Booker T has always been popular amongst his peers - several performers, including even those who haven't always seen eye to eye with the man (Batista), have stated that he's an entertaining guy to be around. When he has been allowed to, the man has always shown a lot of personality on-screen, in WCW, TNA and WWE, and has an innate ability to cut good promos when on top form. A hallmark of Booker's run in WWE was when the camera would zoom in on his face. The wrestler would go all bug-eyed, pouting with his mouth and looking pretty spooked. From there, common practice would see him utter one of his infamous catchphrases, usually, 'Tell me he didn't just say that'. Apparently, a lot of the time this camera technique was used because Booker's mannerisms would crack whomever he was sharing the screen with, causing them to smile or laugh at his facial expression and delivery. It's absolutely wonderful to imagine Booker T cutting a promo with wrestlers such as Goldust, Triple H or Chris Benoit, and having them be unable to hide a wry smile.
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
