James E. Cornette

James E. Cornette

64 · Born: Sep 17, 1961

Personal Details

Official Socials
Height6' 0"
BornSep 17, 1961 Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Spouse
  • Stacey Goff

    ( Oct 31, 2007 to Dec 8, 2025 )
  • Janice Kelly Crowl

    ( Feb 16, 1987 to Jun 1, 2002 )

Biography

Jim Cornette, a multifaceted figure in the world of professional wrestling, has worn numerous hats throughout his illustrious career, including author, podcaster, and former wrestling manager to the legendary tag team, The Midnight Express.

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Cornette's passion for wrestling began at a remarkably young age, with him already immersed in the industry by the time he was just 14 years old. His early start in the business would lay the foundation for a career that would span decades, during which he would assume a wide range of roles, including photographer, ring announcer, color commentator, booker, and co-owner of his own promotion.

As a result of his extensive involvement in the wrestling industry, Cornette has amassed an impressive collection of wrestling memorabilia, a testament to his dedication and commitment to the sport. His notable feuds with notable figures such as Sunshine in WCCW, as well as his teams' rivalries with The Rock & Roll Express, The Road Warriors, and The Original Midnight Express across various territories, have cemented his place in the annals of professional wrestling history.

Despite being a highly controversial figure, Cornette remains a prominent voice in the wrestling world, offering his opinions on both current and former stars through his podcast and website.

Career

2025
Queen of the Ring
Queen of the Ring as NWA Commissioner
2010
2008
2001
WrestleMania X-Seven
WrestleMania X-Seven as Jim Cornette
1998
WWF Unforgiven
WWF Unforgiven as James E. Cornette (Manager)
Royal Rumble
Royal Rumble as James E. Cornette (Manager)
King of the Ring
King of the Ring as James E. Cornette (Manager)
No Way Out
No Way Out as James E. Cornette (Manager)
1996
King of the Ring
King of the Ring as Jim Cornette (Manager)
In Your House 6
In Your House 6 as James E. Cornette (Manager)
Survivor Series
Survivor Series as James E. Cornette (Manager)
WWF in Your House: Beware of Dog
WWF in Your House: Beware of Dog as James E. Cornette (Manager)
WWF in Your House 7
WWF in Your House 7 as James E. Cornette (Manager)
WWF in Your House: It's Time
WWF in Your House: It's Time as James E. Cornette (Manager)
WrestleMania XII
WrestleMania XII as James E. Cornette (Manager)
1995
WWF in Your House 5
WWF in Your House 5 as James E. Cornette (Manager)
WWF in Your House 3
WWF in Your House 3 as James E. Cornette
WWF in Your House 2
WWF in Your House 2 as James E. Cornette (Manager)
King of the Ring
King of the Ring as James E. Cornette
WrestleMania XI
WrestleMania XI as James E. Cornette (Manager)
Survivor Series
Survivor Series as James E. Cornette
1994
Royal Rumble
Royal Rumble as James E. Cornette (American Spokesman)
Survivor Series
Survivor Series as James E. Cornette (Manager)
WrestleMania X
WrestleMania X as James E. Cornette (Manager)
King of the Ring
King of the Ring as James E. Cornette (Manager)
1993
Survivor Series
Survivor Series as James E. Cornette (Manager)
Summerslam
Summerslam as James E. Cornette (Manager)
1988
Starrcade
Starrcade as Jim Cornette (Manager)
1985