The next generation of WWE talent is already making waves, and Jacob Henry, son of WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry, is leading the charge. Over SummerSlam weekend, it was officially announced that Jacob had signed a WWE NIL deal, allowing him to represent the company while attending college.

Currently a member of the University of Oklahoma wrestling team, Henry is also gearing up to try out for the football team in the Spring. This future WWE prospect is already rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in the business.

Henry recently made a cameo with his father on WWE Raw in Austin, Texas, and he continued his backstage appearances last night on SmackDown. Taking to Twitter, Henry shared a backstage photo with none other than WWE legend Randy Orton, simply captioned: “Generational”

As the son of the “World’s Strongest Man,” Jacob Henry’s journey into WWE is one fans will surely follow closely. With the backing of his father and the company’s NIL program, Henry’s future in WWE looks promising.

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Steve Carrier

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