Booker T isnt here for the Goldberg slanderand hes making that clear.
Amid the backlash over Goldbergs retirement match against Gunther at WWE Saturday Nights Main Event, Booker T took to his Hall of Fame podcast to back both WWEs handling of the event and Goldbergs legacy in wrestling. The match, which headlined the show in Atlanta, was supposed to be Goldbergs final farewell, but controversy erupted after his post-match speech was cut short on the broadcast.
Booker T acknowledged Goldbergs frustration, but said he felt the speech was always meant for the people in the building.
As far as the sendoff itself, Booker believes WWE delivered. He called it a rare honor to headline a show of that magnitude and praised the companys decision to give Goldberg the spotlight one last time.
Booker also fired back at Goldbergs critics, reminding listeners of just how important Goldberg was to wrestlings boom period and his undeniable box office appeal.
To drive it home, Booker reminded everyone that walking away with a payday like Goldbergs isnt something to apologize for.
Goldbergs emotional reaction to his retirement speech being cut ignited responses across the wrestling world, but Bookers message is clearGoldberg earned his sendoff, and it was handled with more respect than many legends ever receive.
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