Mark Henry on AEW Exit: “If They Start Talking About It, I’m Gonna Blast Them” – WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry is sending a clear message to All Elite Wrestling—keep quiet about his exit, or he’s prepared to speak out.
In a recent interview with PokerScout, Henry discussed his time in AEW and made it known that while he had a mostly positive experience, unresolved issues played a role in his decision to leave. And he’s not looking to make those issues public—unless AEW does first.
“You know what? I had a good time at AEW despite the fact there were a couple of incidents that I won’t talk about unless they start talking about it,” Henry said. “If they start talking about it, then I’m gonna blast them because those were issues that related to me leaving. But, nonetheless, I met a lot of really cool people, some unbelievable talent. And I have a lot of respect for people in that organization, and I wish them well.”
While the exact nature of the incidents remains undisclosed, Henry’s words suggest that the separation was not entirely amicable. However, he remains respectful toward AEW’s talent and overall roster, emphasizing that his issues were isolated.
When asked if AEW could improve as a company, Henry chose to take a broader view, stating that no wrestling promotion is perfect—not even WWE.
“I think everybody can do stuff better,” Henry continued. “But there’s no singling out. There’s not a knock on them for not having something. There’s a lot of stuff that people at WWE should be doing better. You can’t broad stroke, poke the finger at one company.”
Henry officially confirmed in March that his AEW contract had expired and he would be leaving the company. His departure ends a nearly three-year run with the promotion, where he served primarily as an analyst and community outreach ambassador.
This March, Mark Henry re-signed with WWE under Legends Contract.
Mark Henry on AEW Exit: “If They Start Talking About It, I’m Gonna Blast Them”
