Jim Cornette, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Jim Cornette

American professional wrestling manager

Date of Birth: 18-Sep-1961

Place of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Profession: screenwriter, manager, journalist, professional wrestler, podcaster

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

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About Jim Cornette

  • James Mark "Jim" Cornette (born September 17, 1961) 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 has worked for Continental Wrestling Association, Mid-South Wrestling, Jim Crockett Promotions, World Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation (now called WWE).
  • 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 has focused primarily on backstage positions and transitioned away from his role as an on-screen manager.
  • In 2017, Cornette retired from managing.
  • During this transitional period, he had worked as an on-screen "authority figure" character in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (later Impact Wrestling) and Ring of Honor, promotions where he also held backstage positions.
  • Cornette has 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 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."Cornette, an atheist and democratic socialist, has received coverage outside of the professional wrestling industry for his criticisms of religious and right-wing causes.

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