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Mark Henry
Henry in 2018
Birth nameMark Jerrold Henry
Born (1971-06-12) June 12, 1971 (age 53)[1]
Silsbee, Texas, U.S.[1]
Children2
FamilyKevin Henry (cousin)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Mark Henry[2]
Markswoggle[3]
Billed height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)[2]
Billed weight360 lb (163 kg)[2]
Billed fromSilsbee, Texas, U.S.[2]
Trained byLeo Burke[4]
Tom Prichard[5]
DebutSeptember 21, 1996[4][5]
RetiredApril 27, 2018
Medals and competitions
Men's Weightlifting
Representing  United States
Pan American Games[1][6][7][4]
Silver medal – second place Mar del Plata 1995 +108kg
Gold medal – first place Mar del Plata 1995 +108kg
Bronze medal – third place 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

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.

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

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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

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Henry being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in April 2018

References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Mark Henry official Internet Presence (bio)". Mark Henry. Archived from the original on January 3, 2012. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Mark Henry bio". World Wrestling Entertainment. Archived from the original on March 15, 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2009.
  3. ↑ Plummer, Dave (August 3, 2009). "RAW: Cena delivers the goods". Slam! Sports. Canoe.com. Archived from the original on February 18, 2019. Retrieved February 18, 2019. Markswoggle, aka Mark Henry.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Milner, John M.; Oliver, Greg. "Mark Henry". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Archived from the original on May 24, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2009.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Mark Henry". Wrestlingdata. Archived from the original on February 18, 2019. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  6. ↑ Lopez, John P. (March 17, 1995). "U.S. gymnasts, weightlifters dazzle". Houston Chronicle. chron.com. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
  7. ↑ Coffey, Wayne (March 21, 1995). "Mark Henry Is Up, Up, Up & Coming". New York Daily News. NYDailyNews.com. Retrieved October 8, 2012.[dead link]
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Mark Henry Powerlifting statistics (incomplete)". en.allpowerlifting.com. Archived from the original on January 16, 2017. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
  9. ↑ "ADFPA (USAPL) Men'S Nationals (results)" (PDF). USA Powerlifting. usaplnationals.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
  10. ↑ "Mark Henry". metabolicdiet.com. Archived from the original on March 27, 2012. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
  11. ↑ "U. S. Weightlifting Champions – Men (all weightclasses)". Hickok Sports.com. Archived from the original on April 26, 2013. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Olympic Weightlifting On the Web!". LiftTilyaDie.Com. Archived from the original on November 28, 2018. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
  13. ↑ "1991 American Open (results)". LiftTilyaDie.Com. Archived from the original on September 23, 2012. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
  14. ↑ "1992 USA Weightlifting American Open (results)". LiftTilyaDie.Com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2012. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
  15. ↑ Murphy, Austin (August 9, 1993). "At The U.s. Olympic Festival". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on January 2, 2013. Retrieved July 22, 2009.
  16. ↑ "1991 National Juniors (results)". LiftTilyaDie.Com. Archived from the original on September 23, 2012. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
  17. ↑ "Texas Births". Familytreelegends.com. Archived from the original on May 28, 2013. Retrieved February 3, 2008.
  18. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Mark Henry". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2016-12-04.
  19. ↑ "WDFPF Powerlifting Records Equipped" (PDF). World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 28, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  20. ↑ "The USA Powerlifting Silver Anniversary Top 25 All-Mens Nationals Team". USA Powerlifting. Archived from the original on May 16, 2008. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  21. ↑ "2002 Arnold Strongman Challenge". Strongman Archives. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  22. ↑ "Mark Henry". International Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  23. ↑ "ECW Championship history". WWE. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  24. ↑ "World Heavyweight Title history". WWE. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  25. ↑ "European Championship history". WWE. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  26. ↑ "Mark Henry to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2018". WWE. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  27. ↑ "Caldwell's WWE Money in the Bank PPV Results 7/17: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Cena vs. Punk, MITB ladder matches". Pro Wrestling Torch. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  28. ↑ "Mark Henry signs with AEW for coach and commentary roles". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  29. ↑ "411MANIA". Mark Henry Addresses His Status in AEW, Says His Contract Expires Tomorrow. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  30. ↑ Cite error: The named reference SI was used but no text was provided for refs named (see the help page).
  31. ↑ Kelly, Ray (July 13, 2008). "WWE wages war in Springfield". The Republican (Springfield): H01.
  32. ↑ "After seemingly retiring, Mark Henry surprises John Cena with a World's Strongest Slam: Raw, June 17, 2013". Archived from the original on June 20, 2013 – via www.wwe.com.
  33. ↑ "Pro wrestler Mark Henry (with his wife, Jana Perry-Henry, and their son Jacob, 21 years)". Austin American-Statesman. July 14, 2007. Archived from the original on September 11, 2012. Retrieved June 22, 2009.
  34. ↑ Associated Press (September 11, 2012). "Michael Clarke Duncan funeral: Tom Hanks, Jay Leno among stars celebrating actor's life in teary memorial service". New York Daily News. New York City: Tronc, Inc. Archived from the original on January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  35. ↑ Rollins, Khadrice (March 9, 2019). "Mark Henry Vows to Donate His Brain for CTE Research". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on March 25, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  36. ↑ CauliflowerAlleyClub (November 16, 2018). ""The World's Strongest Man" @TheMarkHenry, to receive the 2019 Iron Mike Mazurki Award at the 54th annual @CACReunion ! Congratulations on, yet another, prestigious accomplishment Mark. The CAC Reunion takes place April 29th - May 1 at the @goldcoastcasino in #LasVegas , NV.pic.twitter.com/EWJVIRhS7t". Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
  37. ↑ Lee, Joseph (December 31, 2020). "Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Finalizes 2021 Class: Mark Henry, Trish Stratus, More". 411Mania. Archived from the original on January 27, 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  38. ↑ "The PIW Awards". Pro Wrestling Illustrated. 33 (3): 68–69. 2012.
  39. ↑ "The PWI Awards". Pro Wrestling Illustrated. 33 (7): 26. 2012. ISSN 1043-7576.
  40. ↑ "PWI 500 of the PWI Years". Archived from the original on April 1, 2016. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  41. ↑ "History of the ECW Championship – Mark Henry". World Wrestling Entertainment. Archived from the original on March 25, 2009. Retrieved July 3, 2008.
  42. ↑ "Mark Henry's first reign". WWE. Archived from the original on 2011-12-25. Retrieved 2011-09-18.
  43. ↑ 43.0 43.1 "Mark Henry Profile". Online World Of Wrestling. Archived from the original on January 1, 2012. Retrieved April 13, 2008.
  44. ↑ "WWE Live Events - 2006". September 21, 2023.
  45. ↑ "WWE.com Exclusive Slammy Awards 2011". WWE. Archived from the original on March 28, 2016. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  46. ↑ "2013 Slammy Award winners". WWE. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  47. ↑ Laboon, Jeff (December 8, 2014). "2014 Slammy Award winners". WWE. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved April 28, 2018.

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