Mark Henry has competed alongside and studied some of the most influential figures in professional wrestling history.
But when asked to name the ultimate great by Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson on November 18, the WWE Hall of Famer didn’t point to modern champions or record-setting title runs. Instead, Henry placed Andre the Giant at the very top of the industry’s historical hierarchy.
Henry said his one true dream match would have been stepping into the ring with Andre during both men’s primes, acknowledging that the outcome was already understood. “I would love to go in the ‘way back’ machine and go wrestle Andre the Giant,” he said. “Of course, Andre would’ve won because he’s the Giant. He was the greatest of all time.”
According to Henry, Andre’s standing wasn’t built on athletic comparison or technical debates. His influence came from intimidation, scale, and cultural impact.
Andre’s presence alone reshaped how crowds reacted and how matches were constructed. For Henry, Andre represented an era where believability mattered most, and where a performer’s aura was as crucial as anything that happened between the ropes.
While Andre sits alone at the top of Henry’s list, the conversation extended to other wrestling legends and their defining traits. Henry spoke about Shawn Michaels’ legacy, noting how his view of Michaels evolved, particularly after Michaels took on a mentoring role behind the scenes.
Henry highlighted Michaels’ ability to tell emotional stories in the ring, citing his WrestleMania matches with The Undertaker and his retirement bout with Ric Flair as examples of wrestling structured like dramatic cinema.
Henry also addressed the modern WWE landscape, including the potential blockbuster match between Roman Reigns and The Rock. He said the stakes surrounding their shared Bloodline storyline could drive unprecedented revenue, estimating a global event capable of generating hundreds of millions of dollars and exceeding traditional WrestleMania presentation models.
Triple H’s leadership behind the scenes earned praise as well. Henry described him as deeply passionate and well-equipped to guide WWE creatively, crediting him with improving areas that once frustrated fans and performers alike.
In drawing parallels between wrestling and basketball, Henry compared Rey Mysterio to Stephen Curry, citing the impact that far outweighing physical size, and likened John Cena’s public image and consistency to LeBron James. These comparisons, he explained, were rooted in longevity, discipline, and influence rather than pure athletic metrics.