5 wrestlers who owe their career to Mark Henry

#4 Braun Strowman was scouted by Mark Henry

Mark Henry isn't the only strong man to successfully transition into a top WWE superstar. Braun Strowman is a former world champion and at one point he looked like a dead-cert for the next truly great Hall of Fame-worthy big man in WWE. Although he's cooled down a little bit since his height a few years ago, Strowman is still a considerable force in the company.

But it apparently takes a former strong man to notice another. 'The Monster Among Men' and former Wyatt Family stable member revealed that it was Mark Henry who helped him transition from strong man events to the world of professional wrestling during an interview with Busted Open Radio.

"Truth be told, I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for Mark Henry. I traveled around the world doing strongman competition. That's the first time I met Mark, back in 2010 when I competed as an amateur. I introduced myself and said 'I've always been a fan of his in WWE and what he's done in the strength sports world." Strowman said.

Talk about a world's STRONGEST slam...@BraunStrowman delivers the HUGE #Powerslam for the victory over @TheMarkHenry on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/QBRoOkJtkZ

— WWE (@WWE) February 14, 2017

Strowman has certainly had his ups and downs in WWE as far as title success, but there's no denying he's had more than his fair share of memorable moments. From tipping over a truck, surviving being compacted in a trash compactor and smashing people through barricades like it's nothing, not to mention the iconic train noises, there are dozens of exciting examples of the former Universal Champion showing off his incredible strength.

None of that would've happened without Mark Henry, as Strowman goes on to reiterate,

We sparked a friendship from there and he pretty much turned WWE's eyes on me. Lo and behold, here we are today.