Booker Huffman, better known by his ring name Booker T, is an American professional wrestler and announcer with a net worth of $1 million. Born in Houston, Texas, on March 1, 1965, Booker T became one of the most influential figures in professional wrestling. His career spans multiple decades and includes successful tenures in prominent wrestling promotions like World Championship Wrestling (WCW), World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWE), and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). Throughout his career, Booker T has accumulated a remarkable 35 championships across these organizations, solidifying his legacy as one of wrestling’s top talents.
Huffman is perhaps best known for his work in WCW, where he became a six-time WCW World Television Champion and a ten-time WCW World Tag Team Champion. He formed the iconic tag team Harlem Heat with his brother Lane Huffman, known as “Stevie Ray.” Together, they dominated the tag team division in WCW, capturing numerous titles and setting records. Booker T also achieved individual success in WCW, winning the WCW World Heavyweight Championship five times.
After WCW’s closure, Booker T joined WWE, where he continued to make an impact. He won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship once, making history as the first African American wrestler to claim the prestigious title in WWE. His contributions to the wrestling industry were recognized when he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013.
In addition to his wrestling achievements, Booker T has transitioned into a career as a color commentator on WWE’s Monday Night Raw. He also founded the independent wrestling promotion Reality of Wrestling (ROW), where he serves as both the owner and a promoter. In 2015, Booker T and his brother Stevie Ray reunited as Harlem Heat for one final match in ROW, capturing the ROW Tag Team Championship, further cementing their place in wrestling history.
