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Jim Cornette

Author of Jim Cornette Presents: Behind the Curtain—Real Pro Wrestling Stories

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Includes the name: James E. Cornette

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Swimming with Piranhas: Surviving the Politics of Professional Wrestling (2009) — Foreword — 9 copies
David Schultz & The Slap Heard Round the World [2020 Dark Side of the Ring TV Episode] (2020) — Self — 1 copy
SummerSlam 1996 (1996) — Self — 1 copy
In the Shadow of Grizzly Smith (2021) — Self — 1 copy
Becoming Warrior (2021) — Self — 1 copy
The Final Days of Owen Hart (2020) — Self — 1 copy

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Jim Cornette Presents: Behind the Curtain - Real Pro… by Jim Cornette
Jim Cornette and his collaborators delve into some legendary stories from the history of professional wrestling, making a nice companion to The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling. The Montreal Screwjob and Andy Kaufman's wrestling career are covered, as is is the surprising role of a fellow named Sputnik Monroe in desegregating sports arenas in the south.

I'd never heard of Cornette before putting this book on hold at the library, but shortly afterward, I saw a news article about him being fired from his wrestling announcer gig for making a racist joke during a show.… (more)
 
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