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Booker T reacts to a poll ranking him fourth among King of the Ring winners, insisting only Randy Savage’s “Macho King” persona deserves to rank higher and demanding respect for how his 2006 reign transformed the gimmick.
He criticizes Steve Austin’s 1996 win for limited post-tournament impact beyond launching “Austin 3:16,” contrasting it with his own memorable “King Booker” heel run that fans still reference.
Replies debate the rankings, with some agreeing Booker fully embraced the royal character unlike Austin or Bret Hart, while others note Savage gained the King title outside the official tournament format.

Booker T says only “Macho Man” Randy Savage deserves to rank above him among King of the Ring winners, reacting to a new poll that placed him fourth behind Steve Austin, Savage, and Bret Hart.

“It literally shocks my mind when I see the list,” Booker said. “I can accept being… pic.twitter.com/4hmE5lsB2N

— Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo) June 10, 2026

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