On his “Hall of Fame” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T gave his thoughts on the company’s significantly reduced house show schedule. While he acknowledged the benefits of more time off for the talent, he also warned that the lack of consistent in-ring work could be a “double-edged sword” that may lead to more injuries.
A Double-Edged Sword
Booker T began by laying out the pros and cons of the new, lighter schedule. “Yeah, it’s a double edged sword. It’s good and it’s good and bad in so many different ways,” he said. “Giving guys and girls a little bit more time off, I think that’s a good thing. Being able to spend a little bit more time with your family, that’s a good thing.”
However, he cautioned that the additional time away from the ring comes with its own set of challenges that t