Mark Henry Talks His New WWE Deal, JBL, and More

Actor and comedian Jay Mohr recently interviewed “The World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry. The two discussed a number of topics including Henry’s past issues with JBL, the lack of African American WWE Champions, his recently signed WWE deal, and more.

Henry said the following about his past issues with John Bradshaw Layfield early on in his WWE career:

“I used to have an issue with Bradshaw . When I was young, he used to pick on me. Ribbing is a part of wrestling. That’s the way they show a fondness for you. They play practical jokes on you. They put your wrestling gear in plastic bags and throw it in the shower. Just stupid stuff. They hazed me. I wanted to fight everybody. They were like ‘look man, you’ve gotta quit trying to fight everybody. We’re trying to be brothers with you.’ It took a while for me to understand that. John is one of the people I respect most in the business now.”

The former World Heavyweight Champion also spoke about his new WWE contract:

“I signed a three year deal. I’m going to be in WWE for at least three years. I got a raise and everything.”

The man once known as “Sexual Chocolate” also talked about maintaining a good home-life while in WWE:

“I want to be known as a great dad more than anything. Young men find it uncool to be a dad I think. It’s very cool to me … I love being at home with my kids. I got pissed yesterday because I get a call and a video, that my daughter swam for the first time without the floaties on. I miss all that kind of stuff.”

The full interview can be heard on JayMohr.com in the Mohr Stories section.