“I thought the Rousey match was the best major league debut in the history of wrestling. They did the right thing at the right time at the right pace and took people on a roller coaster ride. That, to me, was a pro wrestling match. I couldn't find fault with it, except I wish that Ronda had come out with her game face on when she did her entrance.”

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.