Curt Hennig
From Pro Wrestling
| Curtis Hennig | |||
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| Ring Names | Curt Hennig Mr. Perfect | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (190 cm) | ||
| Weight | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||
| Born | March 28, 1958 | ||
| Robbinsdale, Minnesota | |||
| Died: | February 10, 2003 | ||
| Tampa, Florida | |||
| Resides | N/A | ||
| Billed from | |||
| Trained by | Verne Gagne Larry Hennig Stu Hart | ||
| Debut | 1979 | ||
| Retired | 2003 | ||
Curtis Michael Hennig (March 28, 1958 – February 10, 2003) was an American wrestler who competed for the American Wrestling Association, World Wrestling Federation, and World Championship Wrestling promotions. He was known as Mr. Perfect while in World Wrestling Federation. He was the longest-reigning WWF Intercontinental Champion of the 1990s.
As his track record indicated, it seems as if the Intercontinental Title belonged to Mr. Perfect. Just look back at his career. He first captured the belt by winning a single elimination INC title tournament shortly after WrestleMania VI. Perfect who was one of the most technically endowed athletes ever to compete in the WWF, went on to defend the title against the most gifted superstars he was able to oppose. He continued to do so until SummerSlam 1990, when in a match against the Texas Tornado, Perfect lost the Championship for the first time. This loss however, only served to infuriate Perfect, and he won back the belt from Tornado in a disputable rematch.He died due to his overdose of drugs.
Championships and accomplishments
- AWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- AWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Scott Hall
- FOW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- i-Generation Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
- MECW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with Larry Hennig (1) and Buddy Rose (1)
- PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year award in 1987
- PWI ranked him # 13 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the year in the PWI 500 in 1991
- PWI ranked him # 55 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI Years in 2003.
- PWI ranked him # 98 of the 100 best tag teams of the PWI Years with Scott Hall in 2003.
- WCW United States Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- WCW World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Barry Windham
- Most Improved Wrestler award in 1983
See also
- Curt Hennig’s career history
- Curt Hennig’s event history
- Curt Hennig’s gimmicks
- Significant Storylines
External links
- WWE Hall of Fame profile
- The Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum's induction of Curt Hennig
- Wrestling Museum Spotlight
- SLAM! Sports mourning the death of Hennig
