Mark Henry talks hanging up on Vince McMahon, The Rock's work ethic, favourite Attitude Era moment
Source: The Mirror
Mark Henry was recently interviewed by The Mirror to promote the new Attitude Era book. Below are some highlights:
Vince McMahon first approaching him to sign with WWE
"I didn't believe that it was actually him who phoned me, so I hung up on him! I thought it was one of my friends who was playing a joke. He did call me back and this time he said 'what happened?' and I was like, 'is this really Vince McMahon?' We talked for about five or 10 minutes and he appreciated the fact that as I've mentioned, I was a fan of the industry, and I was a winner. He thought I would be a natural at it."
If he foresaw The Rock becoming such a major superstar
"Most definitely. He is one of the most well-studied, flamboyant characters of all time. And people... there is nobody on earth other than maybe Vince McMahon who has a work ethic like his. He studies and works and studies and works and that is all he ever wanted to do, to succeed. It was an honor to be in the ring with him first and secondly to gain the win. We've had a few matches, four I think to be exact, and I may be the only person in history that is undefeated against him over that many matches!"
His favorite Attitude Era moment
"I think my favorite in-ring moment, it really didn't have anything to do with me. One of my favorite in-ring moments was seeing Hulk Hogan and The Rock go face to face [at WrestleMania 18]. It gave me something because I felt the connection because The Rock was my brother and as a child I grew up idolizing Hulk Hogan. It was the future and the past coming together. It was something where I just stood there in amazement, just like everybody else. It was like five or six minutes where they just stood there and looked at each other and the crowd cheered. That was one of my favorite moments."
Henry also discussed his feud with Jerry Lawler, his infamous angle with Mae Young, being a part of The Nation and more. You can read the full interview by clicking here.