25 Greatest WWE Raw Moments Ever

15. Mark Henry 'Retires' (June 17th, 2013)

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Manipulating the audience with a social media tease earlier in the day, Mark Henry's inch-perfect performance as a departing legend managed to fool an audience (and John Cena) into thinking they were witnessing an iconic farewell before 'The World's Strongest Man' unleashed one last burst of fury on the unsuspecting WWE Champion.

The constant presence of a luxurious salmon suit jacket somehow enhanced the scene. The colour choice felt ostentatious by design, as if he was foreshadowing his violent attempt to replace the day-glo Cena all along. 'The Champ' - like everybody else that night - could see him. They just weren't looking.

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