Top wrestler autobiographies you need to read 2017 edition. Booker tio huffman was arrested in 1987 after committing several armed robberies of wendys restaurants in houston at the time, booker flipped burgers for the. Like any king worth his salt, booker t has quite the story to tell. Additionally, he was the winner of the king of the ring tournament in 2006, the sixteenth triple crown champion and the eighth grand slam champion in wwe history. Apr 02, 2014 booker ts reality of wrestling gets a second chance, just as he did. Huffmans instagram profile has 825 photos and videos. Being a 35x champion and having wrestled in the business for over 20 years, there are a lot of stories to be told in this book and theres not a dull moment either. At 17, he impregnated a 15yearold girl, who kept the baby even though her high school beau stopped answering. It was amazing to see the hard life as a young man that he lived and the fact he was past around from family n friends. An orphan, a dropout, a felon and now a famous, married father running for mayor of houston. The authorwrestler needs to have a career worth talking about.
He foresaw that lasting racial equality could occur only by changing the hearts and improving the minds of both blacks and whites together. Mar 17, 2015 like any king worth his salt, booker t has quite the story to tell. Robert booker tio huffman born march 1, 1965, better known by his ring name booker t, is an american professional wrestling promoter, color commentator, and retired professional wrestler, signed with wwe. He is also the owner and founder of the independent promotion reality of wrestling row in his hometown of houston, texas booker is best known for his time in world. As a wrestler, he was a great seller and bumptaker. Dont miss your chance to get in the ring with me on saturday, march 28th in texas city. He is an actor and director, known for wcw monday nitro. Jbl wrote a get rich quick book, jim cornette just published one on the freebirds, ted dibiase sr. The book is packed with stories from wcw, wwe and tna and booker doesnt hold back at all. In 1881, he founded the tuskegee normal and industrial.
Since returning from an extensive medical hiatus in 20, booker makes occasional appearances on wwe programs. I wont read bryan danielsons book for example as i get the feeling he s not as open as he could be. The only real downside is that he s a simply awful announcer, which is. Washington 18561915, african american political leader at the turn of the 20th century. Jan, 2020 du bois fought what he believed was an inferior strategy, subsequently becoming a spokesperson for full and equal rights in every realm of a persons life. Washington, including up from slavery, and three negro classics, and more on. Though many think that booker t was fired, that does not seem to be the case. Booker taliaferro washington april 5, 1856 november 14, 1915 was an american educator, author, orator, and adviser to multiple presidents of the united states.
Essentially, anyone currently with the wwe wants to ensure theyre on the proper side. He has also written many books including his own autobiography. Wcw world tag team champions the two ogs from street were actually two brothers from the low income south park section of houston, tx but i guess houston heat doesnt have the same ring to it or come across as menacing. Booker huffman was born on march 1, 1965 in houston, texas, usa as robert booker tio huffman. Huffman returned to wwe as a surprise entrant during the 2011 royal rumble. Booker t wrestler simple english wikipedia, the free. I was expecting way more from someone who wrote such a. He and scott steiner have a variation where booker t does a calf kick. Booker t news, pictures, videos and biography wrestling inc. He was a talent booked frequently throughout the state of texas and he participated in the june 2012 tna gut check competition davis appeared in court on saturday to plead his case that the entire incident was an accident and misunderstanding. And so, he dedicated his life to preparing others for that day. Booker t says his days as a fulltime wrestler are long over but he. Booker t is an 11time wcw tag team champion, a sixtime world champion, winner of the 2006 king of the ring tournament and the man responsible for popularizing the word, sucka.
Wwe booker t family pictures, wife, son, daughter, age. Booker is a storyteller if there ever was one and booker t. Huffman and released in 2012, not only became an amazon bestseller as well, but won the bronze independent publisher book award in 20. Aug 17, 2017 professional wrestler booker ts raw life. After minutes, booker hit jarrett with his finishing move, the book end, and. Top 15 greatest wrestler autobiographies thesportster. Booker t reveals the one wrestler he went out of his way. He later became a full time commentator and lawler moved to smackdown. Apr 14, 2020 booker has also gained notable success as a tag team wrestler, being a 15time world tag team champion between wcw 11 times, wwfe three times, and tna once. Once booker s big time wrestling career took off and this book began, it became more of a diary of half kayfabe half real life. These books offer up entertaining depictions of wrestlers and the reality of everything they experienced in such a cutthroat. Then there are other things you wouldnt hear them say. He is better known by his ring names booker t and king booker. Booker t wrestlers database cagematch the internet.
He is also the owner and founder of the independent promotion reality of wrestling row in texas city, texas. Washington, educator and reformer, first president and principal developer of tuskegee normal and industrial institute now tuskegee university, and the most influential spokesman for african americans between 1895 and 1915. A year later, they were en route to wcw, thanks to sid vicious who was impressed by what he saw of stevie ray and booker t and convinced wcw to hire the. Robert booker tio huffman born march 1, 1965, better known by his ring name booker t. He is best known for his time in both wwe and world. Huffman has promoted the character and books by appearing as gi bro at comic events, and is credited as the. In his long career he has won more than thirty five championships in different wrestling like wcw, wwe and tna. Booker huffman was born on march 1, 1965 in houston, texas, usa as robert booker. On the latest episode of his heated conversations podcast, booker t revisited his past rivalry with rhodes, explaining that it was the one and only time he had gone out of his way to work with. Booker t didn t have an easy time of it growing up. He was one of eight children of a single, working mother. Booker tio huffman was arrested in 1987 after committing several armed robberies of wendys restaurants in houston at the time, booker flipped burgers for the chai. Booker t huffman author, andrew william wright author. From prison to promise details huffmans struggles from his youngest years.
He has a son named brandon from a previous relationship. Indy wrestler from booker ts reality of wrestling promotion charged with murder of his girlfriend. Released on september 1, 2012, booker t s raw and honest autobiography, booker t. Through this article you will come to know about the wwe booker t family pictures, wife, son, daughter, age. Robert booker tio huffman born march 1, 1965, better known by his ring name booker t, is an american professional wrestler, professional wrestling promoter and color commentator signed with wwe. Bret harts written a book as well and so has eric bischoff and vince russo. Booker t served as one for the pro wrestling syndicate, then he became one on wwe smackdown. Reggie edwards, the front row report if you enjoy booker ts first book from prison to promise, then you will truly enjoy his new book. Top 15 wrestler autobiographies you need to buy heavy, inc. If you like this site, please consider a small donation that will keep the site alive and advertisingfree in the future. Booker ts reality of wrestling gets a second chance, just as. He is an actor and director, known for wcw monday nitro 1995, ready to rumble 2000 and wwe smackdown. Big apple blast bear hug from stevie ray, sidekick from booker t. The continuation of his tale comes courtesy of booker t.
You dont want to miss what those in attendance had to say about the fight and much more. Oct 03, 2016 wwe hall of famer booker t on racial inequality, colin kaepernick and the election. This is a great documentary on legendary wrestler booker t and will do just fine for the fans. Booker t wrestler born 1965, ring name of american professional wrestler. For the wrestler, see booker t a booker, as the term is used in wrestling, is a person who puts matches together and determines basics about their content, such as relative overall length, who the eventual victor will be, and many of the moves which will be made during the match.
No one else has ever excelled in the way that heenan did. Jones booker t and the mgs was born november 12, 1944. In this, booker ts second book, he tells of his time as a professional wrestler. Published september 1st 2012 by medallion press first published january 1st 2012. Professional wrestler booker ts raw life the undefeated. Lets take a look at the top 10 wrestling books you should read and five you can feel free to skip. From prison to promise, penned alongside current wwe superstar and hall of famer booker t. As a sixtime world champion, tv commentator, and holder of over thirtyfive major titles in wwe, wcw, and tna, booker t. Bro at ivan putskis western wrestling alliance live. Jan 30, 2018 during the 2015 premiere of raw, booker t replaced jerry lawler as commentator. His large frame is in part covered by a white astros home jersey, as the famed wrestler continues to revel in the baseball teams world. Top wrestler autobiographies you need to read 2017. Of course i am talking about booker tio huffman, otherwise known as booker t.
From the moment he stepped into the wwe ring, booker t spinaroonied his way into superstardom, tangling with a whos who of squared circle greats. Booker t says his days as a fulltime wrestler are long over but he loves having matches with students of his. Between 1890 and 1915, washington was the dominant leader in the african american community and of the contemporary black e. Wrestler from booker ts promotion charged with murder of. Jones booker t and the mgs is 73 years old birthdate. He had an embarrassing moment during a television interview when he called out fellow wrestler hulk hogan with a racial slur. This list includes books written by legends of the professional wrestling industry that are funny, sad, and insightful. From prison to promise, the fivetime, fivetime, fivetime, fivetime, fivetime wcw champion returns to bookshelves with his second tome, booker t.
In celebration of black history month, wwe pays tribute to iconic wwe hall of famer booker t. My rise to wrestling royalty is a book that will pique the interest of any wrestling fan anywhere. Nov 15, 2017 booker t shows up representing houstons past and present. Booker tio huffman born march 1, 1965 in houston, texas is an american retired professional wrestler that is currently signed to world wrestling entertainment wwe, working on their smackdown brand as a color commentator. Washington, a champion of moral character, practical education, and economic opportunity, was a practical visionary. Jasper davis was part of booker ts reality of wrestling promotion in houston, texas. By the time booker was, both of his parents had died and he lived with his 16yearold sister. The only real downside is that he s a simply awful announcer, which is why i have to give him 7 points instead of 8. Booker t on which wrestlers he is pushing for the wwe hall of fame, working with chris benoit by brie coder january 24, 2020 booker t responds to why he s on chris jerichos cruise.
If you are a booker fan, this dvd is great and the transformation of booker s wrestling role is also included plus all major title wins, highlighted main events, hiatus and his feuds. Booker t wrestler born 1965, ring name of american professional wrestler booker huffman. He had a short stint with the texas independent circuit. Booker t started his career when he and his brother, lash joined a wrestling school. He has been married to sharmell sullivanhuffman since february 5, 2005. He would move in with his older brother lash stevie ray.
Washington put himself through school and became a teacher after the civil war. Washington, including up from slavery, and three negro classics, and more. Huffman, 20 wwe hall of famer and winner of thirtyfive championship titles within wwe, wcw, and tna, has once again paired up with bestselling coauthor andrew william wright to uncover booker ts story from his humble pro wrestling beginnings to becoming a global superstar and icon. Mar 23, 2020 booker t will release an autobiography entitled from prison to promise. Booker t as he journeys through world championship wrestling wcw and world wrestling. Booker t keeps wrestling with success houston chronicle.
Wwe honors the career and contributions of booker t. Zero previous training required fantasy camp is for anyone looking to learn from the 2x wwe hall of famer booker t and have a fun motivational day pushing themselves. Washington 18561915, african american political leader at the turn of the 20th century list of things named after booker t. If you are a booker fan, this dvd is great and the transformation of bookers wrestling role is also included plus all major title wins, highlighted main events, hiatus and his feuds. Such a story, in fact, that its taken two books to tell it. The aggressive personality known as booker t become 11th time wcw tag team champion, and six time world champion winner of the 2006. He is still with the wwe, just in a different capacity. Robert booker tio huffman march 1, 1965, better known as booker t is a semiretired american professional wrestler currently signed to world wrestling entertainment wwe as a color commentator on payperview preshow.
The book will focus on his life before the squared circle. Aug 01, 2012 wrights second autobiography, booker t. He is also the owner and founder of the independent promotion. Official booker t merchandise from, the official source for wwe merchandise the official wwe shop. He is very athletic especially for a man of his size and has a pretty unique moveset, but what really sets him apart is his great charisma and his connection to the crowd.
Published march 10th 2015 by medallion press first published august 12th. Robert booker tio huffman march 1, 1965, better known as booker t is a semiretired american professional wrestler, professional wrestling promoter and color commentator, currently signed to world wrestling entertainment wwe. The great king of the ring tournament awith responsible for popular word sucka and sports entertainment. Since returning from an extensive medical hiatus in 20, booker makes occasional appearances on wwe programs as a backstage personality.
Aug 26, 2019 top wrestler autobiographies you need to read 2017 edition. He was written off tv when he received a tombstone on a table from the. Huffman, 20 wwe hall of famer and winner of thirtyfive championship titles within wwe, wcw, and tna, has once again paired up with bestselling coauthor andrew william wright to uncover booker ts story from his humble pro wrestling beginnings to. He is also founderowner of the independent promotion reality of wrestling row in his hometown of houston, texas. The story of my life and work, the original brought uptodate with over half a hundred full page photo and halftone engravings and drawings by frank beard. Comments booker t wrestlers database cagematch the. Jerichos books were all written while under contract, and theyre exceptional. What was booker t washingtons favorite food answers. Heenans first bookthats right, he wrote another one, toois an absolute mustread, from.
Wwe honors the career and contributions of booker t youtube. Professional wrestlers are known for their athletic and theatrical prowess in the squared circle, but many are also accomplished authors. Jones born 1944, american musician and frontman of booker t. Huffman weighed in on presidentelect donald trump and spoke about his decision to step into the political ring. Theres a boat load more of books out there written by various wrestlers. Washington 18561915 was one of the most influential africanamerican intellectuals of the late 19th century. From prison to promise, written with andrew william wright, details booker s struggles with family losses and crime in urban houston before he became one of the worlds most recognized athletes. Three years after the release of his first autobiography, booker t.
This book focuses on booker ts wrestling rather than his life as a criminal. He also bears the distinction of holding the wcw world heavyweight championship when the promotion folded in 2001. Former wwe wrestler booker t todd spoth for the undefeated. In the atlanta compromise he articulated the benefits of vocational education. He learned long before he entered the ring, when daily survival was a fierce battle. Star of booker ts wrestling promotion arrested for murder. He is also the owner and founder of the independent promotion reality. This, book, while entertaining, lacked the realness of the first book.
Have to say though it was a short book just over 210 pages long i really enjoyed reading about booker t and his life before he moved to wcw as part of harlem heat with his brother stevie ray. He is also the owner and founder of the independent promotion reality of wrestling row in texas city, texas booker is best known for his time in world championship wrestling wcw, the. Their tellall memoirs give an inside look into their journeys as well as the industry. He married sharmell sullivan in february 2005, and together they had twins.
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