WWE Hall Of Famer Mark Henry was interviewed by TMZ to promote his ‘Busted Open’ radio show. During the interview, Henry talked about WWE Champion Kofi Kingston, and how his title reign can inspire a new generation of black wrestlers. He also discussed the growth he himself has seen within the industry since joining WWE.
Here are the highlights:
Kofi Kingston inspiring future black wrestlers:
15 years from now there might be another 2 or 3 black wrestlers that come into the industry, and they were inspired by Kofi Kingston,” Henry said.
It’s a powerful thing to have representation, and it’s also a powerful thing to be able to see somebody that looks like you, and have them tell you first hand the struggle and what it took for them to get there.
Growth he has seen within the business:
When I came into wrestling there were 3 people, 3 black people in the company. There is growth. There is a future for the African-American in pro wrestling, and ya know, I want to be a part of that as much as I can.
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