Yeah, have to agree, he moved to Vegas because he likely believed getting prozzies was easier there and he would have a “fresh start,” with no pesky reputation following him all over town.
Too bad the internet exists and every single person has it in their pocket at all times.
I’m sure he also thought being in Vegas would put him closer to rubbing elbows with “stars,” but as others have pointed out, Vegas’ comeback days of having actual influential stars hanging around it and not just washed up has-beens, was over a decade ago. Once again, Russ is like 10-15 years late in all trends.
Russ is the poster child for Narc Personality, one of the defining traits of which is a persistent belief that one is better than others, destined for better things and deserves to be surrounded by important, beautiful and/or influential people. Russ likely figured he belongs in Viva Las Vegas Tinsel Town Big Time Bright Lightsville. After all, he’s going to be famous any day now!