WWE Accused of Stealing Storyline Ideas for Tony D’Angelo and Stacks’ Feud

One of NXT’s biggest stories right now is definitely the “family” story with Tony D’Angelo and Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo, where Lorenzo betrayed D’Angelo. However, WWE has now been accused of stealing the storyline as well as Lorenzo’s whole look.

Vito LoGrasso took to Twitter and accused WWE of stealing his ideas and copying his mob-style character for their story with Tony D’Angelo and Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo. Even though he has played this kind of character for over 35 years in wrestling, WWE did not give him any credit.

Big Vito says WWE’s Talent Relations told him they would bring him to Florida to help with the story, and that many parts of the current story are based on his ideas. But instead of respecting him, WWE is using his character without asking and ignoring him.

Vito also said Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo copied his look and has been disrespectful to him. He says he has proof to show he is right and accused WWE of making fun of Italian culture by copying his character without giving him credit. He says no matter who wears the costume, they will always be in his shadow unless he says otherwise.

“I’ve got an honest question for @TripleH . I’ve lived this lifestyle my whole life. I’ve been doing this gimmick since 1999. I’m still the Don in the squared circle, but this kid—who has publicly disrespected me—has stolen everything but the shoes on my feet. Your own people have reached out to me, asking for help with “family” storylines. Those ideas? Mine. Talent relations even called me, said I’d be “brought in” down in Florida. Yet here I am—a 35-year veteran—watching @WWE bury me while they rip off my gimmick wholesale. And yes, I’ve got the receipts to back up everything I’m saying here.

So tell me: are we really going to keep doing this? Keep embarrassing Italians with this nonsense? Keep disrespecting my 35 years in this business? @Stacks_WWE I get it. Imitation is supposed to be the sincerest form of flattery. I’ve got a few old leather jackets if you need them, but I doubt you can pull off the bald look. Just remember: no matter who you put in the “costume,” they’ll always be living in my shadow until I give my stamp of approval. — THE Don”

Vito LoGrasso’s accusations are definitely serious since he really has been developing his gimmick for well over two decades at this point. Therefore, we’ll have to see if WWE will respond to his accusations and give him his due credit, as fans feel he more than deserves it.

Do you believe WWE should have credited Vito LoGrasso for inspiring the Tony D’Angelo and Stacks’ feud? Sound off in the comments!