Throughout his legendary career, Mark Henry has faced some of the biggest names in professional wrestling. However, he acknowledges that stepping into the ring with a towering seven-foot-tall opponent would have been a different challenge altogether. Speaking hypothetically about a matchup against the late Andre the Giant, Henry admitted, "It would be a bit more difficult to deal with Andre the Giant."
Unfortunately, such a dream match will forever remain a ‘what if’ scenario. However, Henry hasn’t completely shut the door on returning to the ring for one final match.
- Before wrestling, Henry was a two-time Olympian (1992, 1996) and a world-class powerlifter.
- He set multiple world records and won the 1995 Pan American Games.
- Competed in the Arnold Strongman Classic, further solidifying his reputation as one of the strongest men in the world.
Mark Henry on a Possible WWE Return
In an interview with Chris Van Vliet, the WWE Hall of Famer addressed the possibility of stepping back into the squared circle, though only under specific conditions. He made it clear that a return would depend on how his body responds to training and preparation. "I'd be open, though, to discussing it," Henry said, signaling that while a return isn’t guaranteed, he hasn’t ruled it out completely.
He emphasized that his decision would hinge on getting back into peak physical condition and ensuring that he could perform at a level he would be satisfied with.
The Superstars Mark Henry Holds in High Regard
Despite his uncertainty about making a comeback, Henry has high praise for several current WWE and wrestling stars. Among those he admires are Swerve Strickland, Randy Orton, Will Ospreay, Finn Bálor, Konosuke Takeshita, and The Big Ziggler.
While he remains unsure about his endurance at this stage of his career, Henry is confident that if he were to return, he could still put on outstanding matches with these top-tier athletes.
For now, fans can only speculate about whether "The World’s Strongest Man" will ever lace up his boots again. But if he does, it’s safe to say that a potential return would be nothing short of monumental.