About this episode
In this episode, the hosts delve into BET's list of the 15 best black pro wrestlers. They discuss each wrestler's impact, career highlights, and how they overcame challenges in an industry marked by moments of racism and stereotypes. The wrestlers ranked include legends like Junkyard Dog, Shelton Benjamin, Naomi, Jacqueline, Big E, Sasha Banks, Booker T, and more. The hosts debate the chosen rankings, offer insights on careers that should have been included, and question the criteria used for the list's compilation. 00:00 Introduction to the Best Black Pro Wrestlers 01:15 Jazz: A Trailblazer in Women's Wrestling 02:08 Shelton Benjamin: The Athletic Marvel 04:28 Naomi: The High-Flying Sensation 05:26 Jacqueline: The Pioneer of Black Women in WWE 06:59 Big E: The Powerhouse of New Day 09:15 D-Von Dudley: The Tag Team Specialist 11:57 Bianca Belair: The EST of WWE 14:00 Bobby Lashley: The Dominator 15:46 Ron Simmons: The First Black WCW Champion 16:11 Debating Sasha Banks' Legacy 18:39 Mark Henry and Kofi Kingston: A Comparison 20:45 The Rock's Controversial Ranking 23:38 Booker T: A Worthy Number One? 26:49 Missing Legends and Overlooked Stars 31:15 Final Thoughts and Farewell Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support .