable Works
Notable works include WCW Monday Nitro, Forgiven: One Man's Journey from Self-Glorification to Sanctification, and Rope Opera: How WCW Killed Vince Russo.
Television
- TV Show: WCW Monday Nitro (Creative writer and on-screen personality, 1999-2000) — Professional wrestling television programme
- TV Show: WWF Raw (Creative writer) — Contributed to television storylines during the WWF Attitude Era
Books
- Book: Forgiven: One Man's Journey from Self-Glorification to Sanctification (Author, 2005) — Autobiographical book discussing wrestling, personal experiences and religious faith
- Book: Rope Opera: How WCW Killed Vince Russo (Author, 2010) — Memoir concerning his experiences in professional wrestling
Podcasts
- Podcast: Vince Russo's The Brand (Host, 2015-) — Podcast network covering professional wrestling and entertainment
Vincent James Russo Family & Relationships
Vincent James Russo is married to Amy Russo.
Lesser Known Facts
- Russo studied journalism and worked on his university newspaper before entering professional wrestling.
- He operated video stores on Long Island before becoming a prominent wrestling writer.
- Russo has publicly discussed becoming a born-again Christian in 2003.
- He hosted a local wrestling radio programme before joining major wrestling promotions.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Vincent James Russo
- Popular As: Vince Russo
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Sports Professional
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christianity
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 24, 1961
- Age: 65
- Birthday: January 24
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Long Island, New York
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Amy Russo
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $80,000–$349,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $406,000–$5,796,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Jim Cornette (Rival • Former wrestling-industry colleague with whom Russo has had a longstanding public professional dispute.)
- Chyna (Friend • Russo publicly described a friendship with professional wrestler Joanie Laurer, known as Chyna.)
