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Post by The Rick Jericho on Sept 25, 2018 18:54:20 GMT -5
 I never really enjoyed the 2001-on Booker T. Because he was too goofy and his look wasn't as serious as the look above. The long pants, the fade haircut and he was a proud babyface who naturally got over with the crowd during the Benoit best of 7 series. This Booker T vs. The Rock would've been a closer battle than this one:  |
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Post by Mister Pigwell on Sept 25, 2018 18:59:48 GMT -5
Harlem Heat was one of my favorite teams and Booker T has always been one of my dudes.
On a personal level I would have loved it.
But as far as getting over with the WWF audience and even more daunting, getting over with WWF management/lockerroom/Vincehimdamnself, Booker did everything right by coming in a bit goofy.
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Post by Ecks Ecks Ringout Ecks Ecks on Sept 25, 2018 21:15:27 GMT -5
Any of them work for me, really. I thought all of his looks were pretty awesome.
Except GI Bro. We're not counting that.
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Post by vinnie245 on Sept 25, 2018 22:34:48 GMT -5
I always preffered his WCW look, just looked so much more of a badass on top of the kool vibe you got from his entrance theme.
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Post by Bub (BLM) on Sept 25, 2018 22:55:40 GMT -5
He had already switched to trunks and the stupid hair by the time WCW folded. Not sure why. The flame gear and nose strips were unique and he looked legit.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2018 22:59:19 GMT -5
Booker T went from looking like such a legit star to looking so goofy that my brain literally cannot process those two looks as the same person.
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Sept 25, 2018 23:01:24 GMT -5
I liked his King Booker look in trunks (though him going back to long tights for that one Rumble was odd), but man, Harlem Heat and post-Harlem Heat Booker T was awesome. Loved the different flame gear he had - my fav was the magenta one with yellow flames he wore as TV champion. I also loved how shiny his gear was, which is something that became more and more common in other guys as the years went on.
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Post by OVO 40 hunched over like he 80 on Sept 26, 2018 3:13:46 GMT -5
I think that part of the reason Harlem Heat never came to the wwf was because Booker and Stevie Ray had a real life falling out.
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Post by hassanchop on Sept 26, 2018 3:20:19 GMT -5
I think that part of the reason Harlem Heat never came to the wwf was because Booker and Stevie Ray had a real life falling out. At least he kept the letter T |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2018 4:14:12 GMT -5
Bruh it's a travesty we never got the flame tights and breathe-right strips in WWE
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Post by Allie Kitsune on Sept 26, 2018 6:34:01 GMT -5
I think that part of the reason Harlem Heat never came to the wwf was because Booker and Stevie Ray had a real life falling out. At least he kept the letter T Except for the whole King Boo-KAH phase. |
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Post by RedSmile on Sept 26, 2018 7:44:26 GMT -5
Harlem Heat + Sherri in a feud with The Dudleys??
Oh man, oh man, that woulda been good!!
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Post by Urethra Franklin on Sept 26, 2018 8:51:58 GMT -5
I think that part of the reason Harlem Heat never came to the wwf was because Booker and Stevie Ray had a real life falling out. And that was probably for the best because by 2001, Stevie wasn’t only a poor worker, but he was dangerously unsafe. I can’t believe he didn’t seriously hurt somebody with his version of the Pedigree (the Slapjack). |
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Post by OVO 40 hunched over like he 80 on Sept 26, 2018 9:08:07 GMT -5
Harlem Heat + Sherri in a feud with The Dudleys?? Oh man, oh man, that woulda been good!! Unfortunately I think she had some substance abuse issues during this time. |
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Post by ASYLUMHAUSEN on Sept 26, 2018 9:10:42 GMT -5
Harlem Heat + Sherri in a feud with The Dudleys?? Oh man, oh man, that woulda been good!! ECW heel Dudleys vs Harlem Heat....coulda been....uhhhh.... :tugs collar nervously: |
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Post by willywonka666 on Sept 26, 2018 9:32:29 GMT -5
I much prefer his earlier WCW look, but as it was mentioned,he probably did need his look and mannerisms to get over in the WWE. I hadn't considered that before. I'd like to see him go back to that look now that he's on commentary, but whatever works for him I guess.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2018 10:25:14 GMT -5
Depends.
Harlem Heat Booker was better in regards to toughness and intimidation aspect-wise.
Singles Booker was better as an overall character and his swagger was far greater.
As a kid when we saw singles Booker he was just cool. Yeah Harlem Heat Booker was dope but it was a different kind of dope.
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Post by stevec484 on Sept 26, 2018 12:44:22 GMT -5
No problem with his single look. My problem with him was the same thing that happened to basically everyone - too much comedy.
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Post by Big DSR Energy on Sept 26, 2018 13:52:23 GMT -5
I loved WCW Booker T, whether as half of Harlem Heat or as a singles competitor.
WWE Booker T was good, but a couple notches below.
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Post by realist on Sept 26, 2018 14:22:56 GMT -5
You know, I always wondered why Booker T stopped wearing the nose strips.
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