The First Black Champ Podcast: Uncrowned Black Champions in Wrestling History

For Black Wrestling Month, The First Black Champ Podcast dives deep into Black representation in wrestling, naming MVP the greatest uncrowned Black world heavyweight champion in pro wrestling history. Hosts Camp From The Port and J.R. Bang sit down with guest DJ Nailz on the Barber's Chair Network to break down decades of missed opportunities for Black wrestlers WWE never fully capitalized on. From Shelton Benjamin's Ruthless Aggression era potential to Booker T's rocky WWE treatment after the WCW buyout — including that infamous grocery store fight with Stone Cold Steve Austin — this episode unpacks how the business handled its biggest Black stars. The crew also examines Ron Killings (R-Truth), arguing his comedy-act booking wasted a main-event-caliber talent, and traces the throughline from Attitude Era Black wrestlers through WCW Black representation struggles. They compare old-school, stereotyped booking patterns — think Shad Gaspard and Kofi Kingston — to today's "privileged times," where rising stars like Trick Williams and Royce Keys get the creative freedom and spotlight moments that previous generations never received. Whether you're a longtime fan of pro wrestling history or just discovering these uncrowned Black champions for the first time, this conversation offers an honest, unfiltered look at how far the business has come — and how far it still has to go. Hit play, then head to the Barber's Chair Network for more episodes of The First Black Champ Podcast. Subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of Black representation in wrestling, and drop a comment with who YOU think deserved a world title run.