Led By: Jim Cornette Prominent Members: Owen Hart, Yokozuna, British Bulldog, Vader Date(s): 1995-1997 With the exception of one other guy (well get to him shortly), Jim Cornette may be the funniest manager in the WWE. Its all in the smarminess, the arrogance, the unrelenting motormouthing, and that stupid tennis racket, which always found its way into matches at inopportune times. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo3f627fPTA Cornette knew how to pick 'em; he specialized in managing massive monsters who knew how to move. He represented Yokozuna the surprisingly agile 500+ pounder at a time when he was the undisputed WWF Champion. He represented the fallen members of the Hart family (Owen of course, but also the British Bulldog, who decided that nice guys finish last). And then theres Vader. Who can forget his deadly Vader Bombs, his decimation of Gorilla Monsoon, and the feeling that at any moment, he could snap? Camp Cornette combined intimidation, dirty tactics, and championship accomplishments to create one scary ass stable.
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