A bookers job is to make decisions on what happens in the ring. It is this person/group of people in each company that decides who gets the title, how storylines are structured, and in some cases, what is said by the wrestlers themselves. These people are expected to not only know everything about wrestling, but they should also be good at analyzing fan reaction, trends inside the wrestling industry and outside of it, and the likelihood of success of their talent. As such, bookers often take incredible gambles, hoping that their decisions work out for the best for their companies and for the wrestlers putting their bodies on the line. Unfortunately, even the smartest of bookers can, and do, make big mistakes. This article will highlight the biggest mistakes made by ten bookers who worked in different companies. Each entry will focus on some of the positive things (if any) that decision-maker did, and then it will introduce and explain their biggest mistake, and why it deserves that recognition. Sometimes, its a failure to understand changes in the wrestling industry; while other times, its a bookers personal attitudes clouding their judgment. Whatever the reason, these ten individuals cannot hide from their past, as their bad mistakes are likely to haunt them forever.
Alexander Podgorski is a writer for WhatCulture that has been a fan of professional wrestling since he was 8 years old. He loves all kinds of wrestling, from WWE and sports entertainment, to puroresu in Japan.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queen's University in Political Studies and French, and a Master's Degree in Public Administration. He speaks English, French, Polish, a bit of German, and knows some odd words and phrases in half a dozen other languages.
