Larry Hennig

Known as: Larry “The Axe” Hennig, Larry Hennig
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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Larry Hennig, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Larry Hennig was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 18, 1936.

He died on December 6, 2018 at the age of 82.

Larry Hennig was inducted in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2017 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of Harley Race & Larry Hennig).

Larry Hennig Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameLarry Hennig
  • Ring Names
    • Larry “The Axe” Hennig (August 10, 1974 - January 30, 1986)
    • Larry Hennig (April 3, 1957 - August 9, 1974)
  • Born June 18, 1936
  • Died December 6, 2018 (aged 82)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceMinneapolis, Minnesota
  • Billed From
    • Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight
    • 275 lbs (125 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Axe; Lion of the North Sea; Pretty Boy

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (April 3, 1957 - January 30, 1986)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAJune 29, 1984January 30, 1986
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAFebruary 1, 1985September 21, 1985
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCJune 21, 1985September 20, 1985
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAAugust 12, 1982December 6, 1982
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWA, Pacific Northwest WrestlingPNWApril 3, 1982May 1, 1982
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight November 27, 1981December 13, 1981
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAApril 4, 1974January 28, 1979
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAApril 20, 1974December 17, 1978
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Hollywood WrestlingNWA HOLLYWOODFebruary 11, 1976December 17, 1976
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight October 29, 1976December 9, 1976
    PromotionNWA Tri-StateNWA TRI STATEAugust 23, 1976September 21, 1976
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFAugust 11, 1975March 9, 1976
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSFebruary 27, 1975May 19, 1975
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFApril 4, 1974April 13, 1974
    PromotionWorld Wide Wrestling FederationWWWFNovember 12, 1973April 1, 1974
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWASeptember 23, 1958November 2, 1973
    PromotionInternational Wrestling EnterpriseIWEJanuary 6, 1973January 26, 1973
    PromotionInternational Wrestling EnterpriseIWENovember 17, 1971December 12, 1971
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMarch 23, 1963December 16, 1970
    Promotion50th State Big Time WrestlingBTW HAWAIIDecember 16, 1970December 16, 1970
    PromotionInternational Wrestling EnterpriseIWENovember 17, 1970December 12, 1970
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMarch 24, 1970April 1, 1970
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSMay 18, 1967March 21, 1968
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCW AUSTRALIAJune 8, 1966July 1, 1966
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSFebruary 5, 1964September 23, 1964
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance DetroitNWA DETROITMarch 23, 1963March 23, 1963
    PromotionNWA San FranciscoNWA SFApril 7, 1962January 26, 1963
    PromotionJapan Pro Wrestling AllianceJWAApril 20, 1962May 25, 1962
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAApril 3, 1957July 25, 1961
    PromotionFred Kohler EnterprisesFKEAugust 6, 1960August 6, 1960

  • Images History

    Jun 1984
    Jun 1984
    May 1981
    May 1981
    Aug 1974
    Aug 1974
    Mar 1972
    Mar 1972
    Sep 1964
    Sep 1964
    Apr 1957
    Apr 1957

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceSaved the High Flyers from an attack. He was now billed as "The Axe," sporting a red beardAugust 10, 1974January 30, 1986
    HeelReturned to the AWA after a stint away, forming a cocky tag team with Harley Race, and naming himself “Pretty Boy”September 25, 1964August 9, 1974
    FaceApril 3, 1957September 24, 1964

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    WWE Upper CardNovember 12, 1973April 1, 1974

  • Finishers

    • Elbow Drop (April 3, 1957 - January 30, 1986)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor - with Curt Hennig - Team (April 21, 1985 - October 8, 1985)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • American Wrestling Association

    • 1 AWA Midwest Tag Team Championship (with Lars Anderson)
    • 4 AWA World Tag Team Championship (1 with Duke Hoffman, 3 with Harley Race)

    International Wrestling Enterprise

    • 1 IWA World Tag Team Championship (with Blackjack Mulligan)

    Pacific Northwest Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (with Curt Hennig)

    Western States Sports

    • 1 NWA Southwest Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA Missouri Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2006)
    • George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Lou Thesz Award (2013)
    • AWA World Tag Team Championship Tournament (1962 - with Duke Hoffman)
    • Cauliflower Alley Iron Mike Mazurki Award (2015)
    • NWA Amarillo North American Tag Team Title Tournament (1964 - with Fritz von Erich)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • The Axe Attack - Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig (October 14, 1984 - October 8, 1985)
    • Larry Hennig & Ray Stevens - Ray Stevens (January 22, 1977 - April 23, 1977)
    • Jos LeDuc & Larry Hennig - Jos LeDuc (August 1, 1975 - August 14, 1976)
    • Dusty Rhodes & Larry Hennig - Dusty Rhodes (March 17, 1972 - February 20, 1973)
    • Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson - Lars Anderson (December 7, 1968 - October 13, 1972)
    • Harley Race & Larry Hennig - Harley Race (September 25, 1964 - December 27, 1969)

  • Family

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