On a recent edition of his “Hall of Fame” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T shared his experience working with Bob Holly and The Boogeyman.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On working with The Boogeyman: “We had a run, man. We had a hell of a run. I had a hell of a time with The Boogeyman at WrestleMania. And you know, a lot of people really don’t understand wrestling that perhaps wouldn’t understand me in a match like that with Boogeyman at WrestleMania, and it being the highlight of my career. It’s a highlight of my career because it’s a highlight of his career. I swear man, it was such a moment for my main man Marty Wright, The Boogeyman. And I swear, man, him and I, we have such a bond today. He’s literally like a brother. I talk to him on a regular basis. I talked to that dude since that run in WWE at least once a month, sometimes twice a month, sometimes five. Seriously, it’s crazy.
“The connection he and I have — I remember when he was on Tough Enough. And my wife and I were sitting and watching it. And Boogeyman, they got to the point where they were getting ready to kick the ball off because he knew he was a little bit older. And Boogeyman said, ‘I’m 30, ‘and he was actually 40. I looked at Sharmell and said, ‘He lying. I can tell you that right now.’ I have a couple of other words I added to it. Him and I, we laugh and we talk about that every time we talk on the phone, every time he and I see each other. Just talking, we crying. We both crying because we’re laughing about something. And I swear man, that was such a moment in my career working with The Boogeyman at WrestleMania. It really was a highlight.”
On Bob Holly: “Bob Holly, tough customer, man. You had to pay your dues with Bob Holly. Even an Olympic gold Medalist [Kurt Angle] is gonna have to pay his dues with Bob Holly. And after that one match, I’m sure Kurt had the easiest matches he ever had in his life, because Kurt probably dropped him on his head once or twice. And Bob was like, ‘Okay, okay!’
“But no man, Bob Holly, he was OG. I always loved Bob Holly. I’m gonna tell you that right now, people can say what they want to say. But Bob Holly was one of those guys that when I walked up — I had to walk past Bob Holly, just like everybody else in the locker room when I came into WWF. And I tell you man, I couldn’t wait to get a piece of some Bob Holly. I couldn’t wait. I was looking to fight. Because I knew Bob Holly had a reputation, so I was like, ‘I’m gonna go ahead and give that away. I’m gonna go ahead and fight this guy.’ Me and Bob Holly, we were the best of friends, man, I swear. And if I call Bob right now and say I need you in the Last Stand Rumble [in Reality of Wrestling]. If he’s off, he’ll be there.”
In a recent episode of his “Hall of Fame” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T opened up about his experiences working with two fellow wrestlers, Bob Holly and The Boogeyman. Booker T shared some highlights from his time with these individuals, shedding light on their relationships and the impact they had on his career.
Firstly, Booker T discussed his memorable run with The Boogeyman at WrestleMania. He expressed how this particular match was a highlight of his career because it was also a significant moment for The Boogeyman. Booker T emphasized the strong bond he shares with The Boogeyman to this day, describing him as a brother. They maintain regular contact, often reminiscing about their time together in WWE and sharing laughter over funny moments. Booker T’s experience working with The Boogeyman left a lasting impression on him, solidifying their connection.
Moving on, Booker T spoke highly of Bob Holly, referring to him as a tough customer. He acknowledged that even someone as accomplished as Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle had to pay their dues when facing Bob Holly. Booker T humorously suggested that after wrestling Bob Holly, Kurt Angle likely had easier matches in comparison. Despite Holly’s reputation, Booker T expressed his admiration for him and revealed that he couldn’t wait to face him in the ring. He considered Holly an OG (original gangster) and emphasized their strong friendship.
Booker T’s insights into his experiences working with Bob Holly and The Boogeyman provide fans with a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of professional wrestling. His anecdotes showcase the camaraderie and respect that can develop between wrestlers, even when they are competing against each other. It is evident that these collaborations have had a significant impact on Booker T’s career and personal relationships.
To hear more about Booker T’s experiences and insights, fans can listen to his “Hall of Fame” podcast or watch the embedded video in this article.