Booker T Explains Why He Is In A Photo With Chasyn Rance

Booker T has defended himself over being photographed with Chasyn Rance, a registered sex offender.

Booker was recently a guest trainer at the Team Vision Dojo, where Rance continues to train and wrestle, and a group of wrestlers, including Rance, took a photo with the WWE Hall of Famer.

Booker T has received criticism over the photo but the WWE NXT commentator defended his actions on X/Twitter, writing:

"I've been a guest trainer at hundreds of wrestling schools over the years, helping to teach and mentor up-and-coming talent. I don't conduct background checks on every trainer or individual I've crossed paths with or taken photos with along the way.

"This feels like a clear attempt to falsely associate me with something I have 100% nothing to do with and absolutely no knowledge of!

"Any student who’s trained with me can vouch for the kind of coach, mentor, and person I am. My record speaks for itself."

Rance has been registered with the Florida Sex Offender Registry since 2014 following his conviction for lewd or lascivious battery of a victim between 12 and 15 years old.

Rance was arrested on Wednesday, April 2 for violating the terms of his sex offender registration in Orange County, Florida. Rance was arrested on charges of failing to report changes in vehicle ownership, failing to report an "internet ID, web page, or app name", and providing false registration information.