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Jim Cornette

Mentioned in 18 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

A veteran wrestling personality known for his work as a manager, promoter of Smoky Mountain Wrestling, and creative contributor to WWE during the Monday Night Raw era. He is frequently discussed as a podcast host and commentator on wrestling business matters, offering historical perspective and analysis on industry decisions, award voting patterns, and creative choices from his decades in the profession.

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Jim Cornette Experience

Jim Cornette Experience · May 19, 2026

Episode 634: Bored & Disgusted

Host analyzing wrestling history, current industry trends, and providing critical commentary on booking decisions

Four Horsemen legacy and historical accuracy in WWE documentariesJim Crockett Promotions vs. WWF competitive dynamics and Vince McMahon's sabotage tacticsAEW booking philosophy and logical inconsistencies in character development
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Jim Cornette Experience

Jim Cornette Experience · May 13, 2026

Episode 633: Tickets To Wrestling School

Primary host providing historical wrestling analysis and criticism of modern wrestling documentaries and booking decisions

Wrestling Documentary Bias and Historical RevisionismShawn Michaels Career Narrative vs. Documented BehaviorVon Erich Family Tragedy and Generational Mental Health
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Jim Cornette Experience

Jim Cornette Experience · Apr 28, 2026

Episode 631: Random Order

Host discussing wrestling business, promotion history, and current industry criticism

Dave Meltzer Star Ratings BiasTKO Executive Compensation StructureWWE Talent Release Strategy
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Jim Cornette Experience

Jim Cornette Experience · Apr 21, 2026

Episode 630: Does Anyone Know What They're Doing?

Primary host analyzing wrestling business decisions and creative direction across WWE and AEW

AEW Title Change Strategy and Long-Term BookingWWE WrestleMania Ticket Sales and Gate RevenueCelebrity Integration in Professional Wrestling
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Jim Cornette Experience

Jim Cornette Experience · Apr 15, 2026

Episode 629: Self-Inflicted Potholes

Primary host providing detailed wrestling industry criticism and analysis of modern promotion creative decisions

WWE Creative Leadership VacuumCelebrity Integration in WrestlingTNA Talent Restriction Policy
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Jim Cornette Experience

Jim Cornette Experience · Apr 9, 2026

Episode 628: Scintillating Conversation

Host analyzing WWE and AEW creative decisions with critical perspective on modern wrestling booking

WWE SmackDown creative direction and booking decisionsWrestleMania 42 build and ticket sales performanceCody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton storyline execution
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Jim Cornette Experience

Jim Cornette Experience · Apr 1, 2026

Episode 627: Gravy On My Plate

Primary host providing critical analysis of AEW and WWE programming, territory history, and modern wrestling booking

In-Ring Safety Protocols and Concussion ManagementCelebrity Integration in Professional WrestlingStadium Event Economics and Ticket Sales Trends
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Jim Cornette Experience

Jim Cornette Experience · Mar 25, 2026

Episode 626: Remembering Dennis Condrey

Primary host and narrator; managed Midnight Express during their peak earning years in Mid-South and Jim Crockett Promotions

Dennis Condrey's wrestling legacy and influence on tag team psychologyMidnight Express reunion tours and fan convention circuit economicsAEW Dynamite booking decisions and crowd management failures
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Jim Cornette Experience

Jim Cornette Experience · Mar 16, 2026

Episode 625: Gloom, Despair, and Agony

Host analyzing current wrestling landscape and historical booking decisions from WCW era

Referee Safety and Medical Emergency Protocols in Professional WrestlingIndependent Wrestling Promotion Liability and Insurance RequirementsAEW's Booking Philosophy and Audience Growth Limitations
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Jim Cornette Experience

Jim Cornette Experience · Mar 9, 2026

Episode 624: We Forgot How To Speak English

Primary host providing wrestling analysis and booking criticism throughout episode

WWE ticket pricing and live event economicsAustin Theory's ring psychology and worker developmentCreative team structure and booking accountability
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Jim Cornette Experience

Jim Cornette Experience · Mar 3, 2026

Episode 623: Whose Fault Is It Anyway?

Host providing critical analysis of wrestling industry trends, AEW programming, and business decisions

OVW ownership and financial viabilityNielsen ratings methodology changes and wrestling impactParamount-Warner Bros Discovery merger implications for AEW
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Jim Cornette Experience

Jim Cornette Experience · Feb 24, 2026

Episode 622: The Old Stuff Was Better Than The New Stuff

Host analyzing modern wrestling decline, reviewing his 2006 TNA Impact agent notes and on-air authority figure role

AEW Dynamite creative direction and booking failuresPowerTown Wrestling Figures company fraud and pre-order scamsSamoa Joe's career trajectory and underutilization
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Jim Cornette Experience

Jim Cornette Experience · Feb 17, 2026

Episode 621: Observer Awards

Podcast host and former wrestling manager; multiple-time award winner analyzing current Observer voting patterns

Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards voting methodology and biasAEW booking inconsistency and character alignment issuesWWE vs AEW talent value and business impact comparison
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Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard

Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard · Feb 6, 2026

Episode 500: Billionaire Ted

WWE creative contributor who, along with Prichard, opposed the Billionaire Ted skits and helped write Monday Night Raw during this period.

Billionaire Ted satirical skits campaign strategy and executionMonday Night Wars competitive scheduling and ratings battlesTed Turner's WCW acquisition and long-term financial losses
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Jim Cornette Experience

Jim Cornette Experience · Jan 28, 2026

Episode 618: Unreal Again

Primary host; provides wrestling analysis, criticism of modern booking, and historical perspective on industry standards

WWE Creative Process and HypervisibilityAEW Booking Philosophy and Talent MobilityWarner Bros. Discovery Ownership and Streaming Rights
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Jim Cornette Experience

Jim Cornette Experience · Jan 20, 2026

Episode 617: Impact

Host providing detailed critique of TNA Impact AMC debut and AEW Dynamite episodes

TNA Impact AMC Network Debut Production QualityProfessional Wrestling Commentary Standards and CredibilityPowerhouse Hobbs Free Agency and WWE NXT Development
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Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard

Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard · Jan 16, 2026

Episode 497: Royal Rumble 1996

Smoky Mountain Wrestling promoter; suggested Buddy Landell for Royal Rumble; recommended Dan Severn to WWE

Royal Rumble 1996 event planning and talent acquisitionWWE vs WCW Monday Night Wars competitive strategyGuaranteed contract negotiations and budget management
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Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito

Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito · Jan 10, 2026

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Al Snow

Wrestling legend and Smoky Mountain Wrestling owner who discovered Al Snow after UFC 4 appearance and gave him his break

Professional Wrestling Career DevelopmentOhio Valley Wrestling (OVW) OperationsWWE Career Trajectory and Gimmick Development
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