WWE’s Big Vito: Where Is He Now?
- Wrestling fans may remember Vito LoGrasso for his performances in WWE, WCW, ECW, and TNA under various names including Big Vito, Vito, Von Krus, and Skull von Krush.
- By the late 1990s, LoGrasso transitioned to ECW and then WCW, continuing to hone his skills and gain experience before WCW was acquired.
- While he didn't immediately rejoin WWE after the WCW buyout, LoGrasso is perhaps best known for his run with the company from 2005 to 2007.
Vito LoGrasso: From WWE’s Full Blooded Italians to Independent Wrestling
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Wrestling fans may remember Vito LoGrasso for his performances in WWE, WCW, ECW, and TNA under various names including Big Vito, Vito, Von Krus, and Skull von Krush. LoGrasso began his wrestling career in 1990, quickly finding work as an enhancement talent in WWE.
Early Career and ECW/WCW Appearances
By the late 1990s, LoGrasso transitioned to ECW and then WCW, continuing to hone his skills and gain experience before WCW was acquired.
Return to WWE and the Full Blooded Italians
While he didn’t immediately rejoin WWE after the WCW buyout, LoGrasso is perhaps best known for his run with the company from 2005 to 2007. Wrestling as Vito, he reunited with Nunzio to revive the Full blooded Italians stable. This was WWE’s second attempt to capitalize on the ECW faction, but it was short-lived.
The Controversial Storyline and its Impact
LoGrasso’s time in WWE during this period was marked by a memorable,and somewhat controversial,storyline. he was written into a narrative that featured him displaying an affinity for wearing women’s clothing, ultimately leading to Nunzio abandoning the character.
“Wearing the dress was probably my greatest experience ever as a wrestler,” LoGrasso shared with the Orlando Sentinel in 2018. “It impacted a lot of people in a lot of ways, and the fact that I was willing to do it got a lot of respect.”
Independent Circuit and Current Activities
Following his release from WWE in 2007, LoGrasso returned to the independent wrestling scene, where he continues to participate in occasional matches.