However , Theodore Long still had problems with Booker T and his defense of the United States title . Booker T attempted to get out of title defenses on a number of occasions by pretending to be injured , and having other wrestlers fight on his behalf . Theodore Long still had problems with Booker T and his defense of the United States title , however , as Booker T attempted to get out of title defenses on a number of occasions by pretending to be injured , and having other wrestlers fight on his behalf .