In the current landscape of professional wrestling, commentary from retired wrestlers is more common than ever, especially when they weigh in on matches, moves, and character developments. Booker T, who often provides his insights on his “Hall of Fame” podcast, believes that fellow WWE Hall of Famers should refrain from interfering in the careers of younger wrestlers.
On a recent episode, Booker responded to Goldberg’s remarks about Asuka’s undefeated streak ending. He stated, “I hate saying this because Goldberg is a friend of mine,” then added that his friend and wrestling commentator Mark Henry has also made statements he disagrees with. Booker emphasized, “I think these old people need to stay out of what these young people are doing. We had our time! And to try to diminish what the younger generation, including young women, are accomplishing today is completely unacceptable.”
He further criticized some veterans who have spoken negatively about the modern wrestling scene. Booker recalled Mark Henry expressing disappointment about AEW renaming Will Hobbs’ World’s Strongest Slam to the World’s Most Dangerous Slam. “Hey, we don’t do that kind of thing anymore! So why are you trying to stir controversy or get clicks? It must be a joke! It’s serious, it must be a joke,” Booker remarked.
Fan Take: This stance Booker T takes highlights an important shift in wrestling culture, where respect for new talent and their innovations is crucial. WWE fans should recognize that supporting the growth of emerging stars without undue criticism from legends can help evolve the sport in fresh and exciting ways.
