Mark Henry
Birthday: 1971-06-12 Place of Birth: Silsbee, Texas, USA
Synopsis
Mark Henry is an American powerlifter, Olympic weightlifter, strongman, and professional wrestler who is currently signed to WWE. He was two times an Olympian in 1992 and 1996 and a Silver, Gold and Bronze Medalist at the Pan American Games in 1995. As a powerlifter, he was drug-free World Champion (1995) and a two-time U.S. National Champion (1995 and 1997) as well as an all-time raw world record holder in the squat and deadlift. Currently, he still holds the WDFPF world records in the squat, deadlift and total and the USAPL American record in the deadlift since 1995. He is credited for the biggest raw squat and raw powerlifting total ever performed by a drug tested athlete, regardless of weight class, as well as the greatest raw deadlift by an American citizen. In weightlifting, Henry was a three-time U.S. National Weightlifting Champion (1993, 1994, 1996), an American Open winner (1992), a two-time U.S. Olympic Festival Champion (1993 and 1994) and a NACAC champion (1996). He holds all three Senior US American weightlifting records of 1993-1997. In 2002 he won the first annual Arnold Strongman Classic. Since joining the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) in 1996, he has become a one-time WWF European Champion and a two-time world champion, having held the ECW Championship in 2008, and the World Heavyweight Championship in 2011.
Acting
WWE Hall of Fame 2018
The class of 2018 takes their rightful place in the Hall of Fame, during Wrestlemania 34 weekend. Inductees include headliner Goldberg, The Dudley Boyz, Ivory, "Double J" Jeff Jarrett, Hillbilly Jim, Mark Henry, Warrior Award Recipient Jarius "JJ" Robertson, and Celebrity inductee Kid Rock.
Incarnate
An exorcist comes up against an evil from his past when he uses his skills to enter the mind of a nine year old boy.
WWE Survivor Series 2014
Survivor Series featured professional wrestling matches involving different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds, plots, and storylines that played out on WWE's primary television programs, Raw and SmackDown. Wrestlers portrayed heroes or villains as they followed a series of events that built tension, and culminated in a wrestling match or series of matches.
WWE Elimination Chamber 2013
For the first time in over a decade The Rock is WWE Champion. But a fuming CM Punk is determined to make The Great One's reign a footnote in his enduring stretch of dominance. Plus, six former World Heavyweight Champions enter the grueling Elimination Chamber for a chance to regain championship glory at WrestleMania. The bold new alliance of John Cena, Ryback and Sheamus has emerged to inflict their own brand of justice on The Shield. And the vicious pursuit of vengeance reaches its limit when World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio takes on Big Show. It’s the most punishing stop on the Road to WrestleMania, Elimination Chamber 2013!
WWE Money in the Bank 2013
After a faux retirement speech, a vicious attack revealed Mark Henry's true objective… becoming WWE Champion. Can John Cena overcome size and momentum to stay out of the Hall of Pain, or will The World's Strongest Man put a most elusive stamp on his near two-decade career? Plus, Dolph Ziggler seeks revenge and the World Heavyweight Championship when he challenges Alberto Del Rio. And in the first ever Money In The Bank All Stars Ladder Match, Rob Van Dam makes his much anticipated return to compete against 5 other former champions, all battling to scale the ladder and grab destiny. Who will rise to the top at WWE Money in the Bank?
WWE Royal Rumble 2012
The Road to WrestleMania begins at the 25th Anniversary of the Royal Rumble, and 30 men look to realize a dream by winning the Royal Rumble match and headline WWE WrestleMania. The current WWE Champion CM Punk faces long odds against retaining his championship when he deals with both #1 contender Dolph Ziggler and a special guest referee with a particular axe to grind, Interim Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis. Daniel Bryan looks to retain the World Heavyweight Championship, but he must overcome two colossal competitors, Mark Henry and Big Show in a steel cage. Plus John Cena and Kane square off in a bitter personal bout. The Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri is this year's host for WWE Royal Rumble.
WWE Hell in a Cell 2011
The record breaking 10-time WWE Champion John Cena must defend the coveted title against not just 1, but 2 former Champions, Alberto Del Rio and CM Punk. All 3 men battle in the career threatening, history making, first ever Triple Threat Hell in a Cell match. Also, Vickie Guerrero’s clients Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger look to set aside their differences and take the WWE Tag Team Championship from Air Boom (Kofi Kingston & Evan Bourne). Plus, Cody Rhodes’ desire to bring class and tradition to the WWE Intercontinental Championship may be short-lived as he must face John Morrison in a title match. All the action this year comes from the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana.
WWE Survivor Series 2011
After 7 years, The Rock finally returns to action to join forces with his WrestleMania opponent, John Cena, to create the most charismatic tag team of all time. Can these 2 bitter rivals work together to defeat the formidable, chaos causing coalition of the Miz and R-Truth? Also, the Straight Edge Superstar CM Punk finally gets his one-on-one rematch for the WWE Championship when he challenges Alberto Del Rio. And just one month removed from their titanic clash that destroyed the ring, Mark Henry and Big Show battle in a rematch for the World Heavyweight Championship. Madison Square Garden comes alive for the 25th anniversary of Survivor Series. Survivor Series (2011) was a PPV that took place on November 20, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It was presented by THQ's WWE '12. It was the 25th annual Survivor Series event.
WWE Vengeance 2011
John Cena and Alberto Del Rio battle for the WWE Championship in a brutal Last Man Standing match that will test their will, determination, and resolve. Plus, will the World's Largest Athlete finally avenge the career threatening injury he suffered at the hands of The World's Strongest Man? Find out when the Big Show challenges Mark Henry for the World Heavyweight Title. And mortal foes unite as CM Punk and Triple H try to put their differences aside to take on their common enemies, The Miz and R Truth, in an explosive tag team match. The Superstars of Raw and SmackDown look to settle scores, from the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, this is WWE VENGEANCE!
WWE TLC: Tables Ladders & Chairs 2011
Carnage reigns supreme at the last event of 2011: WWE TLC. The Pay-Per-View extravaganza which legalizes the use of Tables, Ladders, and Chairs!Former clique members Triple H and Kevin Nash face each other in a Ladder Match with a sledgehammer hanging above the ring—whoever can climb up and grab the weapon, can inflict massive damage without ramifications. Two behemoths collide when World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry and Big Show lock horns in a slug fest of gigantic proportions with each looking to maim his opponent with chairs, and "The Best in the World" CM Punk must fend off both Alberto Del Rio and The Miz in a chaotic Triple Threat TLC Match for the WWE title that will test the physical and mental limits of all three men. TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2011) was the third annual TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs PPV. It took place on December 18, 2011 at the 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.
WWE Money in the Bank 2010
Money in the Bank was a PPV that took place on July 18, 2010 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri and presented by A&E's Criss Angel Mindfreak. The main events were the two 8-man Money in the Bank matches. The Smackdown MiB match featured Big Show, Matt Hardy, Kane, Christian, Kofi Kingston, Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre, and Dolph Ziggler. The Raw MiB match featured Edge, Chris Jericho, Randy Orton, Mark Henry, The Miz, Ted DiBiase, Evan Bourne, and John Morrison. Sheamus defended his WWE Championship in a steel cage against John Cena, Rey Mysterio defended his World heavyweight Championship against Jack Swagger, and The Hart Dynasty defended the Tag Team Championship Belts against The Usos.
WWE The Great American Bash 2008
The Great American Bash (2008) was the fifth annual Great American Bash PPV. It was presented by AT&T and took place on July 20, 2008 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York and featured talent from the Raw, SmackDown, and ECW brands. The main match on the SmackDown brand was between Triple H and Edge for the WWE Championship. The primary match on the Raw brand was between CM Punk and Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship. The predominant match on the ECW brand was between Mark Henry and Tommy Dreamer for the ECW Championship. The featured matches on the undercard included John Cena versus John "Bradshaw" Layfield (JBL) in a New York City Parking Lot Brawl and Shawn Michaels versus Chris Jericho. The event also crowned the first ever WWE Divas Champion, and it was the last pay-per-view event by WWE before transitioning to PG rating.
WWE Survivor Series 2008
Survivor Series (2008) was a PPV that took place on November 23, 2008 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, It was presented by THQ's WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009. The event, the 22nd Survivor Series, featured talent from WWE's all three brands, Raw, SmackDown and ECW. The main event was for the World Heavyweight Championship between John Cena, and the champion, Chris Jericho. Another match on the event was the SmackDown main event, which saw Edge, Vladimir Kozlov, and the champion Triple H, in a Triple Threat match for the WWE Championship. The undercard matches included The Undertaker versus The Big Show in a Casket Match and three five-on-five elimination tag team matches.
WWE SummerSlam 2008
Hell in a Cell: The Undertaker vs. Edge WWE Championship: Triple H vs. The Great Khali World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk vs. JBL
WWE One Night Stand 2007
One Night Stand (2007) was the third annual One Night Stand PPV and was presented by Gilette. It took place on June 3, 2007 at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida and featured talent from the Raw, SmackDown!, and ECW brands. The main match on the Raw brand was John Cena versus The Great Khali in a Pinfalls Count Anywhere match for the WWE Championship. The featured match on the SmackDown! brand was Edge versus Batista in a Steel Cage match for the World Heavyweight Championship. The primary match on the ECW brand was Vince McMahon versus Bobby Lashley in a Street Fight for the ECW Championship. The featured matches on the undercard included Rob Van Dam versus Randy Orton in a Stretcher match and a Ladder match for the World Tag Team Championship between The Hardys (Matt and Jeff) and The World's Greatest Tag Team (Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas).
