45 Quotes by Booker T
Booker T, born Robert Booker Tio Huffman on March 1, 1965, is a professional wrestler and one of the most charismatic figures in the history of the sport. Hailing from Houston, Texas, Booker T's journey to wrestling stardom is a testament to his perseverance and natural athleticism. Throughout his illustrious career, he competed in several wrestling promotions, including World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Booker T's in-ring abilities, characterized by his agility, power, and technical skills, made him a fan favorite.
He showcased his versatility by winning multiple championships, including the prestigious WCW World Heavyweight Championship and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Beyond his accomplishments as an athlete, Booker T's contributions to the wrestling community extend to his role as a mentor and promoter. He established his own wrestling promotion, Reality of Wrestling, to provide aspiring wrestlers with a platform to showcase their talent and pursue their dreams. Additionally, Booker T has transitioned into a successful career as a wrestling commentator, where his unique blend of humor, passion, and deep knowledge of the sport has made him a beloved figure among fans. Booker T's impact on professional wrestling goes far beyond his in-ring achievements, as he continues to inspire future generations of wrestlers
Booker T Quotes
Everyone deserves a second chance. That's just the way I am.
People say, 'Respect your elders,' but I always go, 'Respect your young people because they are our future.'
My dream was to make it in life. I didn't know how it was going to be. My brother guided me toward a wrestling ring, and I gravitated to it very quickly. It seemed like deja vu for me, and I said, 'Wow, I think this might be it.'
That's something I always say is good to do in life, is to leave our mark in this lifetime.
I'm not homophobic or anything like that, but when gay people come out, it's like, 'You didn't have to tell me that, because I'm still going to still give you a hug.'
Anything worth having is worth working really, really hard for. (Meaning)
It's almost like the Monday Night Wars for me all over again. That's the kind of feeling I get with Reality of Wrestling.
I've never really considered myself a wrestler. I always considered myself an entertainer, but I always wanted to be better than the guy next to me.
Throughout my whole time in wrestling on the road, going out and being around some of the whitest people in the world, I've never had any problems with anybody. It was never black or white. Booker T was just a wrestler. I did that by design.
Success starts in the household and with education.
I've got twin babies - a boy and a girl - and it's great.
Oh, man, first part of my career was awesome: having my big brother Steve Ray - he's my blood brother, my real brother - having him watch my back for nearly 10 years in WCW.
When you start thinking it is a party instead of putting your suit and tie on and getting your job done and handling your business, you are thinking about the wrong thing.
If we truly want to make America great, we need to fix this racial inequality.
We listened to Donald Trump speak at the debate about 'Stop and Frisk.' I don't think it's a good way to go through life. I don't think that's going to solve any of our problems. It's actually going to make racial tension a whole lot worse, and it's going to make us feel like we're singled out.
Racism is something that is taught. We, as a people, need to work to get past that.
The parts of life that drive me are getting that homeless person off the street and helping people receive the education they deserve. I want to be able to help the ones that want the help, but also guide the ones who don't so they are also in a better position.
Corey Graves - he's thrown jabs at me; I've thrown jabs back, you know? And you know, the thing is, Corey Graves, of course, yeah, he's a college educated young man. His vernacular is a little different than mine.
You don't just call a person out to a fight if you don't know their background, what they've been through, and how to test them.
Sometimes, watching someone and... Like, for myself, I got a chance to meet Muhammad Ali. He invited me to his hotel, and I got a chance to take photos with him. It was the most awesome moment of my life.
To be able to make a difference in one life is really what I'm all about. To make a change.
Baltimore is a great wrestling town.
In professional wrestling, I'm sure in combat sports, there's always gonna be testosterone.
You cannot mention Harlem Heat without mentioning Sherri Martel at the same time.
You've got to be able to think on your own; you've got to be creative. You can't be willing to take a backseat.
From the beginning of my career, when I first started on the independent circuit, when I went to Global Wrestling Federation in Dallas and then to WCW, all the way through it seems like titles have been around my waist for some reason, and I always give credit to the fans.
Aw, man, it's huge to actually have a platform and let the world see Reality of Wrestling as well as to be able to compete with all the other independent companies around the world.
There's been so many rivals, most of them Canadian guys like Rick Martel, Christian and Chris Benoit. Those guys were all ultimate professionals, every one of them.
There are no barriers, and there is no glass ceiling when you put in the work.
When fathers are actually in the household and more families are educating their children, then our society will be a whole lot better.
It was a great ride, 10-time world tag team champion with my brother and then to work with Sheri Martell back in the days, you know, a dream come true.
Sharmell was the first woman that I thought about talking to, and if you listen to Sharmell, she thought I hated her the first time we met because I was always all business.
At the end of the day, it is about taking care of your family. Going out and doing the job like Stevie Ray would say, to the best of your ability until something better comes along. I say that because it's very simple; we are all in the entertainment business.
Most people who are not of color, their parents didn't need to tell them how to act around police or what to do if they ever got pulled over. Never, not once. We are taught that in the black neighborhoods. I've been profiled and pulled over, so it's not like I don't know.
Personally, I'm not a Republican, and I'm not a Democrat. People need to stop focusing on becoming part of a party and instead voting with their mind and their heart.
There was a question in my mind, because I am black, if the fans would accept a black world champion. 'Bash at the Bash' was a topsy-turvy night. Finally, when the 1-2-3 came, the fans erupted. All my questions were answered; they really did want to see me win.
Vince Russo stuck up for me in WCW when it came down to who should be world champ. From what I've heard, there was a meeting, and Russo stood up for me. I would not be six-time world champion if it were not for Vince Russo. I would not even be one-time world champion if it weren't for Vince Russo.
It was something I was dreaming about, to be in WCW or WWE. At that time, it was an escape for me, out of the norm from being a neighborhood kid.
If you're not prepared to go out and steal the show every night, your job is going to be much more on the line on a regular basis. If you can master that, that's something that you never really have to worry about.
I'm a nice guy - until you get on my bad side.
That's what cool about me being here and still being in the wrestling business. I can still give back, even being in the announcer's booth. I still feel like I'm a role model and I have a job to do.
For me, fighting is in the blood, and it's something I grew up doing.
Boston is awesome, man. It's a rush to go out there and perform.
WCW and WWE were two totally different environments. A lot of guys in WCW were making a lot of money, and the work schedule wasn't that hard. You had to earn it in WWE.
It was a hell of a ride in WCW. Still, to this day, I will be WCW until the day I die.
― Booker T Quotes
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