Jim Cornette on the K.C. O'Connor Car Incident

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[@hall911guy]

KC should have fired up the camcorder and recorded Jim airing his car out with that bat. I’d pay good money to see the video of that.

[@noecameron603]

i know im asking randomly but does anybody know a trick to get back into an Instagram account?? I somehow lost my login password. I would love any assistance you can offer me

[@kingeli8839]

@Noe Cameron instablaster :)

[@marka.graffakasnakebitenat3736]

It would be right up there with Jim at the Dairy Queen.

[@benwest1839]

So James on the WSI channel actually just interviewed KC in the past year, and KC lamented not doing this exact thing lol

[@exspiravit6920]

I would pay good money to see any of these crazy snafus Cornette got himself into.

[@nikolausharkness5350]

My favorite thing is that in all of these stories cornette calls home to his wife and says “I won’t be home tonight” and then just heads to Ruby Tuesday’s for a nice peaceful meal as he is a fugitive from the law.

[@nicholasfarrell8403]

It’s interesting that he considers ruby Tuesdays a nice dinner

[@kevinvanduser7945]

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[@tiatrips]

@@nicholasfarrell8403 Back in the 90's, it probably was a good meal.

[@LandonRickettsRDR]

Hey, I was at the TV taping in Saltville, VA mentioned at 21:10 !

[@randysavelljr5324]

Oh cool, cause I was at home and nobody gives a sh!t about that either🙃

[@terminallumbago6465]

It seems like the whole summer of '94 was a disaster for Jim. Everything was just piling up.

[@thisisnotachannel]

That's why he ended up coming back to WWF, isn't it?

[@atimetraveler4910]

Dairy queen incident was hilarious

[@tylerlucas3752]

SMW in the summer of 1994 could be made into a movie. Sounds like things just kept piling up on Jim.

[@cameron3578]

Tyler Lucas much like the promotion and Jim's booking in general, it wouldn't draw a dime.

[@LMLR187]

the car smashing would be the funniest scene in any movie especially if it happens the way jim described it.

[@DarkEliteEric]

Tyler Lucas Someone get the Netflix, "Glow" people on it!

[@xSuperiorManx]

I think there already is a movie depicting the mental breakdown of Jim Cornette. It's called "Falling Down", starring Michael Douglas.

[@FreneticZetetic]

"It was the biggest goddamn clusterfuck in the history of clusterfucks!"

[@positively_broad_st3780]

The Louisville Slugger strikes again...

[@robintaylor4249]

When Jim mentions the name Rick Rubin is that the same Rick Rubin music producer for DEF jam records?

[@michaelmclaren1333]

Yes

[@robintaylor4249]

Michael Mclaren I’ll be Damned when did Rick Rubin get into the wrestling business?

[@michaelmclaren1333]

If you listen to jims epic burial of tim horner he goes into more detail and that is what JC says, "rick ruben has produced (then he goes down the list)" then he asks jc "why is tim horner singing on my station? Its more funny when jc says it.

[@robintaylor4249]

soabcnsk2012 Super interesting man thanks for the WhatsApp I really appreciate it I’m gonna Google that today I am very interested I had no idea.

[@2thPlace]

​@robintaylor4249 crazy night? I was just as amazed when first heard it. Cool piece of 90s pop culture meshing.

[@mrbobevans]

Starmaker is always involved in something.

[@Deadpool_64]

Man we all would love to have had an opportunity like KC. If I were 18 back then, I'd have done everything I could have to help SMW.

[@jacobpeluso2586]

Shut up Meg

[@justint8635]

You probably would've done a better job than ol KC

[@tanmartselby6937]

It was Gibson that told KC to hold out for his money! It was Hoot! 🦉 Wooooo! 🔥

[@Fnoel98356]

In all honesty I really think that Robert Gibson was trying to help KC after getting the short end of the stick himself.

[@kennyburris5011]

As a dedicated Member of The Cult of Cornette, I believe that this is my favorite of Jim's stories.

[@stevetackett581]

Kc has repeatedly said Robert Gibson told him to get his money or get screwed from now on. It was not, repeat not Jericho

[@benblackburn702]

I reckon it was Jericho who told KC to man up for his money

[@happyChappy96621]

Ben Blackburn it probably was Jericho loved pushing people's buttons, look at the diary queen incident that was all Jericho

[@redrock717]

Sounds like something new jack would say lol

[@A_real_Ha_So]

He would've ratted out Jericho here lol

[@sullyb23511]

@Ben Blackburn 😂😅

[@ufoash1066]

That was my first thought too Ben. Pretty harsh for a 'prank' when you think about all the hassle it caused though

[@stephenrogers4537]

🖕Don't mess around with Jim 😡!

[@testodude]

I assume this was before Mark Calloway or Glenn Jacobs were on the roster. Otherwise, Jim should have showed up at K.C.'s house with both of them.

[@jackdaone6469]

1994, so Undertaker was around. Kane would be 96 for his debut, if memory serves.

[@JRC99]

​@@jackdaone6469Kane debuted in October 97. However he was in SMW in 1995.

[@Deadpool_64]

How are you going to hold someone's property hostage over money you think you're owed, but since you didn't do your job, you ended up costing them money, so it evened out?

[@williamsmith666]

Kids are stupid.

[@dcrawford9258]

@Ben Blackburn lol spot on it was Jericho 😂 I heard JC telling this story on Jericho’s show and JC says I find out that Jericho told him the most important thing is not to let anyone mess with your money because it will continue forever.

[@christiankarlkarganilla2763]

It was actually Robert Gibson according to KC himself 😅

[@MARTalks]

And Corney steps up to the plate...

[@jflack6]

1:06 JC! My home!

[@fins2334]

J Flack Johnson City?

[@CatsClaw44]

KC admitted later that the wrestler that told KC to get his money and use the camera to get it was Robert Gibson of the Rock 'n' Roll Express.

[@tysontomko]

Haha oh shit

[@alstover]

I think that explains why Cornette didn't name the wrestler. If it was Jericho, he would've said so.

[@LumpyAdams]

​@@alstoverDoubt he would have. He liked Jericho before 2020.

[@christiankarlkarganilla2763]

Going back here after KC O'Connor talked about this incident and he pretty much confirmed everything Corny said here 😂

[@LastResort1331]

Don't truck with Jimmy, and if you do make sure he doesn't have access to a baseball bat.

[@mrperfectedkelly]

Jim cornette is the best 😏

[@TRoller927]

15:20 Alright, you asked for it, KC!

[@doctheperfectfaceforradio6022]

@14:14 It was Robert Gibson

[@RonJones-gs4tr]

Sounds like Michael Scott's nephew from The Office in that one episode

[@namelessjedi2242]

One of my favorite Cornette stories. 👍

[@SmashBrosOdyssey64]

TBH KC sounds like most 18 year olds I know, including my 18 year old self!

[@DeathBringer769]

Even when I was 18 I remember having more sense than that, lol.

[@tjjordan4207]

The whole time I’m thinking, “Where’s the car crash?”, only to realize I misinterpreted the title.

[@tlbradio]

The wrestler not named who was giving KC the advice of "get your money" was Hoot ! Robert Gibson !

[@rockysworld4872]

If I had kcs job I would been the best poster boy and the best at errands or anything cornett's said just to be around the business in the 90s

[@robb3743]

Just returned to hear this after watching KC O'Connor's interview about this story and he completely confirmed Jim's entire side of the story... lol

[@jerricafrench1384]

This is a prime example never to get on Cornette's shit list.

[@0089nyyankees]

He should have told him he had his money then just took the camcorder back 😂

[@scottwilson3741]

According 2 K.C. it was Robert Gibson that told him 2 get the $.

[@johnlewisbrooks]

Someone needs to make a Grand Theft Auto mod where Cornette beats people he hates wirh a 🎾!!! Lol

[@amirpourghoureiyan1637]

hah, replace the golf club in vice city and tommy's outfit with jim and you'd have a pretty good semblance to corny's antics in the 80s

[@texjohnson2765]

Thus: Corney isn't welcome in Canada. Admit it, most of us wish we had the gall (and money) to pull something like this. Besides, the attempted vehicular homicide story is the ultimate JC rager.

[@timf7413]

Just based of the stories he admits to, I'm somewhat amazed Cornette hasn't done a stretch or two in prison.

[@DeathBringer769]

@@timf7413 He's done some time in jail before, but not full blown prison.

[@TheZom1965]

Boy he showed him.

[@TheZom1965]

$4,000? How many camcorders and posters could you have bought for that?

[@mrbadguysan]

TheZom1965 it's the principle of the thing.

[@mauriotremainewillingham229]

The publicity he got from it helped to make up for the $4K.

[@tommymann69]

Jim cornett you are a great guy.

[@levithomas2700]

But Jim ever get his camcorder back?

[@ddave7026]

I worked with guys that were incompetent aswell. Its reaaaal frustrating, but dont go down that route funny thou 😅

[@alexiscardoso778]

I fuckin love this story!!! "Only if you bring me my money!" K C!!

[@chrislaverick]

A legend

[@bigglilwayne7050]

Tracy Smothers is the unnamed source who KC had gotten advice from

[@atheistveganmillionaire2952]

LOL! Jim I hope you live forever !

[@akamiguelsanchez9985]

Lesson of the story: don’t fuck with Corny

[@wiliehayes863]

Batter up!

[@jonalbertson10270]

Did he get the camcorder back???

[@awkc63]

Jim Cornette and New Jack man... Lol always a good time

[@flclfan85]

I would have loved to be going down that street and see Cornette just losing his shit on this dude's car

[@tysontomko]

Aired it out haha

[@moedoe188]

Use to hate Cornette when I was a kid . Im 35 and it all make sense now😂😂😂😂😂

[@Willie-C]

Exactly how I felt

[@L_Train]

The guy is should remain nameless is Robert Gibson

[@sharelleclark2752]

SORRY IT WAS TERRY LANDELL THAT JIM WAS TRYING TO RUN OVER WITH HIS CAR, CAN'T FIND THE COMMENT I WROTE TO EDIT IT 😂

[@shrews12001]

Living 25 miles away and having gotten WOAY on TV for years yes Beckley is shit and WOAY looks like it's still filming in the 70s. And sadly Beckley is still the preferable town to be in for a good 90 mile radius

[@jakubwidlarz]

What was the exact Saturday night slot on WOAY?

[@howardmighty6764]

Jake was on the dope😂😂

[@fins2334]

Who is the worthless guy working at The Torch?

[@kael2450]

Wade Keller

[@Fnoel98356]

Possibly Bruce Mitchell also.

[@hazardousmatter2]

Who's the person who works at Pro Wrestling Torch? Bruce Mitchell?

[@justint8635]

Wade Keller.

[@sullyb23511]

Robert Gibson is the guy who gave K.C. the shitty advice, apparently.

[@Fnoel98356]

While it might have been poor advice, Robert Gibson heart was in the right place when he gave that advice to K.C.

[@justint8635]

KC thinks that he gave him the advice when it was actually meant for the guy next to him!

[@gmorgcyborg]

Ya kc was wrong.. his fault on that

[@jasoncutshaw8401]

Jim could have saved WCW I think

[@chriscarmichael5726]

Sting or Cornette who was better with the bat? Lol

[@emilysanders4807]

I was thinking the same thing 🤣🤣🤣

[@RemmySkye]

Pizza, Brian? I'm born and raised NYC. I wish youd see this comment because I'd really love to know what Kentucky pizza is. Is it by the slice? Where..... how.... just.... I wish you could tell me... what is Kentucky pizza? Wonder bread with ketchup or tomato paste plus government cheese?? Kentucky pizza................Kentucky..............pizza........I'm guessing it had to be Dominos or pizza hutt......little caesar........wow

[@yankees29]

Remmy Skye I’m from Long Island. We have the best pizza in the world here in NY. I picture Kentucky pizza basically as you described it. Lol

[@yankees29]

NotSnarl. I’ll put Long Island pizza up against any cardboard flavored pizza from out of state. We don’t do Dominos or Pizza Hut ova here.

[@GraveMemories]

@@yankees29 chicago pizza is better 😒

[@yankees29]

MemphoWrasslin1 my cousin just moved outside of Lexington from Long Island. She likes it there. I could see some transplants doing well. In this day and age it’s probably easier to get really good ingredients shipped.

[@jordanjohnson7285]

yankees29 I’m from Tennessee and I’ll put our wood fired pizza against any pizza in the world. My friends are world renowned for their pizzas and have people come from Australia and around the world to learn how to make it.

[@paulknight5300]

Is Robert Gibson the one that is nameless?

[@tinfoilhat3268]

For being an atheist Corny sure seems to be a firm believer in "to fuck around is human to find out is divine"

[@bludluva]

How is Jim not in jail??? Wow. Only Jc could pull this off

[@melbias5046]

he turned himself in and with a lawyer and once he paid for damages so he didnt have to be in jail.

[@DeathBringer769]

He said right in the video he was held in jail shortly because of this (around 17:41 he talks about what he did after he got out of jail due to this incident.) He's just not been in full blown prison.

[@mrnobody2683]

Hey 12:31😂

[@HeilwoodBeagles]

They got to make a movie about Jim. In an industry of out of control maniacs he's probably the most insane! I don't agree with his politics but he is entertaining and so knowledgeable about Wrestling.. Definitely a legend

[@bricesilver8790]

It probably was jericho who told him to man up for his money but jericho probably that he was smart enough to know when to say his stuff aka pick his spot but he just choose the perfectly wrong time.

[@jaylew8408]

Corny is actually capable of being a badass

[@chubbycatfish4573]

What would he have done if KC came out with a 12 gauge?

[@TheJrockfreak]

James Douglas its Jim so he probably would have laughed and said shoot me

[@redrock717]

Jim kept a gun in his vehicle at the time.

[@theorignalgrayson]

Jim would have shoot him, believe me he had a gun on him during that time

[@rashawn2323]

Lol shoutout to Roanoke va

[@nicholasfarrell8403]

I wonder who the unnamed wrestler is who gave KC the bad advice.

[@mr.joedirt8583]

KC said in a couple of interviews that it was Robert Gibson.

[@JackPrice-rx8mo]

Attempted fan-slaughter... 🤣

[@davey3884]

I love how Brian tries to interject himself into every situation...jesus what a mark

[@jessiepalermo7234]

That dude is fucking obnoxious.

[@nathantturnert1631]

@@jessiepalermo7234 finally! 2 people that can agree w me and I can agree w them. Nobody seems to notice this and always defending his interrupting correcting ass

[@nathantturnert1631]

@@halfdayofthejackal9372 Exactly

[@brucewhite360]

🤓🎾

[@jessebowman161]

i like jim cornette but he's lucky kc didn't film him destroying his car. Cornette would have gotten a year in prison at least for destruction of property

[@hubrishero2914]

That would’ve been ironic af

[@carloscjr23]

And that leech what would have gotten for stealing the cam recorder? A slap in the wrist? Your system is rotten.

[@matthewgabbard6415]

But didn’t he admit it to the cops and got no time? Just made restitution

[@jbfarley]

Incorrect

[@kryceksangel]

Jericho blading with a broken arm made me a long time non Jericho fan btw

[@WayneSmith-yw5vs]

Also it’s everyone else’s fault he couldn’t draw and went out of business, certainly not his own. What a farce

[@ledzeppelinfan1001]

Okay you snowflake

[@Rj-pw7zs]

He launched a wrestling company during one of the lowest periods in the business. Even WWE was hurting financially. I'm not saying Corny didn't make mistakes but realistically during that time period nothing was drawing.

[@honkeykong4049]

*100th Comment*

[@JohnKobaRuddy]

Did your free 100th comment section sex toy turn up?

[@jasonjoseph6497]

Cornette is a Democrat. Nuff said

[@TheEzzells]

He didn’t storm the Capitol like Republicans, whose leader was found liable for rape.