BET Names Booker T as Greatest Black Wrestler of All Time in New Rankings

One Big Thing

BET has released their list of the 15 greatest Black wrestlers in history, crowning two-time WWE Hall of Famer Booker T as the greatest of all time.

Key Rankings

• 1. Booker T – Five-time World Champion and two-time WWE Hall of Famer
• 2. The Rock – Hollywood megastar and multi-time WWE Champion
• 3. Kofi Kingston – First African-born WWE Champion
• 4. Mark Henry – World’s Strongest Man and WWE Hall of Famer
• 5. Sasha Banks – Multiple-time women’s champion across promotions

Historic Achievements

• Ron Simmons (#7) – First Black WCW World Heavyweight Champion in 1992
• Jacqueline (#12) – First Black woman to win a WWE championship in 1998
• Bianca Belair (#9) – First Black woman to main event WrestleMania

Why It Matters

This list highlights the significant contributions of Black wrestlers to professional wrestling, showcasing their impact on the industry’s evolution and representation.

By The Numbers

• 15 wrestlers recognized
• Multiple Hall of Famers included
• Spans multiple wrestling eras from JYD to current stars

Looking Forward

Current stars like Bianca Belair, Bobby Lashley, and Kofi Kingston continue to build on this legacy, suggesting the list could look different in coming years.

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