Big Vito Returns to US After Laying the Smackdown in Europe

After four months of touring the likes of Germany, Ireland, France, and the UK, former ECW, WCW, and WWE star Big Vito makes his way back home to the States. And one of his first stops, where else, Hit The Ropes Radio.

Join us as we sit down for an exclusive interview with the self-proclaimed "Toughest Man to Wear a Dress" as we test just how tough he really is.

Trained by WWE Hall of Famer Johhny Rodz, who also trained Tazz, Hugh Morris, Prince Nana, and Tommy to name a few, this Brooklyn brawler was destined to do big things since he first time he stepped into the ring.

But that was years ago. Since his days of cleaning the mat, Vito has gone on to win the WCW Hardcore title (twice), WCW tag titles (twice), Deep South Heavyweight title, IWA International Heavyweight title, and the BTW Heavyweight title.

Not just a wrestler, Big Vito thinks of himself as an entertainer. He starred in a Pizza Hut commercial in Puerto Rico, where he was the world champ (He was never pinned for the belt as he vacated the title four months later).

Never shy from controversy, in addition to walking in heels and a dress through airports to support his character, it was announced right before his WWE departure that Vito appeared in PlayGirl in April 2007.

Since leaving the WWE, Vito has toured all over the world trying his hand in many different projects. From being a radio co-host to fighting his first MMA bout (which he won) to handing out Christmas gifts to kids in his hometown of Brooklyn Big Vito has done it all.

He recently makes his way back home in the states after touring with Rikishi's Nu-Wrestling Evolution. Now he's stopping in to step into the ring with your boys from Hit the Ropes Radio. The fiery Italian is never lost for words and is guaranteed to provide some entertaining insight.

Check out the show or call in and talk for yourself. This is your show.

Check out Vito on Hit The Ropes Radio this week along with TNA prizes are given awaythe long awaited return of Turnbuckle 2 Turnbuckle and more. Next week we host WWE Hall of Famer Superfly Jimmy Snuka -- Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Eastern.