Booker T - Supermarket Brawl, "King Bookah", Shucky Ducky, NXT Commentary, WCW Mount Rushmore

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Booker T is a WWE Hall of Famer currently calling the action each week on NXT. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at Reality of Wrestling in Houston, TX to discuss his time in WCW, WWE and now NXT, the recent partnership between NXT and TNA, the iconic supermarket brawl with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and how much the damage cost, being paired with his wife Sharmell on TV, winning King of the Ring and becoming King Booker, his rivalry with Edge over a shampoo commercial at WrestleMania 18, whether or not he will ever have one more match and more!
00:00 Intro
03:16 Building his Reality of Wrestling promotion
04:47 What is the Reality of Wrestling?
05:56 Being in tremendous shape at his age
07:57 Does he have another match in him?
08:48 How much does he do for NXT commentary?
10:40 What is ‘Shucky Ducky Quack Quack’?
12:17 What does ‘No Bread, No Water, Just Meat’ mean?
14:56 His thoughts on the rise of Lexis King
16:14 Why he thinks Wes Lee is an upcoming star
16:56 Watching Bronn Breaker wrestle for the first time
18:53 His thoughts on the NXT partnership with TNA
21:29 Wrestling hitting new levels of popularity
22:23 NXT revitalizing his career
23:33 Israel Adesanya recognizing him at a press conference
26:03 Why did ‘5 time WCW Champion’ get over?
27:16 Happy accidents that happened in his career
28:14 Winning the WCW TV Title because Rick Martel forgot his gear
29:05 His first World Title at Bash at the Beach 2000
31:01 Losing the WCW World Title to Vince Russo
34:02 Feeling like his a natural at pro wrestling
35:52 Learning from movies to become a great entertainer
37:11 The story behind the Supermarket Brawl with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin
41:51 Pro wrestling being more about moments than matches
44:06 Booker T's WCW Mount Rushmore
44:44 Did WCW guys get a chance to succeed in WWE?
47:41 Not living off of his past accomplishments in the business
50:12 Remembering his time as King Booker
53:08 Sharmell being brought into WWE
55:36 His favorite backstage segments as King Booker
56:46 Wrestlemania X8 with Edge over a shampoo commercial
59:07 Memories of Michael Cole vs Jerry Lawler at Wrestlemania
01:01:12 Trying to get Undertaker to do a Takerooni
01:02:17 Who did the worst Spinnerooni?
01:03:02 What does he feel the legacy he’s left is?
01:04:39 His 2011 program with Cody Rhodes in WWE
01:07:03 3 Things Booker T is grateful for
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[@AJV_K13]

"He hath no water, he hath no bread. Only meat!" - King Bookah

[@austindrinksfanta]

I was here when it was titled “booker T”

[@hagenstewart]

Same

[@devinbates7995]

Same

[@Cyscop]

I was booker T when it was titled "here" sucka

[@WWE_actionfigure-matches]

Same

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Saaame

[@b1g.pr3tz]

“booker T” being the title is what made me click so fast

[@Geraldo-ro9rc]

Overrated

[@Dylan-j5r]

Same 😂 5 time

[@XxSircampsalotXx]

Say his name and he appears, I believe in KING BOOKAHHHH.

[@joaomendes147]

👏👏

[@MatthewSaliba]

I believe in KING BOOKAHHHH.

[@CWILL8907]

​@@MatthewSaliba 👏👏

[@IIIIthruXII]

👏👏

[@LewBagsLive]

I love Chris’s approach to all interviews. He’s unbiased and he listens! Not a lot of interviewers often listen to what their guest is saying. Chris is so good at this. Plus you can tell he genuinely cares about each guest he has on the show. Another great podcast Chris!! 👏🤝

[@ChrisVanVliet]

I appreciate the kind words. Thank you!

[@LewBagsLive]

@@ChrisVanVliet you’re reply means more to me personally than you’ll ever know Chris. Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@goldenserenity2385]

and doesn't come across as a mark or cocky person either

[@drodge72]

Booker saying he wasn't a good wrestler is fucking nuts. Super underrated.

[@jayizquierdo9534]

extremely athletic

[@11sdownie]

He was an awesome wrestler.

[@Dragonsmagic2011]

30+ championships… How the hell is that NOT a good wrestler?!!!😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@Faceless_420]

The 5 time 5 time 5 time 5 time 5 time WcW World Heavyweight Champion!!!!! Seeing Booker perform was a treat!!!

[@Faceless_420]

Pfft no introduction needed when it comes to Booker T that is all

[@KanyegTruthTeller313]

Chris, Booker T is my top 5 favorite. I never seen him with a bad match. He came with heat and played his role. He's in RARE air being a 2x HOF. One of your best interviews! Keep rolling Bro💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks man!

[@Prosodyy]

Perfect title, this man needs no clickbait😂

[@Faceless_420]

Facts!

[@Prosodyy]

@@Faceless_420 of course he updates it now people will never know 😭🤣

[@reckszkingzactivitiesrkat.4134]

Booker T on NXT Commentary is absolute Gold , I love him on there because he is soooo funny on the Mic it’s unbelievable 🤣🔥

[@MrNewktrane]

👆💯👏This Part! " That's what people don't like about you. You're a snitch!" I remember first watching Harlem Heat on tv & their promos & in ring work was always on point. Book was the actual speed man of the team & we hadn't seen someone move like that at his size & height in that ring before or since imo. I miss watching him do his thing in that ring- and making his opponent look like a million bucks at the same time.

[@reckszkingzactivitiesrkat.4134]

@@MrNewktrane Facts bro facts , Booker T is a great wrestling talent 👏🏾

[@Traducteur1]

“Price check on jackass!” 😂

[@spc3461]

Booker T’s insights on the ‘Supermarket Brawl,’ his iconic ‘King Bookah’ persona, and the legendary ‘Shucky Ducky’ catchphrase are pure gold! 🙌 His commentary on NXT and WCW’s Mount Rushmore adds even more depth to this fascinating interview. Thanks for sharing, Chris! 👏🎙️

[@ibn1989]

ChatGPT ass comment

[@Realslay3rrr]

I clicked a notification thinking it was a short not a whole interview titled "booker T" 😭😭😂

[@KamoMustafaWWE]

Me as well

[@JacksonOwex]

Same, though I don't mind an hour of Booker T!!!

[@Jaii2124]

Ngl that tittle got me dying booker T😂

[@sbest6565]

Shucky Ducky is comedian from the 90’s. He was a regular on Def Comedy Jam, Comic View, and Uptown Comedy Club. Pretty much anywhere that featured black comedians. He was even on the Dave Chappelle show

[@UncleRots]

Super weird and disrespectful not to mention Shuckey at all. It's been his catch phrase/namesake for 40 years. It's hard for me to believe Booker doesn't know the origin.

[@sbest6565]

@@UncleRots Yeah, Booker should have mentioned him!

[@raghav.chawla]

So early that the title only says “booker T”, there’s no views, no likes, and there wasn’t even a thumbnail 😂

[@joaomendes147]

LMAO

[@JackFlash23]

So early it’s booker t.

[@Faceless_420]

Idk who you are but I like how you think 😂

[@knection1986]

I remember when the title said "booker T"

[@bannebigfoot48]

First Booker t

[@riotd.r.8363]

As a lanky black kid obsessed with wrestling, Booker T was a huge inspiration for me. Also, he's hilarious with a great memory.

[@storysnob1022]

Book’s commentary on NXT is the best. I’m partial to his grooving to Trick’s music.

[@BernitoMVP]

Chris be dropping BANGER after BANGER after BANGER

[@Jackalopemusic]

Booker T is so unintentionally Legendary.

[@kcthecloudmaster]

27:34 the best happy accidents of mondern day intros 😭, Thank you Uncle Book! “OH YEAH MANNN”

[@Theblackvortex75]

I LIKE IT

[@MrCantfindanynames]

Queen Sharmel and King Booker was some of the greatest stuff ive ever seen in the wwe 😂😂😂

[@dannymiller4000]

Bookers work with goldust is legendary, i still go back and watch those segments and laugh out loud every time

[@brianburwick5175]

fun interview, thanx Chrisah!!!

[@connororam4093]

Chris, seriously, how are you so consistent with uploads?! I haven't even finished Shelton and this is posted 😂 😂 Legend!

[@jonathoncaithness6755]

The green frog segment is not only a highlight of WWE but it is one of the best things to happen in Bakersfield!

[@Wweuser30]

Another interview knocked out of the park !! Love it 🙏🏼

[@LPJMANGA]

lets goooo another banger of a interview incoming

[@ronniecathcart2484]

Chris, YOU are on a roll!!! Congratulations on getting the interviews with these legends 💯👊🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Luh_R34P3R]

Here when the title was called "Booker T"

[@LBS851]

I remember watching King Booker back in '06 thinking, "This is lasting way too long". I wanted him to be himself again. Then when he did, he ended up in TNA. 😂

[@ely727]

When King Bookah talks about his moments with Batista, only 2 come to mind: “That Rogue, Batista” and “Batista Is Down! Batista Is Down! Batista’s Down! Batista’s Down!” 😂😂😂 One of THE ALL TIME GREATS during The Attitude Era, Ruthless Aggression Era… Basically, Any Era… Thank you Chris for another great interview and Thanks to King Bookah for all he’s done in the wrestling business… To King Bookah, we are mere Peasants…

[@solecollector1234]

SHUCKY DUCKY QUACK QUACK

[@jimmyperezrivera5776]

Listen to the real comedian whose name is Shucky Ducky quack quack on Def Comedy Jam he's actually on KZbin you guys got to check them out that's where you got it from he needs to give him props

[@inhale27]

‘Oh YES MAN! Oh YEAH MAN!’ Love it

[@tonehunter8755]

He's so eloquently spoken and considered in his thinking. Great interview to listen to CVV

[@KeithByrne1994]

Brilliant podcast and guest too, Booker T I love it and he was one of the wrestlers I grew up watching so that's awesome 😊

[@destin3942]

nahh bruh we gotta talk about 8:17. This man Booker setting up a match loll

[@BlackoutStarman]

OH YEAHHH MANNNNNN!!!!

[@jeffgiesey9872]

I was at that bash at the beach front row and was so excited when Booker T won

[@qstax5534]

A true goat its always so easy to listen to Book interviews lmao

[@moshindig222]

YOU ASKED THE QUESTION!!!

[@xNyteSkyex]

Him commentating while beating people up in TNA lives in my mind rent-free.

[@batkinson1981]

Another great interview Chis keep up the good work we fans appreciate what you do 😊

[@wyteboydak]

When Book mentioned that FAT TNA roster from back in the day it brung back some good memories. 🔥 I miss waiting for Impact to come on back in the days when every single week was a banger! So many stars there at once. I remember the first time I seen TNA, I was at my aunt & uncles house flipping thru the channels & I seen the 6 sided ring & thought it was interesting. Monty Brown was shooting somebody off the ropes about to lay em down w/ that POUNCE! 😤😂

[@quiinners]

Booker is unmatched in his style and skill, in and outside the ring. In awe as a kid watching the Attitude Era unfold.

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CVV on a generational run with these interviews 🔥

[@josephbrallier6768]

Preparation is my only luck. Great advice

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Hit the like button 5X 5X 5X 5X 5X

[@ChrisVanVliet]

🙏👋

[@barrymccockiner773]

Can you pass me that cup? OF THAT BISCOTTI!!!!!

[@zackburton882]

For those who don’t know Shucky Ducky Quack Quack comes from a Def Comedy Jam comedian back in the day who went by Shucky Ducky and had a song called Quack Quack

[@jeremyhardaway5098]

All the old heads remember the comedian shucky ducky from back in the day.

[@brianlewis1331]

Got to meet Booker T a few weeks ago in Puyallup. Awesome guy

[@MikeDee412]

That's TRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICK!!! 😂

[@OkinawaGabs]

The Legend!!!

[@reubenchadwick]

One of the best to ever do it. For so so many reasons

[@rickkoch8316]

5time 5time 5time 5time 5time! Legend! Thank you

[@manccurtLT]

You need to use a low cut filter function on your mic, Chris. Your mic sounds really boomy. Booker T's mic sounds good.

[@tommydeamon7657]

Thank you Chris that was awsome

[@cherryburnette9721]

Great interview Chris. I love Booker T. His conversations never disappoint.

[@Hooiserfan2142]

Booker said shucky ducky quack quack on NXT heatwave. 😂😂😂 I almost fell out of my chair.

[@TwistedSMF]

Makes me laugh every time on that grocery thing Booker going "I won't do it no more" (Like he is getting a ass whooping from his dad - lol) And Steve going "Price check on a jack ass"...I loved it. I've worked in the grocery business for 32 years. (Pigggly Wiggly at first, I now for for Coke.) I always loved Booker. His sense of humor is so great. To Chris you should had done the title "Booker T" and said it 5 times.... LOL

[@nikkiperil2905]

ALWAYS appreciated Booker T, wasn't until he went to WWE did I truly LOVED him as a wrestler, they did him right, especially with the Angle with stone cold. The supermarket segment, ... FN CLASSIC!

[@KyREvolution]

*OH YEAH MAN!*

[@Eloh_Dragons]

Chris is the best interviewer in the business.

[@lordcorgi6481]

I love watching RoW and Booker is one of the best. Right up there with Austin, Rock, Flair, etc.

[@Snaffdude]

Booker singing HBK's music has, and will always will destroy me 😂

[@nelsonribeiro9763]

Kurt Angle, too. Sexy Kurt😅

[@mrassassinscreedfan1]

BOOK BOOK BOOK,

[@dquanissavage6287]

Chris And Booker T Such A Awesome Interview Today!!🔥🐐🐐💎

[@stevenk8728]

So early it still says "booker T" and unlisted

[@bosross6992]

I loved booker t as a kid and used to do the spinaroonie😂

[@nicksparta9580]

I'm super impressed with Chris. He's got all the right questions prepared

[@Shirkules]

IT'S BLACK SNOW!

[@sunnyboy1763]

Gotta love the title

[@trismaster]

FIVE TIME FIVE TIME FIVE TIME! booker T

[@JacksonOwex]

You missed two times though!

[@tomhiggins9743]

All hail King Booker!! (With rocks and stones haha) as i used to heckle him with!! Booker T was so good as the King with Queen Sharmelle. Always remember he had his pinkee in the air! From his days with Harlem Heat in Wcw, his 5 time 5 times Wcw wins and his times with Goldust. No doubt on Booker T's fantastic in the ring ability, comedy gold and announcer skills. One of my favourites of all time. Many thanks Chris for such a fantastic interview. Now can you dig that, Suckaaa!!

[@user-xo3jb1zv1l]

Yow ChrisVanVliet.. Joaquine Buckley has a booker t moment 😂

[@SkidMark5150]

My favorite Booker T was when he was STANG!

[@LionHeartZell]

Im definitely going to watch this 5 times, 5 TIMES, 5 TIMESS!! SSSSSUCKKAA

[@AlignedLove]

I didn’t even start the video yet and I’m already excited 😆 KING BOOKAH 👑

[@boraonline7036]

Now can you DIG THAT?!?!?! 😆

[@elijah_ewb]

Let goooo

[@samtheone9680]

Bookers hair is unbelievable. Magnificent

[@IAmImprintJones]

Another great one Chris, I can't say enough as a black fan of wrestling having first seen Booker T live on Smackdown with the world and us title back in the summer of 2001 going on to create a rich legacy of men and women of color we can celebrate today that have and continue the highest of accolades from Mark Henry, MVP, Sheldon Benjamin, Bobby lashley, The new day, Keith Lee, Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams, Wes Lee, The Profits, Mercedes Mone, Jade, Naomi, Athena, Oba, Willow, kelani Jordan, and swerve Strickland just to name a few.... it's a truly beautiful legacy worthy of the only black superstar to call himself a grandslam WCW and WWE two hall of Fame goat whose theme 4 decades later still SLAPS, NOW I CAN DIG THAT 👑👑👑🔥🔥🔥

[@mrsquee9280]

I actually love Bookers view on giving the up and coming NXT guys fun little moniker’s & catchphrases, it’s that little bit extra that really helps them out in the long run

[@gamer_legand8804]

Here before the fixed title

[@KingKangMane]

It was great to see the 5 time 5 time 5 time 5 time 5 time on the show again

[@MainEventHeel]

MAN I was hoping we were getting some GoldDust talk too hahahahha

[@raultorres3427]

My first wrestling shirt was Tell me you didnt just say that SUCKA!!!

[@celticspride3334]

Will never forget the legendary commentary team of black snow and chet lemon

[@gedlvl7777]

when he said that it felt like second nature to him.... Like he already knew it was meant to be! I felt that!!

[@WWE2KUNIVERSEELITE]

The greatest King of the Ring winner.

[@VikingsSmokingLouge]

Let’s go!!!!

[@doctordox6278]

The humbleness of booker is off the charts. What a true wrestler

[@vlogactionTV]

I wanna see CVV meet Sean Evans from Hot Ones

[@James.Gatsby]

My favorite moments of Booker T when he was King Bookah' forcing John Cena to kiss the royal feet lol

[@KingofhardcorenightmareOffical]

ITS BOOOKER T!!!!!!!

[@KZ1994able]

Booker T, 1 of the few Attitude Era superstars that had the charisma, skill, & wherewithal to revitalize himself in the Ruthless Aggression Era. Absolute Legend 🔥

[@chriskimmel7736]

Booker T wasn't in the Attitude Era. During the Attitude Era he was in WCW

[@brood1316]

​@@chriskimmel7736 people just be saying things lol

[@KZ1994able]

@@chriskimmel7736 Booker T came over from WCW during the Attitude Era aftermath. Still counts as the Attitude Era