Mark Henry spent years working for Vince McMahon, despite having a less-than-favorable first interaction with the WWE/TKO Chairman.
On a recent edition of “The Kurt Angle Show” podcast, Henry recalled being contacted by McMahon and believing the phone call to be a prank at first. He said,
“I remember doing Oprah, and Oprah asked me what I did [growing up], and I was like, ‘I watched wrestling and played video games. She was like, ‘Well, that sounds kinda boring.’ And I was like, ‘No, wrestling is the best!’ So, my manager was friends with a guy who knew Vince … and one day, Vince called me.
“‘This is Vince McMahon,’ and I was like, ‘From wrestling?’ He was like, ‘Yeah, would love to talk to you.’ I said, ‘Yeah right!’ and hung up on his ass!’ thinking it was one of my friends playing jokes on me.
“Vince called back, and he’s like, ‘That’s not the first time I’ve been hung up on. I’d like you to come to Connecticut and see how we do things.’”
Henry would sign with the WWF in 1995 and make his on-screen debut for the promotion the following year. He remained with the company until early 2021.
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Mark Henry, a former professional wrestler, recently shared an interesting story about his first interaction with Vince McMahon, the Chairman of WWE/TKO. Despite their initial encounter not going well, Henry went on to spend many years working for McMahon and the WWE.
During an episode of “The Kurt Angle Show” podcast, Henry recalled receiving a phone call from McMahon and initially thinking it was a prank. He had previously mentioned on Oprah that he grew up watching wrestling and playing video games, which caught McMahon’s attention. Henry’s manager had a connection to McMahon, and one day, the wrestling mogul called him.
When McMahon introduced himself as Vince McMahon, Henry thought it was one of his friends playing a joke on him. He hung up on McMahon, not believing it was actually him. However, McMahon called back and reassured Henry that he was indeed Vince McMahon and invited him to Connecticut to see how they do things.
Impressed by McMahon’s persistence and intrigued by the opportunity, Henry accepted the invitation. He signed with the WWF (now WWE) in 1995 and made his on-screen debut for the promotion the following year. Henry remained with the company until early 2021, becoming a prominent figure in the wrestling world.
Throughout his career, Mark Henry showcased his incredible strength and athleticism in the ring. He became known for his signature move, the World’s Strongest Slam, which he used to surprise opponents like John Cena. Henry’s imposing presence and unique skills made him a fan favorite and a force to be reckoned with in the WWE.
While Mark Henry’s first interaction with Vince McMahon may not have gone as planned, it ultimately led to a successful and fulfilling career in professional wrestling. Henry’s story serves as a reminder that sometimes unexpected opportunities can arise from unlikely beginnings.
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