Triple H received a lot of backlash recently after he commented on WWE’s use of black talent at the WWE Bad Blood post-show press conference, but he has one supported.
Booker T Backs Triple H
On WWE’s Bad Blood post-show press conference, Triple H said that he doesn’t see color, nationality, or gender, only talent, when asked about the lack of black talent on the show. He received a lot of backlash for his line-towing comments. But, WWE Hall Of Famer, Booker T, has his back.
On the latest episode of the Hall of Fame podcastwith Brad Gilmore, Booker acknowledged wrestling’s historical ‘bias’ against black wrestlers, and admitted he’s been involved in “touchy” storylines himself during his in-ring career. But, he disagrees with the idea that race plays a factor in Triple H’s creative mindset.
Has there been bias in the wrestling business, in the wrestling company before? Yes, there has. … But do I think it’s race-related or anything like that, or someone being belittled on purpose? I don’t.
– Booker T via Hall Of Fame Podcast
Booker then went on to question if there were any black talent in storylines that warrant them being on pay-per-view
Then I’m gonna say, okay, what guys are we talking about that we saying that should be on the pay-per-view? Are they in any angles to warrant a reason for being on the pay-per-view?
– Booker T via Hall Of Fame Podcast
Booker goes on to compare the business to a “merry-go-round”, saying sometimes you’re featured, and sometimes you’re not. He again points out that he doesn’t believe Triple H has any racial bias.
I don’t think it’s a black and white thing, I don’t think it’s a race thing at this stage of the game. I think if you’re talented enough, if you’re good, cream is gonna rise to the top every time.
– Booker T via Hall Of Fame Podcast
Booker says talent such as Jey Uso, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill have earned their spots through hard work, not because WWE needed to push a certain number of non-white wrestlers.
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