During a recent interview with TMZ, WWE Superstar Mark Henry commented on Hulk Hogan’s reinstatement into the WWE Hall of Fame. You can check out some highlights and watch a video of the interview below:
On Hulk Hogan returning to WWE: “I think it’s good in a lot of ways because it’s always a learn-able moment, a teachable moment. It teaches forgiveness, it teaches that we can step up from adversity. It also shows, in a time where there’s so much racial dive with the government, and different things, different social groups, that there are some people that actually have affinity, and care, and want to redeem themselves. I hope that he can do that.”
On whether he feels like Hogan is being genuine in his remorse: “I do. I do feel like he genuinely wants to clear his name. He sees people that used to respect him, they look at him differently and that hurts. He brought that on himself and he’s trying his best to clear that up. I don’t know if it’s from… you know, some people are going to say he’s missing those big checks and he wants to rectify that situation. That’s always a factor, we always want to keep our buying power up but I don’t think that’s the case with him. I think, if he did some appearances where he helped raise money to go to these organizations that need help, in the inner cities and urban sectors, then I think people would be less likely to think it’s all just a ploy for him to make more money.”
On how other African American talents in WWE are reacting to the return: “No, it’s 50/50. I’ve talked to guys that are like, ‘To hell with him.’ And I’ve had guys that were like, “You know what? If you’re willing to make the change and try to help out, and go and speak up, be a part of the answer rather than a part of the problem, then it’s all good.’”
