Mark Henry was recently interviewed by WithLeather.com. Here are some highlights:
His five-year-plan for his heralded fake retirement speech:
Well, I mean, I’m a constant entertainer. It’s something that I thought of four years ago, five years ago when I signed my contract. ‘At the end of this contract, I’m going to retire and I’m going to have everybody ready for me to retire, and then I’ll get ‘em just the way I want to.’ It’s funny, [this] five-year plan. The only thing that can come to mind is Hannibal in The A-Team: “I love it when a plan comes together.”
Taking a pay cut when he re-signed with WWE:
I took a 50 percent pay cut when I signed that last deal five years ago because I was looked at as being a middle-of-the-road performer. During that time, John Cena made millions, and that’s what I want. I mean, Money in the Bank is not just the name of the pay-per-view, it’s a chance for me to get my will to where I want it so when the time does come for me to officially retire, I won’t have to worry about nothing.
His WWE career:
Everybody that’s had the road be smooth and perfect with a steady incline, I’d like to meet ‘em. I don’t think it’s ever been done. There’s highs and lows in life, and there’s highs and lows in sports entertainment. It’s a credit to me that I’ve been around 17 years, so I’ve had a long time to have highs and lows. Obviously, I’ve done something right.
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July 12, 2013
Interview with Mark Henry
Shane McMahon Steps Down as CEO of YOU on Demand; Financial Status of his Company
YOU On Demand Announces Appointment of Weicheng Liu as CEO; Shane McMahon Remains Chairman
YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc. YOD ("YOU On Demand" or the "Company"), the first national Video On Demand platform in China, is pleased to announce that Mr. Weicheng Liu, in conjunction with the recently announced closing of the strategic investment from Chinese mobile video service provider C Media ("C Media"), was appointed as the Company's Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Shane McMahon, who voluntarily stepped down as CEO of the Company, will continue to serve as YOD's principal executive officer of and Chairman of the Board.
Commenting on the announcement, Mr. McMahon said, "Weicheng has been instrumental in YOU On Demand's initial success and has done a wonderful job as the Company's China-based CEO. As our operations and footprint continue to expand throughout China, it is essential that the role of the CEO be located within the PRC for both strategic and operational reasons. Weicheng is both a remarkable person and leader and I look forward to continuing to build the YOU On Demand brand with him. With Weicheng's new role, along with C Media's strategic investment in the company and their expertise in the market, I am very excited about the future for YOU On Demand."
Mr. Liu stated, "I am very excited and appreciative to have been named as CEO of YOU On Demand. Along with many others in the Company, Shane and I have worked very hard over the past three years in creating YOU On Demand and I am very optimistic about our future success. We have tremendous potential to continue our creation of a unique, multi-tiered distribution platform that will deliver a wide array of entertainment content. The Chinese media market is changing quickly and we are focused on continuing to adapt in order to best serve its consumers."
YOU On Demand Closes Strategic Investment from Chinese Mobile Video Service Provider, C Media
According to MSN Money, You On Demand Holdings stock is expected to significantly underperform the market over the next six months with very high risk.
Blu-Ray Extras for Triple H's 'Thy Kingdom Come' Set
Courtesy of WrestlingDVDNews.com, here is the full list of Blu-ray extras for Triple H's "Thy Kingdom Come" set that comes out on September 14th:
No Disqualification / Career on the Line
Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar
WrestleMania 29 – 7th April, 2013
Stories
Motivation in High School
Hard Way In
Paul Scream
Resume
Sherri
Diamond Cutter
Hunter Hearst Helmsley – The Name
Wild ‘n Crazy Guys
Evolution’s Fifth Member ??
Shawn’s Comeback
WrestleMania 26
Two Movies at Once
Commemorating the End
Worst Gas on the Planet
Candy Bar
Praising the Boss
Behind the Scenes – Photo Shoot
Behind the Scenes WrestleMania 29 Weekend
Taping Wrists
The Levesque Game
King of Signs
July 11, 2013
Videos: Triple H & Stephanie McMahon speak at the WWE NXT Performance Center opening day press conference
Quotes From Stephanie & Vince McMahon About The WWE Performance Center & Triple H
Stephanie McMahon said that Triple H’s legacy begins with the WWE Performance Center.
Vince McMahon told Triple H that today was as big a day as when the WWE went public.
A New Beginning for WWE
WWE today opened its world-class training facility that is the new foundation for WWE’s guaranteed success. As the new home to WWE’s talent developmental system, NXT®, the new facility in Orlando, Florida was officially unveiled at a press conference hosted by Paul “Triple H®” Levesque, Executive Vice President, Talent and Live Events, WWE, Stephanie McMahon, Executive Vice President, Creative, WWE, Florida Governor Rick Scott, Mayor of Orange County Teresa Jacobs and Ken Goldstone, Chief Operating Officer, Full Sail University.
“The WWE Performance Center represents the guaranteed future success of our company, providing the next generation of WWE Superstars with a world-class facility to call their own,” said Paul “Triple H®” Levesque, Executive Vice President, Talent and Live Events, WWE. “The venue offers our developmental talent a full training experience with real time feedback from WWE coaches, trainers and doctors, giving them the resources they need to develop their talent both athletically and creatively.”
WWE Performance Center Key Highlights:
In-Ring Training Room
• 12,000 square-foot world-class training room with seven training rings
• Including one "show ring” with theatrical lighting and broadcast capability to provide developmental talent with a full training experience
• Connectivity between the Performance Center and WWE’s headquarters in Stamford, Conn., via closed circuit cameras will allow for real time feedback from WWE executives
Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation
• Best-in-class sports medicine facility with on-site medical care creating a central location for all WWE talent to receive the best care both in and out of the ring
• Dr. Michael Sampson, Medical Director, holds regular office hours
• Access to a full-time athletic trainer and full-time physical therapist whenever talent are training as well as a network of local specialists
Strength and Conditioning
• 5,500 square-foot state-of-the-art strength and conditioning room that will allow for daily training sessions for all developmental trainees
• Featuring cutting edge strength and conditioning equipment, cardio machines, medical rehab equipment and floor space for stretching and plyometric movement
• World-renowned strength coach Joe DeFranco will serve as a consultant
Promo Room
• A small, private studio that allows talent to practice on-camera techniques and work individually on character development and performance skills
• Capable of being operated by the talent themselves, this one-of-a-kind studio functions without technical personnel and is controlled using a simple iPad interface
Edit and Production Suites
• Cutting-edge edit and production facilities dedicated to creating improved TV performances for in-ring talent
• Flash (Pre-tape) Studio – a full-function, green-screen capable studio designed to allow talent to practice their TV presentation skills or to create content for NXT or WWE programming. The room features a Sony ENG style camera, studio lighting and high-resolution recording using AJA Digital recording hardware operated by production staff
• VO Booth – a practice room designed for announcers-in-training to work with WWE seasoned professionals to hone their live action announcing and play-by-play skills. The room allows for up to three announcers to work directly with an audio engineer to provide quick and easy record and playback functionality
Highlights of the Opening of the WWE Performance Center
Xavier Woods, formerly known as Consequences Creed, spoke on behalf of the developmental talent at Thursday’s event.
Michael Cole operated as the host for the press conference.
Sheamus spoke from a superstar’s prospective and talked about working as part of the ring crew at WrestleMania 24, while he was just a developmental wrestler.
Stephanie McMahon said that Triple H’s legacy begins with the WWE Performance Center.
The hashtag #WWEPC is actually trending Twitter.
Vince McMahon called the facility’s opening “a new beginning”
Stephanie McMahon tolled the original bell from Madison Square Garden to “officially open” the facility.
July 10, 2013
Rob Van Dam Discusses WWE Return
Zach Linder of WWE.com is featuring a lengthy interview with Rob Van Dam where he talks about the circumstances leading to his return to WWE this Sunday at the Money in the Bank PPV in Philadelphia and his prior career with the company.
RVD added, "I called WWE. Triple H was the guy I was talking to. And I sent Booker a text. It wasn’t a definite deal until two weeks at the most before the videos started running. Once I got my starting date of Money in the Bank, that made it real."
To check out the full interview, click here.
