Vince Russo is gone from TNA

 By Carlos M Reynosa

After years and years of “Fire Russo” chants, the audience finally has their wish as Vince Russo is gone from Total Non-stop Action (TNA.).

Russo is better known as the head writer for the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 1997. Under his creativity Russo created the “Attitude Era,” an era that caused the WWE to take the lead in Monday Night rating war against World Championship Wrestling (WCW).  Russo helped developed stars that are forever known, such Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock and Degeneration X.

In 1994 Russo left WWE to be the head writer for WCW’s creative team. It was there where his creativity was questioned with storylines such as “The powers that be,” and PG13. Many wrestlers and wrestling fans believed that Russo’s success was due to guidance of the Chairman of the WWE at the time Vince McMahon. Although Russo did develop these characters, it was McMahon that approved the storyline to be aired on the show.  Some would even go as far as to say his leadership is what caused the demised of WCW.

The Criticism continued through his career when he became the head writer for TNA. As a result of Russo being either released or constantly reassigned, it’s hard to say which unsuccessful storyline was his. However, because of his creditability and his relationship with the founder of TNA Jeff Jarrett and President of TNA Dixie Carter, it is safe to say that he had some say in the matter. What also made wrestlers and fans questioned his creativity when he accepted Christianity in his life. Because of this recent change in his life, Russo regrets creating the “Attitude Era” and has been developing storylines under a new perception. As a result, the fans had difficulty following the storylines which made them hard to relate to.

When it was announced that Hulk Hogan was coming to TNA with Eric Bischoff as execute producer, fans speculated when would Russo would be gone. Although Russo has changed since working for TNA, the three still had a bad relationship when working in WCW. In transition to his departure Bruce Prichard was directing the creative team, in which some fans are saying it is great improvement.

This is a good chance to see how TNA could stand on its own with out the guidance of Russo. It is also a great opportunity for the fans to see how much stroke Russo had in company and if there is any difference to his departure. Of course fans can always start chanting fire Hogan or Bischoff