Mark Henry Clarifies Fake Retirement Rumors and Talks About Never Winning WWE Championship
Mark Henry Reflects on Iconic WWE ‘Retirement’ Speech and Championship Hopes
Mark Henry’s Memorable WWE Speech
In June 2013, WWE fans witnessed an emotional moment when Mark Henry appeared on Raw. He delivered what seemed to be a heartfelt retirement speech, applauding then-WWE Champion John Cena. However, it was all a clever ruse as Henry proceeded to attack Cena, holding the WWE Title belt in what became an iconic segment.
Behind the Scenes: The Championship Match at Money in the Bank
Following the dramatic encounter, Henry faced Cena at the Money in the Bank event. Despite a strong performance, Henry did not capture the WWE Championship, leaving fans and Henry himself to reflect on the outcome.
Mark Henry on Championship Aspirations and Retirement
In a recent interview with Isiah Madrigal, Henry opened up about his WWE journey and the famous speech. He revealed that many fans were upset he never secured the WWE Title. “A lot of people were mad at WWE because I didn’t get the opportunity – excuse me, not the opportunity, I did have the opportunity – that I did not take the opportunity to win the title and run with it,” he shared.
The former WWE star admitted he was dealing with injuries at the time, remarking, “I was very injured. And I told them, I was like, look man… I really did wanna retire.” Vince McMahon convinced him otherwise, encouraging him to see through the storyline as a fitting end to his career.
The Impact of the Retirement Speech
Henry’s speech remains one of WWE’s most memorable moments. He explained, “That’s how it all came about. I really was retiring. That was my real retirement speech.” Hall of Fame inclusion allowed Henry to reflect on his career without needing another farewell speech.
Interestingly, John Cena was kept in the dark about Henry’s plan until right before the event. “That’s the only way that you can keep a secret in wrestling,” Henry explained. He even kept it a secret from his wife, leading to some personal repercussions.
Looking Ahead: Henry’s Hopes for Future Matches
As discussions about potential retirement matches for John Cena surface, Henry has expressed a wish to see Joe Hendry face Cena on December 13, bringing new excitement to the wrestling scene.
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