Curt Hennig
Curtis Michael "Curt" Hennig (March 28, 1958 – February 10, 2003) was an American professional wrestler, manager and color commentator. He is known for competing in the American Wrestling Association (AWA), World Wrestling Federation (WWF), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). He competed under his real name and under the ring name, Mr. Perfect.
| Curt Hennig | |
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| Ring name(s) | Curt Hennig Mr. Perfect |
| Billed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Billed weight | 256 lb (116 kg) |
| Born | March 28, 1958 Robbinsdale, Minnesota |
| Died | February 10, 2003 (aged 44) Tampa, Florida |
| Billed from | Robbinsdale, Minnesota |
| Trained by | Verne Gagne Larry Hennig Buddy Rose |
| Debut | 1980 |
He was the son of wrestler Larry "The Axe" Hennig. He was the father of former WWE superstar Joe "Curtis Axel" Hennig. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by Major League Baseball player and longtime friend Wade Boggs in 2007. He is considered to be one of the greatest ever in-ring performers.[1]
Championships
- American Wrestling Association
- AWA World Heavyweight Championship (one time)
- AWA World Tag Team Championship (one time) (with Scott Hall)
- Future of Wrestling
- FOW Heavyweight Championship (one time)
- i-Generation Superstars of Wrestling
- i-Generation World Heavyweight Championship (two times)
- Main Event Championship Wrestling
- MECW Heavyweight Championship (one time)
- Pacific Northwest Wrestling
- NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship (one time)
- NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (3 times) (with Larry Hennig (one), Buddy Rose (one) and Pat McGhee (one))
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- He was ranked as the Most Improved Wrestler of the Year by PWI in 1987.[2]
- He was ranked #9 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the year in the PWI 500 by PWI in 1993.[3]
- He was ranked #55 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003.[4]
- He was ranked #98 of the Top 100 Tag Teams of the "PWI Years" with Scott Hall in 2003.[5]
- World Championship Wrestling
- WCW United States Heavyweight Championship (one time)
- WCW World Tag Team Championship (one time) (with Barry Windham)
- World Wrestling Council
- WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship (one time)
- World Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment
- WWF Intercontinental Championship (two times)[6][7]
- WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2007)[8]
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Most Improved (1983)
Curt Hennig Media
Hennig during his reign as NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Champion, circa 1983
Hennig (right) was a two-time WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion.
References
- ↑ The Life & Times of Mr. Perfect (2008)
- ↑ Most Improved Wrestler of the YearWrestling Information Archive. Retrieved 2013-11-07.
- ↑ Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 500 - 1993Wrestling Information Archive. Retrieved 2013-11-07.
- ↑ Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Top 500 Wrestlers of the PWI YearsWrestling Information Archive. Retrieved 2013-11-07.
- ↑ Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Top 100 Tag Teams of the PWI YearsWrestling Information Archive. Retrieved 2013-11-07.
- ↑ Intercontinental Championship - Mr. Perfect (April 23, 1990 - August 27, 1990)WWE. Retrieved 2013-11-07.
- ↑ Intercontinental Championship - Mr. Perfect (November 19, 1990 - August 26, 1991)WWE. Retrieved 2013-11-07.
- ↑ "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig: 2007 WWE Hall of Fame InducteeWWE. Retrieved 2013-11-07.