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New General Manager Of Smackdown Revealed (Smackdown Spoiler)

Brooks Oglesby July 31, 2012 WWE News 30 Comments

Booker T is the new General Manager of Smackdown. As previously reported on Wrestling News World, WWE sent out a mobile alert earlier today saying that there was “strong speculation” that Booker would be chosen.

In addition, Booker T has appointed Theodore Long as his “senior advisor.”

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Osuman

SUCKA!
Ty

I think that’s a good idea!!
- Paul
  
  Tell me you didn’t just say that….. nah it’s a good call
Daniel Moreno WWE

brace yourselves, a new era of awesomeness is about to begin… suckaaaaaas!!
Lindsay Anderson

This is GREAT! I feel as if a HUGE burden has been lifted off of my chest! If, by any chance something should happen, appoint Teddy as permanent GM of RAW if AJ should get hurt or any chaos goes down! BUT THIS IS AWESOME! Booker T's not intimidated & he certainly will NOT put up with Michael Cole or anyone's b.s.! Can you dig that, sucka!
Thaddeus Short

Guys, you know what that means? MOAR Tag Team matches!!!
kbeiram

Sure its a good call, but I can't understand why WWE would practically spoil it before it happened?
- wrldindsk89
  
  My thoughts exactly. I got the text and kinda took the wind out of the sails for tuning in on Friday
- VaWrestlingFan
  
  Dude, Smackdown is recorded on Tuesday evenings.
  - Paul
    
    Some people wait til Friday and enjoy watching the show instead of reading about it.
    - Logan_Walker
      
      i like how on the WWE.com Link (http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2012-07-27/new-smackdown-gm)
      
      "INDIANAPOLIS – At tonight’s live SmackDown event in Indianapolis, Mr. McMahon confirmed the speculation of a new SmackDown General Manager – that man is Booker T. "
      
      but wait on RAW didn't they say that they would announce it on Smackdown
      
      PS. i know that SD is recorded on tuesday nights
- Daryl Justin
  
  Dude, even if WWE spoiled it, It's okay. Because at the end of Smackdown's tapings, people form the WWE Universe as they like to say, will, tweet, facebook and Tout about it. That's the reason. No more element of surprise.
- Jamie
  
  Well I stopped watching Smackdown, I'm going to start watching it now.
An0n

Now can you dig that!? Sucka!!
Zatch

First order next week fire/ humiliate michal cole!!
Khris

Wow i thought it was going to be theodore long again which i was okay but booker with long as assistant can really pull smackdown possibly better
Hitman310

I can dig that
scott seefong

so, is it just josh and cole as smackdown announcers now?
DANNY

Dude this is going to suck big Competetors as GM for RAW and SMACKDOWN this is NOT going to WORK
get some suits back in there they are going to abuse there power AJ is already doing it
- Patrick Peralta
  
  WRONG this is a great move by WWe putting AJ and booker T in charge of RAW and SD…AJ is all ready doing a great job in her angles with Daniel Bryan , Kane and CM Punk over the last several months she is a lot better then boring Big Johnny.
  
  as for SD Cole better watch himself..
  
  Now Can You Dig That SUCKA!!!
Jessie Skys

Pro-wrestling sucks!
- http://www.12ozprophet.com Dangerous Lee
  
  Why do you come to this website? All of your posts are “____ sucks!”
JasonGaza

i think King Booker is returning now that he’s GM. King Booker fits in more
zach

I personally really hope that Matt Striker will be a commentator instead of Booker now
Crane

Let’s spin’a rooney, GM Suckaaaa.
Congrats.
Mr. Fantastic

First order of business fire Michael Cole from Smackdown bring Good ol' JR back to commentate
Stan smith

U guys do realize its fake he has no power he calls no shots he is not really a GM the writers and Vince still control things
- Luke
  
  wow, you’re a genius. who told you that?
MonstaHeel450

GM BOOKA…… Can ya dig that….. SUKKKAAAAAAAAAAAAAS!!!!
Michael Cole after hearing this: TELL ME HE DID NOT JUST SAY THAT… AND GET PROMOTED!!!!
Kevin

I'm just glad to see Teddy Long back where he belongs. He may not carry the monicker of GM, but he might as well. He'll really be in charge on Smackdown. Michael Cole better watch his mouth now.