Somebody gon’ get they merch split!
That’s right, folks—Mark Henry, WWE Hall of Famer, former World Heavyweight Champion, and professional strongman with a voice like buttered gravel, is officially back in the WWE ecosystem, this time wrapped in the warm, lucrative embrace of a Legends deal.
The announcement came courtesy of Ringside Collectibles, who shared footage of the big man dropping the bombshell live and in person:
“Yes, I signed a WWE Legends/Nostalgia deal,” Henry said, looking like the happiest tank in the toy aisle.
Translation: Henry’s about to be immortalized in plastic once again, courtesy of a new WWE x Mattel action figure. And if the last decade has taught us anything, it’s that nostalgia sells—especially when it’s dressed in salmon jackets or Hall of Pain hoodies.
Now, the full details of the deal haven’t been revealed, because Legends contracts are shrouded in more secrecy than Bray Wyatt promos. But typically, they include royalties from merch, video games, TV appearances, and likely an exclusive invite to wave during WrestleMania week like it’s a reunion episode of Legends House: Back in the Gym.
Let’s not forget Henry’s resume:
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World Heavyweight Champion
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ECW Champion
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Hall of Fame inductee (2018)
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And last (but not least): participant in the Greatest Royal Rumble, which still ranks as the most overbooked cardio test in WWE history.
Though he hasn’t wrestled since that mega-Rumble, Henry has teased interest in a final retirement match—assuming his body is game. For now, though, he’s content to appear at WWE shows, shake hands, pose for crowd shots, and make action figure collectors scream into their wallets.
Joining Henry in the “We’re Back, Baby!” club are other Legends deal signees like Victoria, Jacqueline, Armando Estrada, and even Demolition—which means WWE is building the most nostalgic battle royal since your uncle tried to rewatch the Attitude Era with his kids.
So here’s to Mark Henry: returning not with a slam, but with a scan—into the toy line, the digital archives, and once again into the hearts of fans who just want to hear that Hall of Pain theme one more time.