Hart stated that one of his best moments was winning his first ever Intercontinental title from Hennig, and described him as "one of the greatest superstars that ever lived". Thanks for your help! In 1987, he earned the biggest win of his career to date by defeating Nick Bockwinkel to win the AWA World Heavyweight Championship, a title his father never held. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Macho Man Randy Savage wrote a song about Mr. Hennig wrestled in various promotions over the next couple of years. Perfect", which would become his ring name in 1989 and the use of his real name would be phased out. Perfect Curt Hennig was the best of the best as an in-ring performer and it would be very difficult to disagree. He was 82. Perfect" (although his real name was widely acknowledged), entered the Royal Rumble at No. In December 2001, he made two further appearances with the World Wrestling Council. He had a high-profile match with Dennis Rodman in Australia and then wrestled Hulk Hogan in the short-lived XWF before making an unexpected return to WWE in 2002. Throughout the years, love for Mr. Just amazingly hilarious material. photo: Stew Thornley. [72], After the Rednecks disbanded, Hennig began a storyline, in which he stated that he was following orders from "the powers that be" that if he lost any match by pinfall, he must retire. Curtis Hennig, born Curtis Michael Hennig, was a well-known and famous former American professional wrestler. Even though Curt Hennig initially had a short stint with WWE from 1981 to 1983, he returned to the company in 1988, where he made his big break as Mr. The imperfect life of "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig came to an end Monday when he was found dead in a Tampa-area hotel room. He left the WWF in the spring of 1994. Perfect and recorded it on his 2003 album Be a Man.. US officials, Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks to reporters in Georgia. Hennig, again billed as "Mr. [18] He went undefeated on television for over a year, beating mid-card wrestlers including B. Brian Blair, Ronnie Garvin, Koko B. Ware,[19] The Blue Blazer,[20] The Red Rooster,[21][22] Jimmy Snuka,[23] Tito Santana, and Bret Hart[24] throughout 1989. Live stream, watch highlights, get scores, see schedules, check standings and fantasy news on NBCSports.com"/> The Tragic Death Of WWE Legend Mr. Curt Hennig: To show more matches, change the "Results per Page" value above. FelopianTubinator 4 mo. Six dead at Indian kite festival after sharpened strings cut throats, Little Boy's Unique Bond with a Buffalo Is So Full of Love, This iPhone Hack Lets You Have Secret Conversations With Your Friends, Sources: Red Sox, OF Adam Duvall agree to 1-year, $7M deal, 5 Little Things You Can Do Every Day To Lose a Lot of Weight. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. He lost it to Kerry Von Erich but regained it shortly thereafter. See Part 2. Perfect dropped the IC title to Kerry Von Erich at SummerSlam later that year but regained it a few months later and held it for 280 days leading into his match with Bret The Hitman Hart at the 1991 edition of SummerSlam. He made his return to singles competition on January 2, 1993 episode of Superstars, where he defeated The Berzerker. Their match is considered one of his best and is widely thought of as one of the best matches in SummerSlam history. Perfect remained undefeated on WWE television for close to a year and a half, even getting a countout win over Hulk Hogan on an episode of Saturday Nights Main Event. Sound off in the comments section below! All the good ones are Landon Cassill wont return to Kaulig Racing No. The Next Big Thing was in line for a massive push and was certain to have a promising career further in the company. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. This is a carousel with slides. Following his appearances in Australia, he began appearing with the World Wrestling Council in Puerto Rico, briefly winning the WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship from Carly Colon. His wife, his four children, and his parents accepted the award on his behalf. ExxonMobil Unveils Another Massive Oil Development. He later won the titles with Buddy Rose and Scott McGhee in 1983. Unfortunately for Hennig, he missed out on numerous years in his prime due to injury and retired on a couple of occasions, which rarely means anything in the pro wrestling industry. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. based on information from your browser. Perfect." GREAT NEWS! He was never the centerpiece of either the WWF or WCW, but often worked main events. During the course of that match, Curt aggravated an old back injury and was forced to take time off. [47] Perfect competed against Shawn Michaels for the Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam, where Perfect lost by countout due to interference from Michaels' new bodyguard Diesel. The Utah Jazz, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Atlanta Hawks are three teams headed in very different directions. "[2][15] During the rivalry, Hennig and Duncum lost to Konnan and Rey Mysterio Jr. of the No Limit Soldiers in a tag team match on June 13 at The Great American Bash. The starry-eyed founder story usually goes something like this: Start an earthbound company, make lots of money, launch a rocket company to go to Mars. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Add to your scrapbook. Raw 2007, WWE WrestleFest, WWE Legends of WrestleMania, WWE All Stars, WWE SuperCard, WWE 2K14 (As Mr. Perfect (January 20, 2002 - May 7, 2002) Curt Hennig (November 6, 1996 - January 19, 2002) Mr. Fed's Mester: Rate hikes have begun to quell US inflation Growing evidence that high inflation is finally easing shows that the Federal Reserves sharp interest rate hikes are working as Review: Hacking, not shoe-leather, solves thriller 'Missing' June Allens mother has vanished during a romantic vacation with her boyfriend in Colombia when Missing starts gaining steam June Allens mother has Ken Follett's 'The Armor of Light' to come out Sept. 26 Ken Follett is ready to wrap up his epic fictional chronicle of Western civilization NEW YORK Ken Follett A prankster apparently hid a mobile phone in the broadcaster's studio. He threw bullseye after bullseye in darts. Mighty Mouse Reveals Not-So-Mighty UFC Salary Demetrious Mighty Mouse Johnson is the greatest flyweight champion in the history of mixed martial arts. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Hennig . Joe wrestles under the name Curtis Axel, combining the names of his father and his grandfather. Hennig made his televised in-ring return on September 11 episode of All-American Wrestling, defeating enhancement talent Ron Rovishod. Leon Bennett/WireImage/Getty Cardi B said Offset was throwing up and screaming after learning Takeoff had died. Coming to his prime during the late 1980s and early 1990s, Curt Hennig is one of the best examples of pure old-school wrestling that older and even younger wrestling fans can appreciate. Brock Lesnar gets emotional over Curt Hennig's death Hennig performed for the first time as Mr. [45][48] Hennig's last televised match in WWF was on November 7 episode of Wrestling Challenge, where he defeated Iron Mike Sharpe. Before having the run of his career in WWE during the later years of the Rock N Wrestling generation, Curt Hennig made his professional wrestling debut in 1980 for the American Wrestling Association, the same promotion Larry Hennig wrestled throughout his career. Perfect survived the match with Bravo. Perfect on October 4 episode of Prime Time Wrestling, where he defeated Jim Brunzell.[17]. [56] Hennig continued to use the fisherman suplex as his finishing move, renaming it Hennig-Plex. [2] On July 4, 2007, Hennig was posthumously inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in Waterloo, Iowa. WWE credited Hennig for raising the standard of technical wrestling in that company,[2] while professional wrestling journalists Bob Ryder and Dave Scherer, in a 2000 publication, recognized him as "one of the best all-round competitors this business has ever produced". Perfect has never waned. I was climbing a . ). Weve updated the security on the site. Updated: Jul 22, 2022 IMDB. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. But There Was One Big Problem She Couldnt Fix. [66] In 1999, both nWo factions reunited and Hennig was placed in the nWo B-Team, a group consisting of mid-card wrestlers of the nWo. "He was my guardian angel. Curt Hennig was undoubtedly one of the most beloved wrestling personalities in and out of the ring during his time with the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling. He presented himself as being superior in athletics or anything else he did. At the time of his death, he was 22 years old. Curtis Michael "Curt" Hennig was an American professional wrestler, manager and color commentator who performed under his real name for the American Wrestling Association (AWA), WWE, World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). [35], Perfect made his next title defense against Big Boss Man at WrestleMania VII, where he retained the title by losing via disqualification after the challenger was attacked by Haku and The Barbarian. [67] He participated in a tournament to crown the new World Heavyweight Champion, during which he defeated Disco Inferno in the first round but lost to Jeff Jarrett in the second round. [45] He then went on to feud with the debuting Lex Luger, who berated Perfect during his promos. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The official cause of death was ruled as acute cocaine intoxication according to the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner's Office. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Promotion for the video included Charlie Haas spoofing Hennig's memorable sports vignettes at a Dave & Buster's on Raw. photo: wwe.com, In the weeks following Mr. Perfects death, many of his friends like Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart and Ric Flair spoke to the press about Curt, saying what a good person he was. The announcement left fans at the state fair and around the world shocked and saddened. Its no surprise he made it far into becoming one of the greatest professional wrestlers in history. The son of Larry The Axe Hennig, Curt came from Minnesota a wrestling territory that also gave us greats like the late Rick Rude. Curt Hennig before the Mr. On October 7 episode of Superstars, Perfect began appearing with The Genius, an arrogant, poetry-reciting scholar on The Brother Love Show and began a rivalry with Hulk Hogan over the WWF Championship. He ultimately joined the Four Horsemen, taking the spot of the retiring Arn Anderson. [83] He also participated in a dark match at the Insurrextion on May 4, 2002, defeating Goldust. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He appeared with the WWC until January 2001. Perfect In WWE, Curt Hennigs Career Winds Down Due To Injuries. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Hennig was the father of the late Curt "Mr. Perfect" Hennig. Robbinsdale, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA. Breaking news The US Justice Department will “announce a major, international cryptocurrency enforcement action” on Wednesday, it said in a statement, adding the US Treasury Department will also make an announcement. The week after the DVD's release, its first week possible, it went to number one on the Billboard Recreational Sports DVD sales list. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. photo: wwe.com 1958-2003 (age 44) Curt Hennig was undoubtedly one of the most beloved wrestling personalities in and out of the ring during his time with the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling. The date of birth of Curtis Michael Hennig was March 28, 1958, while the place of his birth was Robbinsdale, Minnesota, United States. [15][59], In the fall of 1997, Hennig was joined by his childhood best friend Rick Rude in the nWo. Curt Hennig at the LA Sports Arena (August 13, 1988). [29] Hennig was booked to win the tournament for the vacant title by defeating Jimmy Snuka in the quarter-finals on May 5 episode of Superstars and two-time Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion Tito Santana in the finals on May 19 episode of Superstars. Oops, we were unable to send the email. He later headlined multiple PPV events for TNA, in contention for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, prior to his death on February 10, 2003. [85] According to Rob Van Dam and Tommy Dreamer on the Dark Side of the Ring, Hennig pranked Lesnar by slapping shaving cream on his head, which started the scuffle and almost opened the emergency exit door. Curt Hennig made his return to WWE in 1988 and was given the amazing gimmick of Mr. However, Warrior was released from the WWF weeks prior to the event. Resend Activation Email. The husband of a Massachusetts woman who disappeared around New Years Day made more than a dozen disturbing Google searches, including 10 ways to dispose of a dead body if Steph, Warriors explain grand significance of White House visit originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea WASHINGTON DC To understand the significance of the White House visit for the Warriors, Democrats want answers from the White House regarding stashes of classified documents improperly held by President Biden since the Obama administration, Democratic Rep. Katie Porter of California said. Professional Wrestler. The match was praised as one of the best in wrestling history, due to the fact that both men were master technical wrestlers. Australias defense ministry on Wednesday said it expects to see its first delivery of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters made by Lockheed Martins (NYSE:LMT) Sikorsky unit this year. Here he takes on the late S.D. However, there was , Weve profiled 40 wrestlers who sadly, didnt make it to see age 40, including many enhancement talent names of the , Heart Attack / Heart Failure / Heart Disease, Comprehensive Deceased Wrestlers List (text-only), Comprehensive Deceased Managers List (text-only), 8 Things You May Not Have Known About Rick Rude. Perfect, who everyone in the industry more or less universally seemed to love, also partook in the nightlife aspect that was often associated with the business in the '80s and '90s. However, he was kicked out of the group after speaking against the leaders on January 25 episode of Nitro. Perfect Roles: Singles Wrestler (1980 - 1991; 1992 - 1993; 1997 - 2003) Tag Team Wrestler (1980 - 2003) Manager (1991 - 1992;1996) Interviewer Color Commentator (1991 - 1992; 1995 - 1996) Beginning of in-ring career: 30.01.1980 End of in-ring career: 02.2003 In-ring experience: 23 years Wrestling style: Techniker Trainer: “The US Department of the Treasury will also announce an action in this space,” the statement said. [citation needed]. [68] Hennig and Windham held the tag titles for a month, before losing to Benoit and Malenko in a lumberjack match, the following month at Uncensored, after Arn Anderson hit Hennig with a tire iron. Perfect, an arrogant heel that could do every single thing in sportswellperfectly. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Because of his name value in the wrestling industry and his overwhelming accomplishments throughout his career, his unfortunate death in 2003 shocked the wrestling world as he was only 44 years old when passing away. During this time he worked for New Japan Pro-Wrestling and various territories such as NWA St. Louis, Central States Wrestling and Continental Wrestling Association. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Curtis Michael Hennig (March 28, 1958 - February 10, 2003) was an American professional wrestler, manager, and color commentator who performed under the name Curt Hennig for the American Wrestling Association (AWA), the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (now Impact . The son of the legendary Larry The Axe Hennig, Curt Hennig followed in his fathers footsteps and made his pro wrestling debut in the AWA in 1980. A housekeeper at the Homestead Suites Hotel found Hennig in a room about 1:30 p.m, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Hennig was found dead in a hotel room in Florida, where he was scheduled to wrestle, on February 10th. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Curt Hennig (7175252)? For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Perfect". Curt Hennig By Mike Mooneyham Feb. 16, 2003 He may not have been perfect, but he wasn't far from it. [citation needed], After leaving World Championship Wrestling, in summer 2000 Hennig appeared with the Australian i-Generation Superstars of Wrestling promotion, where he held the i-Generation World Heavyweight Championship on two occasions. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. [97], WWE aired a video tribute as well as words from friends and former co-workers Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross on Raw following the news of Hennig's death. During this time, the nWo broke into two different factions, the nWo Wolfpac and nWo Hollywood, both Hennig and Rude joined Kevin Nash's fan-favorite Wolfpac group. Mr. [12][13] Hennig, along with his father Larry "The Axe", would engage in a long feud with Greg Gagne and his father, Verne Gagne. [104][105], Hennig appears in the following video games: WWF Superstars, WWF WrestleFest, WWF Royal Rumble, and WWF King of the Ring for Super NES, WWF Rage in the Cage for Sega CD, WWF In Your House for Sega Saturn and PlayStation but only as commentator alongside Vince McMahon, WCW/nWo Revenge, WCW/nWo Thunder, WCW Nitro, WCW Mayhem, Showdown: Legends of Wrestling, WWE SmackDown vs. He was scheduled to wrestle at the Florida State Fair the same day he passed away. If you'd like to be a guest on the show please contact me at mrperfectisperfect0328@gmail.com. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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