Jim Cornette
James Mark "Jim" Cornette is an American author and podcaster who has previously worked in the professional wrestling industry as an agent, booker, color commentator, manager, promoter, trainer, and occasional professional wrestler. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest managers in wrestling history, due to his extraordinary mic skills. During his career, he has worked for the Continental Wrestling Association, Mid-South Wrestling, World Class Championship Wrestling, Jim Crockett Promotions, World Championship Wrestling, the World Wrestling Federation (now called WWE), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (now called Impact Wrestling), and Ring of Honor. From 1991 to 1995, he was the owner and head booker of Smoky Mountain Wrestling, and from 1999 to 2005, was the co-owner, head booker, and head trainer of Ohio Valley Wrestling. During the later years of his career, Cornette focused primarily on backstage positions and transitioned away from his role as an on-screen manager. In 2017, Cornette retired from managing. During a transitional period prior to the retirement, he worked as an on-screen "authority figure" character in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and Ring of Honor, promotions where he also held backstage positions. Cornette has also had an extensive commentary career, most recently serving as a color commentator for Major League Wrestling, What Culture Pro Wrestling, and the National Wrestling Alliance. Cornette is a member of the NWA, Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Memphis, and Professional Wrestling Hall of Fames. Cornette is also noted for his long-standing real-life feud with fellow professional wrestling booker Vince Russo; in June 2017, Russo filed a restraining order (EPO) against Cornette for stalking. The Cornette vs. Russo feud has been featured on two episodes of Viceland's Dark Side of the Ring series.
Filmography
Queen of the Ring
as NWA Commissioner
Queen of the Ring
as NWA Commissioner
Ospreay: The Rise of an International Pro Wrestler
Ospreay: The Rise of an International Pro Wrestler
You Cannot Kill David Arquette
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
You Cannot Kill David Arquette
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Beautiful One: Bobby Eaton
The Beautiful One: Bobby Eaton
NWA 70th Anniversary Show
as Jim Cornette
NWA 70th Anniversary Show
as Jim Cornette
Back To The Territories: Houston
as Self
Back To The Territories: Houston
as Self
Nature Boy
as Self
Nature Boy
as Self
Back To The Territories: Puerto Rico
as Self
Back To The Territories: Puerto Rico
as Self
Timeline: The History of WCW – 1990 – As Told By Jim Cornette
as Self
Timeline: The History of WCW – 1990 – As Told By Jim Cornette
as Self
Back To The Territories: Georgia
as Self
Back To The Territories: Georgia
as Self
Back To The Territories: Calgary
as Self
Back To The Territories: Calgary
as Self
Back To The Territories: All Japan
as Self
Back To The Territories: All Japan
as Self
Back To The Territories: Amarillo
as Self
Back To The Territories: Amarillo
as Self
Inside the Ropes: The Rise of the Attitude Era with Jim Cornette & Jim Ross
Inside the Ropes: The Rise of the Attitude Era with Jim Cornette & Jim Ross
Back To The Territories: Indianapolis
as Self
Back To The Territories: Indianapolis
as Self
Back To The Territories: AWA
as Self
Back To The Territories: AWA
as Self
Back To The Territories: Florida
as Self
Back To The Territories: Florida
as Self
Timeline: The History of WCW – 1989 – As Told By Jim Cornette
as Self
Timeline: The History of WCW – 1989 – As Told By Jim Cornette
as Self
Back To The Territories: Mid-Atlantic
as Self
Back To The Territories: Mid-Atlantic
as Self
Back To The Territories: Mid-South
as Self
Back To The Territories: Mid-South
as Self
Jim Cornette: Uncut, Uncensored and Unleashed
Jim Cornette: Uncut, Uncensored and Unleashed
WWE United We Slam: The Best of The Great American Bash
as Self
WWE United We Slam: The Best of The Great American Bash
as Self
A Corny In The UK: The Jim Cornette Documentary
A Corny In The UK: The Jim Cornette Documentary
Jim Cornette Live In Manchester
Jim Cornette Live In Manchester
Jim Cornette Live In Cardiff
Jim Cornette Live In Cardiff
Jim Cornette Live In London
Jim Cornette Live In London
Jim Cornette Managing and Booking Seminar
Jim Cornette Managing and Booking Seminar
Jim Cornette Live In Birmingham
Jim Cornette Live In Birmingham
Breaking Kayfabe with Jim Cornette
as Jim Cornette
Breaking Kayfabe with Jim Cornette
as Jim Cornette
Legends of Mid-South Wrestling
as Himself
Legends of Mid-South Wrestling
as Himself
Timeline The History of WWE – 1997 – As Told By Jim Cornette
as Self
Timeline The History of WWE – 1997 – As Told By Jim Cornette
as Self
YouShoot: Jim Cornette 2 - The Lost Questions
as Self
YouShoot: Jim Cornette 2 - The Lost Questions
as Self
YouShoot: Jim Cornette
as Self
YouShoot: Jim Cornette
as Self
Card Subject To Change
as Self
Card Subject To Change
as Self
Guest Booker with Jim Cornette
Guest Booker with Jim Cornette
WWE: Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '90s
as Jim Cornette
WWE: Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '90s
as Jim Cornette
TNA Bound for Glory IV
as Jim Cornette (TNA Management)
TNA Bound for Glory IV
as Jim Cornette (TNA Management)
TNA Sacrifice 2008
as Jim Cornette (TNA Management)
TNA Sacrifice 2008
as Jim Cornette (TNA Management)
Giants, Midgets, Heroes and Villains II
as Jim Cornette (Manager)
Giants, Midgets, Heroes and Villains II
as Jim Cornette (Manager)
Heroes of World Class
as Jim Cornette
Heroes of World Class
as Jim Cornette
TNA: The 50 Greatest Moments
as Self
TNA: The 50 Greatest Moments
as Self
TNA No Surrender 2006
as Jim Cornette (TNA Management)
TNA No Surrender 2006
as Jim Cornette (TNA Management)
The World's Greatest Wrestling Managers
as Himself
The World's Greatest Wrestling Managers
as Himself
Road Warriors: The Life & Death of the Most Dominant Tag-Team in Wrestling History
as Himself
Road Warriors: The Life & Death of the Most Dominant Tag-Team in Wrestling History
as Himself
WWE: Road Warriors - The Life & Death of the Most Dominant Tag-Team in Wrestling History
WWE: Road Warriors - The Life & Death of the Most Dominant Tag-Team in Wrestling History
ROH: All Star Extravaganza 2
as Himself
ROH: All Star Extravaganza 2
as Himself
WWE: Shawn Michaels - Boyhood Dream
as Jim Cornette
WWE: Shawn Michaels - Boyhood Dream
as Jim Cornette
WWE WrestleMania X-Seven
as Jim Cornette
WWE WrestleMania X-Seven
as Jim Cornette
Beyond the Mat
as Self
Beyond the Mat
as Self
WWE King of the Ring 1998
as James E. Cornette (Manager)
WWE King of the Ring 1998
as James E. Cornette (Manager)
WWE Royal Rumble 1998
as James E. Cornette (Manager)
WWE Royal Rumble 1998
as James E. Cornette (Manager)
WWE In Your House 9: International Incident
as James E. Cornette
WWE In Your House 9: International Incident
as James E. Cornette
WWE In Your House 6: Rage in the Cage
as James E. Cornette (Manager)
WWE In Your House 6: Rage in the Cage
as James E. Cornette (Manager)
WWE In Your House 5: Seasons Beatings
as James E. Cornette (Manager)
WWE In Your House 5: Seasons Beatings
as James E. Cornette (Manager)
WWE In Your House 4: Great White North
as James E. Cornette
WWE In Your House 4: Great White North
as James E. Cornette
WWE In Your House 3: Triple Header
as James E. Cornette
WWE In Your House 3: Triple Header
as James E. Cornette
WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1994
as James E. Cornette (Manager)
WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1994
as James E. Cornette (Manager)
WCW WrestleWar 1990
as Jim Cornette (Manager)
WCW WrestleWar 1990
as Jim Cornette (Manager)
WCCW Parade of Champions '85
as Jim Cornette (Manager)
WCCW Parade of Champions '85
as Jim Cornette (Manager)