James Mark "Jim" Cornette (born September 17,
1961) is an American professional wrestling manager,
commentator, promoter, and booker. As a manager, he has
worked for Jim Crockett Promotions, World Championship
Wrestling and World Wrestling Federation and from 1991 to
1995, was the owner of Smoky Mountain Wrestling. He has also
worked as an on-screen character in an authoritative role;
as "Commissioner" of Ring of Honor and
"Management Director" (and off-screen road agent)
for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Cornette currently acts
as Executive Producer of Ring of Honor Wrestling on HDNet.