Trick Williams has heard that Booker T might have one more match in him. He would like to be the opponent.
Speaking on WWE Now at Fanatics Fest in New York, the United States Champion spent several minutes crediting the Hall of Famer for building him before he pivoted to the callout.
“Booker T is special, man, and I call him my uncle, because I truly do believe that Booker T is my uncle,” Williams said. “He saw me before a time when it was the popular belief that Trick Williams was gonna be the next big superstar or anything like that. Booker T, he saw me, and he said, hey look, man, I see what you’re doing. I like what you’re doing, but let me help you out.”
He said the coaching was specific and hands-on.
“Let me show you how to look at that camera and pose this way so your muscles look good, and talk a little bit more trash right here in this part of the game,” Williams said. “He was just able to teach me the game and elevate my game to the next level so I could be that superstar and continue to grow every single day. And he did it at a time when it wasn’t the popular thing, so I always appreciate that.”
Then he made the pitch.
“Word through the grapevine is Booker T wants one more match. He said he wants one more match, but I think it’s only right, it’s only befitting, if his last match is with the man that he helped mold into the superstar that he is today,” Williams said. “And I was thinking, what better time like the present? Maybe within the next year or so. How would y’all like to see Booker T versus The Anointed One, Trick Williams?”
He said the case makes itself.
“Just one more time. One more time. He needs that farewell match. He’s received his flowers,” Williams said. Asked whether he is the right opponent for it, Williams pointed at the crowd. “The people have spoken.”
Booker has since addressed the challenge on his Hall of Fame podcast, and he did not turn it down.
“My thing has been, I never say never. I’m never going to close the book on any chapter or anything like that,” Booker said. “I feel like if I could will myself to do it, I will do it.”
Booker, a six-time world champion and two-time Hall of Famer who turned 61 in March, said the timeline Williams floated gives him room to find out whether his body is up to it.
Williams also credited Booker for his commentary work during his rise, and said the two still talk about his career.
“Definitely Booker T. Booker T was always a staple in my growth, and I appreciate that,” Williams said when asked who he bounces ideas off. “But as of lately, Triple H has been very hands-on. I’m very grateful to have a good relationship with him. Especially Nick Khan. Nick Khan has some great ideas. I can’t really speak on it, but he knows what he’s talking about. Nick Khan is a genius.”
