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Guest Booker with Jim Cornette
This remarkable edition of the Guest Booker series was voted one of the best DVDs of 2009 in the Wrestling Observer when released on DVD, and now for the first time you can get it On Demand! What could have been remembered as pro wrestling’s most complelling storyline, has come to be known as the sport’s biggest blown opportunity. The WCW Invasion angle fell short of expectations and the wrestling world watched WWE swallow WCW without fanfare. Jim Cornette has a thing or twenty to say about that! One of wrestling’s most outspoken and creative minds attacks this edition of Guest Booker with unmatched vigor in this nearly 3 hour show. Watch Jim turn the tepid Invasion into a flaming hot angle as he books in remarkable detail with extensive explanation for each move.
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Plot Summary
Guest Booker was a series featured within Ring of Honor (ROH) programming where wrestling personality Jim Cornette would take on the role of 'booker' for a specific match or segment. He would outline his creative vision, explain the psychology behind the storytelling, and detail how he would construct the bout to elicit the desired crowd reaction. The series aimed to provide insight into the creative process of professional wrestling booking from Cornette's unique perspective.
Critical Reception
As a segment within ROH programming rather than a standalone film or series, 'Guest Booker with Jim Cornette' received attention primarily from wrestling enthusiasts and fans of Jim Cornette. Its reception was largely positive among those who appreciated Cornette's often controversial but insightful views on wrestling psychology and storytelling. Critics noted its educational value for aspiring wrestlers and fans interested in the 'behind-the-scenes' aspects of the industry.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Jim Cornette's detailed explanations of wrestling psychology.
Appreciated by fans interested in the creative and 'behind-the-scenes' aspects of professional wrestling.
Cornette's outspoken and often provocative style was a key draw for the segments.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Guest Booker with Jim Cornette' are largely found within wrestling forums and fan discussions. Viewers frequently lauded Cornette's extensive knowledge of wrestling history and his ability to articulate complex booking strategies. Some expressed that while his views could be polarizing, they were always thought-provoking and contributed to a deeper understanding of professional wrestling.
Fun Fact
Jim Cornette's 'Guest Booker' segments were initially a recurring feature within Ring of Honor's television show, allowing him to break down hypothetical match scenarios and demonstrate his booking philosophy in real-time for the audience.
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