Booker T criticizes Hogan and Bischoff for TNA's identity loss
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Booker T expressed his disappointment over the creative direction taken by Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff during their tenure at TNA. On his "Hall of Fame" podcast, he reflected on the negative impact of Hogan's removal of the six-sided ring, which he viewed as an essential part of TNA's identity. Booker described the era as one of the most criticized in TNA's history and pointed to Bischoff's alignment with Hogan as an unfortunate development. He emphasized a loss of trust in the promotion during that time.
- •Booker T mourns the identity loss of TNA due to Hogan and Bischoff.
- •Hogan criticized the six-sided ring, a unique feature of TNA.
- •Booker deemed Bischoff's support of Hogan as out of touch.
- •The changes marked a criticized period in TNA's history.
- •Booker shared his feelings of disappointment and distrust toward the new direction.
- 7:30 PMWrestling Inc — Booker T Says Hulk Hogan And Eric Bischoff Took Away The Identity Of TNA
"Booker T mourns all that TNA lost when Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff took over the creative direction.
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