In a recent episode of the broadcast entitled “Busted Open Radio,” WWE Gold Medallist, Mark Henry, discussed the critical role of representation for African Americans within the realm of professional wrestling.
Here are some notable excerpts from the podcast session:
Contemplating on the responsibility of amplifying African American voices in wrestling, Henry stated, “In the sphere of professional wrestling, the representation and voice of Black people is an area where attention must be directed towards; quite simply because history lessons in schools may not touch upon it adequately. I was honored to carry forward the legacy by wrestling great, Ernie Ladd. If one looks at the present day roster of African-American wrestlers on television, they’ll notice they share a connection with me. I’d like to believe that my link in the chain is incredibly resilient.”
Speaking about how he wishes his legacy to be known, Henry said: “When the day comes that I am no longer here, the conversation won’t revolve around my championships or the weights I lifted. The focus will be on all the Black individuals I had an impact on during my career.”