WWE Hall of Famer Booker T shared his heartfelt reaction to the recent passing of wrestling legend Sabu, dedicating time on his “Hall of Fame” podcast to remember the hardcore pioneer. Booker T admitted the news deeply affected him.
“I had a rough day yesterday. I’m serious,” Booker T said. “I didn’t realize I was going to take it that hard. I could not get motivated yesterday at all. I couldn’t get out of bed. I couldn’t really get going thinking about the passing of Sabu.” He reminisced about their first encounter in Japan in 1992: “The first time I met him, back in 1992. I was in Japan… I looked at Sabu, scars all over his body. I mean, on his arms, on his head, on his face, or his chest, everywhere, and I was thinking at that moment, ‘Man, do I gotta do that to get in the business?'”
Booker T lauded Sabu’s unique contributions and lasting impact: “He was always quiet. He was always in his own zone. He always went out there and performed at his highest level and did what he did best. He was an innovator. People right now, still to this day, copy Sabu’s style and his in-ring performances.”
He concluded, “I just want to say rest in peace to Sabu and condolences to his family. He had a hell of a career, and he will definitely be missed.”
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