On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Jim Cornette, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
James Mark Cornette was born in Louisville, Kentucky on September 17, 1961, and he is currently 63 years old.
He is the host of the Jim Cornette Experience and Jim Cornette Drive-Thru.
Jim Cornette was inducted in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2005 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2012 as part of the Colleague/Territory Division wing.
Jim Cornette Profile Index
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)
- Born September 17, 1961 (age 63)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Louisville, Kentucky
- Billed From
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight
- 231 lbs (105 kg)
- Notes He is the host of the Jim Cornette Experience and Jim Cornette Drive-Thru.
Career History
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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)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
MLWMarch 2, 2019 December 13, 2019 Promotion 
NWAOctober 21, 2018 September 20, 2019 Promotion 
GFWAugust 17, 2017 September 18, 2017 Promotion 
ROHOctober 1, 2009 November 3, 2012 Promotion 
TNAJune 18, 2006 September 15, 2009 Promotion 
WWFAugust 2, 1993 July 1, 2005 Promotion 
ECWJune 30, 1997 August 17, 1997 Promotion 
SMWOctober 30, 1991 November 1, 1995 Promotion 
GWFAugust 8, 1991 August 8, 1991 Promotion 
NWAAugust 21, 1982 October 27, 1990 Promotion 
WCWNovember 21, 1988 October 27, 1990 Promotion 
JCPJuly 4, 1985 November 20, 1988 Promotion 
CWFMay 17, 1987 November 14, 1987 Promotion 
MSWNovember 23, 1983 June 30, 1985 Promotion 
WCCWOctober 21, 1984 June 21, 1985 Promotion 
CWAAugust 14, 1982 December 31, 1983 Promotion 
GCWMay 1, 1983 June 30, 1983 -
Images History
Mar 2019
Jun 2006
Jan 1993
Aug 1982 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Heel August 21, 1982 Present
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Finishers
- Shot with tennis racket
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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
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Halls of Fame
- NWA Hall of Fame - Year 2005, Individual
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Year 2012, Colleague/Territory Division
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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)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
- WWF Slammy Award - Best Dressed (1994)
- WWF Slammy Award - Blue Light Special for Worst Dresser (1996)
- 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")
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- NWA - Barry Windham, Bart Gunn / Mike Barton, 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, Jimmy Del Ray, Tom Prichard / Bodydonna Zip, Mantaur / Bruiser Mastino , Clarence Mason ( April 2, 1995 - September 23, 1996)
- Militia - Al Snow, Bull Buchanan, Jacqueline, Kane, Terry Gordy, Tommy Rich, Buddy Landel ( July 6, 1995 - September 2, 1995)
- FITE - Bruiser Bedlam, Chris Walker, Killer Kyle ( January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994)
- Managed Wrestlers Adam Pearce, Al Snow, Barry Windham, Bart Gunn / Mike Barton, Big Boss Man, Bobby Eaton, Buddy Landel, Bull Buchanan, Christopher Daniels, Crush / Brian Adams, Dan Severn, Dennis Condrey, Dick Murdoch, Don Harris / Skull / Patrick / Jacob Blu, Dutch Mantel / Zeb Colter, Hardcore Holly, Hercules Hernandez, Jay Briscoe, Jeff Jarrett, Jimmy Del Ray, John Laurinaitis / Johnny Ace, Kane, Mantaur / Bruiser Mastino, Mark Briscoe, Mark Henry, Matt Morgan, Owen Hart, Ricky Morton, Robert Gibson, Ron Harris / 8-Ball / Gerald / Eli Blu, Shane Douglas, Sherri Martel / Sensational Sherri, Stan Lane, Terry Gordy, The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith, Tom Prichard / Bodydonna Zip, Vader, Wendi Richter, Yokozuna
