Booker T, ‘Wanting To Remember’ His Former Manager in Her “Greatest Light”, Rejects an Appearance on an Episode of Dark Side of the Ring

There are several stories of professional wrestling from back in the day that many are unaware of. Some of those stories may put several wrestling legends and veterans on the dark side after the revelation. WWE Hall of Famer, Booker T recently rejected an offer to appear on Vice TV’s Dark Side of the Ring series which tackles controversial subjects of the business. The WWE legend said no to appearing on the show as he wants to remember the deceased wrestling figure in the “greatest light”.

Booker T rejects to appear on the Dark Side of the Ring series

The series Dark Side of the Ring is currently in its fourth season. The Vice TV show has covered several stories of many wrestling figures. Many legends appear and share the part they recall, but Booker T has rejected the opportunity.

As per the WWE Hall of Famer, the show wants to cover the story of Sherri Martel, also known as Sensational Sherri. The NXT commentator recently shared why he rejected to appear on Dark Side of Wrestling featuring Sherri Martel, on his Hall of Fame podcast.

The six-time world champion said, “I didn’t put any credit in ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ just because I don’t want to see wrestling in that light. Anytime you hear ‘Dark Side,’ it’s not gonna be good. I just got a phone call, actually, a couple of emails wanting me to be a part of it.”

He added, “I guess they’re trying to put together one for Sherri Martel and I just can’t do it. Just because I only want to remember Sherri in her greatest light, and I don’t want to be a part of anything that’s remotely negative talking about that woman.”

Martel was the manager of Booker T and Stevie Ray’s tag team Harlem Heat as Sister Sherri in WCW. Sherri’s had a storied career managing top stars like Randy Savage, Ted DiBiase, Shawn Michaels, and Ric Flair.

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The former WWF/E Women’s Championship’s last appearance in WWE was in 2005. WWE inducted her into the Hall of Fame in 2006. Sadly, a year later Martel passed away in 2007 due to a drug overdose at the age of 49 years old. Sherri’s star power really helped Harlem Heat and assisted Booker T to reach the top.

Booker T credits Hulk Hogan for Sherri Martel managing Harlem Heat

There are always talks that The Hulkter had some sort of creative control in WCW. Perhaps Hulk Hogan did use it for Booker T and Stevie Ray’s benefit.

The 58-year-old said, “I think Hogan had some influence with that. I know Hogan wanted to put the rocket on us and they tried a few managers with us before Sherri. You know, none of them really worked out. Then when Sherri’s name came up, we were like, ‘Yes, that’s who we need.'”

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