Jim Cornette

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

Jim Cornette
Cornette at an autograph signing
Birth name	James Mark Cornette
Born	(1961-09-17) September 17, 1961 (age 63)[1][2] Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Spouse(s)	Janice Crowl ​ (m. 1987⁠–⁠2002)​ Stacey Goff ​ (m. 2007)​
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)	General Cornette[3] James E. Cornette James Edward Cornette Jim Cornette
Billed height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)[4]
Billed weight	231 lb (105 kg)[4]
Billed from	Louisville, Kentucky
Debut	September 1982
Retired	November 2017[5]

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.^[6]

Championships

• Cauliflower Alley Club
  • Other honoree (1997)
• National Wrestling Alliance
  • NWA Hall of Fame (Class of 2005)^[7]
• Pro Wrestling Illustrated
  • PWI Manager of the Year (1985, 1993, 1995)^[8]
• Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame
  • Class of 2012^[9]
• World Wrestling Federation
  • Slammy Award for Blue Light Special for Worst Dresser (1996)^[10]
• Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards
  • Best Booker (1993, 2001, 2003)^[11]
  • Best Non-Wrestler (2006)^[11]
  • Best on Interviews (1985–1988, 1993)^[11]
  • Manager of the Year (1984–1990, 1992–1996)^[11]
  • Best Pro Wrestling Book (2009) (Midnight Express 25th Anniversary Scrapbook)^[11]
  • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1996)^[12]