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Jim Cornette was both an on-screen "authority figure" and held backstage positions in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. As an on-screen character, Cornette was often the manager of wrestlers such as Jeff Jarrett and Chris Jericho. He also served as a commentator and referee. In his backstage roles, Cornette was the head booker and general manager of TNA. He was also responsible for hiring and firing wrestlers.