Booker T Says a Last-Minute Board Contributed to WCW’s Shockmaster Fall

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  Booker T says a board added to the Shockmaster set shortly before a 1993 WCW segment contributed to the wrestler’s fall.

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  He said the segment had been rehearsed earlier, but the added board was not communicated to Fred, who performed as the Shockmaster.

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  Booker said Fred could not see through the mask and described the production change as a poor decision.

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  The incident happened during a segment intended to set up Booker T’s first main event match.

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  Booker recalled trying to keep a straight face after the fall and said he felt bad for Fred.

Who

Booker T discussed the incident; Fred performed as the Shockmaster.

What

Booker said a board added to the set contributed to the Shockmaster’s fall.

When

The incident took place in 1993; Booker discussed it on “Insight with Chris Van Vliet.

Where

WCW.

Why

Booker said a board was added to make the wall sturdier, and he did not think anyone told Fred.

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