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Booker T. Huffman Jr., most famously known as Booker T, is a retired professional wrestler and color commentator. He achieved widespread recognition during his time with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and later World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

Born in Houston, Texas, Booker T began his wrestling career in 1989. He gained prominence in WCW in the 1990s as one half of the tag team Harlem Heat, alongside his brother Stevie Ray. Harlem Heat held the WCW World Tag Team Championship on ten occasions.

After WCW's acquisition by WWE, Booker T became a prominent singles competitor, winning the WCW Championship twice and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship once. His wrestling style blended athleticism and charisma, making him a fan favorite.

Beyond his in-ring accomplishments, Booker T is a six-time world champion. Following his retirement from full-time wrestling, he has worked as a color commentator for WWE and operates his own wrestling school, Reality of Wrestling, in Texas. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013, and again in 2019 as Harlem Heat.