Mark Henry Reveals Weirdest Interactions with Wrestling Fans | Busted Open

[@JungJim]

That's so bold. I have seen wrestlers in the airport and the gym and I never want to bother them bc they are doing work. I'm just grateful for all the years of entertainment each of them have given me over the years. I just think it's cool to see them in public.

[@Parallelocam]

They should just make every autograph personalized to the person asking, that way they can't sell them. Simply asking "what's your name" and then writing it on there "To (Name)" seems like it could dissuade a lot of these people. Nobody will buy an autograph made out to someone else Although I am 100% sure they have already thought of this and there's a reason they don't. Just spitballing lol

[@18BlackLungCallahan99]

Speaking of Rhea, there’s a video of KO doing that for her. KO is a real one. And yeah, I’ve seen a few celebs in public but I never approach them. People think because they buy a song the artist that made the song belongs to them too. And everyone always says some goofy shit like “well I put millions in his/her pocket, the least he/she can do is take a picture with me!” You didn’t do anything. You may have contributed to his/her wealth but you already received something in exchange for your money. It’s not like you handed it to them for free. People are strange.

[@slimjim2114]

I remember seeing the Hardys and Lita in Walmart late one night on the toothpaste aisle when I was in probably the 9th grade. I went and found a scrap piece of paper and asked the Hardys if they'd sign it and they kindly did and I thanked them. Went to school the next day and had fun telling my friends the story. I think thats the only time I have met any wrestlers out in the wild lol.

[@robvansam4786]

Couldn’t agree more in respecting wrestlers regardless of what the setting is. I’ve never seen a wrestler outside of a paid signing such as a comic con, but if I did I would be just in awe of seeing a Mark Henry or a Bully Ray at an airport or in a restaurant. I would simply just timidly do a wave if they noticed me noticing them. Anything more they provide, I would be honored.

[@chelseygunderson901]

It’s plain and simple! Boundaries are boundaries!

[@vinnyassad4726]

I ran the tummy at the airport one time we were on the same flight and we had a great conversation

[@SheepDogNumber6]

YUP. That's the way it HAS to be. Good on Ripley.

[@seandizzybladetv1024]

It’s the exact equivalent to asking a rapper to rap on the spot

[@DamienCollins-ud3kr]

My guys!! Love y’all!!

[@coachvas27]

Wish they can have private security with the wrestlers

[@Qwazaar919]

w/ all the shii i've seen from celebrities of all types including wrestlers, i'm more than happy w/ just appreciating what i see on screen and leaving it there.

[@ConcussedU]

The ability to show others respect is one of the things I miss the most in society.

[@mitchellchagas1669]

Its a shame that some grown adult fans dont see wrestlers as people too.

[@trendmassacre8423]

I once got the chance to meet Mr. Perfect at Ventura's Mayor election party in my home town of Brooklyn Park MN, and I didn't even want to approach Curt despite the fact he was there for meet and greets! Eventually I did and he stayed in character the couple minutes I talked to him and everyone who met him said he was "funny" which he was!

[@abrahamramirez8536]

I've gone to many autograph signings in my life. I've been nothing but respect for everyone. There's times where a wrestler or Superstar will not be feeling quite in the mood that day. And they take it out on some of those fans by making their meet-and-greet pretty shity. And for what your pain and waiting in line for sometimes you get a bitter taste in your mouth. Especially when you're not one of those guys at the airport asking for a free autograph or picture. Sometimes they take it out on those fans who pay good money and waiting those long lines at conventions for signings. And I feel like they need to speedway more respectful to those fans who played their hard-earned money to wait in line and meet those wrestlers.

[@Dlock9976]

I've never met a wrestler before but I use to do private security and the amount of times "fans" harass famous people is crazy. There was one singer that i had to follow into the bathroom because people would bother him while he was at the urinal. Yes with it out in his hand!

[@SkiddMark777]

Tommy Dreamer is the best dude ever. Much love!

[@shanebagin]

I saw Curt Henning and Rick Rude at a George Webb's with my dad when kayfabe was going. We didn't want to bother them because they were tired after a show, but they saw me with a Hot Rod shirt and I got to meet them and get a picture with them without even asking. Wrestlers are people too. Bully Ray I got to meet after a show and I didn't want to bother him, but I just wanted to say hi and he was so awesome.

[@williamspitznagel1811]

Love this completely agree

[@jamesreding6336]

I would thank her for all her hard work or any wrestler

[@matthewmorgan5108]

mark is right what if they was yours or someone you know. these people are still humans and still just like all of us end of day.

[@jeremyvisser3877]

That wouldn't be my problem, I mind my own business

[@TrillMexican305]

This is why unless it's a conversation or a sanction meet and greet. I can't do the meeting wrestlers at airports or hotels. Only outside the arenas or if by chance i see them in public I ask for a picture. I don't much care for autographs. Wrestlers are people man. Respect that

[@PlanetJP-mp2ns]

Oh but wrestlers can ask me for an autograph and it’s fine .

[@Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa669]

I use to be a merchandise manager for touring bands and unfortunately fans would follow us to airports and restaurants just to sign cds for clout n money. We had to be mean a lot or call 911 we got bum rushed after the black parade tour. Scary crap

[@JuneGirl35]

You need to think about this stuff before you become famous. Remember fans do put money in your pockets. You wouldn't be nothing without the fans. It goes both ways. They keep saying they don't know us but we put money in you guys pockets.

[@johnny5992]

Bro shut your dumbass mouth with that entitlement that’s exactly what they’re talking about they don’t owe you nothing more than what they give you on tv go somewhere with yourself 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@ethanaughenbaugh1376]

You aren’t joining wrestling to get harassed tho

[@johnny5992]

@@JuneGirl35 you are literally the problem it’s all entitlement people like u have … they don’t owe u anything outside of when they are entertaining and even if u think u have the right to ask they have the right to say NO! Harassing women regardless of status is crazy

[@harijha7560]

​@@johnny5992 she is just acting like a Karen

[@Parallelocam]

They don't owe you anything, if I was a wrestler I would spit in your face and tell you to keep your chump change for the bad attitude

[@jmswillow5969]

This is unacceptable! As a man if I would have witnessed this I would have stepped in. I could only imagine how uncomfortable she must have felt.

[@michaellara5202]

Hahaha love meeting Mark Henry

[@daly5973]

BRAVO GUYS👍👍👍👍

[@paindakid]

There is something for you to to get help in the airport. It’s a red phone. It’s called the emergency phone. It’s in every airport.

[@jhconder]

Don’t start with that red zone shit again.

[@RailStalkerAdventures]

Ask anyone in motorsports or sports and they will say the same thing what these guys are saying, where respect is earned, you will get that said respect in return. Hound a celebrity to no end and you'll get the boot a whole helluva lot faster than you can think.

[@southofairviewrd]

Tommy, Bubba, Mark, I haven't met many wrestlers. I do see a lot of them at comic conventions, but I'm not interested in autographs. Had a lot of bands sign my ticket stubs over the years, and for the love me I can't read or remember who signed what on half of them. I should do something with them, but selling them has never been an option for me. I did just meet Arn Anderson last month and I bought two shirts from him and paid for a picture bc Arn was one of my favorites. Not far from him I saw Jimmy Hart sitting by himself. I just wanted to say hey and tell him I thought he was cool and I remember and enjoyed all the work he's done over the years. We ended talking music for a long while. He offered to take a picture with me and then gives me his autograph. I felt bad and bought the autograph bc I really liked Jimmy, awesome guy. And I asked if they needed anything I would help with whatever. I ran into Lex Luger a year ago when I was going to the restroom and he was coming out. He looked tired wheeling himself and asked if I could wheel him back to his table and he said he appreciated it very much. He offered a free autograph but I told him I didn't need it but thank you though. I can't justify buying a figure with an autograph for the high price. I'm happy with just having the figure. I would get Elvira's autograph if I had the chance, but I won't buy a random autograph bc of stories like you guys are telling. I go to a lot of concerts, sometimes I bump into the band members. I love to thank them for the show, maybe ask for a picture or just shoot the shit for a minute. But I hate people who would harass band members, or wrestlers just to be dicks or to make money for themselves off someone else's hard work. If someone looks open to meeting a fan I'll go over and say hey. If they look busy or look they are having a bad day I'll just leave the be. I'm sorry that artist and wrestlers get harassed like that. People need to take this to heart and give the respect that anyone and everyone deserves. And thank you guys for all the entertainment you guys have given over the years. Y'all stay safe and keep the podcast coming!

[@jeremyruh5219]

So disgusting. If you're over the age of 15 you have a serious problem. WWE needs to provide security for talent

[@Parallelocam]

No, they just need to let talent off the leash so they can retaliate against people like this. If they're in your space you shouldl be allowed to defend yourself, not worry about the consequences of being famous and possibly on video hitting a "fan"

[@troybannish2656]

Just Be Respectful! Rhea, or anyone else, especially the Women, are NOT at a Show or a signing, they're at an Airport. Leave the Ladies & Men that put their bodies on the Line for Our entertainment ALONE.

[@thomassanchez-oo6sb]

Hey Bully… has anyone ever told you you look like Alex Jones dude🤔✌🏼❤️

[@MATTYMrMarijuana]

You tell them Mark 😍😍

[@mitchellandrews1015]

I’m surprised the wrestlers get bullied like this

[@wa2k99]

That's not bullying lol

[@barndude5562]

I have met lots of wrestlers... And lots of guys in hair bands... Just be cool, man! If somebody says that they can't sign something for you, ya gotta realize that they probably have a reason for that. Maybe it's a time crunch. Maybe they want you to come to the local signing/show... Maybe they just flat out don't want to do it. Ya gotta move on...

[@MATTYMrMarijuana]

Haha bully is a legend

[@Hunter_71498]

Been a wrestling fan all my 26 years, I've never been lucky enough to meet a wrestler but if I do, and he or she is busy or says no then fine yeah i maybe upset but I get it yall are busy.

[@RIDEshadowfax]

When you act like a duck- people will throw bread at you. 1 in 10 is that annoying child trying to beam a duck while the other 9 are just trying to feed an animal. It's not OK that it happens but when your ego runs the industry- to expect anything less is fuckin insanity

[@jeremyvisser3877]

I wish I had a memorbilia company pay me to get autographs as a kid. It's definitely better than selling drugs and running from the police. At least I know not to ever interact with Mark in public and definitely don't be business saavy. Just because someone owns a memorbilia shop doesn't mean they aren't a fan, they're just monetizing their fandom like they did when they got into the business. Its a weird stance, It couldn't impact me as I couldn't care less about an autograph or a picture, I'll just say whats up, and offer an hand shake and go about my day. They're just people normal ass people

[@jamesreding6336]

I would never ask for some ones autograph

[@gaskina13]

Love marks message

[@Seasidelive]

that's A NONO .... PS. imagine what buddy

[@trendmassacre8423]

I hate entitled people who bring 5 dozen things just for wrestlers to sign, and then go home, sign into their Ebay accounts and throw the signed items up for sale. That's what most of them do they try to make money off the wrestlers who are just trying to get from point A to point B!

[@sarahhapka3647]

My husband is super old school, and treats everybody with respect. Until you come at a woman in the wrong way. I guarantee, if he would have been there when that happened with Rhea, he would have immediately stepped in. The fact that he's a really big guy would probably help too. If you want an autograph, go to an autograph signing. Full stop. People need to stop with this false sense of entitlement towards people in the public eye. It's just insane to me!

[@danielraynor4075]

I totally understand an agree with you on this one. Way back in the late it's me an some friends went to a show in a armory and saw Andre, an some more wrestlers. After the show we went to a local bar, walked in an Andre was there buying the place drinks an beers. Walked up to him an wanted to buy him an his crew a beer or a drink, an he was polite and said, no boss I got it. Never once asked him for a autograph and that's for the shows an meet an greets which is the only way to do so. An I once saw Mike Tyson in a bar drinking and same thing he was buying drinks, an I walked up to him to thank him, so with that being said, there's a time an place for everything, respect isn't earned, its given 🎉🎉🎉😊

[@sarahhapka3647]

@danielraynor4075 That is so cool that you met Andre and Mike Tyson! Honestly, if I were to meet someone like that, I would probably be too nervous to say anything to them, much less demand something from them. Lol. They're just people like us. And you are absolutely right, respect is earned, not an automatic thing.

[@danielraynor4075]

@sarahhapka3647 Totally 💯, an its what you put into it an not what you get out of it, thanks 👍 🙏 😊

[@Mourndarkv]

It's an absolutely disgusting story. So ridiculous. I'm with Mark. Especially in the case of a female performer.

[@Kingmight-vg4fq]

It is a shame that WWE doesn't provide some sort of protection measure for its Stars while I understand that ultimately all the talent or considered contractors per the business relations when it comes to WWE itself and its Talent there still needs to be some sort of security team or Scout team that helps with these type of issues because if people are getting lost or not sure where they're supposed to go thanks to idiot fans who don't seem to comprehend that WWE Superstars are human as well and want therapies when they're in the airport then there is a major problem

[@Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa669]

Also bands have their cds abd🎉 posters very pricy now because people would sell them for a mint. Imagine signing for free then a supposed fan makes 50 or 100 per item. Its not okay. They're not business or fans

[@wa2k99]

That cheat tom Brady got to the footballs

[@darklinkx8]

I would use my kids as bait

[@VladSokolov-i5z]

Wwe should hire body guards for these women or stay with the boys

[@JZF629]

People are selfish, self-centered ASSHOLES. It sad that courtesy, respect, and humility are put on the back-burner because of the thought at the chance to make money. I hope these entertainers know that there are people that genuinely appreciate them and are thankful for what they do.

[@righteousrawb7225]

Wrestling fans are truly the worst

[@JDMK197]

I causally watch clips online and keep up with certain storylines but I'll never ask for an autograph or a picture out of fear of getting turned down now if it's a public meet up different story, but I'm not in the buy & sell trading business so I wouldn't care anyways lol I'll keep enjoying being a fan from a distance and being fine with it

[@wa2k99]

Many of us are great actually

[@kh679]

I tell ya hash tag stop supporting wwe!!

[@OH_NO_DAKOTA]

These "masterclasess" are so corny

[@JamarCurtis]

WWE fans are the worst. Hey mark henry will you be on wwe 2k25???