“When you think that in the '50s there was wrestling and boxing - that was it. There wasn't mixed martial arts at all; there wasn't even karate in the United States.”

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.