D’Lo Brown is not the only Nation of Domination alum that holds Ron Simmons in high regard, as according to Brown, Mark Henry also owes a lot of his career to the veteran. 

“It’s not by accident, it’s very much inspired,” he said when asked if it’s a coincidence that both he and Henry share the same qualities as producers. “I’ll speak for Mark in this: we both enjoy walking in the shadow of Ron Simmons, and we hope we can live up to the shoes that he wears.”

Brown then opened up about his relationship with Henry, especially considering how they still tagged after the NOD’s disbandment, and he was there when Henry created his ‘Sensual Chocolate’ character. “Here’s the thing: Mark and I? When we got put together in the Nation of Domination, slowly became best friends,” he claimed.” So, what you saw in the ring? Was just an extension of what we were in the car, at the hotel, in the restaurants.”

“To this day, I could call Mark right now, and we could talk about everything from family, to Football, to food, anything!” Brown expressed, further describing Henry as the brother he never had, and claimed that they’ve spent time with each other’s families over the years.

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