The WCW Storyline Booker T Says “Could’ve Killed The Business”

WWE Hall of Famer Booker T made a bold statement regarding one of the most influential storylines in wrestling history—the nWo.

Appearing on The Undertaker’s podcast, “Six Feet Under,” Booker T revealed his belief that the nWo angle in WCW had the potential to seriously damage the wrestling business. During their conversation, Booker discussed the lasting impact of the nWo on professional wrestling, particularly how it disrupted the long-standing division between babyfaces and heels. For decades, this distinction was a key aspect of wrestling storytelling. However, the nWo blurred these lines, creating a more ambiguous dynamic that, according to Booker, could have had disastrous consequences for the industry.

It almost killed every babyface in the company. It almost ruined wrestling. nWo could’ve killed the business, it really could have.

Booker said, not holding back in his assessment of the storyline’s potential dangers. The now was a groundbreaking faction led by Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall. Their “cool heel” image, which saw them as rebellious villains that fans often cheered for, helped WCW gain a significant edge over WWE during the Monday Night Wars. The group’s edgy appeal, however, presented challenges for the wrestling business, particularly in maintaining the clear-cut good vs. evil structure that had defined wrestling for so long.

While the nWo undeniably boosted WCW’s popularity, ratings, and merchandise sales, Booker’s comments highlight the possible downside of such a shift. The faction’s immense popularity came with a risk to the traditional narrative framework, which could have altered the course of professional wrestling entirely.

Which Heavily Criticised WWE Match Did Booker T Say Wasn’t His Fault Failed?

Booker T spoke about a failed WWE match he was involved in and said that it wasn’t his fault that the match was poorly received. The match in question was the July 2nd 2001 match between Booker and Buff Bagwell, the match is widely considered as being of poor quality but Booker has stated that, despite him not being on top of his game that night he is not at fault for why the match was not considered good.

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