Ex-WWE Head Writer Unveils Surprising Rift with Superstar The Undertaker

Vince Russo, former WWE head writer recently opened up about his unexpected fallout with wrestling legend The Undertaker after his move to WCW in 1999. Vince Russo recently shared how he was surprised to learn about the tension between him and The Undertaker. Russo discovered the strain in their relationship through Terry Taylor, shedding new light on the behind-the-scenes drama during that period.

Here’s everything you need to know about what Vince Russo has shared about The Undertaker

In a recent appearance on “WrestlingInc’s Nuclear Heat,” Vince Russo explained how he discovered he had heat with The Undertaker after he left WWE to join WCW.

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“I found out through Terry Taylor that I had a little bit of heat with Taker.”

Terry said to me, ‘He told me he always asked him to work when he was hurt. You used to expect him to work when he was hurt.’

That really hurt me. I respected The Undertaker more than anyone else. I would never in my wildest dreams ask somebody to work a match if they were hurt.
With all due respect, Taker never told me he was hurt.” (Via WrestlingInc’s Nuclear Heat/TJR Wrestling Net)

Vince Russo revealed that he learned through Terry Taylor that he had a rift with The Undertaker, who felt Russo had expected him to work while injured.

Russo was hurt by this accusation, emphasizing his deep respect for The Undertaker and stating he would never have asked anyone to work through an injury. He also noted that The Undertaker never informed him of any injury.


Vince Russo is a notable figure in professional wrestling, best known for his role as a head writer for WWE and WCW. Russo gained prominence in WWE, where he was a key creative force behind some of the company's most memorable storylines and characters. Russo's innovative and often controversial approach to wrestling storytelling helped shape the Attitude Era, a period known for its edgy and dynamic wrestling content.