Booker t wrestler simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Robert booker tio huffman born march 1, 1965, better known by his ring name booker t. Booker t and renee young on if wwe should book an undertaker vs. Booker tio huffman born march 1, 1965 in houston, texas is an american retired professional wrestler that is currently signed to world wrestling entertainment wwe, working on their smackdown brand as a color commentator. Washington, educator and reformer, first president and principal developer of tuskegee normal and industrial institute now tuskegee university, and the most influential spokesman for african americans between 1895 and 1915. As an african american chamber of commerce, the booker t. See more ideas about booker t, black history and african american history. Washington is an actor, known for war of the worlds 2005, miracle at st. Browse booker t washington pictures, photos, images, gifs, and videos on photobucket. Washington 1856 1915 booker taliaferro washington was born as a slave in 1856 on the burroughs tobacco farm in hales ford, virginia. It is at the bottom of life that we must begin, not at the top. Washington was born on april 5, 1856 in franklin county, virginia, usa as booker taliaferro washington. This is a segment from the hall of fame with booker t and brad gilmore airing monday, tuesday and wednesday on espn 97.
Wwe booker t family pictures, wife, son, daughter, age. Join facebook to connect with booker t washington and others you may know. Washington is an african american male who was enslaved in virginia and grew up on a plantation in west virginia. He was the first 100% black wrestler to win the wwe world championship. My brother was always the guy i wanted to be like, booker t told. In 2001, he debuted in wwe at the 2001 king of the ring, when he attacks. Booker ts first wrestlemania appearance was at wrestlemania x8 against edge. Any fund received above the amount will be used for other needed repairs. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. He later became a full time commentator and lawler moved to smackdown. Chris benoit v booker t best of seven series match pro. Washington founded the tuskegee institute in alabama, which grew immensely and focused on training african americans in agricultural pursuits.
Triple h with ric flair, booker t, seattle, washington, xix, singles match for the. Washington april 5, 1856november 14, 1915 was a prominent black educator, author, and leader of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Released on september 1, 2012, booker ts raw and honest autobiography, booker t. Public school campaigns and racism in the southern seaboard states, 19011915 1958, and booker t. By this time, huffman, wrestling under the name booker t, was no newbie. Born into slavery, washington rose to a position of power and influence, founding the tuskegee institute in alabama in 1881 and overseeing its growth into a wellrespected black university. Booker t was released by the wwe in 2007, following which he moved to rival promotion, total nonstop action wrestling, where he faced off against foes, while teaming up with scott steiner. Triple h, who has a reputation for burying superstars, has lost more than anyone at wrestlemania, as covered in our recent wwe records piece. An orphan, a dropout, a felon and now a famous, married father running for mayor of houston. Professional wrestler booker ts raw life the undefeated. He is also the owner and founder of the independent promotion reality of wrestling row in texas city, texas booker is best known for his time in world championship wrestling wcw, the world. Booker t, christian, paige and renee young discuss the uniqueness of an empty arena ladder match, importance of braun strowmans win over goldberg and the intensity of randy orton. Washington founded the tuskegee institute in alabama, which grew immensely and focused on training african americans in agricultural. Mar 23, 2015 bookert knew he messed up as soon as he said it.
Harlan is professor of history at the university of maryland. See more ideas about booker t, african american history and black history. Booker t lays it in on triple h at wrestlemania 19 on march 30, 2003, in seattle, washington s safeco field. Huffman, famous among wrestling fans as wwe superstar booker t. Booker t is an 11time wcw tag team champion, a sixtime world champion, winner of the 2006 king of the ring tournament and the man responsible for popularizing the word, sucka. Washington an american educator, author, orator, and advisor to presidents of the united states who was from the last generation of black american leaders born into slavery and became the leading voice of the former slaves and their descendants, born on saturday april 5th 1856. Goldberg speaks to booker t about being from the old school. Washington was from the last generation of black american leaders born into slavery and became the. Wwe wrestler booker t runs for mayor of houston youtube. He was an actor, known for by right of birth 1921 and in the hour of chaos 2016.
Booker t gives us his take on triple threat ladder match. In the atlanta compromise he articulated the benefits of vocational education. All of booker t championship wins in wwe wwf duration. The greatest street fights and other out of control matches in 2012. The next match in the series wouldnt come until the september 16 smackdown. Washington was a little more patient in his philosophy.
Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome. He died on november 14, 1915 in new york city, new york, usa. Aug 17, 2017 wwe professional wrestler booker ts raw life. Huffman returned to wwe as a surprise entrant during the 2011 royal rumble. Born into slavery april 5, 1856, in hardy, virginia, washington lived on a plantation with his siblings and mother, jane ferguson, until the union victory in the civil war. Browse booker t washington pictures, photos, images, gifs, and videos on photobucket photobucket uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Dec 2, 2019 explore artistamorena45s board booker t. Search, discover and share your favorite booker t gifs. He is not only a good wrestler but also a well known wrestling promoter and the owner of row. Booker taliaferro washington april 18, 1856 november 14, 1915 was an american educator, author, orator, and adviser to multiple presidents of the united states.
Jan 30, 2018 during the 2015 premiere of raw, booker t replaced jerry lawler as commentator. Between 1890 and 1915, washington was the dominant leader in the african american community and of the contemporary black elite. Established in 1930, btwba has continuously built strong corporate, small and minority business partnerships and alliances through its advocacy efforts. This is a list the two series that were fought between chris benoit and booker t in a best of seven series match for the wcw world television championship in 1998 and the wwe united states championship in 2005. He is still with the wwe, just in a different capacity. Washington business association btwba prides itself on being one of the oldest and most influential in the nation. He also bears the distinction of holding the wcw world heavyweight championship when the promotion folded in 2001.
One of wrestlings most successful characters has been booker t. Jim ross from wwe was the one who did my contracts at the time and he. Robert booker tio huffman born march 1, 1965, better known by his ring name booker t, is an american professional wrestler, professional wrestling promoter and color commentator signed with wwe. He believed that african americans, especially men, would be able to pull themselves up by their bootstraps, and prove themselves to. Stevie wonder and ray charles and booker t after booker t. Ironically, one of the most infamous triple h burials was at a wrestlemania, versus booker t at wrestlemania 19. He is also the owner and founder of the independent promotion reality of wrestling row in texas city, texas.
Booker t had great feuds with jeff jarrett, chris benoit, and scott steiner on wcw television. Dubois were two very important civil rights leaders in the late 1800s to early 1900s with common goals, but different ways of achieving them. His style of education was geared toward educating and advancing the african american race in postslavery america. From prison to promise, written with andrew william wright, details bookers struggles with family losses and crime in urban houston before he became one of the worlds most recognized athletes. Washington was a strong supporter of the industrial and vocational model of education. Booker taliaferro washington s success was an uphill battle from the very beginning. View the profiles of people named booker t washington. Wwe booker t family pictures, wife, son, daughter, age booker t stands in the list of top successful wrestlers in the history of wrestling. Though many think that booker t was fired, that does not seem to be the case.