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Mark Henry Officially Reunites with WWE, Signs Legends Contract


Mark Henry remains one of the best big men to ever enter a WWE ring.

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The World’s Strongest Man remained a constant attraction in WWE for over 20 years, slamming opponents and having memorable feuds with the likes of John Cena, The Big Show, and Bryan Danielson.

Needless to say, Henry has sealed his legacy in professional wrestling, and he has officially come back to the promotion that made him famous.

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ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 31: WWE Heavyweight Championship Mark Henry attends the WWE Monday Night Raw Supershow Halloween event at the Philips Arena on October 31, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry has announced through Ringside Collectibles that he has officially signed a Legends contract, reuniting the strongman with WWE.

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“Mark Henry has signed a WWE Legends deal which includes new Mattel WWE Figures!” Ringside Collectibles announced on social media.

“Today I’m announcing that just about 30 minutes ago I signed a nostalgia deal with WWE,” Henry said in the accompanying video. Naturally, the crowd responded with uproarious cheers.

Naturally, everyone wanted to see a figure with the iconic salmon pink suit jacket he wore when he turned heel on John Cena after announcing a fake retirement.

Henry was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018 but has been working with rival promotion AEW as a commentator and coach for Collision since 2021. However, he decided not to renew his contract in 2024.

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Mark Henry first garnered attention as a strong man and powerlifter, qualifying for the Summer Olympics in 1992 and 1996.

After suffering an injury, Henry made his WWE debut by press slamming Jerry Lawler in the ring. He soon signed a 10-year deal, and the rest is history.

Henry would remain with WWE for over two decades. Initially, he entered as a member of The Nation of Domination alongside The Rock, D’Lo Brown, Farooq, and Kama Mustafa.

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After that stable disbanded, Henry took on the moniker Sexual Chocolate, where he would participate in an infamous angle with pro wrestling legend Mae Young, eventually resulting in the then-77-year-old giving birth to a hand.

After some time in Ohio Valley Wrestling, Henry would return to WWE and take on a more monstrous persona. He would take home the ECW Championship in 2008 and the World Heavyweight Championship in 2011.

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