Guide Note

Curt Hennig was a professional wrestler in both WWE and WCW, known for his gimmick as "Mr. Perfect."

Fast Facts

Born: March 28, 1958
From: Robbinsdale, MN
Died: February 10, 2003
Age: 44
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 260 lbs
Finisher: Perfect-Plex (Fisherman Suplex)
Son of Larry “The Axe” Hennig
2-time WWE Intercontinental Champion

Career

As "Mr. Perfect," Hennig remained undefeated for the first year of his WWE career. His first loss on TV was to Brutus Beefcake at WrestleMania VI. In 1990, he won the Intercontinental Title twice from Tito Santana and Kerry Von Erich respectively.

Despite a back injury, which plagued him for the remainder of his career, Hennig fought Bret Hart at SummerSlam 1991, losing the title in a match Hart would later consider one of his favorites.

In WCW, Hennig joined the nWo and later won both the United States and Tag Team titles with Bary Windham. He was released from the company in 2000, and worked mainly on the independent circuit, despite appearances on WWE and TNA programming.

Death

Hennig died on February 10, 2003 at age 44. The autopsy report stated the cause of death was "acute cocaine intoxication."

He was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007.

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Curt Hennig

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St. Petersburg Times: "Wrestling's 'Mr. Perfect' dies" (February 11, 2003)
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Curt Hennig News and Articles

WCFCourier: 5 inducted in pro wrestling hall (2007)
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Curt Hennig Photos

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Curt Hennig Videos

Official WWE Site: Curt Hennig Videos
YouTube: Mr. Perfect vs Rob Van Dam
YouTube: "Rap Is Crap" Music Video
YouTube: Dean Malenko vs Curt Hennig
YouTube: Curt Hennig vs Chris Benoit
YouTube: Bret Hart vs Mr. Perfect (1993)
YouTube: Ric Flair vs Mr. Perfect (Loser Leaves WWF Match)
YouTube: Mr. Perfect vs Bret Hart (1991)
YouTube: Mr. Perfect vs Texas Tornado
YouTube: Hogan/Warrior vs Mr. Perfect/Genius
YouTube: Curt Hennig vs Jerry Lawler (AWA)
YouTube: Curt Hennig vs Tiger Mask (Misawa)

Curt Hennig Fansites, Blogs, and Forums

OWW: Curt Hennig: Deserving of the Hall of Fame
PetitePowerlifter.com: Curt Hennig
Fan Site: Mr-Perfect.com

Curt Hennig Timeline

March 28, 1958: Born
1979: Debuts in the AWA
1987: Wins AWA World Heavyweight Championship
1988: Starts second run in the WWF as Mr. Perfect
1990: Wins WWF Intercontinental Championship
1997: Wrestles in WCW
2000: Wrestles in the XWF
2002: Returns to WWE; released after fighting with Brock Lesnar on a flight
Febuary 10, 2003: Dies at 44 of acute cocaine intoxication
2007: Inducted into WWE Hall of Fame by Wade Boggs

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