Jim Cornette Speaks – Bashes Russo, ROH, MMA/Wrestling

Fanhouse.com recently interviewed Jim Cornette, here are some highlights…

On Vince Russo: “Nobody can succeed with Vince Russo even working in the company, much less creative. And that is the one person Dixie Carter has protected at all turns. Nobody understands it. Nobody can explain it.”

On ROH: “The only other thing that interests me in wrestling these days is Ring of Honor wrestling. That’s my primary occupation these days and it’s got the youngest talent roster in the business but they’re so respectful and appreciative of the legends when they get a chance to meet them. It’s great to see the new generation of the business but at the same time, once a year, visit with the older generation. My generation.”

On MMA Stealing Wrestling Fans: “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 and the fights happen to be real. But they’re marketed exactly the same way. People want new stars, young athletes, a more serious approach. Athletic competition with interesting personalities with a hard sports edge and take the UFC fans back or at least entice a few of them to come back and then you’d have something.”

On The NWA Legends Fanfest: “It’s actually my favorite fanfest,” says Cornette. “I’ve said this so many times, you know, people do one-day events, two-day events all over the country, but this thing, it goes almost four full days with the greatest names, the biggest turnout. It’s an annual summer vacation for most people now. I’m really looking forward to it.”

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