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EPISODE · Aug 31, 2026 · 1H 5M

Get Your Bell Rung Podcast - Creating Mistakes, Finding Peace: VINCE RUSSO — TOTAL NONSTOP AGONY

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In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Get Your Bell Rung Pro Wrestling Podcast host KG Landry sits down with professional wrestling writer Vince Russo to discuss his book, Total Nonstop Agony: The Rise and Fall of TNA. But this is far more than a conversation about the wrestling business.Russo opens up about some of the most difficult and personal chapters of his life, including the loss of his mother and friends such as Daffney. He discusses the emotional weight of grief, how those experiences changed his perspective, and what it means to find peace after devastating loss.The conversation also turns to faith and how Russo's Christian beliefs have helped him navigate some of life's most difficult moments. He shares how his faith has given him perspective, purpose, and a different understanding of what truly matters.While Total Nonstop Agony focuses heavily on Russo's time in TNA, he explains that professional wrestling was ultimately a job for him and a means of providing for his family. He discusses his frustrations with critics and the internet wrestling community, particularly those who treat scripted entertainment as something far more serious than he believes it should be.Russo also speaks candidly about getting older, his concerns about cognitive decline and dementia because of his family history, and his determination to keep his mind active through writing. He discusses the possibility of eventually stepping away from the public eye and reflects on what he wants his life to mean beyond wrestling.Throughout the interview, KG Landry and Vince Russo connect over shared experiences and the importance of family, health, faith, and recognizing what truly matters in life.The conversation ultimately comes down to legacy. When Russo reflects on how he wants to be remembered, his answer is not about championships, television ratings, wrestling storylines, or professional accomplishments. He wants the people closest to him to remember one thing above everything else: how much he loved them.This is Vince Russo like you've rarely heard him before. Honest, emotional, reflective, and completely personal.Watch, listen, and join KG Landry and Vince Russo for a conversation that goes far beyond professional wrestling. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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