Vince Russo's talks with WWE did not lead to a hire

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Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Vince Russo's talks with WWE did not lead to a hire
Summary

Vince Russo reportedly held discussions with WWE President Nick Khan this summer regarding a potential role at WWE. Sources indicate that the conversations did not progress to any hiring, with a WWE source confirming that there was no intention to bring Russo on board. Russo, who previously worked as a writer for WWE in the 1990s and has been associated with various wrestling promotions, reached out to Khan but did not receive an offer. Some within WWE dismissed the notion of his return with humor, indicating the conversations did not spark significant interest.

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  • •Vince Russo talked with WWE President Nick Khan this summer
  • •Discussions did not result in a hire for Russo
  • •Some WWE staff reacted with skepticism to the idea of his return
  • •Russo has previously worked with WWE and WCW
  • •He is no longer involved with Juggalo Championship Wrestling
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