Within the waning days of WCW, two legends of the squared circle, Booker T and Bret “The Hitman” Hart, engaged in a collection of entertaining matches.
The embers of this oft-forgotten collection had been stoked when Hart, in a second of unfiltered candor, insinuated that Booker T had been “making an attempt to kill” him throughout their in-ring encounters. These phrases reached the ears of the five-time WCW Champion, prompting a response on his “Corridor of Fame” podcast that was as nuanced because it was revealing.
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“I feel Bret was simply being sarcastic. Me and Bret had nice chemistry. We had a good time. I do know it was a spotlight of my profession,” Booker mentioned. “I do not bear in mind ever hurting Bret Hart. However I’ve nothing however reward for ‘The Hitman.'”
The WWE Corridor of Famer’s preliminary response, a mixture of respect and bewilderment, confirmed that he did not put a lot inventory into Hart’s allegations. Nevertheless, as he delved deeper into the topic, he provided a extra nuanced perspective on the bodily nature of their encounters.
“It ain’t ballet … I am not gonna sit right here and attempt to justify me whacking Bret Hart. If I whacked him, I whacked him. Nevertheless it was for the enterprise,” Booker mentioned. “That is what it was about again then. It was about going on the market, performing, and saying I am sorry after we get to the again. We do not apologize within the ring. … or give me a receipt. I do not thoughts getting a receipt.”
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Booker T continues to lend his experience to “NXT” model as a coloration commentator and shares insights into the business on his podcast.
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