Ladies and gentlemen, the speculation is over! Mark Henry, “The World’s Strongest Man,” has clarified his contract status with AEW. On “Busted Open Radio,” the WWE Hall of Famer laid all cards on the table, revealing when his deal officially ends and his plans moving forward.
“My contract with AEW is set to expire tomorrow, the 28th. And today, of course, is the 27th. So I wanted to address that matter. And Tony Khan said at the press conference that he was very happy and proud of what we did together. I feel exactly the same way. I appreciate everything that happened at AEW with Tony Khan and the Khan family. I had a great experience. I do feel like it’s time for me to take more time to handle TheMarkHenry.com and the ReMarkable brand and focus that attention on what my next steps are. I am not going to be renewing my deal.”
Henry emphasized that his departure is mutual and amicable. He noted, “I don’t want to be with the company if I can’t dedicate all of my focus to it.” Despite leaving AEW, Henry made it clear there’s no bad blood, and he’s parting ways on a positive note.
Signing with AEW in 2021, Henry has worn many hats, serving as an announcer, coach, and scout. While he’s moving on to new projects like TheMarkHenry.com and his ReMarkable brand, he assured fans and colleagues alike that he’s still in the wrestling game. “I’m still going to be available to help out people who have my phone number,” he said, reaffirming his commitment to the industry he loves.
So, while Mark Henry may be closing the AEW chapter, he’s far from stepping out of the wrestling ring. His next moves will surely be worth watching!