Mark Henry Weighs In On Cena & Paul’s SmackDown Promo
WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry has shared his thoughts on the recent “WWE SmackDown” segment where Logan Paul and John Cena exchanged words with Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso. Henry suggested that some WWE legends would have responded differently to the insults, notably the “John Cena wannabes” label.
According to Henry, stars like Chris Jericho, The Miz, The Rock, and CM Punk would not have tolerated the grandstanding from Cena and Paul. He emphasized that Punk, in particular, would have quickly put them in their place.
Henry reflected on “busted Open radio” that the back-and-forth wouldn’t have gone down the same way with certain other wrestlers.He stated, “That wouldn’t have washed with a [chris] Jericho. That promo damn sure wouldn’t have went well with The miz, with The Rock. I double dog dare you try to grandstand on [CM] Punk. More than anybody I named, you are not going to grandstand on Punk. He is going to put you in your place.”
Henry’s Advice to WWE Stars
“More than anybody I named,you are not going to grandstand on Punk. He is going to put you in your place.”
Henry also advised current WWE stars to learn from the situation and elevate their game. He noted that there is no shame in improving,recalling times when his boss told him to do better. He emphasized the importance of mental preparation for verbal battles, suggesting that Rhodes and Uso may not have been fully prepared.
Henry elaborated, “Guys need to take an example out of that and say ‘You know what? I need to step my game up.’ There ain’t nothing wrong with that because I’ve been on top before and my boss has told me, ‘Hey, you gotta do better.’ [I said] ‘Okay.How do I do that? What do I need to do in this situation?’ You got to be mentally prepared, and I don’t think they went out there mentally prepared for a verbal battle.”
During the “SmackDown” encounter, John Cena labeled Rhodes and uso as “professional wrestling’s biggest wannabes,” and further described Rhodes as “desperate” and Uso as “lazy.” Logan Paul joined in by insulting Rhodes, Uso, and the Knoxville crowd.Rhodes and Uso responded physically, delivering kicks and a Cody Cutter-3D combo to Paul and Cena.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a WWE Promo?
A WWE promo is a segment where wrestlers speak to the audience to build storylines, develop their characters, and promote upcoming matches. These can be scripted or unscripted.
Who are Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso?
Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso are prominent WWE wrestlers who were involved in the “SmackDown” segment with John Cena and Logan Paul.
Why are WWE rivalries vital?
WWE rivalries are crucial for creating compelling storylines, driving viewership, and increasing fan engagement. They often lead to highly anticipated matches.
What did Mark Henry say about the SmackDown promo?
Mark Henry suggested that wrestlers like Chris Jericho, The Miz, The Rock, and CM Punk would have responded differently to Cena and Paul’s insults, particularly the “John Cena wannabes” label.
What was the physical response on SmackDown?
In response to the verbal insults, Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso delivered kicks and a Cody Cutter-3D combo to Logan Paul and John Cena.
