The former WWE main writer, Vince Russo, recently released criticism against Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff. The two legends recently announced the launch of an innovative initiative, Real American Freestyle Wrestling.
Hogan and Eric Bischoff are creating a new Libre Liga Libre Style. During a recent promotional package, the duo hinted at the presence of a mysterious third person who would also join them. This generated online speculation that Vince Russo could be the missing piece of the puzzle.
This week in The Wrestling OutlawsRusso questioned why the duo seemed to hint that he could be part of his initiative. The veteran writer argued that even his participation would not generate income for the promotion because no one knew. However, Russo gave Hulk Hogan credit for trying to create a stir around the initiative.
“Brother, the only thing I want to know about them, seriously. I need you to tell me how the use of Vince Russo and my name helps them monetarily. That is what I want to know. What is your plan? I can write your whole program; it could be the general manager of the whole program. If nobody knows, they are wasting your money. Then, you need to tell me that if I agree to do this, how you will turn that into dollars,” he said. (From 9:54 onwards)
Hulk Hogan has clarified that his Royal American Freestyle Wrestling will be larger than WWE. With a showman like Hogan in command, it will be interesting to see if this new promotion shakes the business.
It is important to note that the speculation about Russo's participation was dissipated when it was revealed that the “third man” is Israel “Izzy” Martinez, a respected wrestling coach free, and does not Vinceo Russo. In addition, there is no evidence that Russo is involved in the project, and his comments reflect his skepticism about the financial value of using his name without a clear promotion plan.
