The Hennings Family

Last Modified Nov 10, 2023 10:21 GMT

In the realm of expert wrestling, heritages are in many cases gone down through ages, making lines that make a permanent imprint on the business. They not only embody the traditions and values of the business but additionally add a layer of history and progression that rises above age. Among these celebrated wrestling families, the Hennings stand as a demonstration of the perseverance through tradition of greatness in WWE.

A family profoundly entrenched in the realm of WWE, is a shining example of this tradition. The Hennings' excursion through the records of WWE history is a convincing story that envelops different ages, exhibiting their exceptional abilities, commitment, and love for the game. With well-established origins that stretch out back many years, the Hennings' story is a demonstration of perseverance through the soul of wrestling where tradition and development are connected to make a never-ending influence.

The Hennings

Larry Henning

Larry Henning, Source: Curtis Axel’s Instagram

Larry Hennig was born on 18 June 1936 and was the primary individual to make an entry into the wrestling industry from the family. He was the grandfather of Amy "Ms. Perfect" Hennig and Curtis Axel. Larry Henning was the father of "Mr. Perfect" (birth name: Curt Michael Hennig). He worked in the American Wrestling Association, National Wrestling Alliance, the World Wide Wrestling Federation, American Wrestling Association, International Wrestling Enterprise, and Pacific Northwest Wrestling.

Hennig was known by the moniker, "The Axe". This nickname he had due to his mark, frequently completing moves of dropping a full-weight elbow onto his rivals. He was enlisted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in the year 2017. Larry Henning died on 6 December 2018 due to kidney failure at the age of 82.

Curt Henning

Curt Henning (birth name: Curtis Michael Hennig), the son of Larry Henning was born on 28 March 1958. The expert grappler is broadly known as Mr. Perfect in the domain of wrestling. He performed under his genuine name for advancements including the American Wrestling Association (AWA), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE), and NWA Total Nonstop Action.

Hennig first appeared in 1980 and brought home different titles in both AWA and Pacific Northwest Wrestling (PNW) during his early years. He acquired specific consideration when he won the AWA World Heavyweight Title in 1987. He holds the title for 373-day which is the seventh-longest ever in the advancement. He was additionally the longest-reigning Intercontinental titleholder during the 1990s. He later featured in various PPV occasions for TNA for the NWA World Heavyweight Title. Curt Henning was enlisted into the WWE Hall of Fame in the year 2007 for his commitment to the wrestling business. He passed on 10 February 2003 because of cocaine inebriation, steroids, and pain painkillers.

Curtis Axel

Curtis Axel, Source: Curtis Axel’s Instagram

Curtis Axel (birth name: Joseph Curtis Hennig), the third-generation proficient grappler is the son of Curt Henning. Hennig endorsed with WWE in 2007 and started performing at their formative domain Florida Title Wrestling (FCW). He contended on NXT under the ring name Michael McGillicutty in 2010. He appeared on WWE's fundamental program as a component of The Nexus. In 2013, he reignited his vocation under the Curtis Axel ring name, honoring his grandfather Larry "The Axe" Hennig, and father Curt Hennig. He was likewise an individual from The B-Group with Bo Dallas. His contract with the organization finished in April 2020. He returned to the promotion after two years as a maker for a considerable length of time.

Amy Henning

Amy Hennig was born on 31 December 1981. The female professional wrestler is the daughter of the late Curt Hennig. Amy is the younger sister of Curtis Axel. Amy is the granddaughter of Larry "The Axe" Hennig. She was active in the wrestling world for a few years. She made her debut in the year 2008 and retired from wrestling after two years in 2010.

‘The Henning’ family Championships and Accomplishments in WWE

IndividualsTitles
Larry HenningAWA Midwest Tag Team Championship (one time)AWA World Tag Team Championship (four times) AWA World Tag Team Championship TournamentIWA World Tag Team Championship (one time)NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Title (one time)NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (one time)
Curt Henning WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship (one time)WCW United States Heavyweight Championship (one time)WCW World Tag Team Championship (one time)WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship (two times)AWA World Heavyweight Championship (one time)AWA World Tag Team Championship (one time)
Curtis AxelFCW Florida Heavyweight Championship (one time)FCW Florida Tag Team Championship (four times)WWE Intercontinental Championship (one time)WWE RAW Tag Team Championship (two times)

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FAQs

A. Curtis Michael Hennig is the real-life name of Mr. Perfect.

A. Larry Henning died in 2018 at 82 years of age.

A. Mr. Perfect died when he was 44 years old.

A. Amy Henning is the younger sister of Curtis Axel.

A. Michael McGillicutty is the other popular in-ring name of Curtis Axel.

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