 When Booker T got injured halfway through his Best of Seven series for the United States Championship, he needed a replacement to face Chris Benoit.As the series was at 3–1 in Booker's favor, Booker T only needed his replacement to win one match in order to become the United States Champion.Jordan approached him about the position, but Booker T and his wife Sharmell belittled him and made jokes about his quick submission losses to Benoit.