Booker T claims The Rock borrowed his catchphrase

WWE Hall of Famer Booker T has claimed that The Rock borrowed his famous catchphrase, ‘If you smell what I’m cooking,’ during an appearance on the ‘Hall of Fame’ podcast. Booker T stated that he used the phrase on television before The Rock heard it and adopted his own version.

Despite the claim, Booker T emphasized that he was not attempting to criticize or diminish The Rock’s career. He praised The Rock as the greatest talker in wrestling history, noting that he revolutionized the business and brought a unique style to the industry in a relatively short period. Booker T also admitted to ‘plagiarizing’ ideas himself throughout his own career, framing the exchange as a lighthearted observation rather than a grievance.