Booker T: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Booker T, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Robert Booker Tio Huffman was born in Houston, Texas on March 1, 1965, and he is currently 60 years old.

He is currently a Commentator, Analyst, Coach and Promoter, working for World Wrestling Entertainment on the NXT and LFG brand.

He is the founder of ROW (Reality of Wrestling).

Booker T was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013 as an individual and in 2019 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of Harlem Heat).

Booker T Profile Index

Profile Info

Gender Male
Real Name Robert Booker Tio Huffman
Ring Names
- Booker T ( October 2, 2007 - Present)
- King Booker ( May 22, 2006 - October 1, 2007)
- Booker T ( July 3, 2000 - May 21, 2006)
- G.I. Bro ( April 17, 2000 - July 2, 2000)
- Booker ( February 20, 2000 - April 16, 2000)
- Booker T ( April 17, 1992 - February 19, 2000)
- Kole ( August 2, 1993 - October 24, 1994)
- G.I. Bro ( March 1, 1989 - April 16, 1992)
Born March 1, 1965 (age 60)
Nationality United States
Birth Place Houston, Texas
Billed From
- Houston, Texas
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight
- 256 lbs (116 kg)
Nicknames The Master of the Spin-a-Roonie
Notes He is the founder of ROW (Reality of Wrestling).

Career History

Roles
- Commentator ( October 6, 2022 - Present)
- Analyst ( July 20, 2013 - Present)
- Coach ( February 16, 2025 - Present)
- Promoter ( December 21, 2006 - Present)
- Part Time Wrestler ( January 12, 2019 - January 28, 2023)
- Ambassador ( October 4, 2019 - April 9, 2021)
- Politician ( December 10, 2016 - October 25, 2019)
- Commentator ( April 11, 2017 - January 29, 2018)
- Part Time Wrestler ( February 21, 2015 - April 23, 2016)
- Commentator ( January 2, 2011 - July 30, 2012)
- General Manager ( July 31, 2012 - July 19, 2013)
- Part Time Wrestler ( January 30, 2011 - April 21, 2012)
- Wrestler ( March 1, 1989 - November 21, 2010)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
Promotion WWEBrand NXT	October 6, 2022	Present
Promotion WWEBrand LFG	February 16, 2025	Present
Promotion WWE	January 30, 2018	October 5, 2022
Promotion WWEBrand Raw	September 14, 2015	January 29, 2018
Promotion WWE	July 20, 2013	July 20, 2013
Promotion WWEBrand SmackDown	February 1, 2011	July 19, 2013
Promotion TNA	November 11, 2007	October 22, 2009
Promotion NWE	April 19, 2008	June 29, 2008
Promotion WWEBrand Raw	June 11, 2007	October 1, 2007
Promotion WWEBrand SmackDown	March 23, 2004	June 10, 2007
Promotion WWEBrand Raw	March 25, 2002	March 22, 2004
Promotion WWF	June 24, 2001	March 24, 2002
Promotion WCW	July 7, 1993	March 26, 2001
Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight	November 13, 1995	March 22, 1996
Promotion GWF	April 17, 1992	June 18, 1993

Images History

Feb 2020
Aug 2017
Feb 2011
Oct 2007
May 2006
Nov 2003
Jun 2000
Apr 2000
Jun 1995
Jul 1993
Mar 1989

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	from	to
Face	January 30, 2011	Present
Heel	May 11, 2008	January 29, 2011
Face	November 11, 2007	May 10, 2008
Heel	October 21, 2005	November 10, 2007
Face	November 21, 2004	October 20, 2005
Heel	March 23, 2004	November 20, 2004
Face	June 10, 2002	March 22, 2004
Heel	November 18, 2001	June 9, 2002
Face	October 27, 1996	November 17, 2001
Heel	July 7, 1993	October 26, 1996

Card Positions

Status	Details	from	to
NXT Inactive	Indie dates only	January 12, 2019	January 28, 2023
RAW Inactive	Indie dates only	February 21, 2015	April 23, 2016
SD Mid Card		November 29, 2011	April 21, 2012
SD Inactive	Commentary only	June 7, 2011	November 28, 2011
SD Mid Card		January 30, 2011	June 6, 2011
TNA Mid Card		June 25, 2009	October 22, 2009
TNA Upper Card		November 11, 2007	June 24, 2009
RAW Inactive	Wellness Policy violation	August 28, 2007	October 1, 2007
RAW Upper Card		June 11, 2007	August 26, 2007
SD Injured	Knee injury	April 7, 2007	June 10, 2007
SD Upper Card		May 21, 2006	April 6, 2007
SD Mid Card		December 16, 2004	May 20, 2006
SD Upper Card		October 21, 2004	December 15, 2004
SD Mid Card		October 13, 2003	October 20, 2004
RAW Injured	Back injury	August 11, 2003	October 12, 2003
RAW Mid Card		April 28, 2003	August 10, 2003
RAW Upper Card		February 24, 2003	April 27, 2003
RAW Mid Card		February 11, 2002	February 23, 2003
WWE Upper Card		June 24, 2001	February 10, 2002
WCW Upper Card		February 26, 2001	March 26, 2001
WCW Injured	Knee surgery	November 27, 2000	February 25, 2001
WCW Upper Card		July 9, 2000	November 26, 2000
WCW Mid Card		November 2, 1998	July 8, 2000
WCW Inactive		August 25, 1998	November 1, 1998
WCW Mid Card		August 21, 1993	August 24, 1998

Finishers
- Scissors Kick ( August 2, 1993 - July 30, 2016)
- Book End - Kneeling Side Slam ( October 2, 1999 - July 30, 2016)
- Houston Hangover - Diving Somersault Leg Drop ( August 2, 1993 - October 1, 2007)
- Heat Seeker - Missile Dropkick ( August 2, 1993 - March 26, 2001)
- Heat Seeker - with Stevie Ray - Electric Chair + Missile Dropkick combination ( August 2, 1993 - December 22, 1997)
- Big Apple Blast - with Stevie Ray - Elevated Bearhug + Harlem Sidekick combination ( August 2, 1993 - December 22, 1997)
- Heat Bomb - with Stevie Ray - Powerbomb + Diving Elbow Drop combination ( August 2, 1993 - December 22, 1997)
- Towering Inferno - with Stevie Ray - Backbreaker + Diving Leg Drop combination ( August 2, 1993 - December 22, 1997)
Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Rap Sheet" by Rene De Wael & Didier Leglise - Single ( January 30, 2011 - Present)
- Theme Song "Sucka" by Dale Oliver - Single ( November 11, 2007 - October 22, 2008)
- Theme Song "Main Event Mafia" by Dale Oliver - with Main Event Mafia - Team ( October 23, 2008 - October 22, 2008)
- Theme Song "Dead White Guys" by Joseph Saba & Stewart Winter - Single ( May 23, 2006 - October 1, 2007)
- Theme Song "Rap Sheet" by Rene De Wael & Didier Leglise - Single ( August 2, 1993 - May 22, 2006)

Titles & Accomplishments

Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2013, Individual
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2019, Groups , Harlem Heat
World Wrestling Entertainment
- 1 World Heavyweight Championship
- 1 WWE Intercontinental Championship
- 3 WWF/World Tag Team Championship (1 with Rob Van Dam, 1 with Goldust / Dustin Rhodes, 1 with Test)
- 1 WWE King of the Ring (2006)
- 2 WWF Hardcore Championship
World Wrestling Entertainment & World Championship Wrestling
- 5 WCW World Heavyweight/WCW Championship
- 4 WCW United States Heavyweight/WWE United States Championship
- 11 WCW World/WCW Tag Team Championship (10 with Stevie Ray, 1 with Test)
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
- 1 TNA Legends Championship
- 1 TNA World Tag Team Championship (with Scott Steiner)
World Championship Wrestling
- 6 WCW World Television Championship
Global Wrestling Federation
- 3 GWF Tag Team Championship (with Stevie Ray)
Las Vegas Pro Wrestling
- 1 LVPW UWF Heavyweight Championship
Prairie Wrestling Alliance
- 1 PWA Heavyweight Championship
Reality of Wrestling
- 1 ROW Tag Team Championship (with Stevie Ray)
Texas All-Pro Wrestling
- 1 TAP Heavyweight Championship
Other Accomplishments
- WWE Grand Slam Champion
- WWE Triple Crown Champion
- WCW Triple Crown Champion
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (class of 2018)
- TNA Year-End Award - Memorable Moment of the Year (2007 - for debuting in TNA)
- TNA Year-End Award - Who To Watch in 2008 (2007)
- Cauliflower Alley Club Tag Team Award (2018 - with Stevie Ray)
- PWI Tag Team of the Year (1995, 1996 - with Stevie Ray)
- PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (1998)
- PWI Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (2000)
- PWI Stanley Weston Award (2024)
- 5° in PWI 500 (2001)
- 62° in PWI Years Top 100 Teams (2003 - with Stevie Ray)
- WON Most Underrated (2002)

Teams & Relations

Tag Teams & Stables
- Main Event Mafia - Kevin Nash / Diesel, Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe, Scott Steiner, Sharmell, Sting, Traci Brooks ( October 23, 2008 - October 22, 2009)
- King Booker's Court - Fit Finlay, Hornswoggle, Sharmell, William Regal ( May 26, 2006 - April 6, 2007)
- Rob Van Dam & Booker T - Rob Van Dam ( November 3, 2003 - April 6, 2004)
- Booker T & Goldust - Goldust / Dustin Rhodes ( March 25, 2002 - February 3, 2003)
- nWo - Big Show / Paul Wight, Sean Waltman / X-Pac / Syxx-Pac ( May 13, 2002 - June 10, 2002)
- The Alliance - Adam Bomb / Bryan Clark / Wrath, Bill DeMott / Hugh Morrus, Billy Kidman, Bubba Ray Dudley / Bully Ray, Buff Bagwell, Charles Robinson, Chavo Guerrero, Chris Kanyon, Christian Cage, Chuck Palumbo, Crush / Brian Adams, D-Von Dudley, Debra, Diamond Dallas Page, Gregory Helms / The Hurricane, Ivory, Jazz, Justin Credible, Kurt Angle, Lance Storm, Mark Jindrak / Marco Corleone, Mike Awesome, Molly Holly, Paul Heyman, Raven, Rhyno / Rhino, Rob Van Dam, Sean O'Haire, Shane McMahon, Shawn Stasiak, Stacy Keibler, Stephanie McMahon, Stevie Richards, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Tazz, Terri Runnels, Test, Tommy Dreamer, Torrie Wilson, William Regal, Nick Patrick, Arn Anderson, Brian Hebner, Billy Silverman ( July 9, 2001 - November 18, 2001)
- Misfits In Action - Bill DeMott / Hugh Morrus, Chavo Guerrero, Van Hammer, Lash LeRoux / Corporal Cajun, The Wall / Sgt. AWOL / Malice , Major Gunns ( April 17, 2000 - June 19, 2000)
- The New Blood - Alundra Blayze / Madusa, Bam Bam Bigelow, Billy Kidman, Bret Hart, Buff Bagwell, Chris Kanyon, Chuck Palumbo, Daffney, David Arquette, David Flair, Disco Inferno / Glenn Gilbertti, Eric Bischoff, Ernest Miller, Goldberg, Horace Hogan, Jeff Jarrett, Johnny Stamboli, Juventud Guerrera, Kimberly Page, Konnan, Lance Storm, Mark Jindrak / Marco Corleone, Mike Awesome, Mike Sanders, Rey Mysterio, Scott Steiner, Sean O'Haire, Shane Douglas, Shawn Stasiak, Stacy Keibler, Sunny / Tammy Lynn Sytch, Torrie Wilson, Tygress, Vampiro, Vince Russo, Big Vito, Crowbar, The Wall / Sgt. AWOL / Malice, Reno, Ice Train / MI Smooth , Midajah, Shikira ( April 10, 2000 - April 17, 2000)
- Harlem Heat - Stevie Ray , Midnight ( July 26, 1999 - December 27, 1999)
- Harlem Heat - Stevie Ray ( April 17, 1992 - December 22, 1997)
Managers
Family
- Sharmell - Wife ( February 1, 2015 - Present)
- Stevie Ray - Brother

Booker T Games Appearances (44)

WWE Main Series (18/25)

Other Games (26)

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mami rhea · 1 years ago
is it just me or he commentate like a heel? i only watched nxt because of domdom
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Demar Thomas · 1 years ago
First book end is at october 2 1999 wcw saturday night during match against the Villanova with Stevie ray
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Anthony Flair · 2 years ago
New picture plis
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Meow · 2 years ago
He seems like a tweener based on his commentary lol
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Real Guest · 2 years ago
He is not on NXT
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  Michael Clark · 2 years ago
  
  @Real Guest Yes he is. WWE made the official announcement on their website. He's part of the NXT commentary team. The announcement can be found on WWE's website.
  
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Nicholas Harrigan · 2 years ago
please change August 2, 1993 to July 7, 1993
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