5 WWE Superstars you wouldn't believe are still under contract to the company

#1. Mark Henry

The World's Strongest Man Mark Henry was a driving force in WWE in the early 2000s as the promotion used his former career as a powerlifter as the basis for his on-screen character. As a former World Champion and long-time employee, it was no shock when Henry took his place in the WWE Hall of Fame. However, when Henry made his decision to retire from in-ring action, the move did not receive the fanfare you might have expected.

Henry quietly walked away from the ring following WrestleMania 33 and transitioned into a backstage role. This could have been a deliberate choice, as the last time Henry looked to retire, the company span it into a storyline feud with John Cena over the WWE Championship. Since his disappearance from WWE TV, Henry has been the involved in a number of key WWE signings in recent years including Bianca Belair and Braun Strowman.

Much like many other backstage producers, Henry has made a number of cameo appearances on WWE TV since moving into the role and even returned to be part of the "Greatest Royal Rumble" match back in 2018.