15 years later, the Triple H vs. Booker T debacle is still a sore spot for black fans. And what makes it all worse is the fact that WrestleMania has failed to give black wrestlers the showcases they deserve. The Rock is the only black wrestler to headline WrestleMania (Mr. T and Lawrence Taylor notwithstanding) — the last time he did so was five years ago. In addition, Naomi winning the Women’s title last year at WrestleMania was the first time any black person had won a title at the event in all of its 34-year history. Think about that.
This year promises to be more of the same: New Day will be in a tag title match, while Naomi and Sasha Banks are going to be in the WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal. Titus O’Neil and Apollo will be doing who knows what. There isn’t a black champion on the horizon and there damn sure doesn’t seem like there’s any black wrestler primed to headline a WrestleMania any time soon. The closest is probably Sasha Banks, who has the added obstacle of being a woman to add to the reasons her getting that chance is a long shot.
“You’re not here to be a competitor. You’re here to be an entertainer.”
It’s the part of Triple H’s promo that I keep coming back to. The idea that black wrestlers are there for entertainment and not for actual winning. I can’t help but think that reflects the actual front office idea for black wrestlers, especially when it comes to the company’s most prized titles. After all, Mark Henry, who is getting inducted into the Hall Of Fame this weekend, is the last black wrestler to compete for the world title on a pay-per-view, doing so five years ago. At this rate, I wouldn’t be surprised if N-word-spouting Hulk Hogan is welcomed back before we see a black wrestler hold up the world title to close out a ‘Mania.
It is and I've never understood how anytime a latino wrestler shows up some story always leaks about them trying to make him the next Eddie or Rey but we don't ever see them trying to make a black world champion. Lashley was the hardest they tried and he wasn't ready at the time and if Apollo ever had it they fukked him up for good by rushing him to the main roster he should be in NXT right now competing for that North American Championship. If The New Day were white dudes one of them would be main eventing by now as over as they got.
to Naomi for being the first but that's ridiculous it took that long.
My uncle who used to be wrestling fan in the 80s and 90s(mainly NWA and WCW) was PISSED. The whole household was mad like it was a legit sporting event. 
I heard it had something to do with Michael Hayes. I agree Lashley probably would've become champ but I feel like he would've been Sheamus or Del Rio status if he didn't go improve on the mic, develop a following and become more versatile in the ring like he has.
, I could have looked past Booker T losing.
somebody getting paid for TSC takes"
