On a recent edition of his “Hall of Fame” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T discussed his supermarket brawl with Steve Austin, working with The Rock, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On his grocery store fight with Steve Austin: “It was a moment, a moment that lasts throughout the annals of time. So, it was history. And for me to be a part of it, and to have entertained you guys doing it? I appreciate it. In this business, you have to always be able to laugh at yourself. You gotta be able to always entertain yourself and that night, I think Steve and I both entertained each other, and you guys got something out of it.”
On wrestling The Rock when he came to WWE: “It was awesome working with The Rock, I must say that. Coming in from WCW, I must say I was a little bit intimidated. I’m not gonna say I wasn’t, just because when you come in and you’re working with the top guy in the company? Man, it’s a pressure, pressure situation. It really is a lot of pressure. And for me to have to go out and perform at my best, at my highest level because I felt like I was auditioning at the same time. I really did. I felt like when I came into WWE, I was auditioning. Everything was a test. Everything from the beginning from the first night coming in and dropping Steve Austin.
“So I was thinking about the work. I wasn’t thinking about the history or anything, or how I was going to be looked at many, many years later or anything like that. I was just thinking about going out there and performing, and performing at my highest level. To this day, my memory is cloudy. So cloudy as far as the time that I was working with The Rock, because I was really, really thinking about going out there and not messing up. I think that’s just the honest truth answer that I can give you to the feud that Rock and I had. But he seemed to like it. [laughs] He seemed to really appreciate my work, so I must have done well.”
In a recent episode of his “Hall of Fame” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T opened up about his memorable supermarket brawl with Steve Austin, his experience working with The Rock, and more. Let’s dive into some of the highlights from the podcast.
Reflecting on his grocery store fight with Steve Austin, Booker T described it as a historic moment that will be remembered for years to come. He expressed gratitude for being a part of it and for entertaining the fans. Booker T emphasized the importance of being able to laugh at oneself in the wrestling business and how both he and Austin entertained each other during that memorable night.
Moving on to his experience wrestling The Rock when he first joined WWE, Booker T admitted feeling a bit intimidated. Coming from WCW, he found himself working with the top guy in the company, which added immense pressure to perform at his best. Booker T felt like he was constantly auditioning and every aspect of his performance was a test. He recalled his first night in WWE, where he dropped Steve Austin, and how it set the tone for his journey in the company.
Booker T admitted that during his feud with The Rock, he was so focused on not making any mistakes that his memory of that time is somewhat cloudy. He was determined to perform at his highest level and give it his all. Despite his concerns, The Rock seemed to appreciate Booker T’s work, which gave him confidence that he had done well.
The podcast episode also featured a video where Booker T answered fan questions. The video showcased the interactive nature of the podcast and allowed fans to engage with their favorite WWE Hall of Famer.
Overall, Booker T’s podcast episode provided insights into some significant moments in his career. From the legendary supermarket brawl with Steve Austin to the pressure of working with The Rock, Booker T’s experiences shed light on the challenges and triumphs of being a professional wrestler.