Throughout all the criticism from the "armchair quarterbacks" during the years & his busy schedule now, Mosh asked Vince if he was happy right with his life right now, especially with Vince addressing some recent health issues as of late. "That’s a real good question. The rut you fall into in what I do having to write a show every week, and it’s year after year…it really gives you little time to enjoy anything. It’s a very stressful & taxing job, and that’s why if I don’t have the frame of mind that ‘this is a job & this is how I support my family,’ I would become just like some of the obsessed that are out there that criticize every single word that comes out of my mouth. And I don’t wanna’ be that guy. I wanna’ be able to enjoy life, and I wanna be able to do things out of wrestling. With me, the only way to stay sane is to go about this like this is job, and outside of this, I’ve got a family that loves me & a family that I love, and the time that is not spent working on a show will be devoted to them."
As a final parting shot, Russo was asked about the next Pay Per View offering from TNA (Against All Odds) & what he would say to the person that has been a long-time TNA fan, but may be on the fence about the increase in TNA’s Pay-Per-Views (by an extra $5). "Of course we are going to continue the trend of surprises & expecting the unexpected, but I have to say this: Regardless of what anybody thinks what my personal feelings were towards Hulk Hogan or Eric Bischoff, regardless of people saying that I have to get along with them, because that’s what people are saying, which is obviously not the truth. As a wrestling fan, I am spending that extra five dollars to see what is going through the mind of a Hulk Hogan, what is going through the mind of an Eric Bischoff, & what dynamic can they bring to TNA. And if that’s not worth five dollars to you, I really think you’re missing the boat. With these guys comes a whole new perspective, a new way of thinking, new ideas, and you’re always going to see something new. And if that is not worth five dollars to the consumer, I really don’t know what is to be honest with you."
More is contained in this exclusive interview with TNA’s Vince Russo, including his candid thoughts & comments why he believes his on-screen character from WCW merged with himself (and why he feels he receives a bad rap as a result of it), the main differences in TNA since Hulk Hogan & Bischoff arrival into the company, what the loss of Shane McMahon means to World Wrestling Entertainment, & much more! For more on the release of "Rope Opera," check out Vince’s official Facebook page (located at http://www.Facebook.com/VinceRusso). Listen to Vince’s return appearance on The Mayhem to find out how you can score yourself an exclusive copy of the book prior to its release! Don’t forget to tune into TNA iMPACT this Thursday night (beginning @ 9PM ET/8PM CT on Spike TV), and call your local cable or satellite provider for TNA’s Against All Odds, February 14th live on Pay-Per-View.
