But instead of walking off into the sunset, Henry laid out WWE Champion John Cena with a vicious World’s Strongest Slam!
After the shocking turn of events, Henry challenged Cena to a match. Later, Raw Managing Supervisor Vickie Guerrero suggested Henry face Cena in a WWE Title Match at Money in the Bank on July 14, and Mr. McMahon agreed.
Vote: Did Vickie Guerrero make the right call in giving Mark Henry a WWE Title opportunity?
What will the big man do next? If one thing's for certain in WWE, it's to expect the unexpected!
Superstar tweets before Henry's "retirement"
@ExcuseMeWWE: Tonight on #Raw, @TheMarkHenry will address WWE Universe. Great career, amazing competitor. #WWE
@realmickfoley: Thank YOU @TheMarkHenry. You are a class act; a great athlete and a great man, Thank you for leaving us with one final great #RAW moment.
@ZackRyder: I hope @TheMarkHenry doesn’t retire. #Raw
Superstar reactions to Henry's attack
@scottstanford1: The Oscar for best acting in a comedy or musical goes to Mark Henry! Man, I was fooled! #raw
@realmickfoley: Oops...exactly ONE SECOND after I hit "tweet" @TheMarkHenry pulls off a swerve for the ages. #HookLineAndSinker
@realmickfoley: Come on @TheMarkHenry - at least I had the decency to stay retired for six weeks after MY heartfelt farewell speech! #RAW
@DUSTIN_RHODES1: Bidness just picked up! #houseofpain
@DUSTIN_RHODES1: Open up the#HouseOfPain #markhenry
@JRsBBQ: The late, Ernie Ladd, @WWE HOFer, was a master psychologist & wordsmith and he would have loved @TheMarkHenry promo tonight...tears & all.