#39. Booker T
Achievements/Accolades:
- 5-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion
- 10-time WCW World Tag Team Champion
- 6-time WCW World Television Champion
- 3-time WWE United States Champion
- 3-time WWE World Tag Team Champion
- King of the Ring Winner (2006)
Opinions:
“The 5-time WCW Champion is truly unappreciated in the grand scheme of things. Booker T is one of the most decorated champions in the history of professional wrestling. His transition from Booker T to King Booker rejuvenated his career in a time where he was starting to become a little bit stale. The great thing about Booker T was his undeniable charisma that can still be witnessed to this day at the various WWE pre-shows. I’m actually surprised Booker T isn’t closer to the 25 spot on this list, although I can’t remember where I personally ranked him.” — Jay Alletto
“Can you dig it, Sucka!!” A catchphrase that dominated my childhood, and is still used sporadically as I transition into adulthood. The charismatic “five-time, five-time, five-time!” WCW Champion and one-time WWE Heavyweight Champion was certainly a trailblazer and influential character in the world of professional wrestling. Somehow I completely overlooked Booker T in my top 50; but if I were to do it again he would definitely feature. However, not quite as high as #39.” — Matt Burgess
“When it comes to a wrestler that combines wrestling and character, I actually find Booker T somewhat overlooked among that group of multi-talented individuals. Booker T was involved in my first mid card title feud when he was feuding for the United States Championship accompanied by his wife Sharmell…suffice to say, I hated the two for cheating which should prove how invested I was in the Book Man. A good all-rounder with a packed to the brim trophy case, Booker T deserves to be on this list in general ranked 39 and all.” — Zak Fellows
