10 Times wrestling fans were totally surprised

5. And the Academy Award for outstanding actor goes to Mark Henry

In 2013, perennial mid-carder World's Strongest Man Mark Henry had been wrestling in the WWE for over sixteen years. So when he came out to the ring dressed in a suit to announce his retirement, most fans were ready to believe it was legitimate.

Henry went on to deliver a devastatingly emotional speech to the audience about his life, career, and regrets. Bit by bit, he dropped hints of being a tad bit angry at never having held the WWE's big belt. Still, he seemed sincere and his performance was so good, he actually made wrestlers backstage cry because they thought it was real and not a storyline!

Then Mark Henry shook John Cena's hand, raised his arm, and...well, watch the video...