Called "Hillbilly Jim's Moonshine Matinee," the program is a mix of Jim's favorite country and rock music, old stories from his WWE days and anything else that comes to mind. He is also still putting his southern charm and gift of gab to good use as the host of his own show on Sirius XM Radio. Now 58, the WWE Legend is enjoying his time as a father of four and a grandfather of six. In truth, Jim has no reason to try and relive his glory days. "When's the last time Willie Mays went to the plate and took some swings for the San Francisco Giants?" the former Superstar said. He admitted that the match was a blast, but has no interest in stepping into the squared circle again. Hillbilly Jim also made a brief return to ring action at WrestleMania X-Seven when he participated in the memorable Gimmick Battle Royal alongside old rivals like Kamala and The Iron Sheik. "To come back and manage Henry and Phineas, I had so much fun." In the meantime, Hillbilly continued to make regular appearances for WWE, most memorably as the cornerman for a pair of Arkansas hog farmers known as The Godwinns in 1996. "Great deal," the Kentucky native said proudly. By the end of his 11 year run, the country boy was the Director of Sales for North America. The big man's creative idea worked and he was immediately brought on as a salesman for the company. "I went to them and said, 'Would it not be different if someone from WWE came in to see some of your distributors all around the country and was their sales rep?" Jim told WWE.com. "Don't you think that might have some oomph?" Knowing he had a limitless supply of natural charisma to offer, the Superstar contacted colleagues from WWE's former home video distributor, Coliseum, and offered up his talents in a unique way. By 1990, Hillbilly Jim had slowed in the ring, but his mind was as sharp as ever.
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