In this episode, the hosts delve into BET's list of the 15 best black pro wrestlers. They discuss each wrestler's impact, career highlights, and how they overcame challenges in an industry marked by moments of racism and stereotypes. The wrestlers ranked include legends like Junkyard Dog, Shelton Benjamin, Naomi, Jacqueline, Big E, Sasha Banks, Booker T, and more. The hosts debate the chosen rankings, offer insights on careers that should have been included, and question the criteria used for the list's compilation.00:00 Introduction to the Best Black Pro Wrestlers01:15 Jazz: A Trailblazer in Women's Wrestling02:08 Shelton Benjamin: The Athletic Marvel04:28 Naomi: The High-Flying Sensation05:26 Jacqueline: The Pioneer of Black Women in WWE06:59 Big E: The Powerhouse of New Day09:15 D-Von Dudley: The Tag Team Specialist11:57 Bianca Belair: The EST of WWE14:00 Bobby Lashley: The Dominator15:46 Ron Simmons: The First Black WCW Champion16:11 Debating Sasha Banks' Legacy18:39 Mark Henry and Kofi Kingston: A Comparison20:45 The Rock's Controversial Ranking23:38 Booker T: A Worthy Number One?26:49 Missing Legends and Overlooked Stars31:15 Final Thoughts and FarewellBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

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