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Booker T questions his fourth-place ranking among King of the Ring winners

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:30 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Booker T questions his fourth-place ranking among King of the Ring winners

Summary

Booker T expressed dissatisfaction after being ranked fourth in a recent poll of the greatest WWE King of the Ring winners. During his 'Hall of Fame' show, he stated that he believes only Macho Man Randy Savage deserves to be rated higher than him. Booker T acknowledged that Stone Cold Steve Austin's victory contributed to his rise in WWE but contended that he had a more significant impact as King. He maintains that he and Savage are the top contenders for the title of the greatest Kings in WWE history.

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By the Numbers

•Booker T ranked fourth in a WWE poll of King of the Ring winners.
•He believes only Macho Man Randy Savage should be rated higher than himself.
•Booker T acknowledges Austin's role in his rise but argues his own achievements are greater.
•He cites his interpretation of the King Booker character as significant to his legacy.

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4:30 PMWrestling Inc — WWE's Booker T Says Only One Man Was A Better King Of The Ring Than He Was

What they're saying

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Booker T is not pleased to be ranked fourth in a poll of the greatest WWE King of the Ring winners, believing that only one star should be placed above him.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Nishant Jayaram)

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