Mark Henry is a retired professional powerlifter and wrestler, who primarily worked with WWE. Henry was born on July 12, 1971, in Silsbee, Texas, U.S. He was a wrestling fan since his childhood and even attended wrestling shows, as per reports. Before starting his career in WWE, Henry had a successful powerlifting and weightlifting career. Henry represented the USA in the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics. During the 1995 Pan American Games, Henry won a gold, a silver, and a bronze medal.
Henry signed a 10-year deal with the WWE (then known as WWF) after the 1996 Olympics. Henry had his first feud with Jerry Lawler in WWE. During his 25-year career in the WWE, Henry won the ECW Championship, the WWF European Championship and the World Heavyweight Championship. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in April 2018. Before his retirement, Mark Henry had a three-year stint with AEW where he worked as a commentator and coach.
Who is Mark Henry’s wife?
As of 2024, Mark Henry is married to Jana Perry Henry. According to reports, the couple live in Austin, Texas.
How long have Mark Henry and Jana Henry been married?
According to reports, Mark Henry and Jana Perry Henry were married on April 24, 2005. As of 2024, they have been married for more than 19 years.
Do Mark Henry and Jana Perry Henry have kids?
Mark Henry and Jana Perry Henry have two kids. They have a son, Jacob, and a daughter, Joanna. According to Henry's Instagram posts, Jacob Henry was born on October 12, 2005, and as of 2024, he is 19 years old. Joanna was born on December 31, however, but her exact year of birth is not known.
Jacob Henry
According to his Instagram bio, Jacob Henry is a wrestler, actor, and musician. As of 2024, he is wrestling at the University of Oklahoma. According to the Statesman, Jacob Henry has signed with the WWE.
Joanna Henry
According to Jana Perry Henry's Instagram post, Joanna Henry attends the Four Points Middle School in Austin, Texas, as of 2024. She participates in track and field and won the Girls Track Athletes of the Year along with her teammates.
FAQs on Mark Henry
A. As of 2024, Mark Henry is 53 years old.
A. Yes. Mark Henry won the World Heavyweight Championship during his tenure with the WWE.
A. As of 2024, Mark Henry has appeared in at least four movies (via IMDb).
A. No. Mark Henry did not wrestle in AEW. He worked as a commentator and coach.
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