9 Things We Learned From Jim Cornette On The Ross Report
4. Cornette Hoped To Induct Big Boss Man Into The Hall Of Fame
The Big Boss Man was a part of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2016, and the decision was almost unanimously popular. Boss Man was a truly iconic performer, a big man who was one of the most over superstars of his generation both as a heel and a babyface.
His former manager, 'The Doctor of Style' Slick was chosen to induct him at the ceremony.
Cornette is asked whether he hoped he would get the call to do the honours, as Boss Man actually got his first break in wrestling acting as a bodyguard for Cornette in Jim Crockett Promotions, under the name Big Bubba Rogers.
Cornette obviously would have liked the opportunity, but understands that his relationship with WWE isn't the best so it was never likely.
Boss Man is remembered fondly, and loyal-WWF/E fans may be a little surprised by his early days. He was a jobber to begin with, but Dusty Rhodes saw a match he had with Tully Blanchard and his career changed forever. He was taken off TV for 12 weeks and repackaged, and six months later he was on top.
Cornette believes Boss Man's rise to the main event was quicker than any major star in history, and also mentions that he drew a professional wrestling gate record in Pittsburgh (with Dusty Rhodes), the hometown of none other than Bruno Sammartino.