10 Wrestlers Who Broke Kayfabe In Unusual Ways

8. Mark Henry Runs Past The Nexus

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A daft moment for AEW's current emcee-in-chief, Mark Henry's chase of The Nexus resembling the final lap of a middle distance run couldn't be saved by Heath Slater's earnest grasp at 'The World's Strongest Man's shoulder. He was keeping pace rather than thinking about an attack. An actor, not a competitor, and failing at both roles.

It's all so bloody silly, this one, and not even because of the botch. WWE's unchanging production style forced everybody into accepting that things were simply done a certain way and that was that, regardless of plot holes or logic flaws. Is it not weird enough that supposed invaders Nexus are getting a free run through a massive corridor? And, for that matter, that we're even able to see it?

"Of course it is, pal, but don't ask questions and just keep swallowing all the sh*t, mark. No, not you, Mark, we always want you to eat less big guy. Although, if you can take Skip Sheffield over 100 metres, let's see how you get on in an assault course, live on Monday Night Raaaaaaw!"

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