Former WWE star 'Booker T' announces bid for mayor of Houston in 2019

HOUSTON – Former World Wrestling Entertainment star, Booker T. Huffman, announced Tuesday he is running for mayor of Houston in 2019.

It all began when Booker Huffman, the host of “Heated Conversations” on Houston’s SportsRadio 610, made headlines saying his intentions were to be Houston’s mayor by 2020.

“I am happy to report that after great deliberation and with the counsel of my family and friends, I have indeed decided to run for the office of mayor in the 2019 race,” Huffman said in a released statement.

Huffman said in the coming months he will announce his campaign team and promises to have a discussion with Houston voters.