In a move that could only be described as “stronger than a bowl of Texas chili,” WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry decided to make his triumphant return to WWE Raw, and he didn’t come alone. Oh no, folks—he brought his son, Jacob, who just happens to be the latest powerhouse signed to WWE. The dynamic duo appeared in the crowd during Monday’s Raw live from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, where the air was thick with excitement, nostalgia, and possibly protein powder.
Now, let’s talk about the next generation of Henrys. Jacob, who’s clearly inherited his father’s muscle mass and penchant for defying gravity, recently announced his signing with WWE during his dad’s DJ set at the Remix Rumble event in Cleveland, Ohio. That’s right, the guy who once pulled a semi-truck with his bare hands is now dropping beats and signing contracts—talk about a multi-talented family!
Jacob, a collegiate wrestler at the University of Oklahoma, is no stranger to feats of strength. The young man’s resume reads like a superhero’s grocery list: wrestling, football, track and field—you name it, he’s crushed it. And if you had any doubts about his potential to follow in his dad’s colossal footsteps, just check out the video of him casually squatting 610 pounds. At this point, the only thing heavier than Jacob’s weights might be the expectations on his massive shoulders.
As for Mark, he recently departed AEW, where he served as a scout, announcer, and coach—a man of many hats, all of which likely required XXL sizes. Henry chose not to renew his contract with AEW, citing his desire to focus on his website and brands. In a display of diplomacy that would make even the UN jealous, Henry assured everyone there was no bad blood between him and AEW. It was simply time to move on, much like the weights in his son’s gym routine.
The WWE Universe last saw Henry at the Raw Legends Night special in January 2021, where he gave a final wave before heading off to AEW. But now, he’s back where it all began, this time with a mini-Henry in tow. It looks like the Hall of Fame just got a whole lot stronger—and we mean that literally.
So, get ready WWE fans, because if you thought one World’s Strongest Man was impressive, just wait until you see what happens when there are two!