I love these look backs at Jim's years on the road!!

Best way to ring in the new year!! The real Corny shit the fans come for! No modern horse shit that no one cares about! Thanks Jim and Brian!

Love hearing what Jim was doing when I was born! I just celebrated my 40th birthday!!!

When traveling those 2 lane roads in Louisiana it was almost a guarantee that you would get behind a farmer that was driving 45 mph in his worn out truck.

The guy on the left in the thumbnail looks like Bryan Alvarez

Im 43 and I still have (and cherish) my mail away hooded Cobra Commander from '83. Of coarse mom had to order it for me since I was only 3. I slightly saddened Corny didn't seem to be aware of 3 3/4 Joe's. Thanks mom. RIP. All y'all go ahead and laugh and crack wise if you like. IDGAF. ✌️

I love hearing Mid-South Wrestling stories! I was born and raised in Shreveport and went to the matches at Municipal Auditorium every Friday Night

just hearing about these shows second hand and 40 years later is head and shoulders above the pile of shit that is modern wrestling

Oh hell yeah, Travis! I've been watching Syfy's Twilight Zone marathon all weekend!

Jesus how many times did Hercules get sold by managers? Cornette in Mid-South, and at least 3 times o can think of in the WWF. Blassie to Slick (although Slick bought all of Blassie’s guys, not just Hercules), Slick to Heenan, and then Heenan sold him to DiBiase to be his slave.

Why don't more ex wrestlers talk about this? I want to hear about the fast food, diners, groupies, etc

"OR SHOULD I SIT AT THE HEAD OF THE TABLE?"

this is such a great clip, thanks. More content like this, please

This was a phenomenal listen ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Gi Joe as a 3 3/4" line was reintroduced in early 1982 and by December 1983, not only were we 2 years into its run, some of the 1984 product line was already on shelves.

I got to the part about Biloxi, MS as I was passing the Biloxi water tower on I-10. Weird timing.

These are my absolute favorite clips

3 year olds are trained to be adults. Kids are Cornette's kryptonite.

reecer bowden was friggin GREAT. he was PERFECT! yin to the yangs. He was the Marty Oneil of the southwest

Reisor Bowden was great. Also hosted "Dialing For Dollars" during the afternoon movie.

Was just watching some Twilight Zone today! Great work as usual fron Travis

Love the homage to famous episodes of Twilight Zone in the artwork by Travis!

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 WE LOVE OLDER SHIT 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Waiting on Chris Jericho and Bucky Beaver ASAP.

Long time fan jim and Bryan. Love the shows. Always listening. I start my day with the drive through and end my day with the experience. Would love a shout out on either show soon. Big fan Damien from California. Yeet

Dude why does the guy in the white look like Brian Alvarez lmao I can't unsee it

I miss the Mid South Podcast!!!

OKC didn’t get a NBA team until 2008 when the Seattle Sonics moved there and they played at the Ford Center (which didn’t exist yet)

More Mid-South Wrestling stories please! How about a show about Reeser & Boyd? I bet u got stories about them

Cornette can lay claim to being the one and only real manager of the midnight express and the heavenly bodies. Greatness

Was worlds end so bad Jim decided not to review it? Hope all is well

Please keep doing these

Use me as a “We still waiting on that Chris Jericho vid” button

I saw Jim at Barton Coliseum in Little Rock in 1983.

Great drawing as always! I watched the Twilight Zone all weekend😊

Shouldnt we be asking what Chris Irvine's employer and whatever local D.A. has jurisdiction have to say, rather than some old guy making money off of videos? Lets get some priorities people.

I’ve spent 24 hours doing a JC on the buses marathon and I now hate everything in the world.

That blooper moment was also later put into Mid-South Wrestling commercials. With Reeser doing a voice-over on it.

Travis heckle has me stepping in the twilight zone

Kool Jim thanks for 💯

Watching the old Mid South Coliseum Monday night matches you can see little Jimmy running around taking pictures.

I'm glad Corny finally put the caveat "rock music" because neither the Freebirds or Midnight Express were the first to use entrance music. Gorgeous George used Pomp and Circumstance in the 40s

Nice! Old school pro wrestling Cornette! Seems like all Cornette talks about lately is modern pro wrestling.

I feel like Henry in 'Time Enough at Last'. There's never enough time. I needed to lock myself in a bank vault so I could listen to all the Omnibuses and content over the break. Alas, I'm back to work. Time, time, time there's never enough time.

"Watch the blade kid" haha

Where are the 1984 Schedule videos guys! Come on :D

Kevin Dunn is out of WWE and we have no comments from Jim...

Keep the classic wrestling talk coming back it's a whole lot better than the Current shit especially AEW no wonder why WWE is kicking aew's ass with stars can't wait for Jim's reaction to the rock returning last night on raw.

You don't have to be explained what war is to get some toys. In WWF crooked referees returned back the next week. Earl Hebner and Danny Davis both came back within a year or two of being involved in high profile angles.

I saw the Fantastics vs. Midnight Express in a Scaffle match Loser Leaves Town and Cornette got on the Scaffle and when Boddy & Dennis fell off the Scaffle, Jim was hanging from the Scaffle and when he fell off, he landed so deep into the ring the ring catapult Jim way up in the air and he landed on his back.

NEEEEEEEEEEED that Jericho video!! Cannot wait to hear what Jim and Brian have to say about that situation

I looked up the X-men tas headquarters toy that I got for Christmas and show a video that was released in 1995. So I was 3 or 4 when I got that present. X-men tas was and is my favorite show and I'm glad it's coming.

Heckle was sitting around watching america's yearly New Year's 'Twilight Zone' marathon, and said "I've got it!!"

The MS Coast Coliseum, great times! When wrestling was at its best!

That announcer they were dunking on sounded a lot like Casey Kasem

Why isn’t the mid south television review still going

This hour and 42 minutes is getting me through the lul of videos

Getting paid two weeks is how most jobs in the US work. That's one way wrestlers are still lucky, even though most of them make a lot less.

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:58 Jim *Cornette reflects on his involvement in Midsouth wrestling in December 1983, marking the debut of The Midnight Express.* 02:32 Cornette *discusses his lowest earning week in wrestling, making $75 in December 1983 due to changes in booking and the reduction of shows.* 04:43 In *December 1983, Cornette received a Hanukkah gift while in Lexington, Kentucky, and managed The Midnight Express against The Fabulous Ones.* 07:30 Cornette *shares details about the fluctuating wrestling business, mentioning talent trades and the impact on territories like Memphis and Louisiana.* 08:09 Reflecting *on the transition to Midsouth, Cornette managed Dennis Condrey and Norvell Austin against The Fabulous Ones, expressing mixed feelings about leaving Memphis.* 10:52 Cornette *addresses concerns about fan reactions in Midsouth, where fellow wrestlers warned him about potential harm or violence.* 12:27 Despite *financial challenges, Cornette discusses his anticipation of the move to Midsouth and the mixed emotions of leaving familiar territories.* 15:17 Cornette *shares his initial impressions of Midsouth TV, praising announcers Boyd Pierce and Jim Ross, though noting the challenges of the TV setup in a gym.* 21:05 Cornette *reflects on the professionalism of Midsouth TV tapings, emphasizing the live-to-tape format, the role of Bill Watts, and the structured order of events.* 23:56 Cornette *discusses the growth of Midsouth's audience, mentioning the transition to the Irish McNeil Boys Club for TV tapings, providing an arena-like atmosphere.* 25:25 Jim *Cornette discusses the challenge of working with a dry, unresponsive talent during local interviews in 1983.* 27:45 Cornette *shares an example of Reer Bowen's unique announcing style from 1983 Mid-South Wrestling, describing it as reminiscent of a 1930s radio announcer.* 29:26 Dennis *Condrey, the leader of the group at the time, was positive about the Midnight Express's success in Mid-South Wrestling due to their distinct style and presentation.* 32:48 Cornette *recounts an incident in Houston where an unplanned finish almost led to a riot, highlighting the unpredictability of live events.* 37:17 Cornette *explains his learning process in delivering strap shots and the challenges of adapting to different opponents in the wrestling business.* 41:45 Cornette *reflects on his transition from managing to wrestling, acknowledging the lack of an "entrance strategy" and the necessity of leaving a territory to reinvent oneself.* 42:27 Cornette *talks about his last match in the Tennessee territory against Rough House Fargo, expressing a mix of nostalgia and irony in facing one of his childhood favorites.* 46:45 Cornette *provides historical context on the wrestling landscape in Louisiana, detailing its transition from a less prominent territory to a significant part of Bill Watts' Mid-South Wrestling.* 50:08 Bill *Watts cultivated and transformed the Mid-South wrestling territory, drawing significant crowds in Louisiana, especially at the Superdome.* 51:20 Wrestlers *lived in Alexandria for convenience, as it was centrally located in Louisiana, reducing travel distances.* 54:03 Cornette *recalls a challenging experience when searching for a hotel in Alexandria on Christmas Eve with limited options.* 56:37 The *Downtown Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans was a historic venue with safety concerns due to its location and incidents involving fans and wrestlers.* 59:52 Despite *safety concerns, the Downtown Auditorium was one of the last venues of the old-time Louisiana wrestling tradition, drawing large crowds during the Junkyard Dog's heyday.* 01:02:47 Security *measures, including police barricades, were implemented in the Downtown Auditorium due to past incidents and provided a safer environment for wrestlers.* 01:05:37 The *Downtown Auditorium in New Orleans was essential for wrestling in the area, and despite safety concerns, it remained a significant venue for drawing crowds.* 01:09:41 Despite *initial concerns, The Midnight Express made a substantial $175 each for an underneath match in New Orleans, showcasing the territory's unique payment patterns.* 01:10:38 Wrestlers *received their paychecks on Wednesday mornings at interviews in Shreveport, with the first check being two weeks delayed as a precautionary measure.* 01:12:46 Cornette *discusses handling entrance music for The Midnight Express, including using a boom box and always having cassette tapes in case the venue lacked proper equipment.* 01:14:39 - *Jim Cornette discusses the significance of music in wrestling during the Midsouth era, highlighting 1984 as the year Midsouth fully embraced music, not only for ring entrances but also in music videos, influenced by the MTV era.* 01:17:36 - *Cornette recounts his wrestling week, including shows in Monroe, Shreveport, and the unusual experience in Buxy, Mississippi, where they performed in a large venue with a disappointingly small crowd.* 01:22:12 - *Cornette discusses the unique approach of Bobby Eaton and Dennis Condrey not doing local promos in Shreveport, making them stand out among other wrestlers managed by him. * 01:27:27 - *Cornette reflects on the challenges and surprises of the wrestling week, emphasizing the varying crowd sizes, venues, and experiences, including a memorable night in Houston, Texas.* 01:35:11 - *On New Year's Eve, Cornette and his team perform in Oklahoma City's Myriad Arena, stunned by the impressive venue and the unexpectedly large audience of over 8,000 people, making it a memorable end to the challenging week.* 01:38:53 Jim *Cornette explains the travel arrangements in Midsouth Wrestling, highlighting the $125 trans allowance for trips to Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Despite the challenging schedule and initial concerns, Cornette reveals a surprising bonus that elevated their weekly earnings, emphasizing the unpredictability of the wrestling business.* 01:39:36 Cornette *breaks down the week's earnings, detailing the trans allowance and a bonus, resulting in a $1,000 payday. He reflects on the ups and downs of the first week in Midsouth Wrestling, showcasing the potential for lucrative earnings promised by Watts.* 01:40:30 Cornette *expresses his initial doubts about the territory but acknowledges the realization of Watts' promises as they started doing record gates in various markets. He emphasizes the importance of bigger markets and bigger buildings in Midsouth Wrestling's success.* 01:41:53 Cornette *shares insights into the dangerous nature of Tulsa, where they started six riots and experienced intense fan reactions. As the episode concludes, he teases the upcoming discussion of 1984, a pivotal year in wrestling history, and expresses gratitude and love for the loyal audience.* 01:43:01 Cornette *humorously references Vince McMahon's 1983 Christmas greeting guarantee and looks forward to the significant developments expected in 1984. He reflects on the transformative journey from making $75 a week to being a key figure in Midsouth Wrestling's success.* 01:44:26 Cornette *concludes the episode with heartfelt wishes for Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, expressing love for the audience and acknowledging the support that makes the show possible.* Made with HARPA AI

😁The Twilight Zone pig face masks!? Gotta hear this...

WooWings!

I can see why JC is so loyal to Watts...Watts took him from essentially AA ball where he was getting starved and gave him a shot at the big time with a chance to make real money

All this and I was just being born lol

Watts granddaughter was at my apt last week. We’re friends. Lol also oKc got their nba team in 08 . The myriad was a convention center / arena where semi pro basketball was played , concerts etc..

are yall going to talk about days end or not!!?

I would call Vince McMahon and Bill Watts the greatest promoters of all time for how they were able to create stars, fill buildings, increase ratings, create best storylines and create a very popular nationwide syndication

We should all have documented our lives

Jim might break the 1m views mark with the Jericho vid

I will always comment on the nba related aspects of this show...OKC did not get a basketball team until 2007 😂

Don’t worry Cult the Jericho video will be uploaded today or tomorrow enjoy

The World According to Jim will return after these mattress messages...

🎉🎉🎉🎉

Hate hearing grizzly smiths name. Makes my blood boil

long schedule

2 part cm punk omnibus, 16 hours lol

Jim Brian and I have been blessed to see all from 1980-Now what a life of wrestling

I know we always for the Jericho Vid …. I wish he did a review on Iron claw it was great even if they cut out Chris Von Erich off the movie but the then that it was great

I know Jim wears it like a badge of honor, but it really is pretty awful that promoters subjected their wrestlers to these inhumane schedules

Of late i think of cornie

If it's far left bs or far right bs F that.

Don't tell us that the DNA over the mom was Bolin?

Jim Cornette and Brian Last are the only people I hear wax poetically about Jerry Jerrett and Memphis wrestling. Everyone else talks about how awful it was and how broke they were in a terrible territory for payoffs. They also talk about how integral Jimmy Hart was to every big angle. But when Jimmy talks about Memphis he says how awful the money was and his first checks with WWF completely changed his lifestyle where he didn’t have to worry about having money to eat

Not going to lie: just hitting refresh every hour hoping for videos dunking on Jericho and/or Dwayne.

Jim, come on! give us the goods! Bucky Beaver and Jericovid

I’ll say it before Brian: the Rock is lame. Same old roody poo four catchphrases for the past 25 years.

Use me as a Kevin Dunn leaving WWE video button

Chris Jericho has some ‘Splaining’ to do. 👀. 🎤

When jim going talk about new stuff.how many vacation day you taking.alot news. And wrestling. Jim so far behind.weeks behind

He’s practicing teasing us at this point

I don't speak for the entire cult of cornette, but for me..i don't really need to know about corneys schedule from 83 lol... i know they have lots of more videos coming but my god it feels like a taint tickle thats gone on too long 😂

Cannot wait for the three main things to start 2024... 1. The Rock literally challenging Roman Reigns 2. MJF losing the the title at AEW World's End and now being free agent 3. Chris Jericho having alligance against him for he done Kylie Rae when she was AEW

They're just trolling us now...😂 C'MON DAMMIT!!!

I’m foaming at the mouth for this Chris Jericho video

Come on, this is getting ridiculous.

The only way the thing with Chris Jericho could get any better is if another girl came out and said he did it to her too and then another one and then another one would not be something go on Jim give us something on the Chris Jericho situation with Kylee Rae🤘☘️🇺🇸⚡️⚡️

Were all waiting on Cornys reaction to Jericho's latest fiasco. I think he may defend him he defended Vince and guess who else defended Vince? Jericho! Wonder why???? 😂😂😂😂😂

We don’t care about this. Give us what we want!

Who cares about cornmeal cornette schedule in 83

no one gives a fuck. release modern wrestling reviews