Jim Cornette

James Mark "Jim" Cornette (born September 17, 1961) is an American retired manager, commentator, promoter, and booker.

He is best known for his work in Jim Crockett Promotions, World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). He was also the owner of Smoky Mountain Wrestling from 1991 to 1995. He has also appeared as an on-screen character in an authoritative role for Ring of Honor (ROH) as the "Commissioner"  and in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) as the "Management Director" (as well as an off-screen road agent).

Cornette has expressed his hatred for Vince Russo and WWE Producer Kevin Dunn in interviews. He also mentioned in a "YouShoot" that he is an atheist.

Championships
Cauliflower Alley Club
Other honoree (1997)
National Wrestling Alliance
NWA Hall of Fame (Class of 2005)
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
PWI Manager of the Year (1985, 1993, 1995)
Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame
Class of 2012
World Wrestling Federation
Slammy Award for Blue Light Special for Worst Dresser (1996)
Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards
Best Booker (1993, 2001, 2003)
Best Non-Wrestler (2006)
Best on Interviews (1985–1988, 1993)
Manager of the Year (1984–1990, 1992–1996)
Best Pro Wrestling Book (2009) (Midnight Express 25th Anniversary Scrapbook)
Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1996)

References

Other websites
Official website

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Category:Total Nonstop Action Wrestling alumni
Category:WWE executives