Wrestlezone.com interviewed Vince Russo, who talked about a number of topics, such as recent controversies and why wrestling journalist are jealous of him. You can read the highlights down below:
On causing controversy on social media and other wrestling journalists telling him off: “Nothing new is going on that hasn’t been going on for the last 17 years. When certain dirt sheet writer’s need something to boast their depleting readership, they generate a sensational headline using the name of Vince Russo and his now 25 year legendary status in the wrestling business. The minute I call them on their BS and invite them to come on my show to discuss their unflattering dribble to my face, they retreat back under their rock, only to get back on their computers to continue the slander to the few, mindless sheep who will listen.”
On why wrestling bookers collide so much with “dirt-sheet writers” and wrestling journalists: “Real simple. I actually WAS an important part of the ACTUAL wrestling business—they’ve always wanted to be, but never have been. I’ve actually been there and done that—they never have. So you’re clearly dealing with a tremendous amount of professional jealousy.”
On an edited fan video that made him look bad and took his words out of context that some of his friends took offense to: “I’m not going to put the video over. It was designed by someone who I don’t even know who has made it a career of harassing me, stalking me and slandering my name, all in an effort to paint me in a bad light. Unfortunately, some friends bought into the hoax and commented on it on social media—rather than to even attempt to contact me. They were worked, and played right into the felon’s hands. Rather than defend me, they took the opportunity to grab some attention for themselves. Needless to say . . . I no longer consider those people friends.”
Thoughts on the Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg finish: “Honestly, I just don’t care enough about wrestling these days to give an opinion. I recently stopped covering the WWE because it’s just not my thing any more, and really hasn’t been in a very, long time. Time, to time, I’ll comment on my daily PodcastOne show, Vince Russo’s The Brand, when I think my listeners want me to talk about it, but those occasions are really becoming further and further apart. There’s more to life than wrestling, and those are the things I’m more into discussing these days.”
On what he does now to keep his creativity going: “Really trying to concentrate on how God wants me to use the gifts that He gave me to spread His word. At this point in my life, that is what’s most important to me. Wrestling wise, I’m giving back to Rocky Mountain Pro, a group of young women and men from my home state, who have a dream and respect and accept my experience to try and assist them in reaching their goals.”
On his current role in Rocky Mountain Pro: “I am the writer and producer of the show. The vision: have fun.”
On Ring of Glory and if they offered benefits: “We weren’t offering benefits, we only had two shows . . . unfortunately. The vision feel short when we had to depend on churches for support, and they couldn’t see past their idea of what wrestling was.”
His difficulties in the last two months: “The last two months have been extremely difficult for me on both a personal/professional level. But, through God’s grace I have become spiritually revived! I know I have my haters and detractors out there, but, their words and actions of hate won’t even put a dent in my Armour of God. Serve others and your life will change.”
