Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Mr. Perfect Curt 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.

Curtis Michael Hennig was born in Robbinsdale, Minnesota on March 28, 1958.

He died on February 10, 2003 at the age of 44.

Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig has won a total of 4 championships in major promotions during his career.

Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007 as an individual and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2015 as part of the Modern Era wing.

Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig Profile Index

Profile Info

GenderMale
Real NameCurtis Michael Hennig
Ring Names
- "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig (January 9, 2003 - February 10, 2003)
- Curt Hennig (May 8, 2002 - January 8, 2003)
- Mr. Perfect (January 20, 2002 - May 7, 2002)
- Curt Hennig (November 6, 1996 - January 19, 2002)
- Mr. Perfect (October 1, 1988 - November 5, 1996)
- Curt Hennig (January 30, 1980 - September 30, 1988)
Born March 28, 1958
Died February 10, 2003 (aged 44)
NationalityUnited States
Birth PlaceRobbinsdale, Minnesota
Billed From
- Robbinsdale, Minnesota
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight
- 257 lbs (117 kg)
NicknamesCool; The Perfect One

Career History

Roles
- Wrestler (June 30, 1997 - February 10, 2003)
- Commentator (November 19, 1995 - November 5, 1996)
- Wrestler (January 30, 1980 - May 2, 1994)
- Manager (November 23, 1991 - November 16, 1992)
- Commentator (November 30, 1991 - November 14, 1992)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
PromotionNWA TNA	October 9, 2002	January 8, 2003
PromotionWWFBrand Raw	March 25, 2002	May 7, 2002
PromotionWWF	January 20, 2002	March 24, 2002
PromotionWWC	September 30, 2000	January 7, 2001
PromotionWCW	June 30, 1997	May 20, 2000
PromotionWWF	November 19, 1995	November 5, 1996
PromotionWWF	July 29, 1988	May 2, 1994
PromotionAWA	April 4, 1984	July 16, 1988
PromotionNWA	January 16, 1982	September 25, 1986
PromotionCSW, SLWC	June 21, 1985	September 20, 1985
PromotionPNW	March 26, 1983	March 16, 1984
PromotionAWA	August 29, 1982	March 13, 1983
PromotionWWF	June 11, 1981	February 19, 1983
PromotionPNW	January 16, 1982	August 1, 1982
PromotionAWA	January 30, 1980	December 25, 1981

Images History

Jan 2002
Jun 1999
May 1998
Jun 1997
Nov 1995
Nov 1992
Nov 1991
Oct 1989
Jul 1988
Aug 1982
Jan 1980

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	Details	from	to
Heel	Turned on the Horsemen	September 14, 1997	February 10, 2003
Tweener	The Four Horsemen's Enforcer	August 25, 1997	September 13, 1997
Heel	Turned on DDP	July 13, 1997	February 10, 2003
Face	WCW debut	June 30, 1997	July 12, 1997
Heel	Cost Lex Luger his title shot	March 20, 1994	June 29, 1997
Face	Stood up to Bobby Heenan	November 16, 1992	March 19, 1994
Heel	Mr. Perfect's prime	October 1, 1988	November 15, 1992
Tweener	WWF enhancement talent	July 29, 1988	September 30, 1988
Heel	Cheated to win AWA title	May 2, 1987	July 28, 1988
Face		January 30, 1980	May 1, 1987

Card Positions

Status	Details	from	to
TNA Mid Card		December 12, 2002	January 8, 2003
TNA Upper Card		October 9, 2002	December 11, 2002
RAW Mid Card		March 4, 2002	May 8, 2002
WWE Upper Card		January 20, 2002	March 3, 2002
WCW Mid Card		December 19, 1999	May 20, 2000
WCW Inactive	Kayfabe retirement	November 22, 1999	December 18, 1999
WCW Mid Card		December 27, 1998	November 21, 1999
WCW Injured	Knee injury	September 14, 1998	December 26, 1998
WCW Mid Card		July 17, 1998	September 13, 1998
WCW Upper Card		July 8, 1998	July 16, 1998
WCW Injured	Knee injury	April 21, 1998	July 7, 1998
WCW Mid Card		June 30, 1997	April 20, 1998
WWE Injured	Reaggravated back injury	November 8, 1993	May 2, 1994
WWE Mid Card		November 25, 1992	November 7, 1993
WWE Injured	Broken tailbone/bulged discs	August 27, 1991	November 24, 1992
WWE Mid Card		April 29, 1990	August 26, 1991
WWE Upper Card		October 7, 1989	April 28, 1990
WWE Mid Card		October 1, 1988	October 6, 1989
WWE Low Card		March 13, 1988	September 30, 1988
WWE Inactive	House shows	July 29, 1988	March 12, 1988
WWE Low Card		June 11, 1981	February 19, 1983

Finishers
- Perfect-Plex / Hennig-Plex - Fisherman's Suplex (January 30, 1980 - February 10, 2003)
Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Champion" by Dale Oliver - Single (October 9, 2002 - January 8, 2003)
- Theme Song"Perfection" by Jom Johnston - Single (January 20, 2002 - May 7, 2002)
- Theme Song"Good Ol' Boys" by West Texas Rednecks - Single (June 1, 1999 - October 31, 1999)
- Theme Song"Road to Glory (b)" by Chappell Recorded Music Library - Single (January 5, 1999 - May 31, 1999)
- Theme Song"Rockhouse" by Frank Shelly - with nWo - Team (May 4, 1998 - January 4, 1999)
- Theme Song"Wolfpac Theme" - with nWo Wolfpac - Team (April 27, 1998 - May 3, 1998)
- Theme Song"Rockhouse" by Frank Shelly - with nWo - Team (September 14, 1997 - April 27, 1998)
- Theme Song"Road to Glory (a)" by Chappell Recorded Music Library - Single (June 30, 1997 - September 13, 1997)
- Theme Song"Perfection" by Jom Johnston - Single (July 29, 1988 - November 5, 1996)
- Theme Song"Bad To The Bone" by George Thorogood & The Destroyers - Single (January 30, 1980 - July 16, 1988)

Titles & Accomplishments

Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2007)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Modern Era (Year2015)
World Championship Wrestling
- x1 WCW United States Heavyweight Championship
- x1 WCW World Tag Team Championship (with Barry Windham)
World Wrestling Entertainment
- x2 WWF Intercontinental Championship
American Wrestling Association
- 1 AWA World Heavyweight Championship
- 1 AWA World Tag Team Championship (with Scott Hall)
Future of Wrestling
- 1 FOW Heavyweight Championship
i-Generation Superstars of Wrestling
- 2 i-Generation World Heavyweight Championship
Main Event Championship Wrestling
- 1 MECW Heavyweight Championship
Pacific Northwest Wrestling
- 1 NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship
- 3 NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (1 with Larry Hennig, 1 with Buddy Rose, 1 with Pat McGhee)
World Wrestling Council
- 1 WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship
Other Accomplishments
- WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship Tournament Winner (1990)
- NWA Pacific Northeast Salem City Tournament Winner (1984)
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2007)
- PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (1987)
- 9° in PWI 500 (1993)
- 55° in PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
- WON Most Improved (1983)