Booker T has spent more than three decades building his legacy in professional wrestling, and now BET.com has officially named him the Greatest Black Wrestler of All Time. The six-time world champion reacted to the honor on his Hall of Fame podcast, expressing his gratitude while reflecting on his journey.
I really appreciate that. I really do. My body of work has been vast. Im still working my butt off to make sure this next generation finds their way through this journey as well, Booker said. He emphasized how tough the wrestling business can be, adding, There are so many pitfalls and so many holes and bumps in the road. There are land mines you can fall on.
Even with all his success, Booker never saw himself as the best technical wrestlerhis strength was always in performance. I never thought I was the best wrestler in the world, but I always thought I was a really, really good performer, and thats what the difference was. I always said, top five performers. I never said top five wrestlers [he laughs].
For Booker, the key to longevity was always thinking ahead. I was always thinking about what was next. I was always thinking about the next act. I was always thinking about the next show, the next opponent, the next town, you know, the fans who I was going to have to perform in front of next.
Now, after more than 30 years in the business, he believes his name stands alongside the all-time greats. When I got in this business more than 30 years ago, I said when it was over with, I just want my name to ring with the best wrestlers that have ever did it, and I feel like Ive achieved that.
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