FILE Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, the Administrator for the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, poses for a photograph in her office, Feb. 9, 2022, in Washington. THE DEATH OF CURT HENNIG (MR. Their match is considered one of his best and is widely thought of as one of the best matches in SummerSlam history. [39] He then went on to win the Intercontinental Championship in 2013 at Payback on Father's day, and he dedicated his victory to his father. The Rednecks made their final pay-per-view appearance at Road Wild on August 14, where Hennig, Barry and Duncum lost to The Revolution in a six-man tag team match. Porter, speaking Next up! Add to your scrapbook. Hennig threw a Hail Mary pass to himself. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. He is described as a 5-foot-6, 167-pound white man with brown eyes and brown hair. [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. Other peers including Hulk Hogan,[99] Ric Flair,[100] Bret Hart,[101] Shawn Michaels,[102] and Kevin Nash have also commended Hennig's in-ring talents. Raw 2007, WWE WrestleFest, WWE Legends of WrestleMania, WWE All Stars, WWE SuperCard, WWE 2K14 (As Mr. Perfect, or Curt Hennig as his real name, is widely considered among the all-time best in professional wrestling. Please enter your email and password to sign in. [39], Hennig was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in Amsterdam, New York in 2015 by his son Joe. Hennig, 44, of Champlin, Minn., died . Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Curtis Michael Hennig (March 28, 1958 - February 10, 2003) was an American professional wrestler, manager, and color commentator who performed under his real name for the American Wrestling Association (AWA), the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Please try again later. His first victory was against Johnny Rodz. Hennig . Known as "Cool" Curt Hennig, he began his career on January 30, 1980 in the American Wrestling Association (AWA), the promotion which had made his father, Larry "The Axe" Hennig[10] a star. 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. The suspect in the child abduction was 29-year-old Zach Smith. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Hulk Hogan once said that WWE Hall of Famer Mr. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. [2] Hulk Hogan remarked, "Everybody would check their egos at the door when they came to a building that Curt Hennig was in, because you couldn't out-work him, you couldn't outshine him, and you couldn't out-perform him. On September 9, 2008, WWE released a two-disc DVD set focused on Hennig titled The Life and Times of Mr. [52] The following night on Raw, Perfect was initially going to make his wrestling comeback on against Helmsley but was attacked by Helmsley backstage just moments before their match. He returned to the WWF in 1995 but by 1996 he was in WCW. Larry Zbyszko & Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens: 6-person tag: NWA St. Louis Show (Sep '85) Sep 20th 1985: Curt Hennig . 1981 PWI Wrestling Rookie of the Year, 2nd runner-up. [39] The following week on Superstars, Perfect became a color commentator of the show for the next full year, acting as a suitable villainous foil to Vince McMahon's play-by-play. Buff Bagwell & Curt Hennig: XWF Hammond Show (Dec '01) Dec 28th 2001: Vampiro: def. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Perfect (Non-Playable Manager) and as Curt Hennig in his nWo Attire (DLC)), WWE 2K16, WWE 2K17, WWE 2K18 and WWE 2K19. Made his pro debut in 1979 and wrestled for the AWA during the 1980's. 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. The shipment is Trump trounces DeSantis in potential GOP primary matchup, new poll finds Former President Trump holds at 17-point lead over Florida Gov. Then Giant does a kip up after kicking out and the crowd goes nuts. Perfect on October 4 episode of Prime Time Wrestling, where he defeated Jim Brunzell.[17]. [3] Hennig moved to the WWF thereafter, where he feuded with Hulk Hogan over the WWF Championship, and won the WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship twice, becoming the longest-reigning titleholder of the 1990s. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Hennig sadly passed away a year later in 2003. The match was praised as one of the best in wrestling history, due to the fact that both men were master technical wrestlers. [71] Rednecks were intended to be villains but the southern WCW fans cheered them instead of the Soldiers, resulting in the angle being dropped. He then had short feuds with Stone Cold Steve Austin and Rob Van Dam before forming a tag team with Shawn Stasiak at house shows throughout March and April as well as a tag team on television with Big Boss Man. Failed to remove flower. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Hennig was mentioned on Raw 1000 by his old friend Bret Hart, who acted as the guest ring announcer for the night's Intercontinental title match. In December 2001, he made two further appearances with the World Wrestling Council. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. A tribute song about Hennig, "My Perfect Friend", was featured on the 2003 "Macho Man" Randy Savage album Be a Man.[98]. Konnan lost the match, and afterward both Hennig and Rude attacked him, removing themselves from the Wolfpac and joining nWo Hollywood. 257 lbs (117 kg) Born March 28, 1958 [25] His first loss in singles competition on national television was against Brutus Beefcake at WrestleMania VI. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. The son of Larry The Axe Hennig, Curt came from Minnesota a wrestling territory that also gave us greats like the late Rick Rude. Perfect appeared the next night on Raw in a match with Val Venis. Healed from injury, he later turned face for the first time in the company and beat Flair when The Nature Boy was on his way out to return to WCW. These clips showed him hitting half-court, three-point, and no-look basketball shots, bowling a score of 300, running the table in billiards, throwing then catching his own Hail Mary football pass, sinking a long golf putt, hitting home runs and making bulls-eyes in darts. [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. The Tragic Death Of WWE Legend Mr. [32] Hennig was scheduled to defend the title against Brutus Beefcake at SummerSlam, stemming from his loss to Beefcake at WrestleMania but Beefcake suffered an injury and The Texas Tornado substituted for Beefcake and challenged Hennig to a title match for SummerSlam on August 11 episode of Superstars, which Perfect accepted on the following week's Superstars. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. His father (former wrestler: Larry 'the Axe' Hennig) has said that steroids and painkillers might have . Oops, we were unable to send the email. [70] Less than a month later, the Rednecks lost to the Soldiers once again in an elimination tag team match at Bash at the Beach on July 11. Shortly after wrestling his final match against David Flair on January 2003, Curt Hennig was found dead by a housekeeper in a Florida hotel room on February 10, 2003, at approximately 1:30 pm. [15][33][29] Hennig was chosen to lead Demolition as "The Perfect Team" against The Warriors (Ultimate Warrior, Texas Tornado and Legion of Doom) in a four-on-four elimination tag team match at the Survivor Series pay-per-view, where Hennig's team lost. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. This is a carousel with slides. Later in 1996, McMahon left and Ross switched to the play-by-play role. Luger won their match at WrestleMania IX[46] though both of Perfect's feet were clearly between the ropes. Stands in the ring by himself. He gained particular attention when he defeated Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA World Heavyweight Championship in 1987, with his 373-day reign being the seventh-longest in history. [73] He was forced to retire after losing a retirement match against Buff Bagwell at Mayhem. He later headlined multiple PPV events for TNA, in contention for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, prior to his death on February 10, 2003. During a stint in WCW in 1999, Hennig became the leader of the West Texas Rednecks (along with Barry and Kendall Windham, and Bobby Duncum Jr.), who supposedly despised rap music. Year should not be greater than current year. In 1982, Hennig teamed up with his father, Larry, and won the NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship defeating Rip Oliver and Matt Borne on April 27. Failed to report flower. They had four children: Joseph, Amy, Kaite, and Hank. We have set your language to [80], During the buildup for January's Royal Rumble, it was announced that Hennig would be returning as one of the 30 combatants. Toward the end of his run, Hennig formed a mid-card group called The West Texas Rednecks, who feuded with Master P (yes, that happened) and the No Limit Soldiers for a short time before the storyline was dropped. Perfect died from an accidental overdose of cocaine. This browser does not support getting your location. Among other incidents of drunkenness, the tussle took place on the infamous "Plane Ride from Hell". Perfect and recorded it on his 2003 album Be a Man.. [25] Later in the same night, Perfect participated in the Royal Rumble match as the No. Perfect (July 29, 1988 - November 5, 1996) Curt Hennig (January 30, 1980 - July 28, 1988) Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) Weight. Hennig was fired from the company for causing havoc on the plane. The date of birth of Curtis Michael Hennig was March 28, 1958, while the place of his birth was Robbinsdale, Minnesota, United States. 28, 1990", "WWF/WWE Intercontinental Heavyweight Title History", "Saturday Night's Main Event results - Jul. . Perfect gimmick consisting of Curt Hennig being a gifted athlete, especially with vignettes showing off his athletic prowess in a comedic fashion, his career was off to the races. Hennig started his WWF career in 1981. Curt Hennig was the embodiment of perfection. If youre unhappy with your progress when you step on the scale, its time to make some changes to your daily routine. [11], Later, he resumed his solo career in the AWA, culminating in defeating the legendary Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA World Heavyweight Championship at SuperClash on May 2, 1987 with the help of Larry Zbyszko, and turning villain in doing so. Perfect." Drag images here or select from your computer for Curt Hennig memorial. He was an AWA Heavyweight Champion, an AWA Tag Team Champion with Scott Hall, and arguably the greatest WWE Intercontinental Champion of all time. [45], Perfect made his surprise return to WWF at WrestleMania X on March 20, 1994, where he was the special guest referee for the WWF Championship match between Lex Luger and Yokozuna. "[7], Curt Hennig was born on March 28, 1958, as the son of professional wrestler Larry "The Axe" Hennig. [25], At Royal Rumble, Perfect attacked Genius's opponent Brutus Beefcake after their match, which began a feud between the two. Search above to list available cemeteries. GREAT NEWS! 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. [40] By the fall of 1992, Perfect and Flair were in the midst of a rivalry with Randy Savage, building to a tag team match at Survivor Series where Flair and Razor Ramon would face Savage and Ultimate Warrior. Then the nWo comes to the ring to beat on Giant. Plagued with a back injury that cut his career,. [29][30][31] After his title win, Perfect enlisted Bobby Heenan as his "perfect" manager[25] and made a successful title defense against Santana on July 28 Saturday Night's Main Event XXVII. His son, Joe, accepted the award on his behalf and made his own WWE debut later that year using the name Curtis Axel, combining the names of his father and grandfather. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. Hennig returned to the WWF/E for a brief period in 2002, being one of the last three men remaining at that year's Royal Rumble. 0 cemeteries found in New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Perfect', "Lyrics to "Perfect Friend" by: 'Macho Man' Randy Savage", "2007 WWE Hall of Fame Inductees: Mr. Learn more about managing a memorial . US officials, Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks to reporters in Georgia. Looks, athleticism, charisma, he truly was 'Perfect'. Curtis Michael Hennig (March 28, 1958 February 10, 2003) was an American professional wrestler. I was climbing a . Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Later that year, Hennig showed up in the (then) WWF with the gimmick "Mr. 27, 1991", "WWE SNME Wrestling Results - Taped April 15, 1991 - Omaha, NE", "Thirteen years after his death, Curt Hennig remains 'Perfect', "Yokozuna (spot No. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Towards the end of his career, Curt Hennig returned to WWE in 2002 in an impressive showing during the Royal Rumble 2002 match. He was scheduled to wrestle at the Florida State Fair the same day he passed away. While he would lose some house show matches here and there, Mr. Eric Bischoff recently spent some time on his 83 Weeks Podcast talking about Hennig's time in the company. 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. Came up with the nickname "The Heartbreak Kid" for Shawn Michaels. During the rivalry, Perfect helped Marc Mero in winning the Intercontinental Championship from Faarooq and assisted him in retaining the title against Goldust at In Your House 11: Buried Alive. Shortly after his debut, he became a top favorite of both Four Horsemen and the New World Order (nWo) as both factions showed interest in recruiting him. Perfect." He lost the IC title for good to Bret "Hit Man" Hart on August 26, 1991 at SummerSlam in New York City. On February 10, 2003, ahead of a scheduled match at the Florida State Fair, Curt Hennig was found dead in his hotel room in Tampa as a result of acute cocaine intoxication. 30 entrant. In January 2001, Hennig made a one-night appearance in Japan with All-Japan Pro Wrestling at its King's Road New Century 2001 event, taking part in a six-man tag team match in the Tokyo Dome. It did not end well. No one did it quite as perfect as Mr. Like to-be-read lists, there are also to-be-watched lists and yours might just get a little longer after discovering these Spanish-language movies on Netflix . To use this feature, use a newer browser. On February 10, 2003, ahead of a scheduled match at the Florida State Fair, Curt Hennig was found dead in his hotel room in Tampa as a result of acute cocaine intoxication. 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Perfect has never waned. Hennigwas inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in March 2007, and a DVD set about his life and career was issued by the WWE in September 2008. He was 82. Perfect, a nickname introduced in his second run with the company which gradually became . In this first episode of Curt Hennig was the best, change my mind, I go into a little of my background on how I started as a wrestling fan and when I started to admire the greatest wrestler to ever live. Perfect gimmick. At the time of his death, he was 22 years old. A couple years ago when we did our annual Spring Position Rankings, the OTE staff voted the Then-Yet-To-Be-Named Ohio State Starting Quarterback as the best in the conference. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Over the next few years, Mr. Perfect. This was shortly after the death. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. They began feuding with rapper Master P's No Limit Soldiers and recorded an infamous country song titled "Rap is Crap. Jimmy Garvin & Steve Regal: AWA SuperClash Sep 28th 1985: Curt Hennig & Greg Gagne & Scott Hall: def. [86], After being released from WWE,[87] he went on to work for NWA Total Nonstop Action. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Son of legendary wrestler Larry "The Ax" Hennig. Wade Boggs, who appeared in a vignette with Hennig and was a friend of his, inducted him into the WWE Hall of Fame on March 31, 2007. All the good ones are Landon Cassill wont return to Kaulig Racing No. On May 2, 1987, he won the AWA World Title from legend Nick Bockwinkel when. He left the WWF in the spring of 1994. Shortly after wrestling his final match against David Flair on January 2003, Curt Hennig was found dead by a housekeeper in a Florida hotel room on February 10, 2003, at approximately 1:30 pm.. He would come back and defeat Ric Flair in January 1993 in a "Loser Leaves the WWF" match but his back flared up again and he took more time off. As the 1990s progressed, Curt Hennigs in-ring career became more limited due to suffering a back injury in June 1991. Sound off in the comments section below! 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. Perfect In WWE, Curt Hennigs Career Winds Down Due To Injuries. When using information on this webpage elsewhere, please include a link to either of the following: Heres a look back on the career of Mr. See Part 2. photo: Stew Thornley. Try again. He crushed home runs in front of Wade Boggs. Ramon took the microphone before the match saying Perfect was "such a Perfect partner" that he tagged out before the match had even begun. [35] Perfect lost the title to Hart at SummerSlam[10][15] and a broken tailbone and bulged discs forced him to retire from the ring. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. He was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007. 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. [45][48] Hennig's last televised match in WWF was on November 7 episode of Wrestling Challenge, where he defeated Iron Mike Sharpe. based on information from your browser. California, which has seen intense rainstorms in recent days despite its typically dry climate, is set to receive even more rain, according to a . 10 car full-time Landon Cassill wont be returning to the Kaulig Racing No. Missouri during the Civil War was very divided. [15] As a result, Flair left WWF. Finding that he was incapable of performing those feats, Haas decided "there was only one Mr. This is Part 1. How Did Curt Hennig Die? Perfect survived the match with Bravo. Try again later. Is a three-team trade brewing between Jazz, Cavs, Hawks? Being that Mr. Once again using the Mr. [44] Hennig defeated Flair the next night on Monday Night Raw in a match where the loser would be forced to leave WWF. This was shortly after the death of Hennig, and for the first time on camera, Lesnar was visibly emotional when he remembered Mr. Perfect dealt with more injury issues and spent time both in the ring and on commentary. In the ring, Hennig really was perfect, at least on television. Becoming a two-time Intercontinental Champion and holding an undefeated streak that lasted a year and a half until WrestleMania 6, in only a few years Curt Hennig established himself as a credible superstar who could hang with the very best in the company. On January 18, 1986, he won the AWA tag team titles with Scott Hall from Jimmy Garvin and Steve Regal. 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. On February 10, 2003, Hennig was found dead in a Brandon, Florida hotel room, at the age of 44. In WWE, he found his greatest success as Mr. Hennig lost that night and then was forced to retire for the first time with a back injury. 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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Son of legendary wrestler Larry The Ax Hennig. He returned to television on November 23 episode of Superstars where he became Ric Flair's "executive consultant". Try again later. Shortly after wrestling his final match against David Flair on January 2003, Curt Hennig was found dead by a housekeeper in a Florida hotel room on February 10, 2003, at approximately 1:30 pm. Hennig was the son of wrestler Larry "The Axe" Hennig and the father of wrestler Curtis Axel. Earlier this month, Jen Zuppe of West Haven, Connecticut, hooked into the fish of a lifetime while sinking white Notre Dames 2023 football schedule has finally been completed Notre Dame has known who it would play in 2023 for some time, but now the Fighting Irish know when they For many people, early morning or late evening is the only time of day to exercise. He was just 44 years old. 12 years before his death: Mr. Chris Tobin/Getty Images Theres always been debate about the best time ExxonMobil Unveils Another Massive Oil Development. Owning an unreliable car is frustrating and expensive. Perfect". [6] Hennig was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007 by former Major League Baseball player and longtime friend Wade Boggs. Many people believed Hennig would wrestle long into his 50s, but ultimately, the Mr. Perfect" character and even used entrance music composed to sound like Mr. Curt Hennig went on to hold the title for 373 days before dropping it to Jerry The King Lawler so he could rejoin WWE. Perfect name, Curt Hennig was involved in high-profile storylines in his first couple of years in WCW, namely the feud between The Four Horsemen and the nWo. 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. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Curt Hennig made his return to WWE in 1988 and was given the amazing gimmick of Mr. He could play golf. [93][94] In addition to his wife and four children, Hennig was survived by his parents, Larry and Irene; two brothers, Randy and Jesse; and two sisters, Sandra and Susan. Perfect (January 20, 2002 - May 7, 2002) Curt Hennig (November 6, 1996 - January 19, 2002) Mr. For someone that surprisingly never won the WWE Championship, Mr. [4] In addition to winning multiple titles in WCW during the late 1990s, Hennig challenged for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on pay-per-view (PPV), and led stable and country music group the West Texas Rednecks, who recorded the popular tongue-in-cheek song, "Rap Is Crap". Hennig's son Joe used the ring name Curtis Axel, representing his father's first name and his grandfather's nickname, respectively. The Next Big Thing was in line for a massive push and was certain to have a promising career further in the company. “The US Department of the Treasury will also announce an action in this space,” the statement said. [67][69] Hennig competed against Hollywood Hogan in a losing effort the main event of the March 18 episode of Thunder after Horace saved Hogan from a Hennig-Plex. Curt Hennigs grave is located at the Gethsemane Cemetery in New Hope, MN. From when he re-signed with WWE in 1988 to his in-ring career in the company winding down during the mid-1990s, Curt Hennig accomplished a lot in that short period of time. Boggs retold a story about how Mr. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Robbinsdale, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA. [16], Hennig would hold the AWA World Heavyweight Title for about 53 weeks, before losing it to Jerry Lawler on May 9, 1988. Drops his bat and fights the entire nWo to one of the loudest pops you'll ever hear. He was wildly over with the crowd and performed quite well, which earned him a new, full-time contract with the company. Then Sting comes out. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. However, things were different for Mr. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Hennig returned to the American Wrestling Association in 1983. cemeteries found in New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). I thought you might like to see a memorial for Curt Hennig I found on Findagrave.com. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Hennig and Windham were placed in a tournament for the vacated World Tag Team Championship, which they won by defeating Horsemen Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko at SuperBrawl IX. The Death of a Wrestling Legend. 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