- 05/07/2006 (2:10:05 pm)
- Georgiann Makropoulos
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Dave Scherer of PWInsider.com announced today that Jim Cornette has agreed to sign with TNA. He will be a huge asset for the company. I'm told he will have an on-screen authority figure role.
But knowing how Cornette hates to fly, I am surprised at this move.
I think Jim Cornette was one of the most brilliant Managers in wrestling. Some of the teams he ruled with his tennis racket in hand were:
Midnight Express, Heavenly Bodies, Rock N Roll Express, Owen Hart/Bulldog, Yokozuna, New Midnight Express just to name a few.
Update 5 PM from Dave Meltzer of Observer:
Regarding reports from PWI that Jim Cornette is coming to TNA, I do know the sides have been talking for some time but we haven't had any confirmation a deal has been made. Cornette is undergoing knee surgery on Tuesday and wouldn't be able to appear for a couple of months. There is virtually no chance Cornette would become booker of OVW when Paul Heyman gets pulled, which is inevitable. Nobody really knows who will be booking OVW at this point.
