Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig - Pro Wrestlers Database
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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.

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)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceRobbinsdale, Minnesota
  • Billed From
    • Robbinsdale, Minnesota
  • Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
  • Weight
    • 257 lbs (117 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Perfect One

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (January 30, 1980 - February 10, 2003)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionNWA: Total Nonstop ActionNWA TNAOctober 9, 2002January 8, 2003
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFBrand Raw March 25, 2002May 7, 2002
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJanuary 20, 2002March 24, 2002
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJune 30, 1997May 9, 2000
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJuly 29, 1988November 5, 1996
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAApril 4, 1984July 16, 1988
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJanuary 16, 1982September 25, 1986
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCJune 21, 1985September 20, 1985
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWMarch 26, 1983March 16, 1984
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAAugust 29, 1982March 13, 1983
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJune 11, 1981February 19, 1983
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWJanuary 16, 1982August 1, 1982
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAJanuary 30, 1980December 25, 1981
  • Images History

    Jan 2002
    Jan 2002
    Jun 1999
    Jun 1999
    Nov 1991
    Nov 1991
    Jul 1988
    Jul 1988
    Jan 1980
    Jan 1980
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelJuly 13, 1997February 10, 2003
    FaceJune 30, 1997July 12, 1997
    HeelMarch 20, 1994June 29, 1997
    FaceNovember 16, 1991March 19, 1994
    HeelOctober 1, 1988November 15, 1991
    FaceJuly 29, 1988September 30, 1988
    HeelMay 2, 1987July 28, 1988
    FaceJanuary 30, 1980May 1, 1987
  • 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

  • World Championship Wrestling

    World Wrestling Entertainment

  • 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)

Teams & Relations

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