“I came along the decade after the generation where a lot of heels were still getting stabbed, so I was always looking for it. I had a bullet-proof vest in a couple places.”

American author, sports historian, and podcaster

Jim Cornette is an American author, sports historian, and podcaster known for his long career in professional wrestling. He worked in the industry as an agent, booker, color commentator, manager, photographer, promoter, trainer, and occasional wrestler. He is widely regarded by fans, publications, and people in the business as one of wrestling’s great managers. He currently hosts two podcasts with Brian Last, The Jim Cornette Experience and Jim Cornette's Drive-Thru, and both have become among the most listened-to wrestling podcasts.