Mark Henry is finally shedding light on the infamous 1998 D-Generation X parody of the Nation of Dominationand he says The Rock never found it funny.
During a recent interview with Inside the Ropes, Henry opened up about the controversial segment where DX mocked the Nation, complete with blackface. While some in the locker room brushed it off as comedy, Henry says Dwayne Johnson made his feelings clear from the start.
According to Henry, The Rock only went along with it to avoid causing backstage problemsbut he was not cool with it.
At the time, Henry admitted he viewed it as part of the work, but he now sees how damaging it was and understands why The Rock pushed back. In hindsight, Henry acknowledged that even those participating in the segment didnt fully understand the cultural impact of what they were doingand The Rock wasnt willing to ignore it just for laughs.
The DX parody has long been one of the most controversial moments of WWEs Attitude Era, and Henrys comments reveal that not everyone backstage was laughing.
The Rock stood his ground when it mattered. Do you think WWE would allow a segment like this on TV today? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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