On a recent edition of the “Hall of Fame” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T lavished praise on GUNTHER and Ilja Dragunov for their incredible work this year.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On the work of Gunther and NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov this year: “Gunther’s had a lot of good matches. This year, I’ve been of course locked in with NXT. So I’ve been really, really tuned in with Ilja Dragunov and all the stuff that he’s been doing. A lot of great work, over this year. Really, Dragunov has given me a lot of entertainment stuff that I could really bite my — you know, sink my teeth into it and say, ‘Man, this is some really, really good stuff. This is a really, really good art.’
“He bought into the system and not just what we were talking about a little while ago, not just wrestling. You gotta have the full package if you want to be like that superstar that’s going to go down in history, where people going to be talking about you throughout history, the annals of time. And I look at Gunther as being one of those guys to where when you walk up to him 20 years later, you have that same feeling you go back to as a kid and say, ‘Man, I remember watching you and Sheamus at The Clash at the Castle, go toe to toe and man, what a match. What a match.’”
On Gunther’s transformation: “Some people will criticize him for getting in shape. I’m serious, he’s got criticism for getting in shape. That’s what’s really, really crazy. But I think right now, this guy’s living his best life. He’s doing something that no one else has ever done. as far as reigning champion. Longer than anyone ever has. And the thing is, he’s done it on his own merit. He’s deserved it, he’s earned that. And he deserves everything that he’s getting. He’s one of those guys that when you watch him, makes you a believer. Whether you know what the sport is or not.”
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WWE Hall of Famer Booker T recently praised Gunther and Ilja Dragunov for their outstanding work in the wrestling industry this year. In a podcast episode of the “Hall of Fame,” Booker T expressed his admiration for both wrestlers and their contributions to the sport.
Booker T specifically highlighted the remarkable performances of Ilja Dragunov, who is currently the NXT Champion. He commended Dragunov for his entertaining matches and described his work as “really, really good art.” Booker T emphasized the importance of having the full package as a wrestler to leave a lasting impact on the industry and be remembered throughout history. He compared Gunther to those legendary superstars who evoke nostalgic feelings even years later.
Furthermore, Booker T addressed the criticism Gunther received for getting in shape. He found it absurd that someone would be criticized for improving their physical condition. He praised Gunther’s achievements as the reigning champion and acknowledged his hard work and dedication. Booker T believed that Gunther’s success was well-deserved and that he had earned everything he had achieved. Gunther’s performances made believers out of people, regardless of their knowledge or understanding of wrestling.
The podcast episode also featured a video interview with Booker T, titled “The Last Hall of Fame of the Year – Booker T Tells All!” The interview provides further insights into Booker T’s thoughts on Gunther and Ilja Dragunov.
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