Booker T Defends Shorter WrestleMania 42 Matches After Backlash

TLDR

Booker T defended WWE's decision to feature shorter matches at WrestleMania 42 Saturday after criticism over several bouts involving top stars like Becky Lynch, AJ Lee, and Liv Morgan going under 10 minutes. On his Hall of Fame podcast on April 21, 2026, Booker T argued that match length isn't as important as pacing and explained that today's WWE product involves more factors like partners and advertising that influence show structure. He also compared WWE's approach to AEW shows, suggesting that WWE's tighter match times are a reflection of how the wrestling business has evolved.