Booker T Claims WWE Royal Rumble Appearance Was His Last Match

– During this week’s edition of his Hall of Fame podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T said his recent appearance in the men’s Royal Rumble match will be the last time you see him getting into the ring. Below are some highlights (via WrestlingInc.com):

Booker T on his Royal Rumble appearance: I’m going to tell you right now, I think that’s the last time people are going to see me in the ring all together. In Reality of Wrestling, I’m going to work with my students. But as far as putting my boots on again, that was the last time.”

On how he’s feeling: “It’s kind of sad. I’m kind of choked up about it a little bit.”

On the notion that wrestlers come back for one more match after they say they’re retired: “Nah man, I think that’s it. I really do. I think that’s the last time putting the boots on and getting back in the ring for that kind of level. That’s the last time I really want to do it, too, at that kind of level.”