10 Things We Learned From Mark Henry's WWE Network Doc

10. Mark Asked If He'd Get To Meet Yokozuna & The Undertaker

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It's pretty well-known that Mark Henry thought his first call with Vince McMahon was a rib. A lot of wrestlers have that kind of tale to tell, but not many can claim to have "marked out" about meeting their favourite stars after signing a contract. Vinnie Mac probably thought he was being ribbed after that.

It actually happened.

During his 20-minute initial chat with the WWF boss, Henry outright asked if he'd get to meet personal favourites like Yokozuna and The Undertaker. Presumably, he loved that Casket Match from the 1994 Royal Rumble, and he wanted to meet the men behind it.

This is something Mark is still embarrassed about to this day. He realises how cringeworthy it is that someone McMahon had lofty plans for could only think about getting 'Taker's signature.

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