WWE Hall of Famer Booker T shared his experienced viewpoint on the recent WWE talent releases, describing them as an unfortunate yet regular aspect of the wrestling business, especially following the post-WrestleMania period.
On his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker T encouraged both current and aspiring wrestlers to always be prepared for such a possibility.
“It didn’t catch me off guard at all,” Booker T remarked in relation to the May 2025 releases.
“I’ve been a part of WWE now for a very, very long time, and every year, especially after WrestleMania, a list comes out, and guys get cut… getting released is something that’s been happening since I’ve been in this business at a certain time of the year.”
Booker THe stressed the business-driven nature of the industry: “Do you want to be on that list? Of course not, but this is a business, and that’s one thing that you better always keep in the back of your head that you might be getting let go sooner or later.”
Booker T also reflected on his own mindset over the years: “I’m gonna tell you right now. I’ve been planning to get that note for about 20 years.
I’ve been preparing for what’s next knowing that they’re going to come to me one day and go, ‘Hey, Book, man, we appreciate everything you’ve done here, but we’re going a different route.’”
Offering advice for talent facing similar situations, Booker T emphasized the importance of staying prepared: “That’s my advice to these young guys. Hopefully they are preparing for a moment like this, so they’ll be ready just to keep everything moving.”