Booker T Accuses Fans of Making Up Stories to Cancel Him Over Misheard WWE NXT Remark

Booker T landed in hot water with fans after a clip from last week’s WWE NXT went viral.

During a segment featuring Rhea Ripley, Tiffany Stratton, and Stephanie Vaquer, fans claimed they heard the two-time WWE Hall of Famer say something obscene on commentary. The phrase “I gotta pop my d**k, man” began circulating online, sparking controversy. But Booker T says that’s not what came out of his mouth—and he’s not staying quiet about it.

On a new episode of his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker addressed the backlash directly. He explained that the comment was misheard and blown out of proportion. According to Booker, the phrase in question had nothing to do with what fans thought they heard.

“I gotta pop my neck, man.”

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Booker said he was simply reacting to the moment on-screen and never meant anything inappropriate. Still, the outrage online led him to be more cautious on commentary just days later. When working SmackDown on guest commentary, he admitted he held back from saying anything that could be twisted again.

“Pop it? No, I refrained. I didn’t want that to blow up on me again. People trying to make up stories and trying to cancel me.”

He didn’t stop there. Booker voiced his frustration with the way people seem eager to take him down over nothing, questioning why anyone would want to cancel him at all.

“I really don’t know why people want to cancel me. I’m a man of great talent and living my best life.”

Booker also clarified that his SmackDown appearance was a one-off, but he’s open to future returns if WWE wants him back. For now, he’s not letting social media spin get in the way of his work.

This moment is a prime example of how easily online commentary can twist a situation—especially when it’s based on poor audio and fan assumptions. Booker T made his position clear: he’s focused on his work, not the noise.

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