Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name James Mark Cornette
- Ring Names
- Jim Cornette ( August 21, 1982 - Present)
- James E. Cornette ( September 25, 1982 - September 15, 2009)
- Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight
- 231 lbs (105 kg)
- Born September 17, 1961 (age 61)
- Birth Place Louisville, Kentucky
- Billed From
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Notes Host of the Jim Cornette Experience and Jim Cornette Drive-Thru
Career History
- Roles
- Commentator ( October 21, 2018 - December 13, 2019)
- Part Time Wrestler ( November 29, 1982 - March 25, 2016)
- Commentator ( May 8, 2001 - November 3, 2012)
- Producer ( November 2, 1995 - July 1, 2005)
- Commentator ( August 15, 1989 - April 27, 1999)
- Manager ( August 21, 1982 - June 1, 1998)
- Promoter ( January 1, 1991 - November 1, 1995)
- Producer ( January 1, 1990 - October 27, 1990)
- Companies / Promotions
Promotion from to Promotion MLW
March 2, 2019 December 13, 2019 Promotion NWA
October 21, 2018 September 20, 2019 Promotion August 17, 2017 September 18, 2017 Promotion ROH
October 1, 2009 November 3, 2012 Promotion TNA
June 18, 2006 September 15, 2009 Promotion January 1, 1993 July 1, 2005 Promotion January 1, 1991 November 1, 1995 Promotion November 2, 1988 October 27, 1990 Promotion January 1, 1985 November 1, 1988 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Heel August 21, 1982 Present - Images
Mar 2019Jun 2006Jan 1993Aug 1982
- Finishers
- Shot with tennis racket
- Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Gavel", by Dale Oliver - Single ( June 15, 2006 - September 18, 2009)
- Theme Song "Guitar Bash", by David B. Fields - Single ( April 1, 2001 - July 1, 2005)
- Theme Song "Chase", by Giorgio Moroder - Single
Titles & Accomplishments
- Other Accomplishments
- IHWE Southern Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (2015)
- Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2017)
- New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2015)
- NWA Hall of Fame induction (class of 2005)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum induction (class of 2012)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
- 1994 WWF Slammy Award - Best Dressed
- 1996 WWF Slammy Award - Blue Light Special for Worst Dresser
- Baltimore Sun Non-Wrestler of the Year (2007)
- Cauliflower Alley Club Other honoree (1997)
- PWI Manager of the Year (1985; 1993; 1995)
- WON Best Booker (1993, 2001, 2003)
- WON Best Non-Wrestler (2006)
- WON Best on Interviews (1985–1988, 1993)
- WON Manager of the Year (1984–1990, 1992–1996)
- WON Best Pro Wrestling Book (2009 - "Midnight Express 25th Anniversary Scrapbook")
Relations
- Tag Teams & Stables
- The NWA - Barry Windham, Bart Gunn, Hardcore Holly, Jeff Jarrett, Ricky Morton, Robert Gibson, Dan Severn ( December 30, 1997 - August 14, 1998)
- Camp Cornette - Mr. Fuji, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith, Vader, Yokozuna, Clarence Mason, Jimmy Del Ray, Mantaur, Tom Prichard ( April 2, 1995 - September 23, 1996)
- Militia - Al Snow, Bull Buchanan, Jacqueline, Kane, Terry Gordy, Buddy Landel, Tommy Rich ( July 6, 1995 - September 2, 1995)
- FITE - Bruiser Bedlam, Chris Walker, Killer Kyle ( January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994)