“I just grew out my dreads. And I really had become attached to them. I think they could have fired me before I cut my hair” So what was the alternative π
Why did Booker Refuse to cut his Hair?
Booker T was adamant about not cutting his recently grown dreads, emphasizing that no incentive was sufficient to make him part with them.
βIt was one of those things where we had to do something because the match actually was supposed to be a hair match. It was supposed to be I cut my hair or Edge was gonna cut his hair.Β
The first thing I said was βIs Edge cutting his hair? Because Iβm not cutting mine.ββ
βI just grew out my dreads. And I really had become attached to them.
The Alternative? A Shampoo Commercial Spin
WWE’s creative team pivoted to a more humorous and light-hearted storyline involving a shampoo commercial. Instead of the high-stakes tension of a Hair vs. Hair match, the feud revolved around a fictional rivalry for the endorsement of a Japanese shampoo brand.
Interestingly, despite playing a character dying for a shampoo commercial, Booker T never considered taking the opportunity in real life to launch a shampoo or cosmetics line tailored for Black hair. Watch above for more!
Hair as a Large Part of His Brand/Image
For Booker T, his hair was more than just a physical attribute; it was a critical component of his brand and image. In professional wrestling, a wrestler’s appearance plays a significant role in their marketability and connection with fans.
Booker T’s dreads became synonymous with his persona, contributing to his unique look and distinguishing him from other wrestlers.
His hair symbolized his identity and played a part in his appeal, both in and out of the ring.
Final Words
Matches like the one between Booker T and Edge at WrestleMania X8 highlight the flexibility of wrestling narratives.
These humorous and light-hearted storylines offer a refreshing contrast to the intense, bloodbath-filled main events, providing a balanced viewing experience for fans.
Such matches allow wrestlers to showcase their personalities, engage with the audience in a different way, and still deliver memorable performances.
By incorporating these lighter feuds into events, WWE not only keeps the audience entertained but also ensures that the main card is warmed up and the atmosphere is set for the more suspense-filled matches.