Jim Cornette

Jim Cornette, born on September seventeenth, nineteen sixty-one, is a multifaceted figure in the world of professional wrestling, renowned for his roles as a manager, journalist, podcaster, and screenwriter. His extensive career has seen him excel as an agent, booker, color commentator, and even an occasional wrestler. Cornette is celebrated as one of the greatest managers in wrestling history, a title bestowed upon him by both fans and industry insiders alike.

Throughout his illustrious career, Cornette has made significant contributions to numerous wrestling promotions, including the Continental Wrestling Association, Mid-South Wrestling, and World Championship Wrestling, among others. He was the owner and booker of Smoky Mountain Wrestling from nineteen ninety-one to nineteen ninety-five and co-owned Ohio Valley Wrestling from nineteen ninety-nine to two thousand five. These promotions were instrumental in developing talent for the WWF/WWE, producing many notable alumni.

In two thousand seventeen, Cornette transitioned away from his role as an on-screen manager, focusing instead on backstage positions. He has also enjoyed a successful commentary career, serving as a color commentator for Major League Wrestling and the National Wrestling Alliance. Cornette is a proud member of several prestigious halls of fame, including the NWA and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.

Outside of wrestling, Cornette is known for his outspoken left-wing political views. An atheist and democratic socialist, he has appeared on platforms like The Young Turks to voice his criticisms of religious and right-wing ideologies. His long-standing feud with former wrestling booker Vince Russo has garnered significant attention, even being featured in episodes of Viceland's Dark Side of the Ring series.