WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry last competed at the Greatest Royal Rumble (2018) premium live event in Saudi Arabia.
It’s been five years since Henry last wrestled in the ring, and it looks like fans will never see the former World’s Strongest Man lace up his boots again.
During a recent appearance on Isiah Kassidy’s YouTube channel, Henry discussed not wrestling anymore, his current role in AEW, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On enjoying his role as a coach: “I’m not who I used to be. Once you feel the joy of teaching, it takes the place of the joy of competition. I feel more accomplished as a teacher seeing one of the people that I work with succeed than I would be going out and being 70% of what I used to be.”
On not being concerned about competing in the ring anymore: “If I go out there and I watch a match and I don’t look like I used to look, I’m going to feel like I’m diminishing my career. I left the game while I was still good, and people didn’t look at my work and go, ‘He used to be really good.’ You don’t never want that; I didn’t want that.”
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Mark Henry, a WWE Hall of Famer and former World’s Strongest Man, recently discussed his decision to no longer compete in the ring and his current role as a coach in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). In a recent appearance on Isiah Kassidy’s YouTube channel, Henry shared his thoughts on his transition from being a competitor to a teacher.
Henry expressed his enjoyment in his new role as a coach, stating that the joy of teaching has replaced the joy of competition for him. He finds more fulfillment in seeing the people he works with succeed rather than going out and performing at a level that is not up to his previous standards. According to Henry, the satisfaction of being a teacher outweighs the desire to continue wrestling.
The former World’s Strongest Man also revealed that he is not concerned about how he would look if he were to compete in the ring again. He believes that if he were to wrestle and not perform at the same level as before, it would diminish his career. Henry chose to leave the wrestling industry while he was still at the top of his game, ensuring that people would remember him as a great wrestler rather than someone who used to be good.
During the interview, Henry also touched on various topics related to his wrestling career. He discussed his time in the Attitude Era, his decision to fake out retirement, and even his iconic theme song. The interview provides fans with an insight into Henry’s mindset and his reasons for stepping away from in-ring competition.
For fans who want to hear more from Mark Henry, they can watch the full interview on Isiah Kassidy’s YouTube channel. Additionally, fans can stay updated on all wrestling news by visiting eWrestlingNews.com or following their Twitter and Facebook pages.
In conclusion, Mark Henry’s decision to no longer compete in the ring showcases his dedication to preserving his legacy as a great wrestler. His transition to a coaching role in AEW allows him to continue contributing to the wrestling industry in a different capacity. Fans can appreciate Henry’s perspective on his career and his commitment to ensuring that he is remembered as one of the best in the business.