103. Larry Hennig

“Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig is justifiably in the WWE Hall of Fame. Curt’s father, Larry “The Ax” Hennig had quite the career himself predominantly in his home state of Minnesota. In the 1960’s, Hennig was one half of the AWA World Tag Team Champions, three of which he held with the legendary Harley Race. He would however suffer a severe knee injury, and though he did come back his mobility would never be the same. Hennig continued to wrestle thorough out the country; though he always found himself back in the AWA. Late in his career, he would have the honor of teaming with his son late in his career.

Should Larry Hennig be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 64.3%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 25%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7.1%

No opinion. - 3.6%

No way! - 0%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: Larry “The Axe” Hennig
Billed From: U.S.A. (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Key Championships Held: AWA World Tag Team (4) 1w/Duke Hoffman, 3w/Harley Race
NWA Southwest Tag Team w/The Viking
IWA (Australia) Tag Team w/Harley Race
NWA Brass Knuckles (Amarillo)
IWA (Japan) Tag Team w/Bob Windham
AWA Midwest Tag Team w/Lars Anderson
NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team w/Curt Hennig
Why they will get in: As Mr. Perfect’s father, and the patriarch of the Hennig clan, he is aided by his name.
Why they won't get in: If he didn’t get in with Curt, he isn’t likely to get in on his own.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Wins the AWA Tag Team Titles for the first time with Duke Hoffman (1/15/62)
2. Wins his first of three AWA Tag Belts with Harley Race beating the Bruiser & the Crusher (1/30/65)
3. Defeats the same tandem again winning the AWA straps for a final time (1/6/67)
4. Wins his only singles championship (NWA Amarillo Brass Knuckles) (3/14/68)
5. Teams with his son, and challenges on occasion for the AWA Tag Belts (1980’s)