Werstling

Brooklyn born, Vito LoGrasso grew up as a typical street kid who was into various sporting activities. He excelled in basketball, baseball and football playing in several different sport leagues throughout his childhood as well as his adult years.

As a child, Vito was also an avid wrestling fan watching WWF and WCW every Saturday morning. He dreamed of being one of his heroes like Bruno San Martino. Every little boy dreamed of such things but very few get the chance to live their dreams when they grow up. After high school, Vito enlisted in the U.S. Army while his dream continued to grow in the back of his mind as well as in his heart. In 1991, Vito along with the support of his family, finally decided to pursue a wrestling career. He joined the Johnny Rodz School of Wrestling in Brooklyn. Then a Staten Island native and full-time father, Vito crossed the bridge ever week for rigorous training classes which earned him his professional wrestling license that same year.

He quickly became a crowd pleaser. Vito isn’t just good with his fists, but he is a true entertainer inside the ring and out. He even hosted his own wrestling talk show on Staten Island’s cable station and he was a co-host for a radio show in Long Island. He had an impressive, natural persona whether in front of a crowd, on TV or even through the radio airwaves.

Vito spent eight years perfecting his skills as a wrestler by having matches all across the U.S. as well as in Puerto Rico, Japan, England, Dominican Republic and Australia. In 1998, Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) asked Vito to join their federation. He was immediately recognized for his hardcore wrestling ability. Not only could he take a punch, but he could deliver one as well.

In 1999, he was offered a position in the World Championship Wrestling (WCW) federation. Remembering the days of watching Ric Flair on television, Vito jumped at the opportunity of a lifetime. By this time, he gave up his persona of Skull Von Krush, to become Big Vito, which is how he is best known by all of his fans. Instantly Vito won over millions of viewers across the world. His on-camera antics, complete with Italian-American stereotypes were just as entertaining as his wrestling skills. It wasn’t long before he and his partner became champions winning the Tag Team Championship belts in 2000. Soon Johnny the Bull and Big Vito went their separate ways. Big Vito returned to his hardcore matches. In the industry, he is known as one of the best hardcore wrestlers around. Vito proved himself when he defeated legendary wrestler Terry Funk for the Hardcore Championship title.

Besides wrestling, Vito has also had experience in television, radio and film. In Puerto Rico, Vito had a role in the action adventure movie, “The Survivor” as well as being the star of a Pizza Hut commercial where he of course wrestled a pizza. In the U.S., Vito appeared on Nickelodeon’s Double Dare 2000. Vito was also on the “Shipmates” dating show on UPN for which he and his date won “Best Couple” of the season. Vito continues to travel across the world as an international professional wrestler. He loves the spotlight and is always throwing himself into it whenever he can. Vito is recognized wherever he goes and if he’s not, his bald head and large build are a definite crowd stopper. Recently, Vito appeared in the April 2007 issue of Play Girl Magazine with a spot on the cover which generated many discussions on wrestling websites and message boards. Currently Vito is interested in pursuing other areas of entertainment besides wrestling. With his unique good looks, charisma and talent behind him, Vito illuminates a screen and captivates his audience – they either hate him or love him, but Vito always gets a reaction. Already a known celebrity from his most recent work with WWE, Vito will make an easy transition from wrestler to actor/model. Vito is at ease in front of the camera and proves he’s a true professional.

Not only can Vito pose, but he can fit into any character a role demands, even if it requires him to wear a dress! In 2006, WWE debuted Vito as “the toughest guy in a dress,” which caused quite a stir inside and outside the ring. Vito became the most recognizable wrestler being spotted in airports wearing heels and a stylish sun dress. Vito is always up for a challenge.