Interview with Mark Henry on Why The WWE Hasn't Had More Black Champions

[SneakDZA]

Dude said... "It's stereotypes but we entertainers... Black culture, we dance and sing. We're entertainers"

Speak for yourself, Silverback.

 

[sobek]

Another thing I noticed too. When he said during his WHC push he was told something like "this is the first time we're trying anything like this, don't mess it up for people like you" Well, if it's really equal opportunity for all, then why is it necessary for him to be a credit to is race if he's not being viewed/defined by his race?

I also noticed when he sad that one day his kids will be working side by side with the McMahon kids which to me was almost like saying " Well, one day we'll be able to sit at the front of the bus with white folk. We just gotta be patient" FOH.

I like Mark and I think he actually seems like a cool dude in real life. But that big nigga did a tap dance Sammy Davis Jr. would be proud of.

 

[sobek]

 

[LUClEN]

I always saw wrestling as having a nascar kind of fanbase

 

[sobek]

I always saw wrestling as having a nascar kind of fanbase

True, but I think most wrestling fans would have much less of a problem with a black champion(s) then the good ol' boys in the back at WWE.

 

[SneakDZA]

I don't get why he said... "Honestly, I could not do it. I told them: 'I can't do that. I got two little black kids at home.'"

..When he was clearly being called silverback.

 

[sobek]

KAMALA AND SON - WWE NO PLACE FOR A BLACK MAN!

 

[willhustle]

It seems to me the only time black wrestlers get pushed heavily to the main event scene or as World Champion is when controversy is involved which is fucked up. Look at the controversy & why Ron Simmons became WCW Champion in 1992. Look at the reason why Lashley left WWE. Look at the promos for Booker T/HHH in 2003 during their WM feud. So you can't tell me something isn't up when it comes to African-Americans being World Champions in wrestling.

I got Mark Henry's point but at the same time it's like, "C'MON SON". He just went the safe route so he could keep collecting them WWE checks. I know he ain't forget the situation with Michael Hayes. As long as Vince continues to run the ship in WWE shit will remain the same. I don't see it changing when HHH/Stephanie take over either.

 

[RawAce]

Sexual chocolate for a bytch in depends, the man who brung a hand into this world says the name silverback was too much for his kids..... Ok

 

[BangEm_Bart]

This fat mafucker is a coon and i have no respect for him

 

[Smokey Tha Bandit]

I always saw wrestling as having a nascar kind of fanbase

nah I dont see it like that. maybe thats how it was back in the day but these days the fans are way more diverse IMO

 

[$tayRichROLLIN]

I use to fucc this ol head bitch at my last job who use to date mark in weight lifting days. She said he was a coon but a nice guy. Said he was a massa type nicca.

 

[DOPEdweebz]

I use to fucc this ol head bitch at my last job who use to date mark in weight lifting days. She said he was a coon but a nice guy. Said he was a massa type nicca.

I had this yahoe back in the day that knew Mark also, and said he was such a great guy and a great family man.

 

[sobek]

I use to fucc this ol head bitch at my last job who use to date mark in weight lifting days. She said he was a coon but a nice guy. Said he was a massa type nicca.

*DEAD*

 

[GorillaWitAttitude]

I think we may have the first official Japanese champion though KENTA.

 

[BangEm_Bart]

Not in WWE. He has to be white with blonde hair or a sellout to his race.

 

[Cliff Da Mont]

Bad news brown rolling over in his grave at this shit.

 

[GorillaWitAttitude]

Bad news brown rolling over in his grave at this shit.

Well he was an Olympic Judo champ, so he probably doesn't give a shit. Plus atleast Allen held the Stampede Championship. Allen should have been the first Black WWF Champion.

 

[DOPEdweebz]

2 Cold Scorpio was the ECW champ b4 Shane Douglas took over. People forget.

 

[BangEm_Bart]

2 Cold Scorpio was the ECW champ b4 Shane Douglas took over. People forget.

Had to look him up.