The following is a collection of merchandise for booker t. Booker losing the title to angle happened to be the best one during the july 24, 2001 edition of smackdown. Booker t on the rocks quiet wwe retirement ending on 6. Triple h, who has a reputation for burying superstars, has lost more than anyone at wrestlemania, as covered in our recent wwe records piece.
In addition to wrestlemania becoming the most social event in wwe history, wwe set wrestlemania week viewership records with more than 967 million video views across the companys digital and social platforms including wwe network, youtube, twitter, facebook, instagram, tiktok and snapchat, an increase of 20 percent yearoveryear. Booker ts most memorable matches, moments in wrestlemania. Booker was hot at the time and still in his athletic peak, he was beyond ready. It was the first of wwes original four payperviews, which includes royal rumble, summerslam, and survivor series, dubbed the big four. Drew mcintyre on his wrestlemania win, booker t takes a shot at bayley april 8, 2020 posted by robert leighty jr. On september 10, 2015, the wwe payperview events kickoff analyst and hall of famer booker t once again made a return on smackdown as a color commentator replacing jimmy uso. Whether it was hhhs ego, vince being antiwcw guys, racism, or a combination of all three, this is one of wwe s worst big match decisions in that era.
The fiends championship run ended last month when goldberg defeated bray wyatt at wwes super showdown in saudi arabia. Not even stone cold could save this one, with wwe really making a big mistake in booking this in the first place knowing both men were out the door at this point. Wwe announces that wrestlemania 36 shattered more records. The event included the firstever womens main event match in wrestlemania history. To lead up to that match, wwe went forward with an angle that transcends the idea of harmlessness. The build up to this match mostly consisted of triple h shooting off on a mic about how booker t was beneath him, it was a true underdog story. The wrestling career of booker t saw him thriving in both wcw and. On his podcast, the hall of fame with booker t and brad gilmore, booker t. Robert booker tio huffman march 1, 1965, better known as booker t is a semiretired american professional wrestler currently signed to world wrestling entertainment wwe as a color commentator on payperview preshow. Booker brought a stronger intensity into the match that helped the overall story. Oct 26, 2011 booker t clashes with boogeyman at wrestlemania 22. The wwe elite wrestlemania 36 is the 80th series in the wwe elite toy line.
Booker t reacts to breaking news about wrestlemania youtube. Booker interestingly suggested that the cenation leader should face the current face of wwe, roman reigns, at this years edition of the show of shows. Booker t reacts to breaking news about wrestlemania. As the ninth triple crown champion in wcw history, booker is one of five men in history to achieve both the wwe and wcw triple crowns. Espn airing xfl special, wrestlemania 33 party, orton dvd. Booker ts first wrestlemania appearance was at wrestlemania x8 against edge. Instead, triple h cleanly pinned booker t at wrestlemania xix. Booker t and xavier woods take a look back at undertaker. Youre going to get to go to wrestlemania, but the fact is, booker, somebody like you doesnt get to be a world champion. Wwe booker t wrestlemania elite collection action figure mattel. Wwe mattel booker t wrestlemania 36 elite series figure.
Booker t clashes with boogeyman at wrestlemania 22. Listed below are the results of every match in the history of wrestlemania. Wwe mattel booker t wrestlemania 36 elite series figure wcw nxt aew wwf. The two will compete for goldbergs wwe universal championship. The really racist angle wouldn t have looked as bad if the racist got beat.
The really racist angle wouldnt have looked as bad if the racist got beat. Wrestlemania 34 has the strongest card in wrestlemania history. He is also the owner and founder of the independent promotion reality of wrestling row in texas city, texas booker is best known for his time in world championship wrestling wcw, the world. Wrestlemania 22 was the 22nd annual wrestlemania professional wrestling payperview ppv event produced by world wrestling entertainment wwe. Booker t talks wwe dream match, biggest rivals, reality of. Mattels wrestlemania 36 action figure line revealed. Since returning from an extensive medical hiatus in 20, booker makes occasional appearances on wwe programs. For wrestlemania 19, triple h and wwe buried booker t under weeks of racist epithets. The history of wwe dates back to the early 1950s when it was founded in 1953 as capitol wrestling corporation cwc. February is black history month, and i couldnt think of a better topic to discuss than an. A decision that also in the wwe environment has its detractors. In 2001, he debuted in wwe at the 2001 king of the ring, when he attacks stone cold steve austin, during the triple threat wwe title match wrestlemania xix 2003 edit on the february 24, 2003 episode of raw, booker won a 20man battle royal by last eliminating the. Since returning from an extensive medical hiatus in 20, booker makes occasional appearances on wwe programs as a backstage personality.
Booker t was never really supposed to wrestle triple h 15 years ago at wrestlemania 19 for the world heavyweight championship. Mar 07, 2020 march 7, 2020 march 7, 2020 jeffrey lyles 0 comments booker t, wcw, wrestlemania, wwe elite as a booker t fan, his initial stint in the wwe was frustrating to say the least. Soon after, the veteran grappler joined the announce team on smackdown as a color commentator and appeared as a trainer on usas hit reality series wwe tough enough. I think youre a little bit confused about your role in life here. He is also the owner and founder of the independent promotion reality of wrestling row in texas city, texas. The true story of wrestlemania is an extremely well crafted and polished documentary that does the legacy and history of wrestlemania proud, this is a must for any wwe fan.
Wwe memorable wrestlemania matches that didnt come. February is black history month, and i couldnt think of a better topic to discuss. He is best known for his time in both wwe and world. Steve austin, triple h vs booker t wrestlemania 18 2. Booker t left wwe in october 2007 but returned in 2011 as part of the biggest royal rumble in wwe history. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Wwe first produced the event in 1985 and has since produced 36 editions, with the most recent having been held in orlando, florida on march 2526, 2020 aired april 45. Feb 05, 2020 booker t believes drew mcintyre was the right choice to face brock lesnar at wrestlemania booker t says his days as a fulltime wrestler are long over but he loves having matches with students of.
After wrestlemania, booker went back to the midcard and would be stuck there. The duo of angle and booker had a few entertaining matches on wwe television. With the unique nature of this years mania, booker t believes that a theatrical element to the match will be able to push it beyond the confines of standard wrestling fare. The 10 longest matches in wrestlemania history, ranked. This is a segment from the hall of fame with booker t and brad gilmore airing monday, tuesday and wednesday on espn 97. Wwe booker t wrestlemania elite collection action figure. But more impressively, booker was an 11time wcw tag team champion a record for the championship including 10 reigns with his brother stevie ray as harlem heat. Mar 16, 2020 this is a segment from the hall of fame with booker t and brad gilmore airing monday, tuesday and wednesday on espn 97.
Mar 27, 2012 booker t saves teddy long from mark henry and joins team teddy at wrestlemania. Booker t on how winning at wrestlemania xix could have. He is part of the road to wrestlemania 23 series of wwf wwe jakks figures. Booker t believes drew mcintyre was the right choice to face brock lesnar at wrestlemania booker t says his days as a fulltime wrestler are long over but he loves having matches with students of. An underrated wrestlemania match from booker ts past saw him get. In a recent interview with sports illustrated, wwe hall of famer booker t discussed drew mcintyres match with brock lesnar for wrestlemania 36. It wasnt those thirty seconds at wrestlemania that made this so controversial, it was the. Booker t on who should john cena face at wrestlemania. Wwe hall of famer booker t and renee young will be hosting a special wrestlemania 33 onsale party at the dr. Punk vs jericho for the wwe championship, triple h vs undertaker in hell in a cell with michaels as special guest referee and cena vs the rock awssteelers the best ppv ever and the best wrestlemania ever. Booker t and xavier woods look back to wwe monday night raw, where becky lynch attacked shayna baszler from behind with a chair. Booker t challenges triple h for world title at wrestlemania 19 1 of 4 as wwe s reigning heavyweight king, no one could compete with triple h in the eyes of vince mcmahon, but booker t provided a. Booker t says christian is most underrated wwe superstar.
It took place on april 2, 2006, at the allstate arena in the chicago suburb of rosemont, illinois. They were booed out of the building with both brock lesnar and goldberg clearly being affected by the response. April 7, 1986 wrestlemania 2 x 3 this wrestlemania is so big it takes place at three arenas on the same day. It underwent several name changes throughout the years, from world wide wrestling federation wwwf to world wrestling federation wwf to world wrestling entertainment wwe in 2002. Aug 31, 2017 booker t knows what success in the wrestling business looks like, as he was one of the top performers for both the wwe and wcw during the most profitable time in the sports history. Booker t says christian is one of the most underrated wwe. Test your knowledge on this sports quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. Tickets are available now, be sure to take part in this historic night. He defeated the fiend bray wyatt for the gold during wwes super showdown event in. Watch wwe wrestlemania 33 kickoff online youtube tv.
Booker t wwe series 48 wwe toy wrestling action figure by mattel. Triple h beating booker t at wrestlemania 19 is still. There was no warning, and the announcement came the day of the television show with jonathan coachman returning to the wwe and taking booker ts place on the wwes monday night television show. Wwe hall of famer and cohost of the hall of fame podcast booker t recently commented on the upcoming wrestlemania 36 bout between edge and randy orton. Mar 27, 2018 as wwe s reigning heavyweight king, no one could compete with triple h in the eyes of vince mcmahon, but booker t provided a credible threat at wrestlemania 19. Booker t wwe series 48 wwe toy wrestling action figures. The history of wrestlemania battle royals features since the second wrestlemania, the show has been home to many overthetoprope freeforalls featuring giants and football players. Booker t he said the following in the last installment of his podcast hall of fame of. Booker t reacts to wwe moving wrestlemania 36 to the wwe performance center. Wrestlemania 35 was the 35th annual wrestlemania professional wrestling payperview ppv event and wwe network event produced by wwe for their raw, smackdown, and 205 live brands.
Booker t saves teddy long from mark henry and joins team. Wwe hall of famer booker t finds himself part of the wwe backstage crew these days, giving his opinions on the wwe product every tuesday night on fs1. Booker t talks potential theatrics of edge vs randy orton. That triple h promo on raw in the buildup to the wm19 match still leaves a sour taste in the mouth. Wwe hall of famer booker t talked about cenas return on the latest episode of his podcast and revealed his choice of wrestlemania opponent for the 16time world champion. One night before wrestlemania tickets go on sale to the general public, wwe universe members in the orlando area will be able to score tickets to the biggest event of the. In 2001, he debuted in wwe at the 2001 king of the ring, when he attacks stone cold steve austin, during the triple threat wwe title match.
Booker t on how winning at wrestlemania xix could have changed his life. Booker interestingly suggested that the cenation leader should face the current face of wwe, roman reigns, at. However there are some wrestlemanias that i dont think they showed enough clips of and seem to skip straight through it. Robert booker tio huffman march 1, 1965, better known as booker t is a semiretired american professional wrestler, professional wrestling promoter and color commentator, currently signed to world wrestling entertainment wwe. Mar 18, 2017 triple h won the undisputed wwe championship at wrestlemania x8. The 16 most decorated champions in wwe history wwe. It contributes to the worldwide commercial success of wwe through media, merchandise, and shows. This item is a mint in package wwf jakks figure of former wwf wwe wcw nwo nwa global wrestling star former world champion and current raw announcer king booker t. He defeated the fiend bray wyatt for the gold during wwes super showdown event in saudi arabia. The former wcw world heavyweight champion was the face of the illfated wcw invasion, which continually was made to look like losers to vince mcmahons ego.
Booker has spent his adult life making a genuine impact in society, something he will continue to do with or without another match at wrestlemania or the title of. Wwe hall of famer booker t has spoken about wwes decision to book roman reigns versus goldberg at wrestlemania 36. The feud, the story, and the lack of retribution are what made it the burial. Wrestlemania is a professional wrestling event produced annually between midmarch to midapril by wwe, an american professional wrestling promotion based in stamford, connecticut. Phillips center for the performing arts in orlando next thursday. The card does have some minor damage to the bottom corners. The 10 most questionable booking decisions in wrestlemania. Angle made history by becoming the first wwe wrestler to win the wcw championship. Booker t discusses drew mcintyres match with brock lesnar. The wwe made a hugely surprising move when they removed booker t from the accounting team on monday night raw the day after the royal rumble. Robert booker tio huffman born march 1, 1965, better known by his ring name booker t. Wrestlemania is considered world wrestling entertainment s wwe flagship event, having first been held in 1985.
Wrestlemania is the cherry on top of the wwes year a season finale, if you will, as a years worth of escapades build up to the biggest matches and most memorable moments that fans will. As a followup question, the hall of fame podcast cohost gilmore asked booker t if the great one should want to have one more match in wwe, specifically for the purposes of finishing up his legendary career inside the ring with a more highprofile match on wwes grandest stage wrestlemania, with him even mentioning that the rocks. This is a segment from the hall of fame with booker t and brad gilmore. In a moment thatll go down history, booker t gave one of the most hilarious interviews on hulk. In summer 2012, the sixtime world champion added yet another. This was a good ppv not gonna lie, but there werent that many great matches. Wwe ppv opponents of booker t quiz by svenmetenstra94. When wwe acquired wcw in spring 2001, booker t was the wcw champion, a title that hes let no one forget hed go on to hold five times five times, five times.
Harlem heat were recognized by wwe as being along with the steiner. Wwe backstage revisits becky lynchs attack on shayna. It is the longestrunning professional wrestling event in history and is held annually between midmarch to midapril. Booker t and xavier woods take a look back at undertaker vs.
Booker t challenges triple h for world title at wrestlemania 19 1 of 4 as wwes reigning heavyweight king, no one could compete with triple h in the. Check out our exclusive reveal of mattels latest wrestlemania assortments, available online this winter and at retail stores this spring. Mar 10, 2020 the fiends championship run ended last month when goldberg defeated bray wyatt at wwe s super showdown in saudi arabia. Mattel celebrates wrestlemania 36 with elite collection, basic and battle pack action figures that honor the incredible history of the show of shows.
Hes a guy that got fired, had to go out there and find himself, then work his way back up. Most greatest matches in billiard history legend efren reyes. Harlem heat to be inducted into the wwe hall of fame class of. Start a free trial to watch wwe wrestlemania 33 kickoff on youtube tv and cancel anytime. Triple h beating booker t at wrestlemania 19 is still unforgivable. It took place on april 7, 2019, at metlife stadium in east rutherford, new jersey. One of wwes biggest personalities and champions, this elite booker t action figure captures the action at wrestlemania 19 when booker t challenged triple h for the world heavyweight championship. He is the most decorated wrestler in wcw history, having held 21 titles.
March 7, 2020 march 7, 2020 jeffrey lyles 0 comments booker t, wcw, wrestlemania, wwe elite as a booker t fan, his initial stint in the wwe was frustrating to say the least. Ironically, one of the most infamous triple h burials was at a wrestlemania, versus booker t at wrestlemania 19. Wwe superstar booker ts official profile, featuring bio, exclusive videos, photos, career. Booker t clashes with boogeyman at wrestlemania 22 youtube. Robert booker tio huffman born march 1, 1965, better known by his ring name booker t, is an american professional wrestler, professional wrestling promoter and color commentator signed with wwe. Whether it was hhhs ego, vince being antiwcw guys, racism, or a combination of all three, this is one of wwes worst big match decisions in that era. Wrestlemania, wwe s flagship event, airs on payperview ppv and the wwe network and is the most successful and longestrunning professional wrestling event in history. After wrestlemania xix, the conflict between triple h and booker t was over, and kevin nash was inserted into the world heavyweight championship.