Jim Cornette Plays Guess The Program

From Episode 309 of the Jim Cornette's Drive Thru
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[@danielburger1775]

Original Dino Bravo, original Mike Sharpe, original Killer Kowalski... Next we're gonna find out there was a Midnight Express before Gunn and Holly...

[@WyattHolliday]

Just the history I learn from these segments is what makes them so great to me.

[@johngallagher72]

"Why can't I say midget on TV ? It's not like we have to worry about them writing in and sending letters to the network. They cant reach the mailbox slot" Bobby Heenan

[@JoseFlores-xc7wu]

Lol😂

[@zlinedavid]

Rest in peace Bobby, you were truly one of a kind. Had the timing and vocabulary that would make most comedians green with envy.

[@garybeeman8372]

Brain was the best

[@MrJelway98]

Guess the program is def the best segment of the show. Anything but modern wrestling please.

[@setadriftonfishandchips]

Agreed

[@BareKnuckleBrawls]

Oh hands down. That and the Ron Howard writings were and still are top notch in my book.

[@axisdelasal]

Weird that these Guess the program videos doesn't get as many views as others videos, I love them.

[@TheJoet7565]

I listened to the entire Guess the Program omnibus last week and I would agree it’s now my favorite segment. They need to have Brian guess the program every once in a while too.

[@mikewiley7529]

​@TheJoet7565 dude I could listen to Guess The Program everyday. You're absolutely right

[@glennpaton8283]

I met Kangaroo Kennedy in the late 50's early 60's. He had a shop in Tea Gardens, a small fishing village in NSW.

[@wilcee238]

Can’t wait for Jim to talk about El Hijo de Vikingo almost breaking his hip in an arena after doing a flip, and leaving in a wheelchair. Wile E. Coyote is a safer worker than the average AEW “wrestler”

[@maxxdahl6062]

Nia Jax is safer than the AEW roster.

[@jamesdemichele3649]

Nobody was there to catch him? He's only 150 lbs.

[@BareKnuckleBrawls]

@@jamesdemichele3649 That's the dudes point. They focus on the moment and not the life long effects.

[@BareKnuckleBrawls]

@@maxxdahl6062 Ok, in fairness to Nia Jax her stuff/dangerous working style isn't entirely her fault. Ik she has some control over it but the fact is that when as a wrestler you're given minimal training and then expected to great you end up not doing well. Take Goldberg for example. Whether you like him or hate him the dude (by his own admittance) was brought up way too early and was far too reckless in the ring. Bringing the conversation back to Nia Jax I just would like to point out that there's something to be said that when a woman who is very large both height wise and size wise to her fellow competitors that she might be a little snug in the ring. I'm not excusing her from being a dangerous worker, all I'm proposing is that perhaps we look at the objective issues instead of placing the blame on a wrestler who was given way too much way too fast. Like it or not, Nia Jax is this generation's Mabel/visera. She's a wrestler who although she's not out of shape she's just larger and as such has more force and momentum behind her movements. I used to trash her like anybody else, then I sat down and thought about it for a minute and refocused my mindset on the matter. Now you may not agree, and that's perfectly fine. All I ask is that you think about it.

[@XombieLejon66]

Half the roster is gonna be in a wheelchair before they're 40 at this rate. And the audience will still be the same 800k per week

[@mikewiley7529]

Brian is so good. Hes really just as important as Jim

[@Courtneylynntucker]

Guess the program is always entertaining and enjoyable to listen to classic matches of the past.

[@jonathancarlson6127]

“Midgets coming!” Reminds me of Burgess Meredith in “Foul Play” “Beware of the midgets- they’re taking over the world!”

[@ernestcruz6316]

That Boston 1964 show (15:24) featured Bob Stanlee, who would later have a short but infamous stint with WWF as Mighty Joe Thunder.

[@Brando-Lee3725]

I am ALWAYS down for these segments ! Very fun to play along with too . Sometimes I do pretty decent , others times I'm completely lost LOL !!! Fun and insightful nonetheless .

[@johngallagher72]

I was very close with the AWA one only off by a year. 👍

[@mikewiley7529]

These are the best by a mile. I wish there were endless Guess the Programs.

[@DrUmbreon]

"But he only fired three or four shots, and I think he pointed most of them at the ceiling" is a brilliant line

[@iamdb1990]

such a simple idea, yet so amusing to listen to

[@Hypno_BPM]

i would’ve loved to have gone to a local show back in the 70/80s

[@corymiller1891]

I love when Jim's first response is "Jesus Christ"

[@Carla-GenX]

I love you guys! I couldn’t help but laugh at Jim and Brian trying to figure out what other provinces are in Canada! 😂 You made my morning. Travis, I’m loving the artwork. 💐 Sending cold Canadian love to y’all

[@jeffblacky]

Congratulations Eddie Kingston on his win of the ROH world title

[@garconvoute3024]

The best part of waking up is corny in your cup

[@jeffkravitz7105]

I love these segments and it's hilarious how Jim is almost always one year off in his guess. 😄

[@a.r.s978]

You can hear the disgust in Brian’s voice saying Boston lol. Born and raised in Lawrence,Ma 45min north of Boston. (Just gotta take 93 North/South for those that know) Hearing about that Boston wrestling history was really cool.

[@toddrichardson8595]

We need a straight 24 hour Marathon of Cornette talking about Wrestling...

[@philipclarke9696]

Hobo Brazil was Rufus R.Jones.

[@philipclarke9696]

Dusty Rhodes also debuted in Boston a few years later.

[@ThymeKeeper]

I love how Jim giggled about midgets coming" :D

[@ernestcruz6316]

Probably reminded him of a skin flick he saw once...

[@Stizzfoshizz]

I love these guess the program clips. I always try to get along, even though my knowledge is about 1/8 of Cornette’s and everything that I’ve learned about classic wrestling has come from him and the show. I still actually manage to get a surprising amount of these right just from complete guesses. Lol

[@chrismayer5615]

Heard Brian talking about Kast media I hope you both get what is owed.

[@Bushinyou]

OMNIBUS PT.2 OMNIBUS PT. 2 OMNIBUS PT. 2! Seriously, though, these are some of my favorite segments you guys do.

[@meandthemrs7403]

I love hearing him mention Sam Meniker and Wilbur Snyder ("the world's most scientific wrestler").

[@HangmansEmptyHead]

I love guess the program....fun and history all in one.

[@SwordsmanRyan]

I stopped watching wrestling after I started watching MMA in 2007. Still, I listen along and have started to pick out eras based upon the names listed.

[@rickyusa1000]

For those who never heard of him, Ron Etchison "The Old Pro From St Joe" started wrestling in the late '30's and spent most of his time in the Central States territory. He headlined in the '50's, often feuding with Sonny Myers. He wrestled until the mid '70's. He was smooth and slick and quite capable of stretching younger wrestlers that tried to get too cute when they wrestled the old man. He never married and died nearly comatose in charity hospital, occasionally being visited by old wrestling friends like Bob "The Big O" Orton Sr.

[@mickshealthjourney3635]

If there are any Territory Era immaculate grids out there, Corny should give them a try.

[@gullreefclub]

Sorry Jim “Charm City” aka Baltimore Maryland is not in the North East but rather in the Mid-Atlantic States region

[@dondousloves]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM CORNETTE!!!

[@willnicklen4196]

My favourite much love from the UK

[@michaeltrano6617]

Looking forward to Jim’s comments about the current WWE releases some of them I am not surprised by but I’m def want his take on Ali leaving before his match with Dom

[@CatsClaw44]

Ah yes, Corny in the morning!

[@johnbennett125]

Great title for a 3rd show 😂

[@joegreene7619]

Corny in the morning, Corny in the evening, Corny at suppertime.

[@mjdf122]

@@johnbennett125just wanted you to know the guy that commented below you Joe Greene 7619 is a mental health case he comments on random people’s comments and tries to harass people

[@CatsClaw44]

@@johnbennett125 😂🤣

[@BareKnuckleBrawls]

​@@mjdf122This seemed like such a random judgement until I found a reply that exemplifies your point.

[@insupportofjunhado]

That's something video would be useful for, letting us look at some of these programs ourselves!

[@tonyslicer7399]

Kangaroo Kennedy..Kenndy 😂

[@frod79]

Funny coincidence that this video is posted a day after me seeing some random KZbin or FB Clip of gypsy joe vs a young Tazmaniac.

[@Garibaldi1]

From Edmonton. Thats cool

[@jakubwidlarz]

12:55 That would be $4.45 million in today's money.

[@beeractivist4439]

I love these. Especially when Brian does corny😂

[@liono835]

Smart man Jim🤓

[@Noobkiller313]

finally someone who can pronounce my last name correctly on the first try. (szabo)

[@jonathandenatale6878]

Best 20 minutes in radio

[@C0wboyzfan4life]

I always Enjoyed Jim Cornette plays my fav guessing game

[@benespinosa6725]

Jim Playing Guess the program is my favorite game especially since I learn about wrestling before I was born thanks Guys lol.

[@InfinityEnterprises]

13:00 that $400,000 would be approximately $4.4 million adjusted for inflation.

[@johngallagher72]

Any one who doesn't like this segment is a Prune Picker .

[@liono835]

In my opinion Jim you have the #1 wrestling podcast watch out for haters Jim jealousy

[@michaelsingletary4526]

Best segment, keep it up

[@Tanooki20]

Cristiaon Ronaldo he’s like homer Simpson Jey Uso he’s like SpongeBob is weird that they get people who like cartoon characters

[@jdixon390]

Holding my breath until I hear Jim talk about the piledriver to Moxley, WWE's releases and El Vikingshitter being a shitter

[@liono835]

They jealous of jjs podcasts lol your a freaking genius Jim they can't handle your mind 🧐

[@OmegaRedFan]

On the next Guess the Program, bring up a card with Karl Kox please

[@jeffblacky]

Eddie Kingston wins ROH world title

[@chrisbelit1599]

rip Dolph Ziggler bro got released

[@bilklein]

Not sure if Stan Kowalski was ever known as Killer Kowalski. He was usually known as Krusher Kowalski (before Crusher Reggie Lisowski) or the Big K. But I kould, er, could be wrong.

[@donohirst]

Best recurring bit! Keeps me going in between jim recounting wrestling history.

[@masterairhart]

Jim never talked about Nia’s return

[@awkc63]

I miss this game. Mostly Corney talks about recent wrestling, and I just don't care really.

[@Tanooki20]

He is the cat bus shigehiro irie

[@florida_guy03]

Speaking of programming wait until Jim sees the finish to the moxley vs Felix match. I still have no idea what happened and it completely killed the finish and the crowd. Hot garbage.

[@mjdf122]

I just had my bowl of Cornios now I’m ready to play Guess The Program

[@joegreene7619]

Go away forever.

[@andrewbowyer5043]

Get your crusty sock ready then

[@chrispharris1026]

​@@joegreene7619why dont you!?

[@mjdf122]

@@chrispharris1026 yeah this Joe Greene 7619 is a creep mental health case who writes on random strangers comments and tries to harass them

[@mjdf122]

@@andrewbowyer5043 got mine ready do you have yours

[@LilDemonkulous]

Remember to have a morning Russo

[@azzalghul1828]

I wish Jim would review the Wrestlers show instead of Collision now…

[@Tanooki20]

He is tougher than mjf shigehiro irie very strong

[@Tanooki20]

I am the terminator by shigehiro iris is the tough wrestler, very strong little bit tougher mjf and strong

[@JohnnyLaps]

This is pure fun

[@dvon1097]

I love guess the program but still waiting to hear Jim blow a gasket about Nia Jaxs return

[@LoPhatKao]

"My Hole!"

[@jasonjimerson7046]

Surprisingly I did better than Jim this time. Got the city in the AWA card and got the year in the Baltimore card.

[@constablekennedy7705]

Jim Cornette is the Man. 💯

[@mjdf122]

Jim Cornette is wrestlings last reputable source

[@darkstars-torpedoes-of-truth]

Besides Eric Bischoff, Kevin Nash and Dave Meltzer.

[@mjdf122]

Bischoff and Nash haven’t been reputable since 1999 and Meltzer since the 1990s as well

[@darkstars-torpedoes-of-truth]

@@mjdf122 Same with Cornette.

[@DONKEYKONG260]

​@@darkstars-torpedoes-of-truthdon't confuse Reputable with relevant lmao

[@darkstars-torpedoes-of-truth]

@@DONKEYKONG260 Unfortunately Jim is neither these days.

[@mjdf122]

We need a Pockets and Plumber Omnibus

[@BrettTheJet86]

Um, no. No we don't.

[@mjdf122]

@@BrettTheJet86 enjoy life

[@BrettTheJet86]

@@mjdf122 , I do. Thanks.

[@Tanooki20]

I don’t think I’m mjf he going to wrestle shigehiro irie or walter chogoink franky tougher than him stronger than him than they stronger than small Joe

[@Tom-tq6qg]

Lets go corny let's go last corny can you pleeeeeese go into depth on why undertaker was the head ov the wrestling court aka kangaroo court

[@liono835]

🤓

[@Tanooki20]

I don’t think I’m mjf he’s going to wrestle shigehiro irie or walter chgogoink franky tougher than him love bed stronger than him stronger, and Samoa Joe

[@Tom-tq6qg]

Why wasn't Shawn or breath ever in kangaroo court or ray or any one who was gud is taker jbls bullyin partner iv dun years in prison and we didn't av kangaroo courts let's go wrestling wot r u a thought guy

[@greghuffman3061]

gtp

[@jimmmymeadowno7787]

Latest Collision ratings Jim?.... putting it off?

[@darkstars-torpedoes-of-truth]

He sure is, the cm junk nostalgia army could not stand the reality of collision (formerly impunkt wrestling) is doing better without the so called "huge ratings draw". Well done TK, you're decision to fire the toxic two has been vindicated.

[@thelastmotel]

@@darkstars-torpedoes-of-truth Typical juvenile mindset. If you like AEW, you should want both shows to do well. The fact that you are happy to see one of the shows struggling due to the loss of someone you personally don't like, means that you're a foolish child who doesn't realise that both shows need good numbers.

[@Forever_Thatter]

Can't wait for Corny to react to him winning the poll of the Most Hated Podcast - according to Dirty Dutch & James Romero, because apparently he's too angry 🤣🤣🤣

[@johngallagher72]

Actually he won best podcast. Dutch and English Conrad really put him over. American Conrad was voted worst podcast / Podcaster .

[@darkstars-torpedoes-of-truth]

I can't wait for "forcibly retired" undefeated "real" champion on the PWG I want my title back show at the local bingo hall in front of 100 people.

[@vladimirfrancois]

You guys work too slow!! Friday night smack down The rock came back and today’s Wednesday and you guys still haven’t post anything for smack down yet!!!!!!…..😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@plannein]

Does anyone else not really care for this segment or is it just me? It's just the same thing every time. Brian reads a bunch of names off an old ass card and then Jim says a year that's usually between 1 and 5 years off. Just kinda boring to me idk. Maybe I'm the only one. Seems that way from the comments

[@johngallagher72]

Jim probably has an older fan base. I'm 50 and have been watching since the first Wrestlemania. For many of us it's an interesting segment because while we heard about alot of these names we never really got a chance to see them because our internet or KZbin was the wrestling magazine and the occasional videotape although videotaped footage didn't become more prevalent where you could see other territories till about the late 80s ....hope that helps by way of explanation on why its a popular segment 👍

[@chrischar9428]

Then put on your omega underroos and play their video game

[@plannein]

@@johngallagher72 yeah makes sense. I liked it the first time or two I heard the segment but it's just repetitive to me. To each their own, I suppose. More power to all the people who are enjoying it.

[@fatalsniper3413]

Not too many people watch it, but they have to switch things up

[@takerdust]

I love the segment because history is my favorite subject, and these kind of segments helped me learn about the territories which I knew very little about 10 years ago.

[@NedTheBison]

Love Corny but NOBODY cares about him "guessing the program" from 40 years ago! Your current listener's enjoy current content...

[@emperorburton]

You’re nuts! I love this content. It’s fun to learn and try to guess where these programs are from.