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. — Jim Cornette Copy Share Image
But wrestling used to be the same as boxing or mixed martial arts. It used to be about conflict, having a fight, who's going to win. — Jim Cornette Copy Share Image
Johnny Valentine's the one who said, 'I can't make them believe that wrestling is real, but I can make them believe I'm real.' It… — Jim Cornette Copy Share Image
Vince McMahon has the worst inferiority complex of anybody in history. — Jim Cornette Copy Share Image
I didn't get a chance to see Bruno Sammartino regularly because I didn't grow up in the northeast, but he came into Indianapolis in… — Jim Cornette Copy Share Image
I met Rick Rubin through Cat Collins, a DJ friend of mine that had worked for Rubin at American Recordings. — Jim Cornette Copy Share Image
Two things I have never done and never plan to do are catch Coronavirus or meet Jelly Nutella in person. — Jim Cornette Copy Share Image
We all prosper when folks are more appraised of how great those matches were and how great those talents were from all of the… — Jim Cornette Copy Share Image
We got shorted when it comes to recognition for the '80s war. Everybody talks about the 'Monday Night Wars' and the 'Attitude Era,' but… — Jim Cornette Copy Share Image
One of the greatest matches I ever saw was Jerry Lawler against Terry Funk in the Memphis Midsouth Coliseum, but there was Flair vs.… — Jim Cornette Copy Share Image
I would never commit acts of domestic or family violence, stalking or sex offenses against Vince Russo or his household members or any other… — Jim Cornette Copy Share Image
I eliminated stress by eliminating people that I don't enjoy working with. — Jim Cornette Copy Share Image
Nick Aldis is a great champion. He looks like a professional athlete. He dresses like one. He carries it well. — Jim Cornette Copy Share Image
MMA and the UFC have taken all of the pro wrestling fans because it's pro wrestling from 30 years ago, just in an Octagon… — Jim Cornette Copy Share Image
