Mark Henry is not a fan of AEW changing the name of his iconic finishing move.
AEW star Powerhouse Hobbs has been using the World’s Strongest Slam, a move made famous by WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry as his finisher, under a modified name called the World’s Most Dangerous Slam. However, Henry feels disrespected by this change.
Speaking on Busted Open, Mark Henry stated the change was disrespectful and had some choice words for those responsible for it.
“They called it the Most Dangerous Slam,” Henry began. “They don’t call it the World’s Strongest Slam. They’re like, ‘F* Mark Henry.’ F* you, how about that? That’s to whose decision that is [to rename the slam]. You cannot disrespect me and expect me to kiss your ass about it. I’m not gonna do it. I’d rather be fired or kicked off the air before I let somebody feel like they all got power over me.”
Mark Henry also recalled a conversation he had with WWE Superstar Otis, who also uses the move. Henry stated that he told Otis not to use the World’s Strongest Slam as a high spot and to either use it as a finisher or have the receiver roll out of the ring after taking it.
“I talked to Otis. I said, ‘Yo, man, don’t use my finish as a high spot. If you’re going to use it, use it to put somebody in jeopardy for you to win or have them roll out and you can’t get to him.”
Mark Henry Answered Claims That AEW Was Trying To Punish Him
Mark Henry also answered claims that the reason behind AEW deciding to change the name of the World’s Strongest Slam was to punish him.
“[Fans said that] AEW is mad that he [Henry] didn’t do what they wanted him to do, and they’re gonna punish him. Let me tell you this, AEW cannot punish me,” Mark Henry said. “There is nothing — I am bigger than AEW. There is nothing that they’ve done in the existence of their company that’s gonna make me feel like, ‘Oh, I need to bow down to that.”
Mark Henry also stated that while he respected the talents, he claimed that he wouldn’t stand for any disrespect from the management.
“I respect the talents, but when a mandate comes that [says] ‘screw Mark Henry, we’re gonna do this,’ then that takes it out of the talent’s hands. You do what your boss tells you to do,” he said. “You don’t control my mouth, you don’t control my heart, my spirit.” – [H/T: Wrestling Inc.]
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