Booker T recently spoke about the excitement Dennis Rodman brought to World Championship Wrestling in the late 1990s. He praised Rodman’s energy and called his appearances a true spectacle. Rodman is set to enter the WWE Hall of Fame next month.
Rodman’s time in WCW
Dennis Rodman joined the New World Order (nWo) in 1997. The nWo was a top group in WCW and helped make the promotion very popular at the time. Rodman was already a big name from basketball, and his arrival added a celebrity spark to wrestling.
Booker T said Rodman’s presence felt larger than life. He said Rodman was “off the chain” and that watching him backstage was a highlight. For fans, Rodman’s appearances were part of the era’s wild and unpredictable feeling.
Booker T’s memories
On the “Hall of Fame” podcast, Booker T shared his memories of spending time with Rodman backstage. He said he loved watching Rodman be himself. “It was a spectacle,” Booker T said, explaining that he enjoyed the show Rodman brought to the locker room and the ring.
Booker T also described the locker room culture of that time as rowdy and fun. He called it the “wild, wild west,” and said many stars treated it like a big party. Booker T said he had no problem with Rodman being around and that he liked what Rodman added to the product.
Hall of Fame induction and legacy
Dennis Rodman will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame’s celebrity wing next month. The ceremony will take place ahead of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The move recognizes Rodman’s crossover appeal and the attention he brought to pro wrestling.
Booker T’s praise highlights why Rodman remains a memorable figure in wrestling history. Even though Rodman was not a traditional wrestler, his celebrity status and bold personality made his appearances stand out. For many fans, those moments capture the chaotic and theatrical side of late-1990s wrestling.
Where to hear the full comments
Some of Booker T’s remarks came from the “Hall of Fame” podcast. You can hear his full conversation in the episode linked below.
Credit for the quoted comments: “Hall of Fame” podcast.
