Jim Cornette - Pro Wrestlers Database

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.

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 Nationality: United StatesUnited 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

  • 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)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    Promotion Major League WrestlingMLW March 2, 2019 December 13, 2019
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA October 21, 2018 September 20, 2019
    Promotion Global Force WrestlingGFW August 17, 2017 September 18, 2017
    Promotion Ring of HonorROH October 1, 2009 November 3, 2012
    Promotion Total Nonstop ActionTNA June 18, 2006 September 15, 2009
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF August 2, 1993 July 1, 2005
    Promotion Extreme Championship WrestlingECW June 30, 1997 August 17, 1997
    Promotion Smoky Mountain WrestlingSMW January 1, 1991 November 1, 1995
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA August 21, 1982 October 27, 1990
    Promotion World Championship WrestlingWCW November 21, 1988 October 27, 1990
    Promotion Jim Crockett PromotionsJCP July 4, 1985 November 20, 1988
    Promotion Championship Wrestling from FloridaCWF May 17, 1987 November 14, 1987
    Promotion Mid-South WrestlingMSW November 23, 1983 June 30, 1985
    Promotion World Class Championship WrestlingWCCW October 21, 1984 June 21, 1985
    Promotion Continental Wrestling AssociationCWA August 14, 1982 December 31, 1983
    Promotion Georgia Championship WrestlingGCW May 1, 1983 June 30, 1983
  • Images History

    Mar 2019
    Mar 2019
    Jun 2006
    Jun 2006
    Jan 1993
    Jan 1993
    Aug 1982
    Aug 1982
  • Face / Heel Turns

    Alignmentfromto
    Heel August 21, 1982Present

  • 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

  • Halls of Fame

    • NWA Hall of Fame - Year 2005, Individual
    • Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Year 2012, Colleague/Territory Division
  • 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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