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Study Guide: Harlem Heat: Wrestling Tag Team History

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Harlem Heat: Wrestling Tag Team History Study Guide

Formation and Early Career

The professional wrestling tag team Harlem Heat was constituted by two brothers, Booker T and Goldust.

Answer: False

Explanation: The professional wrestling tag team Harlem Heat was constituted by brothers Booker T and Stevie Ray, not Booker T and Goldust.

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Prior to forming Harlem Heat, Booker T and Stevie Ray initially competed together under the ring name 'The Midnight Express'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Booker T and Stevie Ray first wrestled together under the name 'The Huffman Brothers' before adopting the 'Harlem Heat' moniker. 'The Midnight Express' was a different professional wrestling tag team.

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As 'The Ebony Experience', Harlem Heat held the GWF Tag Team Championship on only one occasion.

Answer: False

Explanation: As 'The Ebony Experience' in the Global Wrestling Federation (GWF), Harlem Heat held the GWF Tag Team Championship three times.

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Upon their debut in WCW, Booker T was renamed 'Kole' and Stevie Ray was renamed 'Kane', and they were billed from Houston, Texas.

Answer: False

Explanation: When they debuted in WCW, Booker T was renamed 'Kole' and Stevie Ray was renamed 'Kane', but they were billed from 110th Street in Harlem, New York, not Houston, Texas.

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Booker T was billed at 6 feet 1 inch tall, while Stevie Ray was billed at 6 feet 4 inches tall.

Answer: False

Explanation: Booker T was billed at 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m), while Stevie Ray was billed at 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m).

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Harlem Heat's combined billed weight was approximately 500 lbs.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harlem Heat's combined billed weight was 545 lb (247 kg), not approximately 500 lbs.

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Who comprised the professional wrestling tag team known as Harlem Heat?

Answer: Booker T and Stevie Ray

Explanation: The professional wrestling tag team Harlem Heat was constituted by two brothers: Booker T (born Booker Huffman, also known by the ring name Kole) and Stevie Ray (born Lash Huffman, also known by the ring name Kane).

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What was Harlem Heat's ring name and manager when they first debuted in the Global Wrestling Federation (GWF)?

Answer: The Ebony Experience, managed by Gary Hart

Explanation: In their initial appearance in the Global Wrestling Federation (GWF), the brothers competed as 'The Ebony Experience' under the management of Gary Hart.

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How many times did Harlem Heat, under the name 'The Ebony Experience', hold the GWF Tag Team Championship?

Answer: Three times

Explanation: As 'The Ebony Experience' in the Global Wrestling Federation (GWF), Harlem Heat held the GWF Tag Team Championship on three occasions.

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When Booker T and Stevie Ray debuted in WCW, what were their new ring names, and from where were they billed?

Answer: Kole and Kane, billed from 110th Street in Harlem, New York

Explanation: Upon their WCW debut, Booker T was renamed 'Kole' and Stevie Ray was renamed 'Kane'. They were billed from 110th Street in Harlem, New York.

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What was Harlem Heat's combined billed weight?

Answer: 545 lb (247 kg)

Explanation: Harlem Heat's combined billed weight was officially listed as 545 lb (247 kg).

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Who trained Booker T and Stevie Ray before they began their professional wrestling careers?

Answer: Scott Casey and Ivan Putski

Explanation: Booker T and Stevie Ray received their professional wrestling training from Scott Casey and Ivan Putski.

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WCW Tag Team Championship History

Harlem Heat holds the record for the most WCW World Tag Team Championship reigns, having achieved ten victories.

Answer: True

Explanation: Harlem Heat established a record within World Championship Wrestling (WCW) by achieving ten reigns as the WCW World Tag Team Champions.

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Harlem Heat won their first WCW World Tag Team Championship from the team of The Nasty Boys.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harlem Heat won their first WCW World Tag Team Championship from the team of Stars and Stripes (The Patriot and Marcus Alexander Bagwell).

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The American Males defeated Harlem Heat for the WCW World Tag Team Championship on Monday Nitro in September 1995.

Answer: True

Explanation: The American Males defeated Harlem Heat for the WCW World Tag Team Championship on Monday Nitro in September 1995. Harlem Heat later regained the titles from The American Males in October 1995.

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Harlem Heat's final WCW tag team match occurred on Thunder in July 2000, where they defeated Jeff Jarrett and Rick Steiner.

Answer: True

Explanation: The original Harlem Heat duo had one final reunion in WCW on the July 19, 2000 episode of Thunder, where they defeated Jeff Jarrett and Rick Steiner.

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Kevin Nash and Scott Hall defeated Harlem Heat for the WCW World Tag Team Championship at Halloween Havoc 1996.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Outsiders, comprising Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, defeated Harlem Heat to win the WCW World Tag Team Championship at Halloween Havoc 1996.

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Public Enemy defeated Harlem Heat for the WCW World Tag Team Championship on the September 23, 1996 episode of Nitro.

Answer: True

Explanation: Public Enemy (Rocco Rock and Johnny Grunge) defeated Harlem Heat for the WCW World Tag Team Championship on the September 23, 1996 episode of Nitro.

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Konnan and Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Harlem Heat for the WCW World Tag Team Championship on October 18, 1999.

Answer: True

Explanation: Konnan and Rey Mysterio Jr., members of The Filthy Animals, defeated Harlem Heat for the WCW World Tag Team Championship on October 18, 1999.

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Harlem Heat secured their tenth WCW World Tag Team Championship at Halloween Havoc 1999 in a standard tag team match.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harlem Heat secured their tenth WCW World Tag Team Championship at Halloween Havoc 1999 by winning a three-way dance for the vacant title, not in a standard tag team match.

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The Steiner Brothers defeated Harlem Heat for the WCW World Tag Team Championship on July 24, 1996.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Steiner Brothers defeated Harlem Heat for the WCW World Tag Team Championship on July 24, 1996. Harlem Heat regained the titles from The Steiner Brothers three days later.

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At Halloween Havoc 1999, Harlem Heat competed against The Revolution and The First Family in a three-way dance for the vacant WCW World Tag Team Championship.

Answer: False

Explanation: At Halloween Havoc 1999, Harlem Heat competed against The Filthy Animals and The First Family in a three-way dance for the vacant WCW World Tag Team Championship, not The Revolution.

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Harlem Heat won their seventh WCW World Tag Team Championship on the October 5, 1996 episode of Saturday Night.

Answer: True

Explanation: Harlem Heat won their seventh WCW World Tag Team Championship by defeating Public Enemy on the October 5, 1996 episode of Saturday Night.

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What significant record did Harlem Heat achieve in World Championship Wrestling (WCW)?

Answer: Most WCW World Tag Team Championship reigns

Explanation: Harlem Heat achieved the record for the most WCW World Tag Team Championship reigns, holding the title ten times throughout their tenure in the promotion.

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Against which tag team did Harlem Heat win their first WCW World Tag Team Championship?

Answer: Stars and Stripes

Explanation: Harlem Heat secured their first WCW World Tag Team Championship by defeating the team known as Stars and Stripes (The Patriot and Marcus Alexander Bagwell).

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Who defeated Harlem Heat for the WCW World Tag Team Championship on the September 23, 1996 episode of Nitro?

Answer: Public Enemy

Explanation: Public Enemy defeated Harlem Heat for the WCW World Tag Team Championship on the September 23, 1996 episode of Nitro.

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Which members of The Filthy Animals defeated Harlem Heat for the WCW World Tag Team Championship on October 18, 1999?

Answer: Konnan and Rey Mysterio Jr.

Explanation: Konnan and Rey Mysterio Jr., representing The Filthy Animals, defeated Harlem Heat for the WCW World Tag Team Championship on October 18, 1999.

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How did Harlem Heat secure their record-setting tenth WCW World Tag Team Championship at Halloween Havoc 1999?

Answer: By winning a three-way dance involving The Filthy Animals and The First Family.

Explanation: At Halloween Havoc 1999, Harlem Heat won the vacant WCW World Tag Team Championship by prevailing in a three-way dance against The Filthy Animals (Konnan and Kidman) and The First Family (Hugh Morrus and Brian Knobs).

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Who defeated Harlem Heat for the WCW World Tag Team Championship on July 24, 1996?

Answer: The Steiner Brothers

Explanation: The Steiner Brothers defeated Harlem Heat for the WCW World Tag Team Championship on July 24, 1996.

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Which tag team did Harlem Heat defeat to win their first WCW World Tag Team Championship?

Answer: Stars and Stripes

Explanation: Harlem Heat defeated Stars and Stripes (The Patriot and Marcus Alexander Bagwell) to win their first WCW World Tag Team Championship.

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Gimmicks, Managers, and Storylines

Harlem Heat's original gimmick in WCW involved them being portrayed as prisoners, but this was changed due to concerns about their manager's age.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harlem Heat's original gimmick in WCW involved them being portrayed as prisoners won in a card game by manager Col. Rob Parker. The gimmick was changed due to racial sensitivity concerns, not the manager's age.

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Sensuous Sherri managed Harlem Heat during their first WCW Tag Team Championship reign, and Jacqueline Moore later joined as a manager.

Answer: True

Explanation: Sensuous Sherri managed Harlem Heat during their first WCW Tag Team Championship reign, and Jacqueline Moore subsequently joined them as a manager.

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The Harlem Heat 2000 stable was led by Booker T and included Ahmed Johnson.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Harlem Heat 2000 stable was led by Stevie Ray, not Booker T, and included Big T (Ahmed Johnson) and Cassius.

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During the Harlem Heat 2000 storyline, Stevie Ray's faction acquired the rights to the 'Harlem Heat' name and the 'T' surname.

Answer: True

Explanation: Within the narrative of the Harlem Heat 2000 storyline, Stevie Ray's faction successfully obtained the rights to the 'Harlem Heat' name and the 'T' surname.

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The initial gimmick for Harlem Heat in WCW involved them being portrayed as prisoners won in a card game by manager Col. Rob Parker.

Answer: True

Explanation: The initial gimmick concept for Harlem Heat in WCW involved them being portrayed as prisoners won in a card game by manager Col. Rob Parker.

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J. Biggs served as the manager for the Harlem Heat 2000 stable.

Answer: True

Explanation: J. Biggs served as the manager for the Harlem Heat 2000 stable, which was led by Stevie Ray and included Big T (Ahmed Johnson) and Cassius.

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Creative Control interfered in Stevie Ray's match against Buff Bagwell on November 1, 1999, leading to Stevie's victory.

Answer: False

Explanation: Creative Control interfered in Stevie Ray's match against Buff Bagwell on November 1, 1999, causing Stevie Ray to be disqualified, not leading to his victory.

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Midnight debuted in WCW to rescue Booker T from an attack by Jeff Jarrett and Creative Control.

Answer: True

Explanation: Midnight made her WCW debut on November 8, 1999, intervening to rescue Booker T from an assault by Jeff Jarrett and Creative Control.

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Dissension between Booker T and Stevie Ray in late 1999 stemmed from Stevie Ray focusing too much on singles competition.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dissension between Booker T and Stevie Ray in late 1999 arose from Booker T showing more attention to Midnight, while Stevie Ray neglected her, leading to arguments and losses.

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On December 27, 1999, Stevie Ray ended the original Harlem Heat by delivering 'Slapjacks' to Booker T and others before walking out.

Answer: True

Explanation: On December 27, 1999, Stevie Ray signaled the end of the original Harlem Heat by delivering 'Slapjacks' to Booker T, LeRoux, and Midnight before departing from the match.

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After turning on Booker T, Stevie Ray formed Harlem Heat 2000 with Cassius and Ahmed Johnson.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following his turn on Booker T, Stevie Ray established the Harlem Heat 2000 stable, which included Big T (Ahmed Johnson) and Cassius, with J. Biggs as their manager.

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Booker T lost the rights to the Harlem Heat name and associated elements at SuperBrawl 2000 after being pinned by Stevie Ray.

Answer: False

Explanation: Booker T lost the rights to the Harlem Heat name and associated elements at SuperBrawl 2000 after being pinned by Big T, not Stevie Ray.

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The stable Stevie Ray formed with Big T and Cassius in 2000 was initially called Harlem Heat, Inc.

Answer: False

Explanation: The stable Stevie Ray formed with Big T and Cassius in 2000 was initially called Harlem Heat 2000, later evolving into Harlem Heat, Inc.

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The initial gimmick concept for Harlem Heat in WCW involved them being portrayed as escaped convicts.

Answer: False

Explanation: The initial gimmick concept for Harlem Heat in WCW involved them being portrayed as prisoners won in a card game by manager Col. Rob Parker, not escaped convicts.

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What was the initial gimmick planned for Harlem Heat in WCW, and why was it ultimately changed?

Answer: They were to be portrayed as prisoners won in a card game, changed due to racial sensitivity concerns.

Explanation: The initial gimmick planned for Harlem Heat in WCW involved portraying them as prisoners won in a card game by manager Col. Rob Parker. This concept was revised due to racial sensitivity concerns.

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Who managed Harlem Heat during their first WCW Tag Team Championship reign, and who later joined them as a manager?

Answer: Sensuous Sherri, then Jacqueline Moore

Explanation: Sensuous Sherri (later Sister Sherri) managed Harlem Heat during their initial WCW Tag Team Championship reign, and Jacqueline Moore subsequently joined the team as a manager.

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Who led the 'Harlem Heat 2000' stable that included Big T (Ahmed Johnson) and Cassius?

Answer: Stevie Ray

Explanation: Stevie Ray was the leader of the 'Harlem Heat 2000' stable, which featured Big T (Ahmed Johnson) and Cassius, and was managed by J. Biggs.

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During the Harlem Heat 2000 storyline, which faction gained the rights to the 'Harlem Heat' name and the 'T' surname?

Answer: Stevie Ray's faction

Explanation: Within the narrative of the Harlem Heat 2000 storyline, Stevie Ray's faction acquired the rights to the 'Harlem Heat' name and the 'T' surname.

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What action did Stevie Ray take on December 27, 1999, that effectively ended the original Harlem Heat?

Answer: He attacked Booker T and walked out of a match.

Explanation: On December 27, 1999, Stevie Ray attacked Booker T and others before walking out of the match, an action that effectively dissolved the original Harlem Heat tag team.

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What was the initial gimmick concept for Harlem Heat in WCW before it was changed?

Answer: They were portrayed as prisoners won in a card game.

Explanation: The initial gimmick concept for Harlem Heat in WCW involved portraying them as prisoners acquired through a card game by manager Col. Rob Parker.

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Career Milestones and Recognition

Booker T and Stevie Ray were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the 2015 class.

Answer: False

Explanation: Booker T and Stevie Ray, as Harlem Heat, were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019, not 2015.

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Harlem Heat was named Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) Tag Team of the Year in 1995 and 1997.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harlem Heat was named Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) Tag Team of the Year in 1995 and 1996, not 1995 and 1997.

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Booker T and Stevie Ray had their final reunion match as Harlem Heat in 2010 at a WWE event.

Answer: False

Explanation: Booker T and Stevie Ray had their final reunion match as Harlem Heat on February 21, 2015, at an event for Booker T's promotion, Reality of Wrestling (ROW), not at a WWE event in 2010.

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In their final reunion match at Reality of Wrestling, Harlem Heat defeated The Steiner Brothers to win the ROW Tag Team Championship.

Answer: False

Explanation: In their final reunion match at Reality of Wrestling, Harlem Heat defeated The New Heavenly Bodies to win the ROW Tag Team Championship, not The Steiner Brothers.

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The Cauliflower Alley Club presented Harlem Heat with their Tag Team Award in 2015.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Cauliflower Alley Club presented Harlem Heat with their Tag Team Award in 2018, not 2015.

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Booker T and Stevie Ray had their final reunion match at the Reality of Wrestling event named 'The Final Countdown'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Booker T and Stevie Ray had their final reunion match at the Reality of Wrestling event named 'The Final Heat', not 'The Final Countdown'.

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In their final reunion match at Reality of Wrestling, Harlem Heat defeated The New Heavenly Bodies to win the ROW Tag Team Championship.

Answer: True

Explanation: In their final reunion match at Reality of Wrestling's 'The Final Heat' event, Harlem Heat defeated The New Heavenly Bodies to win the ROW Tag Team Championship.

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In which year and as part of which class were Harlem Heat inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame?

Answer: 2019 class

Explanation: Harlem Heat was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 6, 2019, as part of the 2019 class.

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For which two consecutive years was Harlem Heat recognized as the Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) Tag Team of the Year?

Answer: 1995 and 1996

Explanation: Harlem Heat received the Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) Tag Team of the Year award for two consecutive years: 1995 and 1996.

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Where and when did Booker T and Stevie Ray have their final reunion match as Harlem Heat?

Answer: Reality of Wrestling (ROW), February 21, 2015

Explanation: Booker T and Stevie Ray reunited for their final match as Harlem Heat on February 21, 2015, at Booker T's promotion, Reality of Wrestling (ROW), during the event titled 'The Final Heat'.

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What championship did Harlem Heat win during their final reunion match at Reality of Wrestling?

Answer: ROW Tag Team Championship

Explanation: During their final reunion match at Reality of Wrestling, Harlem Heat defeated The New Heavenly Bodies to win the ROW Tag Team Championship.

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What accolades did Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) bestow upon Harlem Heat in 1995 and 1996?

Answer: Tag Team of the Year

Explanation: Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) recognized Harlem Heat as the Tag Team of the Year for both 1995 and 1996.

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What was the name of the event where Harlem Heat had their final reunion match at Reality of Wrestling?

Answer: The Final Heat

Explanation: The final reunion match for Harlem Heat took place at the Reality of Wrestling event specifically named 'The Final Heat'.

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Individual Achievements and Later Career

The team of Harlem Heat quietly disbanded in 1998 because Booker T began focusing on singles competition.

Answer: True

Explanation: Booker T's increased focus on singles competition, including winning the World Television Championship, contributed to the team quietly disbanding in 1998. They later reunited for a period in mid-1999.

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Booker T individually won the WCW World Television Championship five times.

Answer: False

Explanation: Booker T individually won the WCW World Television Championship six times.

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After losing the Harlem Heat name, Booker T adopted the gimmick 'G.I. Bro'.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following the loss of the Harlem Heat name and associated elements, Booker T adopted the gimmick 'G.I. Bro' and became the leader of the Misfits in Action stable.

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What gimmick did Booker T adopt after losing the rights to the Harlem Heat name and associated elements?

Answer: G.I. Bro

Explanation: After losing the rights to the Harlem Heat name and associated elements, Booker T adopted the gimmick 'G.I. Bro' and became the leader of the Misfits in Action.

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