8 Wrestlers Who Faked Their Retirement

2. Mark Henry

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This was the salmon jacket which sent shockwaves around the world.

Prior to Money in the Bank 2013, Mark Henry took the mic for what soon dawned on the crowd was the last time, breaking down in tears as he announced he was finally giving WWE an out on his lengthy contract. Chants of "Thank You, Henry!" enveloped the arena, as the World's Strongest Man gave one of the company's strongest ever speeches.

But that chintzy suit wasn't picked for sentiment; it added the extra emotional pull when Henry, with fans eating out of his sizable fists, suddenly welcomed John Cena into the Hall of Pain. It had all been an elaborate ruse - and for once, everyone had fell for it, hook, line, sinker and copy of Angling Times magazine.

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