While speaking to AdFreeShows, the former WWE writer stated that he genuinely wanted The Game to lose as it was a logical decision from a storyline standpoint:
The heated rivalry heading into WrestleMania is unfortunately remembered for all the wrong reasons. While the match itself failed to live up to expectations, the racially-motivated angles during the build-up were also heavily criticized by fans.
Brian Gewirtz felt that Booker T going over the Cerebral Assassin would have been the perfect end to an otherwise controversial and mismanaged feud. Gewirtz explained the heel-babyface dynamic and stated that WWE could have told a better story with a triumphant Booker T.
Brian Gewirtz on Booker T vs. Triple H not getting the spotlight at WrestleMania 19
While the WWE Hall of Famers battled for one of the two world titles at WrestleMania 19, their match wasn’t the most attractive option in the star-studded lineup.
The event featured a street fight between Mr. McMahon and Hulk Hogan, Brock Lesnar vs. Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship, and The Rock & Steve Austin’s final WrestleMania clash.
Brian Gewirtz noted that Booker T and Triple H’s grudge match got buried under other prominent moments. He even revealed details of a production meeting before the show and the discussions regarding the match’s outcome, as you can view below:
Did WWE make a big mistake by having HHH go over Booker T at WrestleMania 19? Sound off in the comments section below.
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