Booker T Reacts to John Cena Calling Brock Lesnar “Best In-Ring Performer of All Time”

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[@jonpoon3896]

Brock did such a great job at the Rumble building himself up, so that when Drew eliminated him, it was huge

[@romewashington5487]

Facts he told an amazing story.. really built the crowd

[@redcloud5425]

Jonathan dumbass where are comments like u stop pretending your types of comment dont pop up when need it

[@sirpranksalot1]

@@bhartiyapurush This is what happens when HHH and Steph are nowhere near the booking. Shane McMahon was involved in the mens Rumble and HHH was involved in the lackluster womens Royal Rumble match.

[@AutisticLed]

So true. Totally bust a nut when Drew smashed him.

[@devanwilliams7914]

RED CLOUD You’re weird. Lol

[@aaronc2880]

I agree with Booker saying Brock is the most believable right now

[@leotyler5938]

So correct!!! For me I hope That's the Direction Sheamus is going because when he First debut he was so hard hitting at the moment he looks like he's taking it back to 2009. If Built properly Brock vs Sheamus could be a really good Fight

[@Sam1c9797]

@@leotyler5938 🤨🤨🤨

[@wce05308]

He's pretty much the only believable guy out there atm.

[@aaronc2880]

@@wce05308 facts

[@lukas9098]

Well that’s a given, he was a HW champion in the UFC so obviously he and Ronda have a huge leg up, Riddle didn’t fight the best competition but he was a good little fighter.

[@TheJuggernautzombie]

When you look at it. Brock physically has always been the doomsday to cenas superman. Cena created the AA as a mimick to lesnars F5. So if anything cena has probably always looked up and respected brock since day 1.

[@DaveMarshak]

You are very right @TheJuggernautzombie. I always thought previously that the future (now) would be Prototype (Cena) vs. The Demon (Batista) when looking at them in development. Even having Cena on my radar as far back as his Indy days (and as "Big Tim/Sarge" on one of the first "reality" game shows, MANHUNT) I thought that he had the "it" factor. Brock was more of a breakout, in his promo pics he was smaller than Shelton Benjamin. If you remember the AA was originally the "FU" as a rib on the F5. Good rivalry but not a classic matchup. Kinda like Hogan vs Piper, they were smart enough to put Orndorff, Orton and any other heel up against Hogan but let Piper do the mic work.

[@darkmagician1710]

It was originally called the FU but good analysis other than that

[@antoniocenteno1483]

Cenas has only bated Brock once! and that was a mistake of the company, Lesnar should won, however, otherwises it has been Suplex city for Big match johnatan

[@TheLegendaryFolklore]

Cena didn't create the AA aka FU... It was the DVD.

[@juanitaalford7659]

Antonio Centeno no cenas gotta win once atleast

[@carljohnson3227]

To be honest everyone hate Brock Lesnar or love him, he really does catch everyone's eye whenever he comes on screen

[@LanceG007]

Carl Johnson because he never there

[@jameswinchester5423]

Carl Johnson Yep he’s getting the roar of WWE is dwindling crowds

[@3.14rre]

Fluke opinion dumbass , i believe he is too

[@venegarshane]

Carl Johnson Umm is course he catches everyone’s eye. He’s huge as fuck. Big Daddy V, and Yokozuna caught people’s eyes too, does that mean they were great wrestlers? No!

[@nikhilgs737]

Brock is a big dumb idiot

[@30pointstv]

Brock vs Rock 2002 Brock vs Angle 2003 WM Brock vs Taker No mercy 2003 Brock vs Eddie No way out

[@almac4182]

Brock vs Angle Iron Man Match (i believe on smackdown coulda been Raw right before the split

[@123dan165]

@@almac4182 it was smackdown. The match was very dramatic brock held on the ankle lock to become WWE Champion

[@yovngsmooth6276]

@Tha Real Mccoy Lesnar vs CM Punk Summerslam 2013

[@Khameleon269]

YES THAT Brock Lesnar was a great performer, todays Brock sucks ass, suplex, suplex, suplex, F5 done...

[@alexgheorghe6877]

@@Khameleon269 well moonsault , moonsault , moonsault Humberto Carrillo sucks to.

[@freddyfree9195]

Brock is very believable,I remember Wrestlemania 19 how well promoted Brock Lesner vs Kurt Angle was because they both were legit badass with great wrestling credentials

[@illkid86]

Angle is levels above Brock in amateur wrestling hes in the hall of fame for that Brock was ok but Angle won a medal and hes in the hof

[@ImtheHOk]

@@illkid86 angle has his wrestling experience and lesnar has his octagon. it’s an interesting dynamic

[@ImmanuelSpirit]

That’s the key thing is “most believeable”

[@chrisortiz8072]

Was a lot of believable guys in the business

[@DNaWhoot]

Brock is the best seller of all time. He'll give people their shine

[@Okie1122]

For a minute maybe.. then it’s “ suplex city b****” Lol love it.

[@Him_Downstairs36]

He tends to do what the company wants as long as he gets paid. Look how he accepted the Goldberg squash match.

[@InvincibleYoungEmpire]

That's what people still won't give to Brock. Like he will sell for his opponents!

[@DNaWhoot]

@@Him_Downstairs36 very true

[@DNaWhoot]

@@InvincibleYoungEmpire yeah and it's been for his whole career. I've always notices that. He #1 when it comes to selling. He's not over the top like Ziggler, and he's not an asshole who sand bags.

[@pelonbp209]

Brock Lesnar is a beast! Legendary resume beating Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Edge, The Undertaker, The Rock, Goldberg, AJ Styles, Roman Reigns, Samoa Joe, Daniel Bryan, Randy Orton.. the list go on!

[@malacefromthepalace5657]

Duh it not like the matchs are real vince already made a decision who going to win the fight before the match even happened backstage he made the winners its just fake to make you think somebody might have a chance to win when they already picked a winner is not like the NBA finals of the NFL or ufc we don't know who going to win the Super bowl or the championship but wwe u do kno

[@jillvalentinetifalockharts6443]

@@malacefromthepalace5657 NBA is predetermined too. Just sayin

[@philipmarket7439]

@@jillvalentinetifalockharts6443no

[@jillvalentinetifalockharts6443]

@@philipmarket7439 oh poor guy being brainwashed by the jews

[@jasonroberts8976]

Yeah it is fake but if it was a real fight I'd always put my money on Brock Lesnar to take all them guys out ..... He isn't just a pretend fighter at all he is a animal

[@shaktipanwar7654]

Come on he is the Only Reason I watch WWE right now, and boy when his music hits, it gives fans real goosebumps. just changes the Atmosphere, for me Greatest Of All-time.

[@jerryl4rry]

true

[@CocoWilliamsAJ]

When Brock wants to sell… The brother sells!

[@rustyshackleford1040]

Coco Williams His best matches are against smaller dudes that he can beat up, gets too cocky, they mount a comeback and ALMOST beat him. He makes them look like a million bucks. D Bry, AJ, Rey, Balor,Eddie. I think his match with Ricochet is gonna be the same.

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

I hope they keep this split screen in the format from now on. It's cool to see Brad instead of just hearing him.

[@ikhy1990]

Every time I heard Brad voice, in my head I see is that Sam guy from notsam show

[@BubbAXHydE]

Booker T's the man. HOF'er, multiple time World's champ, multiple time World's Tag Team champ, multiple secondary titles, great in the ring, and his mic skills and personality are 2nd to none. I've got him in my personal top 10 goats. A true legend.

[@BearticGaming]

Brad Gilmore sounds like Sam Roberts lol

[@shawnleonidas]

BearticGaming But looks like Drake Maverick

[@BlackGoliath987]

I actually mistook him for Sam Roberts when I first found this and only heard Brad Gilmore's voice. 😂🤣😁

[@MegaAwesomeguys]

exactly! long time back I thought Sam Roberts hosts the show with Brock

[@rytimewrestlingandboxingfo2363]

Booker T is awesome

[@jamesmassey4863]

Eddie Guerrero, Shawn michaels, Kurt angle, Bret Hart, And Chris Benoit are The Best In-Ring Wise.

[@davepierre7492]

you could throw Cm Punk in there as well

[@TrueNorthGolf]

Great list

[@davepierre7492]

lol skill set wise? CM is definitely up there.

[@TrueNorthGolf]

CM Punk was pretty good.. but not good enough to be with the names James threw down here

[@davepierre7492]

CM vs anyone mentioned on the list is a 4-4.5 star match EASILY. The list is fine i just think Punk could hang that's all.

[@juancara5188]

How about Shawn Michaels, AJ Styles, Daniel Bryant, Eddie, etc

[@TheDCGuitar13]

Brock definitely knows how to do business. His selling as devastating as his suplexes. Ultimate compliment. The reason eddies title win is the greatest ever is because of everything brock put into that program to get eddie fired up.

[@clonehighisl33t]

The Rock, Shawn Michaels, Brock Lesnar, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, these 5 are the best imo, Add Bret Hart, Eddie Guerrero, Chris Jericho, Hulk Hogan, and Benoit too round out the 10 again imo

[@beenontopdraftpick]

andre gilkes When it comes to in-ring work, Undertaker should replace Hogan, without question.

[@jefferymcdonald1634]

😂 hulk hogan can't wrestle, stone cold admitted he only had 4 moves and the Rock, really 😂💀

[@jefferymcdonald1634]

@Randy Hilgeman you just proved my point. We aint talking about promo skills and Hollywood mumbo jumbo. We're talking about real physical talent and as a Dewayne fan, im here to tell you brah he aint got it.

[@WrestleManiaMan1000]

The Rock oversells but it works. Shawn Michaels is the best seller period.

[@tombradydid9114]

Replace Hogan

[@dailyhighgaming7687]

Shawn Michaels nuff said

[@dreverett08]

Hbk was a great in ring performer, I can't say he was the best. I think Bret was better in the sense that whoever was in the ring with Bret, win or lose, got put over. Like Jim Cornet once said, "Hbk could shine and have a great match with a broomstick, Bret can give the broomstick credibility and make the broomstick look good.".

[@maodijong3661]

Brock from 02 till 04 was the man. One of the very best performers ever. Not quite Hart, Angle or HBK but he's up there!

[@judgedrew2076]

He is a ufc champ you prick. He would knock out hart and angle in a second

[@kman215]

Brock is definitely one of the best and he draws. Taker is my personal best.

[@ijustlostlol4741]

Yep. Taker is the goat

[@nathancode6447]

Taker is a great choice, he got them badges.

[@bighoncho1314]

I think Shawn Michaels is the best in ring performer in my eyes

[@PhillyAllStar2k10]

Hbk is the best performer period. U have to be able to tell a story in the ring. Brock isn't that good at selling and telling a story.

[@Braylon1997]

Tha Real Mccoy the best storylines during his time in the pg era were him vs Y2J & him vs Undertaker

[@Seth5_]

I aggre on Shawn. But with Benoit.

[@brokenbutterfly3178]

Can't decide between Shawn Michaels and the Undertaker

[@DDOMINICK]

Agreed. And Kurt Angle

[@kmdunruly]

Brock Lenser is one of if not the best in ring performer I’ve ever seen, strength, speed, agility, interaction, pace, just overall a great performer People forget Brock is a two time champ wrestling at the collegiate level. Youngest WWE champion at the time 6ft 3” 300 lbs who can perform a shooting star press. Brock is a LEGEND

[@tacoenvy]

Best in ring performer of all time is a little much.

[@tacoenvy]

Jeff Pryce your not wrong Sir.

[@TheLegendaryFolklore]

@Vankruze Eddie hands down.

[@oluwarotimi_98]

People say that about everyone though

[@thatboylije7892]

Vankruze definitely not the rock maybe the best in wrestling psychology and controlling the crowd

[@H.K.5]

Brock back in 2002-04 was the best in-ring performer of all time. Only Shelton Benjamin and Bobby Lashley come close.

[@joeturner9219]

I have to agree. Brock is a once in a generation athlete. He possesses all the attributes. Size, strength, speed, agility and athleticism. John has said that Brock is the greatest pure athlete he has ever seen in his life.

[@DClarketv]

i agree ...brock has something that no 1 doesn't every time he's in the ring it's exciting and you can't help but to watch

[@tander101]

You should take off the n't at the end of does, because what you're saying with it there is that Brock Lesnar is *NOT* special, which I believe contradicts your opinion.

[@SmokedTomahawkSteak]

Eddie Guerrero, Chris Benoit, and Kurt Angle? Wrestlers that had more than 5 or 6 moves. Entertaining and Energetic. Current Roster can't really do anything, thanks to Vince. Vince booking bad matches or booking matches that everyone has been seeing for the past 6 months to a year.

[@Deathpool_04]

Those three are in my top 5 too.

[@benjaminslade9160]

I think Kurt Angle is best ever

[@benjaminslade9160]

TOday I agree that Brock is most believable...but I think they could have made Samoa Joe, Kevin Owens, or Nakamura that guy had they built them right.

[@jovanss2361]

Kurt is 2nd imo

[@clownkiller1235]

Owen Hart and brock Lesnar

[@clownkiller1235]

Benjamin Slade two fat guys and a Japanese guy who acts like he’s gay ? Your fucked mate your everything wrong with wrestling today

[@joeturner9219]

He's definitely 2nd.

[@BlackEagleUSA]

Brock Lesnar is like a Dragon Boss in an RPG. You work your way up to this boss fight and he crushes you in no time. You never see him until its time to fight him, but the whole time he's looming in the shadows waiting for you to step into his arena.

[@parawill7074]

Some fans need to know the difference between in ring “performer” and “technical wrestler”. In my opinion, there is no such thing as the “best”. In entertainment wrestling, you either belong in an elite class of performers (those who are currently active) or you don’t. Those elite performers that have since retired or passed away belong in a legendary class where active performers shouldn’t be compared to them. The best I’ve ever seen in entertainment wrestling is more than one performer. It is a club and Booker T is in it along with others.

[@bizil100]

Well said!!! Some great technical wrestlers were NEVER CLOSE to being a main eventer in a major national wrestling promotion! I'm talking from 1984 (when Vince really started getting the national expanision rolling) until today. It' about being convincing in the ring (no matter your in ring style) and having ENOUGH IT FACTOR to be a main eventer. Brock is a 300 pound ass kicking machine who has MAJOR IT FACTOR! I like my big guys to be bad asses! And kick ass! Some of them like a Brock, Taker, Samoa Joe, etc. are ALSO exceptional athletes. Some are can even be elite technicians. BUT the smart ones KNOW nothing beats kicking ass with the great power moves and brawling. Because it gives off the sense of brutality u can REALLY RAMP UP in a sports entertainment presentation! Young Lesnar showed he could be an elite technician and a big guy who could fly back in the day. BUT his calling card was his power and brawling. He just knew how to mix in other elements. At this stage, he scaled back his moveset. BECAUSE he's so over he can scale back his moveset. And at 42 years old (still young in general, but getting somewhat up there in wrestling) he's looking at longevity. Brock could still do this shit for 8-10 years if he chose too! Because his body isn't as beat up as other guys his age or older!

[@H41030v3rki110ny0u]

@@bizil100 On the point about his longevity, I would add in that his injuries from his time in the UFC could haunt him in a heartbeat... that's likely a reason he's scaled back, because his body was already a bit fragile from the injuries he endured with his MMA career.

[@doctorsam5771]

The fact that Brock has yet to injure someone or himself while being an actual natural born monster is astounding. The self control he has is in a league of his own

[@Heimboy07]

He did bust randy ortans head open with his elbow once, but yea no serious injuries

[@gotchabackent313]

Brock lesnar almost broke his neck against angle at Wrestlemania botching a star spangle press

[@doctorsam5771]

@@Heimboy07 that was a work

[@DanzProductionsUKJA]

What about Hardcore Holly and A-Train?😂😂

[@HyghPriestSC]

He broke Hardcore Holly’s neck. I think that is the only real injury to an opponent.

[@christophercleary6780]

Funny watching Book trying not to smile for the first minute

[@thetruej7872]

Cena isn't wrong about that

[@913rhino]

Really all he does is suplex and f5 pin. Boring shit

[@913rhino]

SP we are talking about now not the past. Yes he has classic matches. But you can’t compare him to a Shawn or Austin.

[@Matt-rw9oq]

Book looks like he could still go! Love King Booker’s insight and storytelling prowess!

[@jonmoris9354]

Bert Hart, curt Henning , Kurt angle Shawn Michaels, and randy savage these are top 5 in my opinion of in ring best performers

[@ayoushribarthwal4496]

brock is a lot better then all of them

[@jonmoris9354]

@@ayoushribarthwal4496 lol athletic yes in ring preformer no

[@tony22990]

@@ayoushribarthwal4496 lol how old are you?

[@jonpoon3896]

You can’t not learn great psychology when you work with Paul Heyman

[@sirpranksalot1]

Thats not true at all. Heyman is extremely overrated in recent years by internet nerds. He did nothing for Heidenreich, Curtis Axel, Cesaro and countless others. Heyman is a solid writer and promoter but he clinged to Brock Lesnar because it was obvious a guy who looks like Lesnar is going to be a star.

[@sirpranksalot1]

@@draganlojanicich2604 Heyman did as much for Brock as he did for Cesaro. The failure of Cesaro is not on Heyman nor is the success of Brock on Heyman. A guy who looks like Brock with the athletic ability of Brock would be a star in any wrestling promotion in any decade. As for Brock being a Russian I think you are confusing the idea with Brock as a gay wrestler. Most sources are highly unreliable but most insiders believe most of the so-called "bad gimmicks" being pitched for Brock were Triple H's via Steph to try to prevent Brock taking his spot. However no internet story is 100% reliable and Brock as a Russian with it being Vince's idea there is almost nothing to suggest such nonsense.

[@shaqyardie8105]

@@sirpranksalot1 This comment deserves a medal.

[@MrTurbografx16]

Brock is one of the best of all time!

[@Minoritynomad]

It's such an objective thing. Like, how do you measure this? Hard to argue with something that's so personal.

[@wce05308]

That's why John Cena said 'in my opinion'. He's not saying it's fact it's just his opinion.

[@thesneauxman5691]

I'm here for the gloss

[@therealfrisco3859]

Check your forehead

[@nathancode6447]

Shawn, Taker, Morrison, Benjamin, Angle, Booker, Eddie, Benoit, Rock, Kane, RVD

[@gabriel1095]

Hart Brothers and Mr. Perfect to name few more

[@juniorsimali9055]

Don't forget Aj Styles

[@gabriel1095]

Junior Simali 😕

[@HillTopHungBuck7]

This Nigga Said Morrison And Kane.. lol Brock Better Than Everyone Except Shawn And Maybe Angle... BTW Kane Is Like 3 People. :)

[@anonymous2964]

Lol rock? He was just good actor but not so good in ring performer

[@simplyballing1592]

Best In-Ring Performer of All Time? Definitely Shawn Michaels

[@notorious9278]

Stupid asshole

[@aewnxt773]

Aj styles

[@benthomas6828]

Exactly my immediate thought too. No way Brock is above HBK, or guys like Bret Hart, Kurt Angle etc.

[@godsson5954]

Has shwan micheal won the ufc title? I can beat shawn micheal ina real fight like ufc bt not in wwe cuz of the script

[@joeturner9219]

@@benthomas6828 We all have an opinion.

[@manueljuarez3626]

"tell me he did not just say that " Booker T

[@Notoriouswrestlingfan12314]

I think cena dranked too much beer 🤣

[@farsiem328]

slim roberto drank*

[@jonathansmith546]

Drinked? Wtf😂😂😂

[@Notoriouswrestlingfan12314]

@@jonathansmith546 how dare you laugh on me you asshole

[@jonathansmith546]

@@Notoriouswrestlingfan12314 learn the english language then, dumb fuck

[@Notoriouswrestlingfan12314]

@@jonathansmith546 fck off you asshole

[@carlito_cool]

Apparently John forgot HBK when he not only gave John one of his best performances at Wrestlemania 23 but the Monday Night Raw after. Just saying.

[@michaelmyers4865]

HBK is the best wrestler ever

[@skgamingcornerx]

Kurt Angle would like to know your location.

[@lgdry90]

People forgot The “Here comes the Pain” Brock.. unlimited, technical wrestler.. Team angel, Kurt Angel, Eddie Guerrero, Benoit.. Undertaker (American Bad A**) Ppl forget that early 2000’s Brock... He just switched his performance to emulate that MMA style.

[@jahbarijones5987]

Definitely the most believable character in the WWE! What you said Booker T is 100% correct it's about how you make the audience react to you! I also believe it's being able to reinvent yourself and come up with something fresh. We sometimes take for granted how incredible all of these athletes are. From the biggest and strongest, to the smallest. It takes a village from the ones who right the storyline. To the cameraman, the referee, everything has to fall in place just right or it won't go like its supposed to. It's not an easy job working for the WWE as a performer. Its about being able to find your fitting in such a competitive industry and paying your dues and giving back. Sharing your knowledge with the next generation of breakout stars and trying to be original.

[@jovanss2361]

Shawn Michaels must have never been born

[@joeturner9219]

Shawn doesn't have the athletic attributes as Brock. I love Shawn though.

[@nathancode6447]

@@joeturner9219 The only difference between the 2 is that Brock is obviously much stronger.

[@joeturner9219]

@@nathancode6447 Way more differences than that but okay.

[@Virtual_Vinsanity]

U think HBK could legit beat Brocks ass? Or anyone at all in wwe?

[@eazyleezy85]

In ring "performing" is actually a combination of athletic ability and the art of telling a story thru said athletic ability you have to engage the audience make them believe in whats happening Plus make it entertaining its ome thing to be booked or pushed to win or dominante but there's still a match story you have to sell to the audience The majority of HBK's matches from smallest to tallest he was gonna draw you in and keep you engaged till the final bell They say at wrestlemania 10 Shawn Michaels wrestled a ladder razor ramon was just there Look at wgat he did woth Hogan at summerslam Hogans bigger than wrestling and HBK turned it into a hilarious spectacle The ability to control the narrative the story the drama is the true art of in ring performing Yes Brock can sell But I also feel he needs a legit in ring performer to bring out the best in him Shawn Michaels (Or Kurt angle Or Jericho Or Bret Or Styles Or Eddie Or Rock Or FLAIR) DON'T!

[@cmoney5354]

No its between Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels in my eyes

[@danzena4059]

Brock gets a lot of hate but if you really pay attention, Brock is actually a genius! And he puts people over AND I think Brock is way underrated as a seller. The dude can really sell moves and actually has great in ring psychology. When MacIntyre eliminated Brock, look at how loud the crowd erupted. That very moment right there, set the tone for the rest of the night and made that Royal Rumble match one of the best ones in recent years. With that moment of Brock getting eliminated, I don't think the night would have been as special for MacIntyre. So yeah, I can't disagree with Cena on this.

[@joaovaranda4759]

There's a huge divide between the more experienced guys who are still around (Lesnar, Orton, Cena, Show, Mysterio) and the others. You could say the newcomers still haven't had time to reach that level, but back in early 2000's when these ones came around, they were already more believable than the new ones today.

[@mj_298]

HBK is the best in ring performer of all time.. the Michael Jordan of the WWE

[@mj_298]

@David 94 Michael Jordan you stand corrected buddy

[@kevin084life]

Shawn Michaels is the greatest performer of all time.

[@terrytorell8735]

Exactly!

[@HernGeo]

Facts!

[@illkid86]

@@terrytorell8735 no

[@illkid86]

@@HernGeo it aint no fucking facts

[@illkid86]

Nope

[@mattydejoy2264]

U already know I'm peepin out the gloss, the shine....

[@raymathews5913]

“... tell me, he did NOT just say that!”

[@SakerRuin8x]

My Ni**a

[@Noname-wp7ir]

So Shawn Michaels isn’t a thing.

[@RheemQ]

Not only Shawn you can say Hart Angle Savage

[@blaytubeREAL]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaawwwwsssssommmmmeee, ya'll forgot the biggest star ever lived on this planet! The Miz

[@Predator-90]

*Until Brock Face Lashley In A Great Match Before It's Too Late Then MAYBE This Convo Is Valid. He Running Through All These Little Ass Guys I Cant Think Of One Fan Right Now Who Wouldn't Spend That Money To See It. Talk About Selling Out That Match Alone Can*

[@trismegistus9623]

Not after the hogan match at summer slam. Dudes sells we’re trash. He was doing too much that night.

[@ThatThomasKID18]

Nick Holmes are you aware that was intentional

[@olamilekandada1]

Personally, I wouldn’t call Brock Lesnar “the best in-ring performer of all time” I’ll admit for his weight and height, Brock lesnar has the greatest agility I’ve ever seen. His ability to move so quickly and easily is phenomenal, even his 1v1 performances are amazing, but for John Cena to call him “the best in-ring performer of all time” is an undermined statement towards those who invest their time to put on a show to get over with the fans, considering Brock Lensar is now a part-timer. Maybe back then when Brock lesnar’s schedule wasn’t so time consuming, I’d call him one of the most gifted athletes of all time. Not many superstars can perform as great as Brock Lensar

[@Voysh2Voysh69]

If anyone is ranking Lesnar in an “all time” category, it’s in a unfamiliar section that most of us general fans aren’t in tune with. Maybe the guys in the depth of the business see it differently, but “in ring” guys are the true technicians and are crisp in their movements. Steamboat, Ric Flair, Bret Hart, Chris Benoit, Dean Malenko & Kurt Angle are all some of the best in recent memory. Okada is one of THE greatest in today’s world.

[@Deathpool_04]

The thing is, Lesnar could be extremely great if he actually tried more. He’s like Orton, they don’t try as much as they should but if they really out the effort in, they could be great.

[@deescanty8932]

hope you see this booker..you and hogan made me love wrestling.

[@m.b1633]

The undertaker is greatest in ring perfomer of all time so as Shaun micheals

[@jamesmiller5331]

THE greatest. ...And this guy also.

[@YourPalFry]

In your opinion, personally I dont enjoy seeing old men groggily hit the same 8 moves every match. But that's just me.

[@m.b1633]

@@YourPalFry 8 moves ???????? really

[@darkmagician1710]

@@YourPalFry you just described John Cena, even in his prime lol

[@EM-ny4dx]

Shawn Michaels was the best in ring performer.

[@Squirrely23]

Scott Steiner back in the early 90”s best in ring I have ever seen

[@craigj6588]

thats why brock was called the next big thing a motivated brock lesnar is always fun to watch.

[@trismegistus9623]

Jericho!!! Angle!!! The rock!! Stone cold!!! Edge!!! Mankind!! Taker!!! Come on now. Smh.

[@tdove123]

I wouldn’t put the rock in that category, he just a good ass seller. Don’t get me wrong he’s good but top performer nah

[@trismegistus9623]

tdove123 bro, the rock is one of the greatest of all time. Period. When it comes to promos, performance and selling. Dude is the total package. How dare you downplay the rock like that. Smh.

[@tdove123]

Nick Holmes so you saying the rock is the best IN-RING performer of all time?

[@trismegistus9623]

tdove123 he’s considered one of the best. He’s the total package. He has it all not just ring performance. Brock is just like the wwe. Great ring performance but garbage promos, gimmicks and everything else.

[@tdove123]

Nick Holmes ok

[@johnnymorningstar4472]

I wonder how much Vince paid John to say that smh. His matches are so boring. If it wasn't for Heyman no one would care about watching him.

[@butconproductions]

Very incorrect, If you've watched past promos of his rivalries it is so destructive and so damn believable, He makes everything believable, He always bring huge draws having matches on Ppvs like WrestleMania etc, and is very safe on the ring, He may be a part-timer but everytime he is announced to be in Raw/Smackdown it usually gets high views and not to mention the way he sells is like its not in entertainment

[@spiritualfamilyx5464]

That's what I love about brock to makes you feel & makes it feel real as possible and makes the fans feel something is what makes him great & if they can make other wrestlers do that like the fiend & black with super natural shit yoo

[@OutcoldFella]

Booker T right on that one brock lesnar is a Believable and a Surprising Must See Performer in tha WWE business hands down hate him or love he will put on a show...

[@angelshalo01]

I think that Shawn Michaels is the best in ring performer of all time. Cena is one of the greatest Wrestlers of all time and Brock lesnar is really one of the most big time performers

[@Saviiq]

Anki wan kenobi faces Shawn is a beast

[@angelshalo01]

@@Saviiq no I think that's Shawn Michaels is one of the best entering performers of all time. Although I do agree Brock Lesnar is box office and brings in a lot of money. I'm talking about someone who is a Hall of Famer in the ring you have to bring up Shawn Michaels. And John Cena as well but not really for his wrestling who was more about his connection with the WWE universe that for me makes him one of the greatest of all time

[@angelshalo01]

@Meta Man I read your entire post and I read with a lot of what you said but I still stand that Shawn Michaels is one of the greatest in ring performers of all time and many people would agree with me. John Cena's one of the greatest wrestlers of all time not because of what he did in the rain but what he did outside the ring with the WWE universe. He took WWE to a whole another level.

[@spiceupyourlife7755]

I disagree with Cena

[@kkr2122]

Vintage Girl fuck off

[@Ticketman99]

Which is perfectly fine. Don't incessantly *cry* about it like nearly everyone else does.

[@spiceupyourlife7755]

@@kkr2122 You fuck off

[@kelton8852]

It's only a weird thing to say because we usually reserve that title for guys we feel are passionate about the business. Guys like HBK, Ric Flair, and Undertaker. But if we're being objective, Brock is one of the best guys when it comes to being in control. He understands the ring like a point guard understands the court. If he's doing a squash match, he makes the squash match look more brutal than anyone else. If he's making a match competitive, he does a really good job of making the other guy look like a badass.

[@hipocreteblock]

Great interview guys

[@DdizzleDAmaster]

I think the reason why john said all time is because brock is the most believable guy on the roster theres is no box office attraction bigger than brock on the roster not even the fiend roman seth or aj or randy. Every brock appearance has millions of views on KZbin. But brock isn't the best of all time.

[@spiritualfamilyx5464]

Absolutely the fiend is probably right behind brock if it was any other person they don't react Aleister black if they book him right could be really great

[@aaronc2880]

Arn Anderson is the best in ring performer ever

[@vinnytesla9731]

Brock's believability is deeply rooted because he is one of the greatest college amateur wrestlers ever, plus a legit UFC MMA champion .... he is the actual legit deal, not a mere actor-performer ..... it's believable that he's a beast that can kill you in there, because he actually can ..... I remember his first debut in WWF back in the day with Hayman, when he walked out and interrupted a triple-threat match and destroyed everyone in the ring (especially Spike Dudley) ..... the audience turned from shock to chants, even though they had no clue who this guy was .... it went from a fun little match with a bunch of guys running around, to - holy shit, someone's gonna get hurt badly here ..... got serious and believable real quick ..... not everyone can do that

[@ChevyGuy78]

Ol book lookin like kimbo slice here

[@headtrauma911]

All around inside the ring and out , including on the MiC , Shawn Michaels is the best. Longevity too

[@Toxicplyer]

He ain’t the best but my personal favorite would probably be The Rock, Stone Cold, Hulk, Warrior and Rick Rude.

[@mirzarizwanbaig9449]

Bad Taste Brock is best.

[@diboymashesha]

Undertaker being objective,Jericho being subjective.

[@ronnwest1507]

When he said kick start 321 claymore lolz

[@BluisRaw02]

I believe Kurt Angle is the best in ring performer of all time!!!

[@trevaughnsumrall9661]

My favorite wrestling 🤼‍♀️ performers Stone Cold Steve Austin Shawn Michaels The Rock Undertaker Triple H

[@RealityOfWrestling]

Great list

[@paulearl8203]

I thought exactly the same about the rumble. His facials alone put 2 or 3 guys over. He was also very entertaining with his dancing and obviously a physical freak. Was a fantastic display.

[@brownsnob]

Booker is such a gentleman.

[@michaelcollins3993]

In my personal opinion Chris Benoit was the greatest worker/wrestler of all time. His promos sucked but his in ring ability was second to none. He carried himself with such tenacity looked tough as nails made it look real sold everything to perfection had large variety of moves and submissions. And like Brock Lesnar was a truly believable athlete. Just a tragic shame he went out like a peice of shit.

[@thivankawijesooriya3088]

Very true... Benoit was the greatest technical wrestler of all time

[@Lavrich1]

The guy had CTE and the brain of an 84 year old Alzheimer’s patient. I find it hard to believe he was completely in control of his own actions but obviously I don’t know

[@Deathpool_04]

Putting aside his later actions, I’m not sure if his mind was just twisted or something when he did it. I’ll never understand it because with so many things going for him and how great his legacy would’ve been, I could never understand why he’d do something that would destroy all that. If he was really the man people thought he was before he did it, he would’ve been disgusted if he knew what he did. It should never be forgiven or excused. Anyway, we can’t deny he was one of the best and a lot more people would’ve seen him as the best if he didn’t turn out the way he did. He was like a mix of Angle and Lesnar but has been around in the business for much longer. He was just as technical if not more technical than Angle with some high fly moves but had the intensity, if not more intense than Lesnar. He was pretty believable in the ring too. Sure, he too steroids but he actually looked like he could kick anyone’s ass. Angle, an Olympic gold medalist in amateur wrestling, has even said that Benoit was one of the wrestlers who would’ve been great if he had pursued amateur wrestling. Angle, Jericho, and Eddie have said that they learned a lot from Benoit. That probably explains why Angle and Benoit were like a mirror of each other. Lesnar probably got some moves from Angle, who learned it from Benoit. Benoit was the one who popularized the multiple German suplexes that Lesnar today is famous for. It wouldn’t be an honest discussion without mentioning Benoit for all time best performers, for sure.

[@xelementzgaming7171]

Brock in the 2000s when he actually was hungry or actually had a move set was the best in the world... his agility and power was crazy.. now he just a 2 move wrestler... so I can’t agree with cena... maybe when he debuted yes...

[@TNAWWE]

agreed

[@hwoarangthedoorbell]

Nah. He wasn’t even the best in-ring performer on SmackDown at the time. Impressive debut and very believable, but not the best IMO.

[@xelementzgaming7171]

hwoarangthedoorbell who was better??? On top of that, with his size and agility? This dude when he wants is a beast

[@hwoarangthedoorbell]

xElementZ GAMING Kurt Angle, Chris Benoit, and Eddie Guerrero. Far more experienced in-ring workers who entertained and elevated whichever division they were competing in and could convincingly work with anyone. Not to mention they put on some of the absolute best matches of that era. They were even apart of the SmackDown Six which by themselves made SmackDown more worthwhile to watch than Raw. In-ring work goes a lot further than being muscular and athletic. Eddie got freakin BRADSHAW over with his in-ring work! Not sure 2002-04 Brock could do the same.

[@Garo10]

continue using the split screen the fans want it !

[@jokerkiller1426]

Lesnar, Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio, Kurt and Aj styles for me are the best wrestlers and performers that WWE has had

[@nicklengyel8111]

Brock is Not, he sucks.A person who is barely around, how is that a best in ring.Yes,Brett and Shawn are superb in ring performance. There are many others that are best in ring performing.

[@ladyren1575]

Well he's a full-timer now so...

[@nicklengyel8111]

@N K ,you need to get an mri on your head to see what is in there,brock hasn't done it all.Cause he is never around,haha.

[@billywilliams6154]

Brett Hart is the best in ring performer.

[@zaltron752]

Meh

[@H.K.5]

He was average at best

[@illkid86]

@@H.K.5 and wtf was shawn? Wtf did he do best? A moonsault gtfoh

[@illkid86]

@@draganlojanicich2604 he was a fucking genius in the ring he told stories in the ring while shawn overrated ass was doing flips

[@illkid86]

@@draganlojanicich2604 youre a joke

[@ironcrosstrainingltd6482]

Books got that camouflage on taking me back to GI bro days!! 💖🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@vripper2678]

I don’t like Brock personally but he’s the reincarnation of the devil. He’s the most dominant wrestler therefore best ever. Nobody and I mean nobody could beat or even come close to it. In ring he’s the most entertaining and dominant. Storyline wise as well. It’s Brock. No one comes close. He’s the Jordan of WWE. He should’ve been world champ ever since 2003. A 20 year reign in my opinion.

[@davidcabral3805]

Cena is far more qualified to make that statement than anybody here on social media!!

[@dceasedbrickfan74]

Better than “Hit Man”, Flair, or HBK? HA HA HA HA HA. You serious? Not even gonna mention Okada....or any of the other NJPW bout machines.

[@pdg90]

Jason Kennedy maybe he meant current...all-time greatest in ring.... nah. I can’t explain what the hell Cena was talkin’ bout on this one.

[@DudeFarooqi]

No one watches Japanese wrestling. No one would pay money to see Okada. People pay money to see Brock Lesnar

[@michalmarcek4912]

@@DudeFarooqi not true, but a hell of a lot more people would pay to see Brock

[@Therealjtyler]

Okada hella underrated

[@sergrod1]

They’re so right. Didn’t think of it that way. And I respect Booker Ts opinion. Don’t know the other guy but he seems to know what he’s talking about and they’ve both made valid points

[@Jean0987654321]

Ric Flair?

[@kihlos2768]

I thought booker’s reaction would be, “You didn’t say that. Tell me you did not just say that!”.

[@kkr2122]

All the marks shut up . Brock is what is still keeping wwe relevant . It’s not about moves it’s about the impact and story telling the performance . no one can beat that

[@jmelz155]

That is true but at the same time creative sucks and can’t even write a compelling storyline for any of the superstars. Brock’s just lucky to have a genius like Paul Heyman at his side who is a master on the mic. If Brock didn’t have Paul he would simply be another Braun Strowman. Besides the best in ring performers were HBK, Bret, The Rock, and Stone Cold. Brock is simply the greatest currently wrestling

[@sirpranksalot1]

@@jmelz155 Its not really creative that is the problem with wrestling. The biggest problem these days is the fans themselves. I can't stand among them without feeling embarressed as they all look semi-autistic. I like Bray as a person but The Fiend character is so lame yet these current fans absolutely love it because they think they understand the wrestling business and so they know The Fiend is a "heel" yet despite them thinking they know so much about the wrestling business they forget that a heel is supposed to be hated yet they all love the Fiend and think its a great gimmick despite liking him. Simply put The Fiend looks like the type of character my friends and I would invent in backyard wrestling or a video game caw when we were 10 years old, so what does that say about modern day wrestling fans?

[@Ticketman99]

@@jmelz155 Was Brock another Braun Strowman in UFC, where he had to do his own mic work?

[@timetraveller07070]

i dont see many fans DEBATE about other superstars as they debate about brock .

[@kevinp7519]

Rick Flair, Jushen Liger, Brett Hart, Nick Bockwinkle, Harley Race, Kurt Angle

[@RealityOfWrestling]

That’s a great risk