WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry isnt backing down after backlash over his recent comments about the violent real-life attack on wrestler Stuart Syko Stu Smith.
Appearing on Austins 1300 The Zone radio station, Henry read a statement where he doubled down on his original opinion offering zero apologies and claiming critics were misrepresenting his words.
Henry sparked controversy after suggesting blame for the attack didnt solely lie with Raja Jackson, but also with the shows organizers and veterans who failed to guide him properly. Some online pushed back hard, accusing Henry of defending Jackson or minimizing the violence. He responded directly to those accusations.
Henry blasted what he described as online harassment, saying that his critics were using the internet as a weapon.
While expressing sympathy for Syko Stu, who remains hospitalized with severe injuries, Henry made it clear he still believes there were failures on both sides.
He described the beer can spot that preceded the attack as a horrible work, and then shifted his focus to the veteran wrestlers present at the show, claiming they were partially responsible for not protecting the environment backstage.
Henry then drew a parallel between Raja Jacksons situation and his own early days in the industry when he too was thrown into wrestling without proper training or knowledge.
He credited the Hart family for saving his career and teaching him the right way to approach the business.
Closing out his statement, Henry made it clear he wont be apologizing now or ever.
To those calling for his cancellation, Henry didnt mince words.
Henrys message is loud and clear hes not changing his stance, no matter how intense the online backlash gets.
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