WWE History Vol. 10: Bring on the big guys

#2 Mark Henry

Henry in his WWE debut, vs. the twilight of his career

Real Name: Mark Henry

Active years: 1996-2017

Height and Weight: 6' 3" 360 lbs (Billed at six five and 400 lbs.)

Signature Move: World's Strongest Slam

Mark Henry was a decorated power lifter, a strong man competitor and an Olympian, before his debut with the WWE.

Henry legit held the title of 'world's strongest man' at several points in his life, and WWE used this for his initial gimmick. He quickly betrayed friend Ahmed Johnson and joined the heel faction Nation of Domination.

When the group split up, Henry was repackaged as the sexual chocolate character. Affairs with senior citizens and silly theme music couldn't derail his career, however.

He would be sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling to improve his in ring technique, and when he returned, he was meaner if not leaner. Henry became the World's Strongest Man again, and eventually wore the WWE World Championship.

Mark Henry is officially retired now, and a member of the WWE Hall of Fame.

Henry is best known for his kayfabe retirement speech, which should ideally have earned him an academy award.