Insight with Chris Van Vliet Sal Vulcano From Impractical Jokers Is A HUGE Wrestling Fan! Drinking With Stone Cold, Roddy Piper, WWE Appearances
Nov 20, 2025
Sal Vulcano, comedian and star of Impractical Jokers, shares his journey from near-SNL audition to hidden-camera hilarity. He reminisces about his deep-rooted love for wrestling, including an emotional memory of attending WrestleMania II with his dad. Sal recalls wild encounters with WWE icons, like sharing beers with Stone Cold and a physically intense moment with Chris Jericho. He also dives into the show's unforgettable punishments, including a hair-raising stunt involving a Bengal tiger and the challenges of filming amid rising fame.
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The Michael J. Fox Poster Disaster
- Sal paid $1,100 for a factory-sealed Back to the Future poster that arrived creased and was later ripped by Michael J. Fox during a signing.
- Fox circled the hole and wrote jokes on it, leaving Sal with a damaged collectible and a memorable story.
A Sizzle Reel Can Sell A Show
- Impractical Jokers was conceived quickly: a sizzle reel shot days after brainstorming sold the show in the room.
- Sal credits the reel's undeniable laugh-out-loud proof for True TV buying and reshaping the network's comedy identity.
How To Film Hidden-Camera Successfully
- Vet participants thoroughly with detailed questionnaires and holding-room procedures to avoid recognition on hidden-camera shoots.
- Overbook casting and individually escort people to seating to filter out anyone who knows the cast.
