Mark Henry
American professional wrestler and weightlifter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mark Jerrold Henry[17] (born June 12, 1971)[4] is an American professional wrestler, powerlifter, weightlifter, and strongman. He is best known for his time in the WWE, where he worked from 1996 to 2021. He also worked for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as a commentator, coach, and talent scout.
| Mark Henry | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Henry in 2018 | |
| Birth name | Mark Jerrold Henry |
| Born | June 12, 1971[1] Silsbee, Texas, U.S.[1] |
| Children | 2 |
| Family | Kevin Henry (cousin) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Mark Henry[2] Markswoggle[3] |
| Billed height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)[2] |
| Billed weight | 360 lb (163 kg)[2] |
| Billed from | Silsbee, Texas, U.S.[2] |
| Trained by | Leo Burke[4] Tom Prichard[5] |
| Debut | September 21, 1996[4][5] |
| Retired | April 27, 2018 |
| Medals and competitions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Weightlifting | ||
| Representing United States | ||
| Pan American Games[1][6][7][4] | ||
| Mar del Plata 1995 | +108kg | |
| Mar del Plata 1995 | +108kg | |
| Mar del Plata 1995 | +108kg | |
| Strongman | ||
| Representing United States | ||
| Arnold Strongman Classic | ||
| 1st | 2002 Arnold Strongman Classic | |
| Powerlifting | ||
| Representing United States | ||
| WDFPF World Powerlifting Championships[8] | ||
| 1st | 1995 | +145kg |
| USAPL National Powerlifting Championships[8][9] | ||
| 1st | 1995 | +145kg |
| 1st | 1997 | +145kg |
| USPF National Powerlifting Championships[8] | ||
| 2nd | 1990 | +125kg |
| International Junior Powerlifting Championships[1][10] | ||
| 1st | 1991 | +125kg |
| Weightlifting | ||
| Representing United States | ||
| NACAC Championships[4] | ||
| 1st | 1996 | +108kg |
| U.S. National Weightlifting Championships[11][12] | ||
| 4th | 1991 | +110kg |
| 3rd | 1992 | +110kg |
| 1st | 1993 | +108kg |
| 1st | 1994 | +108kg |
| 1st | 1996 | +108kg |
| USA Weightlifting American Open Championships[13][14] | ||
| 2nd | 1991 | +110kg |
| 1st | 1992 | +110kg |
| U.S. Olympic Festival Championships[1][12][15] | ||
| 1st | 1993 | +108kg |
| 1st | 1994 | +108kg |
| U.S. National Junior Weightlifting Championships[1][16] | ||
| 1st | 1991 | +110kg |
Henry also competed at the Olympics in 1992 and 1996.[2][18] He won a gold, silver, and bronze medal at the 1995 Pan American Games.[4] Since 1995, Henry has held the record for squat, deadlift, and total, as the USAPL American record in deadlift.[19][20] He won the Arnold Strongman Classic in 2002.[21] He was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2012.[22]
During his time in the WWE, Henry was a one-time ECW Champion, one-time World Heavyweight Champion, and one-time European Champion.[23][24][25] In 2018, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by Big Show.[26] He also had a gimmick in the WWE called the "Hall of Pain". Henry would beat wrestlers up and in some cases, crush their leg in a steel chair to induct them into the Hall of Pain.[27]
On May 30, 2021, Henry made his debut for All Elite Wrestling at Double or Nothing. AEW hired him to be a coach and commentator for their Rampage show.[28] He left AEW in May 2024.[29]
Personal life
Henry has an older brother named Pat.[30] He lives in Austin, Texas with his wife Jana, son Jacob,[31] and daughter Joanna. He also has a two-foot ferret named Pipe.[32] He drives a Hummer that he won in the 2002 Arnold Strongman Classic.[33] On September 10, 2012, Henry served as one of the pallbearers for actor Michael Clarke Duncan's funeral.[34]
In March 2019, Henry pledged to donate his brain to CTE research once he dies.[35]
Championships and accomplishments
- Cauliflower Alley Club
- Iron Mike Mazurki Award (2019)[36]
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame
- Frank Gotch Award (2021)[37]
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment/WWE
- ECW Championship (1 time)[41]
- World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[42]
- WWF European Championship (1 time)[43]
- WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2018)[43]
- Brisbane Cup (2006)[44]
- Slammy Award (3 times)
- "Holy $#!+ Move of the Year" (2011) Big Show and Mark Henry implode the ring after Henry superplexed him at Vengeance[45]
- Feat of Strength of the Year (2013) Pulling two trucks with his bare hands[46]
- Match of the Year (2014) – Team Cena vs. Team Authority at Survivor Series[47]
References
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