WWE Hall of Famer fires back after viral “F** Booker T” moment steals post-match spotlight
Summary
– Swerve Strickland called out Booker T after losing to Jon Moxley at AEW Dynasty
– Booker responded on his podcast, criticizing the timing and message
– He wished Swerve well but vowed never to publicly praise him again
Swerve Strickland didn’t leave AEW Dynasty as world champion, but he left fans talking after a post-match mic drop that had nothing to do with the match itself. Following his loss to Jon Moxley in the main event, Strickland grabbed the microphone and said, “F** Booker T” to the crowd in Philadelphia—an unscripted, personal shot that quickly went viral.
Booker T addressed the moment on his Hall of Fame podcast, starting with confusion. “Woke up this morning and I wondered, why is my name trending?” he said before seeing the clip. Rather than get angry, Booker offered advice: focus on the wrestling.
He pointed out that the closing moment of a pay-per-view should highlight the matches, not a personal insult. “They’re talking about Booker T. That was a bad move,” he said, suggesting AEW likely didn’t appreciate the distraction.
Booker also made it clear he has no interest in drama for the sake of headlines. “If you got something to say to somebody, say it to their face,” he stated. He went on to wish Swerve success in wrestling but said his days of putting him over publicly are finished.
“I probably won’t ever say anything positive about him again,” Booker admitted. He also blamed DJ Vlad for reigniting the tension through an interview he claims never happened, which led to his original critique of Swerve’s marketability.
Despite the personal tone of the segment, Booker stood by his reputation as a behind-the-scenes supporter of young talent across the board, insisting that his actions—not social media—reflect who he is.
The fallout from Swerve’s statement and Booker’s measured yet direct response has now overshadowed the main event of the AEW Dynasty. Whether this becomes a bigger issu
