Cornette Admits Defeat: Vince Russo Is The Winner

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[@rapidashingfrog6946]

" I don't wanna fight Vince Russo first of all he's a former world champ".

[@user-wr6db6nw8t]

So was David Arquette, but...!

[@IchMagEssen13]

@@user-wr6db6nw8t David Arquette isn't shit compared to Buff Bagwell's mom

[@Sorugue]

@@IchMagEssen13 facts

[@qvdtheevilgenius6494]

Still funny all this time later

[@RevolvingDoor22]

QVD The Evil Genius funny, but so sad.

[@whobitmyname]

"I admit I did call him up and threaten his life. I've done that many times." 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jrodagormykid9063]

That part had me 🤣🤣🤣

[@DBonaldi]

whobitmyname 😂😂😂

[@TheFailedmessiah]

Lol he’s insane.

[@callumwebb4927]

He just says it so casually 😂😂😂

[@ROIDEDCAPS7868]

I WOULD LIKE YOUR COMMENT BUT ITS AT A 187 LIKES WHICH IS VERY FITTING FOR THIS VIDEO!

[@Balanced_Void91]

This is the best feud in the world

[@joshsmith1911]

Caleb Ross omg this needs to be a thing!!

[@alyasgrey9370]

Cornette would end up burning down the arena on the first Russo Raw.

[@LMLR187]

Josh Smith it is at least from Cornette's side. Russo, despite his documented fear of Cornette is too much of a clown to realize that Jim has no longer been playing with the goofs foolishness for years now. and even though Corny here seemed lighthearted, towards the end when he was talking about the 'gift' Russo 'has coming to him' I have to say I was having flashbacks of some of his old NWA work.

[@kaytrout3836]

It's actually sad even though this is supposed to be funny, it really is the best American feud right now. Joe vs lesnar is picking up steam

[@jeffreyriley8742]

Because it's real.

[@CairnieR]

How on earth wasn't Jim cracking up during this promo? He must have been dying laughing inside. As always the consummate professional.

[@DoctorApotheosis]

Probably because by the end of it he was actually wanting to kill Russo.

[@gumdeo]

Corny is so unique.

[@ramarobarnes918]

Cause he means all this shit. You can smell the anger in this

[@waxoftriple9]

The shoot he did back in 2000-2001 where he goes into detail about the Russo voice mail is probably the greatest shoot of all time. 20-30 minutes straight fire.

[@michaelthomas6088]

Chris Arctor kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaWVZqmQq9Zri6s

[@travishowell290]

@@michaelthomas6088 its private :(...

[@moeski17]

Was it the one where he’d take a swig off that sprite? 😭😭 where the famous shocked face made it’s appearance

[@johnlewisbrooks]

The wildest shoot of all was the Iron Sheik. That shoot is 4 hours long and is legendary!

[@Peatnik9]

“Ya got that motherfucker’s number…?”

[@vykos99]

**slowclap** Beautiful... this is five-star sarcasm...

[@stevelowe2647]

What's sarcasm? Does that mean extremely heartfelt or something?

[@kaptainkibiroproductions45]

Since this whole thing is about raw sarcasm I think you made a singularity of sarcasm

[@likelight2flies]

Are some of you not picking up the sarcasm? If so..... oh my fuck.

[@TheFatSteez]

Are you sure he's being sarcastic?

[@TheFatSteez]

Dom Vasquez but are you sure?

[@joshuagonzales635]

No they're not. It's pretty bad.

[@entropyms0016]

I love that. I told JR I was going to hospitalize Vince Russo. He said no that will screw up the developmental program.

[@travisw3131]

eh murder Vince Russo and risk no Cena, Batista, Lesnar and Orton or kill Vince Russo keep wcw from losing 60 million and going out of business.

[@dickenstham5075]

Travis W WTF? Vince wan't in the WWE in 2002

[@maryyjanee247]

Entropyms 001 lmfaooooooo

[@entropyms0016]

Cornette was the booker at OVW from 1997. Russo didn't leave till 2000.

[@entropyms0016]

Stein Koffman Well I know you're wrong because Chris Jericho recently said in his podcast that Cornette he gave him and Lance Storm their first NA bookings in Smoky Mountain. Paul Heyman didn't replace him, John Lauranitis did and that led to OVW shutting down.

[@kitpalmer1583]

"I don't wanna fight Vincent Russo, because after all, he's a former world champion" fucking lost it

[@gothard5]

Corny just proved once again that he is one of the very best talkers ever. This promo is way better than anything on WWE right now.

[@joeblack333]

3 years later and you're still right.

[@KryMoore]

Sad.

[@bluntforcetrauma2141]

6 years later, Paul Heyman is giving Jim a run for his money. Not quiteJims level. Close.

[@rickl5596]

"Badass lead singer from Frankie Goes to Hollywood" hahahahaha

[@Reddeadplayer26]

You know, when I saw the headline, I thought "What the fuck? Seriously, Mr. Cornette?" However, when I listened to it... I realized... Holy fuck, this guy is gonna go mental.

[@mosesjuice2]

Hey... He's not sorry at all. He lied to us through sarcasm.... I HATE WHEN PEOPLE DO THAT!!!

[@ISetYourFaceOnFire]

old simpsons reference. you sir win the internet today.

[@Ken9284]

It's "he lied to us through song"

[@mosesjuice2]

I know Ken but Jim didn't burst into song so I tweaked it to fit the context of the video.

[@zlinedavid]

Coming soon from Jim Cornette Productions: Vince Russo, The Musical.

[@donaldwalker6909]

@@mosesjuice2this time

[@jonathanhoward9533]

Wait a Minute... russo writes himself into a match, gets "hurt" and threatens to sue?! how sway? nobody made him do that

[@jeffreyriley8742]

I've listened to pretty much everything Jim has said and he's never once threatened Vince Russo's family.

[@MGWPS462]

No. Not his family. Just Vinny Ru

[@englishjoe70]

Some how I feel Vinnie Roo is sitting there in his in laws basement and has a big smile and thinking finally Jim has come to terms with my reality. Then yells Ma! Bring me a Hot Pocket!

[@levelgodgod8189]

When was the last time you did workout and walk you fat slop

[@tobiasfarragut292]

Ay ma!.......can ya get me a pepsi too Bro??!

[@abcsin6526]

@@levelgodgod8189 ya, just like you didn't,prick

[@chrismorgan8330]

@@levelgodgod8189 hey Vince, hows it going since nobody will employ you?

[@user-do2ev2hr7h]

LOL!

[@nriab23]

I detect deep deep sarcasm

[@travisw3131]

what gave you that impression?

[@c15page]

The Force is Strong With You :D

[@jackigoon6168]

What? Nooooooooooo...

[@Wisbne22]

nriab23 you know something? I think you may be right. Could go either way really. Lmao

[@AgentZombieMan]

nriab23 If you listen to Russo's video called "Vince Russo's Public Apology to Jim Cornette", then you will feel the sarcasm oozing out of Jim's voice

[@chrisallen942]

That is the most amazing, brilliant promo I've heard since Jake in his heyday. "Because you deserve it..." I got chills. Something tells me Russo is going to escalate this, legally perhaps.

[@Ironman1o1]

You won the prize!

[@JusCuz410]

Chris Allen Wouldn't you know who won the pony?

[@stevelowe2647]

V-ru can't spell legally bro

[@TheYurpman]

I'll repeat what I said in another video, where is the GoFundMe for Corny's bail?

[@LMLR187]

TheYurpman bake him a cake with a nail file in it.

[@TheYurpman]

I'm sure Corny has had bail money put aside for the last 20 years just as a precaution.

[@tuulenkoti]

you know theyll just hatefuck when they meet anyway

[@CaitCatM]

I'm guessing there's some crossover between people who failed to detect the sarcasm, and people who are picking VInce Russo's pubic hair out of their teeth.

[@StarryStarryNocturne]

But Russo is a genius! He invented Stone Cold, the Rock and Mick Foley! He invented the Attitude Era! He also set ALL-TIME ratings records in WCW, even though it was sucking hard when he was at the helm and was kicking WWE's ass well before he got there, somehow he set ALL-TIME ratings records despite that fact! Now that's just a level of achievement that boggles the mind!

[@theechostudio1821]

@@StarryStarryNocturne not mention that brawl for all

[@davidholzer4155]

@@StarryStarryNocturne don't forget he saved tna

[@davidholzer4155]

@@StarryStarryNocturne and he invented water

[@davidholzer4155]

@@StarryStarryNocturne and X-Pac was there too

[@69bumbaclat]

Lol Russo in the ring with huge amounts of padding on and a helmet, just for 1 bump, which landed him with a brain injury, he claims, is criticizing someone for bumping.

[@delstewart7003]

This is exactly why Cornette is the greatest ever. No one has ever cut a promo quite like Corny.

[@diobrando6177]

New jack

[@somebody220100]

"People hear that Brooklyn accent and the word 'bro' coming out of his mouth, and they just know right off the bat he's a badass." It was at this moment I had to pull over the car because I was going to have myself an accident.

[@MadmanDKDK]

"It was at this moment, that you knew Corny burned Shitstain."

[@aidsskrillex2967]

Pro Boxing needed Mayweather vs McGregor once and for all and they're going to get it. Just as bad pro wrestling needs the Cornette vs Russo Megafight to finally happen.

[@roberttinsley8960]

Mayweathed vs McGregor didn't need to happen but other than that, good point. Mayweathed vs McGregor was an insult to boxing

[@e.jordan9784]

@@roberttinsley8960 But yet it's the biggest drawing fight of all time and it brought more attention to boxing which is positive all around... You're a joke.

[@scottsmartky]

ROTFL Pure gold by Jim again.

[@austinking4483]

it's clear that he is joking but to a non cornette fan this would seem believable

[@nriab23]

Austin King the sarcasm is strong with this one

[@insider6098]

That's because his jokes aren't even funny.

[@seancampbell8585]

Im not a Cornette fan and I knew that this 60 year old hack was joking

[@mannhouse8014]

@@seancampbell8585 you're not fooling anyone Russo with your alts

[@seancampbell8585]

@@mannhouse8014 What???

[@TiffanyStarrxxx]

This is some of the best sarcasm I've ever heard.

[@LMLR187]

might be cornette's best promo ever. especially the ending......that promise tho.

[@rosybuddy28]

Does what a promo should do. Make you want to see the fight.

[@user-wr6db6nw8t]

'Bad ass lead singer in Frankie Goes to Hollywood!!' Oh man! Jim, you are genius! What can I say!

[@josephtelegen8754]

Ok, that got...really scary at the very end. Good thing, because I was worried my spleen was going to rupture from laughing so hard until then.

[@FaintestOfBreath]

After hearing the end of that, there's only thing that comes to mind.... "Ch Ch Ch Ah Ah Ah! Ch Ch Ch Ah Ah Ah!"

[@emilysanders4807]

Yep!!!.

[@Junk_Yogurt]

Inb4 Jim Cornette goes to federal prison for murder 1.

[@TheSBleeder]

My sarcasm detector is off the charts! (Oh, a sarcasm detector. That's a REAL good idea!)

[@emilysanders4807]

Lol!!!!!

[@TheLibermania]

I never heard that joke before.

[@BSE1320]

Vince Russo, I've got a present just for you. I got something for ya, and I'm gonna give it to you. Somewhere, sometime...I'm gonna give it to you. You deserve this. ...The best promos are the ones based in reality, aren't they? Man I hope Corny doesn't do something stupid. He's making my damn skin crawl.

[@TheBC313]

I'm pretty sure he's talking about his midnight express book. dont worry.

[@LMLR187]

Tom B think K. C. O'Connor, but I don't think Jim will be aiming for glass this time.

[@brendintosh6551]

Russo will be popping a squat somewhere in Illinois, and Corny is just gonna ambush him with the tennis racket

[@Torchmanz]

When twat waffle Vince Russo applies for the protective order he got against Corny, this segment was one of the things he used for evidence. He accused Cornette of trying to hire a Hitman.

[@JusCuz410]

Russo made his name in worked shoot angles. Then Corny works Russo into a shoot at the end. Poetic Justice.

[@billyray5232]

I've been saying this for years..But induct Cornette into the Hall of Fame!

[@emilysanders1978]

Yes The Real Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame not the wwe.

[@ThorneDarkrose13]

I have no clue how he did this without cracking the hell up.

[@Wisbne22]

"I don't wanna fight Vince Russo as he's a former world champion." Gotta fucking love this guy lmao perfect response to Russo and his dumbass "apology"

[@chrislaverick]

Such a wordsmith jimbo a pleasure to listen such a blistering

[@sutterkane5716]

I was laughing up until the last minute, than it got disturbing.

[@Jameslfgsmith]

Anytime I’m needing a good laugh I turn to Jim Cornette shoots… I Always leave smiling with new metaphors and analogies to use… Thanks Jim

[@DPK365]

Perhaps the best promo Jim has ever done in his career LOL

[@WickedNemesis]

this is golden

[@simonpark843]

The Frankie Goes To Hollywood reference was epic.

[@WatchThisReview]

Even if the whole thing wasn't great -- and almost every minute is downright hilarious -- this video would still be worth it for that ending. I've listened to that part maybe a dozen times and I'm still cracking up.

[@joshhallidat5259]

I have never heard someone be this sarcastic for this long it's amazing

[@jasimmalik8078]

Cornette is up there with Carlin, one of the funniest talkers I've ever heard.

[@spacemanx9595]

Funnier than Carlin tbh

[@DBonaldi]

‘Guys like.... ED FERRARA!’ 😂😂😂😂 Love me some Corny.

[@dashcougar8965]

#jimsgonnakillyou ring the bell cause it's coming Jim Cornette, coming for blood and Vince Russo is on the menu!!!!

[@leemd5049]

Dash Cougar Rare, Medium Rare or Well Done?? 🤣🤣🤣

[@deadaccount7520]

Kind of familiar with some of the old comedy routines and one liners. The one that applies here . "you big bully.why are you picking on that little bully"

[@revdrtiffanyfoster]

What if they are actually besties,and have been messing with us all along? 😂 Jokes aside the level of sarcasm,and his ability to hold in his laughter deserve an award.

[@Mike-ok9oy]

A work? Long term story telling at its finest. Better than The Bloodline storyline😂

[@NJones-ru4hu]

Vince Russo was probably inspired by Ken Mantell's expert booking of World Class.

[@seanmanscott]

It's been three years and this is still funny as s*it.

[@reedsampson7073]

Lmao “That badass lead singer from Frankie goes to Hollywood” Cornette is hilarious

[@jandafin]

Even the toughest Gangsta Rappers were scared of Frankie goes to Hollywood.

[@conorlauren]

“I don’t know when I’m gonna have a chance to give it to ya. Since I don’t know where you live. Yet…” For three years I keep coming back to the last 90 seconds of this rant. Plenty think this is just satire. But nothing is JUST satire.

[@williammitchell4695]

Santino Marella must love Vince Russo

[@mjolden]

Russo: "Cornette has a gift for me? I can't wait to see what it is, bro!"

[@80sclassic63]

Cdhuuu!.... He called him Vinny Ru! 😂

[@neilarcher2551]

As an Englishman sarcasm is a thing most precious and beautiful to me. This is pure heaven.

[@Kevin-cy4qn]

I have my own apology to make..... I NEVER EVER thought that I could LOVE me some Jim Cornette any more than I already do, & then he goes & does this!! 🎾

[@johnnymo3367]

“They lost more money than any of wrestling promotion.” What an accomplishment😂😂

[@EllahRah]

WWE should book Cornette Vs Russo in a No holds barred match at the next Wrestlemania

[@betunia98]

Dani i swear to god i would watch that mania from start to finish for that

[@lancewalton8705]

WWE won't broadcast murder

[@Alabama1861]

@@lancewalton8705 but I wish they would! It would have the highest ratings of all time! Watching Mania going "holy shit! Corny is murduring Russo at Mania!"

[@StarCityAudits]

Obvious brilliant sarcasm except from the 19:24 mark on...that could all be considered a threat given the surrounding and existing circumstances between the two, but maybe not, I am not an attorney but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express the other night.

[@delstewart7003]

Crash Davis I could be wrong but I think that's why he said it the way he did. It can't be proven what he meant a present could be anything.

[@thelittleshamanhealing1869]

...this man is the King of Promos. Period.

[@binko969]

Straight out of the Henny Youngman book. Lol! Take my wife please!

[@Mike-ok9oy]

Best 20 mins of entertainment i ever heard

[@ultimatejoshiewoshieness]

Title had me worried there for a second

[@Capt._Cheese_Balls]

He turned full Supervillain at the end omg

[@Dabighomiee]

I really hope all the stars and planets align someday and Cornett runs into Russo, my goodness

[@doctorfeelfunny584]

One of my favorite worked shoots of all time, but it's getting stale. WE WANT PAY-OFF!!!

[@tristanhudson8519]

Best 5th wall breaking promo ever

[@betunia98]

This still makes me laugh every time I listen to it

[@MARKOUTTV]

This is beautiful

[@jakerose9109]

I thought Jim being straight up angry was funny, but this sarcastic stuff is on another level.

[@jac1199]

Absolute legendary promo

[@user-wr6db6nw8t]

Oh my! This was awesome!!

[@marcelrobinson]

I never knew that there was level to sass, until I heard this

[@reglarson6758]

That’s the most clever string of put downs I’ve ever heard!!

[@Smeatbass]

I know that the hatred he has for Russo is as genuine a shoot as you can come, but once in a while, I do genuinely think that this is the biggest work in the history of wrestling because the fans eat it up.

[@metalpunk7945]

Oh yeah, total sarcasm. Lol!

[@thecussingkentuckian7083]

Nothing approaches the absolute purity of Corny's hatred for Russo.

[@josephclarke113]

19:42 it went dark lol

[@Sickness2310]

That line about people not wanting to fight him because of the Brooklyn accent and bros is classic

[@zomgCharmander]

"But I've watched some tapes of Vince's work in the ring and now I DO know how to take a bump" Im dead 💀

[@freedomwv]

Oh this was better than what Vince Russo did. First of all, this is actually funny and made me laugh several times. Second of all, and most importantly, it was a quality promo.

[@Riese79]

Just a normal Conversation here. 😁

[@robalt1983]

Vinnie Ru heard this and along came that restraining order.

[@CarDietrich]

JFC did I just listen to a twenty minute plus promo? That was outstanding.

[@thesbleeder2162]

Wait a second... Do I detect a note of... SARCASM?

[@toybarons]

This is a pure masterclass. Amazing.

[@ownknow8161]

*LoL!!!! This is CLASSIC James E. Cornette sarcasm. What a roasting session!!!!*

[@SychoSid777]

"They heard the word `bro` and they know he´s a bad ass" :D :D :D

[@mlt3820]

"....Working a Senior Citizens Home in the Catskills proud JACKIE MASON!"

[@mattheweubanks6163]

66 people were present for Scaffold Bump day at their wrestling school

[@SpideryFan6]

So here's my prediction (the last part of Jim's rant actually gave me chills...like horror thriller chills): Cornette murders Russo, gets arrested and charged with murder, he pleads insanity, and McMahon pays off the DA to drop the case as he did with Snuka, Lawler, and others.

[@bigwillystyletv]

the oscar goes to jim for five star witty comebacks and cutting a promo

[@williamlanemynk5320]

Honestly one of the best promos I've ever heard.

[@veegob5287]

This ALWAYS makes me laugh.

[@tomwalker389]

I reached for my hanky. *bump my heart*

[@timf7413]

All joking aside, the last few minutes does explain the restraining order. Cornette sounds legit creepy there.