Vinny Pacifico remains intent on returning to Europe for professional wrestling, even though his plans to make the trip have repeatedly been delayed by commitments outside the ring.
Pacifico, an independent wrestler who has also expanded his work into acting and online content, discussed his desire to get back to the European scene during a recent interview. While he made clear that he has been attempting to put plans together throughout the year, scheduling conflicts have prevented a return so far.
“Definitely putting together some European stuff,” Pacifico said. “Like I’ve been trying to go back to Europe all year, but just like things come up like film wise or other, other stuff wise that I’m like, ‘ah, shit, I can’t go to Europe yet.’ But definitely miss Europe very much. Cause Europe, the wrestling scene in Europe is just absolutely amazing.”
The comments underline where Pacifico’s priorities stand as he balances a growing list of professional interests. He has not stepped away from wrestling, and his remarks instead frame Europe as a destination he hopes to revisit once his calendar allows it.
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Pacifico Balancing Wrestling With Other Opportunities
Pacifico’s recent work has extended beyond conventional independent wrestling appearances. Along with continuing to pursue matches, he has been involved in acting projects and has appeared in videos alongside Big Boom AJ. Those opportunities have broadened his profile, but they have also created the scheduling issues that have complicated his efforts to wrestle internationally this year.
That balancing act is a familiar one for wrestlers operating outside a single full-time promotion system. Independent performers often build careers through a combination of wrestling bookings, media work, acting, content creation, convention appearances, training, and other ventures. The flexibility can create meaningful opportunities, though it can also make international travel difficult to arrange and maintain.
For Pacifico, the issue does not appear to be a lack of interest in European wrestling. His words were notably enthusiastic about the scene, and he stated plainly that he misses competing there. Instead, he described a practical conflict between travel plans and commitments that have emerged in film and other areas of his career.
He also indicated that European plans are still being assembled. That leaves the door open for a future appearance, though Pacifico did not identify a promotion, country, event, opponent, or timetable for a potential return. Until those details are announced, the status of any specific booking remains uncertain.
Why a European Return Matters
Pacifico’s comments reflect the importance of international experience to many independent wrestlers. Competing outside the United States can provide wrestlers with new opponents, different audiences, and exposure to regional styles and presentation. It also gives performers another way to build momentum beyond their home territory.
Europe encompasses a wide variety of wrestling scenes rather than one uniform circuit. Promotions and fans across the continent have developed distinct identities, while wrestlers frequently move between countries and companies as opportunities arise. For a traveling independent wrestler, returning to that environment can mean reconnecting with familiar audiences while also pursuing fresh matches and new professional relationships.
Pacifico did not elaborate on where he wants to wrestle or whether he already has prospective dates in place. Still, his description of the scene as “absolutely amazing” makes clear that his interest is not simply about adding another trip to his schedule. He views the experience of working in Europe as a meaningful part of his wrestling career.
The timing of a return will likely depend on how his non-wrestling workload develops. Film commitments can require fixed production schedules, travel, preparation, and availability that do not always align with the logistics of an overseas wrestling tour. International wrestling trips also require more advance coordination than a domestic independent date, making sudden schedule changes especially challenging.
Wrestling Remains Part of the Plan
Although Pacifico has been active in acting and digital content, his remarks make clear that wrestling remains central to his plans. He spoke about Europe in terms of wanting to go back, rather than treating his absence from the continent as a permanent change in direction.
That distinction matters. Wrestlers who add outside projects to their resumes are sometimes viewed as moving away from the ring, but Pacifico’s comments point to a different situation: he is managing multiple avenues of work while still pursuing wrestling opportunities. His frustration over not being able to make the European trip this year reinforces that point.
Pacifico’s appearances with Big Boom AJ have given him another visible platform, while his acting work offers a separate creative lane. Neither was presented as a replacement for wrestling. Instead, those commitments were the reasons he has had to postpone travel plans that he still wants to fulfill.
There is also a practical benefit to maintaining that range of work. A wrestler’s career can involve irregular schedules and constant travel, and outside creative projects may offer additional opportunities for personal and professional development. At the same time, Pacifico’s comments show that those opportunities can create difficult choices when wrestling dates conflict with productions or other obligations.
No Specific Dates Announced
For now, Pacifico has not announced when or where he will next wrestle in Europe. There is no confirmed event attached to his comments, and no promotion has been named as the destination for his intended return.
What is clear is that he is actively considering the possibility. His statement that he is “putting together some European stuff” suggests that the effort is ongoing, even if the process has not yet resulted in a public announcement. Fans hoping to see him back on the continent will have to wait for firm details.
The absence of a confirmed date does not diminish the significance of the message. Pacifico openly acknowledged his disappointment at missing out on European wrestling this year and emphasized how strongly he values the scene. That directness offers a useful update on his goals as his acting and content work continue alongside his in-ring career.
In the short term, Pacifico’s schedule may continue to be shaped by the competing demands of wrestling, film, and other projects. In the longer term, he has made his preference known: he wants another opportunity to perform in Europe.
Until an announcement arrives, Pacifico’s next move remains open. But his message was unmistakable. He has not forgotten the European wrestling audience, he has not lost interest in working there, and he hopes the circumstances finally line up for a return.
What Comes Next for Pacifico
Pacifico’s situation is one to watch because it sits at the intersection of independent wrestling and the expanding media opportunities available to performers. His work in acting and online content may continue to bring new attention to his name, while a future European run would allow him to reconnect that visibility with his in-ring ambitions.
Any eventual trip would be important not because it resolves a storyline or fulfills an announced contractual obligation, but because it represents a professional goal Pacifico has stated publicly. He has described repeated attempts to return, explained why those attempts have been postponed, and expressed genuine appreciation for the wrestling scene he hopes to revisit.
For now, the only certainty is his desire to make it happen. Pacifico is continuing to juggle multiple pursuits, but Europe remains firmly on his wrestling radar.
Darryl Polo
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