Originally, they were supposed to be a pair of wrestling slaves won in a card game by manager Col. I got respect in this business which is more than I can say for him. On the July 13 episode of Nitro, Ray claimed the World Television Championship and began defending it by saying that Booker gave him the power of attorney to defend the title as Booker got injured due to being attacked by Bret Hart, the previous night at Bash at the Beach. The team achieved their greatest success in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where they won the WCW World Tag Team Championship a record ten times. [2][5] Among other events, he headlined the Fall Brawl 1993 and 1998 pay-per-views. After a tumultuous romance and several breakups and makeups, Parker ended up managing Harlem Heat alongside Sherri. [60] During this time, Stevie began attacking Chris Benoit on several occasions, against whom Booker had recently competed in a best-of-seven series to determine the #1 contendership for the World Television Championship. On May 16, 2015, Ray won the WildKat Heavyweight Championship defeating Shane Taylor. Booker and Stevie signed to WCW in 1993, where they were initially going to be ex-cons who wore chains to signify their bondage. Stevie Ray (@RealStevieRay) March 12, 2019. While Stevie Ray was taking time off to deal with an injury Booker T started gaining traction in the singles realm, winning the Television Title in late 1997. They had brief feuds with Lex Luger and Sting, trading the titles back and forth in early 1996 and The Road Warriors before starting a long feud with Rick and Scott Steiner in 1996. Harlem Heat lost the titles to Lex Luger and Sting on January 22, 1996 episode of Nitro. Check it out. The two made a name for themselves in WCW, storming the tag team division. Stevie Ray was the oldest, and he took on the burden of looking after Booker. People who haven't done anything for this business talking about who should or shouldn't get into the Hall of Fame," stated Booker. Dissension within the team began over Midnight on the December 13 episode of Nitro, where Harlem Heat competed against The Revolution (Dean Malenko, Perry Saturn and Asya) in a handicap match, which they lost when Booker tended to an injured Midnight while ignoring Ray, leaving him to get pinned by Malenko. 10 Things Fans Should Know About WCW's Harlem Heat Tag Team - TheSportster [59] However, in 1998, Harlem Heat quietly disbanded. Stevie Ray laughs hysterically at Big T (Ahmed Johnson) snafu during Booker T match http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Stand Up for Greatness w/ Stevie Ray is cr. Dawson. The original Harlem Heat duo of Booker T and Stevie Ray had one final reunion in WCW on the July 19 episode of Thunder where they defeated Jeff Jarrett and Rick Steiner in a tag team match. Quizzed on the possibility by Renee Young on this weeks Backstage, Booker teased: You know what? [51], Soon after, Harlem Heat took on The Public Enemy and The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian) in a three-way dance at SuperBrawl VII, which Public Enemy won. [53] At Spring Stampede, both members of Harlem Heat competed in a four corners match for a WCW World Heavyweight Championship title match. Pro Wrestling Illustrated, March 1993 issue, p.97. Harlem Heat won the match to begin their record-setting eighth tag team title reign.[64]. [27] On the June 24 episode of WorldWide, Harlem Heat defeated Nasty Boys to win their second World Tag Team Championship after interference by The Blue Bloods (Lord Steven Regal and Earl Robert Eaton). Check out his comments here. Harlem Heat defeated the two teams to win their record-setting tenth and final World Tag Team Championship. The following month, at Fall Brawl, Harlem Heat defeated the Windhams in a rematch to win their ninth World Tag Team Championship[65] and retained the titles against Windhams on the September 27 episode of Nitro. Kevin Powers of WWE remarked: "When debating the greatest tag team in WCW history, Harlem Heat and The . His First Wrestling Name Was 'Super Collider'. But the most notable homegrown team in WCW has got to be Harlem Heat, the team of Booker T and Stevie Ray. Last Updated: January 02, 2020, 12:39 IST. The Road Warriors are one of the greatest tag-teams of all time and dominated pro-wrestling in the late '80s and the '90s. 5 Reasons Why Harlem Heat Was WCW's Best Tag Team (& 5 Why It Was The His first lasted nearly six years between 1987 and 1993. They eventually gained Parker as a manager as he abandoned Slater and Buck to be with Sherri. Stevie. Details here. For years, Harlem Heat comprised of Booker T and Stevie Ray wreaked havoc on WCW's tag team division to the tune of 10 World Tag Team Championship reigns. As tension grew between members of nWo Hollywood, Stevie Ray started helping Booker T during his matches. During this match, Harlem Heat added Jacqueline as their new manager, who helped them in defeating Vicious and Delicious. This led to Harlem Heat challenging Bigelow and Kanyon for the World Tag Team Championship at Road Wild. And no WWE doesn't hire wrestlers based on "decent play-by-play ability can replace promo ability" standards. Where Are They Now? Stevie Ray | WWE Harlem Heat Announced for WWE's 2019 Hall of Fame Class He began teaming with his brother as Stevie Ray (named after a combination of musical artists Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles[8]) in a tag team called The Ebony Experience for the Global Wrestling Federation, which was on ESPN. Kingdom Come: Booker T's Influence Will Be on Full Display During A potential match would be something of a dream for fans around the world, with Harlem Heat regarded as one of the greatest tandems of all time, while Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder have become one of the best teams around today after a string of incredible performances in recent years. During a recent appearance on the "That 90s Wrestling Podcast", WWE Hall of Famer Stevie Ray commented on the 2001 segment in WWE that featured Booker T and Stone Cold Steve Austin facing off in a grocery store, and more. The WWE Hall of Famer spoke about the same on this week's WWE Backstage as well, hinting that the match could actually happen. Booker T could return to the ring in 2020 and reunite Harlem Heat alongside his brother Stevie Ray. Harlem Heat -- WWE.com's No. He's also a former WWE Champion but is currently off WWE programming as he waits for a new direction from creative. Speaking on Keepin' It 100, wrestling veteran Konnan disclosed that he would like to see Harlem Heat reunite in WWE. Tag Team Announced For The 2019 WWE Hall Of Fame Make Your First Deposit Bet $5+ On Any Team ML Get $150 if your team wins with DraftKings! Stevie Ray subsequently formed Harlem Heat, Inc. with Big T, J. Biggs and Kash. The following week, on Nitro, Ray was suspended by "Powers That Be". On June 22, 1993, the brothers debuted in WCW as the tag team Harlem Heat, with Booker renamed Kole and Lash renamed Kane. [67] Harlem Heat 2000 did not find much success as they lost most of their matches including the semifinal match in the tournament for the vacant World Tag Team Championship against the eventual tournament winners Shane Douglas and Buff Bagwell at Spring Stampede and a handicap match against Terry Funk for the Hardcore Championship on the May 10 episode of Thunder. Just one night later, on Monday Nitro, Harlem Heat lost the tag team titles to The American Males (Marcus Alexander Bagwell and Scotty Riggs). By late 1999, a female bodybuilder named Midnight had joined Harlem Heat. [22] Harlem Heat retained the titles against Stars and Stripes in a rematch at Clash of the Champions XXX. [25] Harlem Heat finally lost the titles to Nasty Boys at Slamboree.[26]. [8] In early 1993 the Ebony Experience returned to action and started to chase The Bad Breed (Axl and Ian Rotten) who had won the titles while Booker T recovered. Sensational Sherri) as a manager, who worked under the name Sister Sherri. Life hadn't been easy for them. [24] At Uncensored, Harlem Heat lost to Nasty Boys in a non-title falls count anywhere match. Harlem Heat seemed like it was well in the rearview mirror, but the brothers reunited in the ring for the first time since 2000 in Bookers Texas-based promotion Reality of Wrestling. By June 1998, Stevie Ray had returned to the ring, and the powerful gang-like faction of the nWo had been split into two: Hollywood Hogan's nWo Hollywood and Kevin Nash's nWo Wolfpac. "[5], Harlem Heat was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 6, 2019 as part of the 2019 class.[6]. Watch a hard-hitting match between Harlem Heat and The Steiners. Stevie Ray: 'Harlem Heat Is Dead' - MSN He would join the "black & white" in August, effectively turning him heel. [55] On the July 7 episode of Nitro, they fired Sherri after her interference backfired, costing them a match against Public Enemy. They were briefly put out of action by the nWo and returned to feud with The Faces of Fear (Meng and The Barbarian). Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. After being defeated with a surprise small package, Stevie Ray would turn on both Booker and Midnight to form Harlem Heat, Inc. with Big T, Kash and J. Biggs. Booker T is considered to be one of the most decorated wrestlers in WCW history, having held 21 titles including a record six WCW World Television Championships and a record eleven WCW World Tag Team Championships. The initial break-up of Harlem Heat is one of the more curious tag team breakups in history thanks to the lack of actual betrayal. Booker T's agility and aerial ability was perfectly blended with the brute powerhouse strength of his fraternal tag partner, Stevie Ray. Booker T is open to a comeback (Credit: WWE) Booker T could return to the ring in 2020 and reunite Harlem Heat alongside his brother Stevie Ray. They were then billed from Harlem. Booker T says an iconic tag team, who featured in both WCW and WWE, deserves to be a part of the WWE Hall of Fame and he's campaigning for them to get the nod. The popular pair . For the musician, see, Singles appearances; New World Order (19981999), Harlem Heat reformation and feud with Booker T (19992000), GWF North American Heavyweight Championship, "Stevie Ray to induct Booker T into WWE Hall of Fame", "Booker T & Stevie Ray: Bringing the 'Heat', "Wrestling 101: getting a grip on the basics", "Harlem Heat To Be Inducted Into The 2019 WWE Hall Of Fame | Fightful Wrestling", "KELLER'S WWE HALL OF FAME SEGMENT REPORT 4/6: Booker T and Stevie Ray tell stories from early years, Ole Anderson, Arn Anderson, Eddie Gilbert, Sid, Hogan, and then endorses Kofimania", "Stevie Ray Reveals Why He Never Went To WWE", "Stevie Ray is now host of a Houston-based weekly radio talk show", "Stevie Ray Thinks He Has One Last Match In Him", "Harlem Heat Will Be Honored in Las Vegas - Cauliflower Alley Club", "Awards Stevie Ray Wrestlers Database CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database", Creative Control/The Harris Brothers (Gerald/Ron Harris and Patrick/Don Harris), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Stevie_Ray&oldid=1152590510, African-American male professional wrestlers, New World Order (professional wrestling) members, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, ROW Tag Team Championship (1 time) with, The Goodfellows (Gary Young and Steve Dane), Sicilian Stallions (Guido Falcone and Vito Mussolini), This page was last edited on 1 May 2023, at 04:27. 10 Things You Didn't Know About Stevie Ray Sign up for Peacock to watch. When the HOF is over, fans will get to hear what I really think of Dave. "Harlem Heat" Booker T & Stevie Ray Interview 2017!WCW"s "Harlem Heat" team of Stevie Ray and WWE Superstar Booker T share memories of WCW, Sheri Martel Mana. It was at the appropriately named event, The Final Heat where Booker and Stevie defeated the Heavenly Bodies to win the ROW Tag Team Championship, a title they held for three weeks before vacating it. In the summer of 1997, they fired Sherri and added a new manager, Jacqueline.
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