- Known for intense dislike of Wrestling writer Vince Russo to the point of once claiming his life goal is to outlive him so he could desecrate his grave.
- In his youth, installed a ten-foot-high antenna on his roof, so he could watch all the regional wrestling promotions on TV.
- When Mick Foley made his World Wrestling Federation debut as 'Mankind', Mick was often seen in vignettes holding a live sewer rat. In real life, the rat - named "George" - was actually owned as a pet by Cornette.
- As of March 2004, he is suffering from an enlarged voice box, caused by his years of screaming as a manager and commentator.
- Helps run Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) along with owner/trainer Danny Davis, which has a development agreement with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). (December 2003)
- He is known for his love of hamburgers, particularly those from Wendy's.
- Has managed the likes of The Midnight Express, Big Bubba Rogers, The Rock N' Roll Express, The Heavenly Bodies, Al Snow, The Headhunters, Jeff Jarrett, Yokozuna, Owen Hart, Davey Boy Smith and Vader.
- Released by the WWE from his duties in Ohio Valley Wrestling. (July 2005)
- Has been a vocal and enthusiastic supporter of young wrestlers whom he sees as not getting enough attention.
- Due to a history of arrests for violent altercations with Wrestling fans in his youth, he is not allowed to enter Canada.
- He is an outspoken liberal and supporter of health care reforms and a woman's right to abortion.
- He formed Ohio Valley Wrestling, which would be used as a developmental system for the WWF/E.
- He is an avid comic book fan and collector.
- He is an outspoken critic of U.S. President Donald Trump and the Republican party.
- He supported Bernie Sanders in the 2016 U.S. Presidential election.
- In December 1995, Cornette folded his Smoky Mountain Wrestling promotion.
- Published author.
- Legendary professional wrestling manager.
- Founded & ran several independent wrestling federations throughout the southeast, as well as working in both the WWF & WCW.
- Co-managed (with Mr. Fuji) WWF champion, the late Yokozuna.
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