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Vince Russo No Holds Barred Interview


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All credit to Adam at Hitting The Turnbuckle Podcast ‪@HTTBUCKLE‬ for having Ringside Renaissance's own "Pretty Deadly" Jesse for a no holds barred interview with the legendary Vince Russo! Russo is a prominent figure in wrestling history. They discuss Russo's journey from a freelance writer to head of creative during the Attitude Era, the current state of TNA wrestling, the importance of ratings, character development, and the impact of The Undertaker's streak. Russo shares his insights on the wrestling industry, the challenges of creative storytelling, and his thoughts on current storylines and feuds. In this conversation, Vince Russo discusses various aspects of professional wrestling, including the significance of the Intercontinental title, the backstage dynamics of wrestling promotions, and the impact of guaranteed contracts on competitiveness. He reflects on the Montreal Screwjob, Shane McMahon's potential move to AEW, and the current state of AEW's product. Russo also shares his thoughts on the Hall of Fame and the legacy of wrestling legends. ep-62

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
02:32 Vince Russo's Journey in Wrestling
06:17 The Current State of TNA Wrestling
10:57 Creative Characters and Challenges
11:25 The Importance of Ratings in Wrestling
13:42 Character Development and Personal Reflections
18:16 Current Storylines and Feuds in Wrestling
26:26 The Undertaker's Streak and Its Impact
30:05 The Intercontinental Title Debate
33:14 Backstage Dynamics: Then and Now
35:59 The Impact of Guaranteed Contracts
37:18 The Montreal Screwjob: Behind the Scenes
41:40 Shane McMahon's Potential Move to AEW
43:14 AEW's Current State and Creative Opportunities
46:06 Hypothetical Booking: Dream Show Scenario
51:11 Hall of Fame Controversies and Legacy
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