the PERFECT thread

**Joe Kerr** · 06-02-2004, 11:55 AM

I woke up with Mr. Perfect's theme in my head so I decided to make a appreciation thread.

Statistics
Real Name: Curt Hennig
Aliases: Mr. Perfect
Birthday: March 28, 1958
Died: February 10, 2003
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 262 pounds
From: Minneapolis, MN
Finishing Move: Perfect Plex

Biography
With an impressive amateur wrestling background and being a second-generation wrestler, Curt Hennig practically lived up to his nickname throughout his life and career.

Hennig's early fame included being the AWA World champion during the 1980's. In 1988, Hennig arrived in the World Wrestling Fedeartion as Mr. Perfect. Managed by Bobby Hennan, Hennig captured the WWF IC Title and competed against some of WWF's top names, including Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior.

In 1991, Hennig's injured back put him on the shelf, and he ended up being the "Executive Consultant" for Ric Flair. When Hennig returned to action, he defeated Flair in a loser leaves WWF match. In late 1993, Hennig injured his back again was once again put on the shelf. Hennig did some commentary work for the WWF until late 1996, when a contract dispute caused him to leave the company.

In June 1997, Hennig made his debut in World Championship Wrestling. Within a few months, he joined the New World Order and became WCW United States champion. In 1999, Hennig formed his own stable, The West Texas Rednecks, and proclaimed that rap music was crap.

In January 2002, Hennig returned to the WWF as Mr. Perfect, but was released in May after getting into a brawl with Brock Lesnar on a plane. Hennig worked for NWA TNA in late 2002 and early 2003. Sadly, Hennig passed away on February 10th, 2003. Friends, fans, and fellow wrestlers will forever remember Hennig as a tremendous performer and a person who could always make you laugh.

06-02-2004, 11:55 AM	#1
Joe Kerr my other rides your mom Posts: 6,346	the PERFECT thread I woke up with Mr. Perfect's theme in my head so I decided to make a appreciation thread. Statistics Real Name: Curt Hennig Aliases: Mr. Perfect Birthday: March 28, 1958 Died: February 10, 2003 Height: 6' 3" Weight: 262 pounds From: Minneapolis, MN Finishing Move: Perfect Plex Biography With an impressive amateur wrestling background and being a second-generation wrestler, Curt Hennig practically lived up to his nickname throughout his life and career. Hennig's early fame included being the AWA World champion during the 1980's. In 1988, Hennig arrived in the World Wrestling Fedeartion as Mr. Perfect. Managed by Bobby Hennan, Hennig captured the WWF IC Title and competed against some of WWF's top names, including Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior. In 1991, Hennig's injured back put him on the shelf, and he ended up being the "Executive Consultant" for Ric Flair. When Hennig returned to action, he defeated Flair in a loser leaves WWF match. In late 1993, Hennig injured his back again was once again put on the shelf. Hennig did some commentary work for the WWF until late 1996, when a contract dispute caused him to leave the company. In June 1997, Hennig made his debut in World Championship Wrestling. Within a few months, he joined the New World Order and became WCW United States champion. In 1999, Hennig formed his own stable, The West Texas Rednecks, and proclaimed that rap music was crap. In January 2002, Hennig returned to the WWF as Mr. Perfect, but was released in May after getting into a brawl with Brock Lesnar on a plane. Hennig worked for NWA TNA in late 2002 and early 2003. Sadly, Hennig passed away on February 10th, 2003. Friends, fans, and fellow wrestlers will forever remember Hennig as a tremendous performer and a person who could always make you laugh.