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Keanu Carver Disrupts Booker T Tribute On WWE NXT In Texas

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A planned celebration for two-time World Champion and former commentator Booker T on the March 17 episode of WWE NXT in Houston, TX was abruptly interrupted by Keanu Carver. The tribute event quickly descended into chaos after tensions boiled over during a moment when Vic Joseph honored his late colleague with emotional remarks from family members present at ringside.

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    WWE held an appreciation night in honor of two-time Hall of Famer and commentator Booker T on March 17.
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    The event began as a positive celebration featuring tributes from wrestlers, family members including his son Cody Rhodes Jr., and emotional moments that brought tears to the crowd.
Mar 18, 04:27 "WWE Star Saves Booker T After Keanu Carver Ruins Appreciation Night On NXT"
Mar 18, 03:59 (approx) 'Booker T Brought to Tears Before Keanu Crashes Tribute' - WWE honored six-time world champion and two-time Hall of Famer Booker T on the March 17 episode in Houston. The celebration was hosted by Vic Joseph who called him 'the best broadcast colleague he's ever had.'
Mar 18, 03:59 (approx) 'Booker Visibly Angry As Appreciation Night Meets Abrupt End' - Booker T addressed his home crowd in Houston before an abrupt interruption occurred.
Mar 18, 04:27 "WWE NXT Celebrates Despite Keanu Carver's Attempted Crash"

The March 17 edition of WWE NXT in Texas began as an unexpected celebration honoring Booker T, featuring tributes from wrestlers and family members before turning chaotic when tensions boiled over.

— (Wrestlezone)

"Booker Appreciation Night" was hosted by Vic Joseph with emotional moments involving a touching tribute video that brought the color commentator to tears during his address in Houston. The event started off nice but faced an abrupt interruption from Keanu Carver, leaving Booker visibly angry.

— (Athlonsports)

"Booker T Appreciation Night" was almost ruined by wrestler and former NXT competitor Keenan "The Science Guy" Patrick (K-Pac) after he interrupted the celebration on WWE's weekly show in Texas. The moment started off nice but quickly shifted into chaos, leaving Booker visibly angry.

— (Itrwrestling)

"Booker T Appreciation Night," which honored two-time Hall of Famer and NXT commentator for his contributions to wrestling television over the years on WWE's weekly show in Texas. The event started off nice but faced an abrupt interruption from Keanu Carver, leaving Booker visibly angry.

— (Wrestlinginc)

"Booker T Appreciation Night" was hosted by Vic Joseph with emotional moments involving a touching tribute video that brought the color commentator to tears during his address in Houston. The event started off nice but faced an abrupt interruption from Keanu Carver, leaving Booker visibly angry.

— (Cagesideseats)
WWE Star Saves Booker T After Keanu Carver Ruins Appreciation Night On NXT

On March 17 during WWE NXT in Houston, Keanu Carver interrupted Booker T's appreciation night and overpowered his students before Jasper Troy attacked him with a lariat. Security officials then escorted the restrained Carver away from the ring to prevent further escalation of tensions between them.

WWE NXT: Booker T Brought to Tears Before Keanu Carver Crashes Tribute

WWE honored six-time world champion Booker T in Houston with a tribute focused on his impact as an NXT host and mentor. The event was interrupted by Keanu "K" Carryer (Carver), who has appeared on WWE developmental shows like LFG where he clashed with the emotional former wrestler over their contrasting personas of arrogance versus humility, leading to reported altercations between them in recent episodes.

Booker T Visibly Angry As Appreciation Night Meets Abrupt End On WWE NXT
WWE NXT Celebrates Booker T Appreciation Night Despite Keanu Carver's Attempted Crash

WWE NXT hosted a celebration for two-time WWE Hall of Fame inductee Booker T featuring his family, students from Reality Wrestling School (RoWS), and fellow legends Vic Joseph and Jasper Troy; however, the event was interrupted when Keanu Carver attempted to disrupt it by confronting RoWs members before facing off against Troy.

Booker T gets emotional during touching tribute on NXT Appreciation Night

WWE aired an emotional tribute video for color commentator Booker T during this week's *NXT* episode in Houston that visibly moved him while he worked the ring alongside Keanu Carver and Jasper Troy. The segment included a comedic angle where wrestler Robert Stone attempted to disrupt the event, prompting Booker T to order security before being met with applause from fellow wrestlers on stage.