WWE News: Mark Henry confirms that he's not retired 

What's the story?

Only hours ago, we'd reported that PWInsider claimed that WWE legend Mark Henry was retired, based on comments he'd made to the outlet as far back as October. Henry spoke to Sports Illustrated since then and confirmed that he is in fact, not retired.

We thank No DQ for the heads up. Henry's status should become clearer, as the weeks pan out.

In case you didn't know...

'The World's Strongest Man' Mark Henry has had a career that only few can claim to have had in the wrestling world. From the Nation of Domination to the Hall of Pain, Henry's career just lasted across many eras.

He was a part of the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 33. Rumours had emerged of Mark Henry saying that he was going to fade away because he wanted fans to remember his work from his prime.

The heart of the matter

In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Mark Henry put an end to all the rumours:

I am not retired. There is still a lot I can do

The superstar elaborated upon why retirement was an appealing option for him, at this stage in his life:

I love the WWE, I love the company, but I have two kids and they want me home. They want me to see their recitals and sporting events, and I want to see them grow and evolve.

My dad didn’t live with me when I was growing up, and he missed so much. I am not going to repeat that.

What's next?

In WWE, you never say never. We wonder if Mark Henry is due for another wrestling appearance at the Royal Rumble or maybe at WrestleMania 34? The possibilities are very many!

Author's take

Mark Henry is a shadow of the performer he once was. I understand that after years of being in the limelight, fading away is never an appealing option, but it may be the right one for Henry, speaking purely as a fan of the amazing superstar.

As for his comments to PWInsider, we've seen several superstars change their mind, with the passage of time, haven't we?

---

Send us news tips at [email protected]