Jim Herd was born on March 24, 1939, in Missouri. He grew up with a passion for business and eventually went on to become a successful business executive.
Before his time as a professional wrestling executive, Herd worked as a regional manager for Pizza Hut. He then transitioned into the world of professional wrestling when he became the Executive Vice President of World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1988.
During his time at WCW, Herd faced heavy criticism from both wrestlers and fans for his lack of wrestling knowledge. Despite this, he stayed with the company until 1992 when he was eventually fired.
While at WCW, Herd's employer attempted to compete with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), which was headed by Vince McMahon. This competition between the two wrestling giants was fierce, and Herd played a key role in trying to elevate WCW to the level of the WWF.
Jim Herd is a private individual when it comes to his personal life. He has been married, but not much else is known about his family life.
Despite facing criticism during his time at WCW, Jim Herd made a significant impact on the world of professional wrestling. His efforts to compete with the WWF helped shape the industry into what it is today. While his tenure at WCW may have ended on a sour note, his contributions to the business world should not be overlooked.