“I Was Not Doing It for You”: Mark Henry Reveals Why He Hates Fans Thanking Him for ‘Putting His Body on the Line’

Mark Henry, who gained popularity with the nickname the ‘world’s strongest man’ during his time in WWE, made a shocking admission. During his WWE career, Henry was known for his amazing and risky heavyweight moves.

WWE Universe loved him for delivering spectacular performances throughout his career without caring much for his body. However, Mark’s recent words convey the exact opposite sentiment.

Mark Henry expressed disdain when fans thank him for choosing career over health

Recently, WWE legend Mark Henry appeared on the podcast “Busted Open’. During the podcast, a segment came when Henry revealed that he doesn’t like when people come to him and thank him for putting his body on the line just for the sake of their entertainment.

He said that he never did that for fans. In fact, he disclosed that he did it for his fellow wrestlers and for his legacy. He even mentioned that sacrificing his body was his way to tell his peers that they weren’t alone in the field. 

Talking to the host, Mark Henry said, “I got the people to come up to me and say, ‘Hey man, I really respect and appreciate what you did with your body for us and our entertainment’. ……..I was doing that for my legacy and who I competed against….… I wouldn’t in fact sacrificing my body for you. I was sacrificing my body for how I was gonna be perceived by my peers. And let them know that I am willing to sacrifice just like they are…..to them… not to the fans.”

Mark Henry further revealed that it was just fame and money that made him perform for the fans.

“I perform at a high level for the fans because I wanted to be famous, I wanted to make a dollar. But my body… You can’t walk up to me and say, ‘Thank you for sacrificing your body’ because I wasn’t doing it for you”

Mark Henry was one of the most famous heavyweights of his time. WWE Universe still remembers his legendary clash with The Big Show. That was the moment when both wrestlers risked injury during their match.

The time when the two most popular WWE heavyweights collided

In 2011, Mark Henry and The Big Show pulled a high-risk move during a WWE event. Both wrestlers reached a deadlock at one phase of the match. During the match, a moment came when Henry delivered a suplex to The Big Show from the second rope.

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With this move, they both obliterated the ring, and the fans went crazy. Both Henry and The Big Show received a huge pop from the audience. The move was quite risky as it could also have resulted in an injury. 

Currently, Mark Henry is working with AEW as a commentator and a talent scout. He had an amazing career in the WWE. And no matter what he says, he will always be the fan-favorite for putting his body on the line and delivering phenomenal performances. What did you make of Henry’s claims? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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