Jim Cornette

Jim Cornette (James Mark Cornette, born 17 September 1961) is an American professional wrestling figure who later became an author, sports historian and podcaster. Across several decades he worked in almost every non-wrestling role the business offers: manager, booker, promoter, trainer, photographer, color commentator and agent, with an occasional turn as an in-ring performer. He is widely regarded by fans, publications and colleagues as one of the greatest managers in wrestling history. His career took him through Continental Wrestling Association, Mid-South Wrestling, World Class Championship Wrestling, Jim Crockett Promotions, World Championship Wrestling, the World Wrestling Federation, Total Nonstop Action and Ring of Honor. He owned and booked Smoky Mountain Wrestling from 1991 to 1995 and co-owned and trained talent at Ohio Valley Wrestling from 1999 to 2005, both of which fed young wrestlers into the major companies. He retired from managing in 2017 and now hosts two widely followed wrestling podcasts. He is a member of several wrestling halls of fame.