The Life and Career of Mr Perfect

Wrestling Lists Presents - The Life and Career of Mr Perfect
Making the perfect video for Curt Hennig is impossible. There is no way Curt Hennig can be done justice without spending a hour or two discussing the man's incredible wrestling skills and showmanship.
This video aims to condense Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig's life and career into a short documentary video. I also recommend that you check out the Mr. Perfect documentary thats currently on the WWE Network. Let this video serve as an appetizer as we look at the life and career of one of the most well respected yet one most mischievous wrestlers in professional wrestling. Curt Hennig wasnt good, Curt Hennig wasn't great, Curt Hennig was absolutely perfect!
This video looks at Curt Hennig and his time in the AWA, his ebut in the WWF as a member of the Heenan family, his run with the Intercontinental Championship and his match at WW Summerslam 1991 with Bret Hart, his work as a commentator alongside Vince McMahon, his run in WCW and the nWo, his return to the WWF in the 2002 Royal Rumble and more.
Support the channel: / wrestlinglists
#wwe #documentary #wrestling

[@Danimal77]

Almost all the wrestlers that I looked up to as a kid died so young. I'm 43 now and it's so hard to believe that they all died around the age I am today. You don't realize how young that is until you reach that age yourself. The professional wrestling business WAS BRUTAL. It's taken so many of the greats far too soon.

[@svfox]

surreal

[@jesseknorr8594]

Right I'm the same age as you and it's sad man

[@daveaf5281]

The professional wrestling business isn't brutal, drugs and steroids are brutal.

[@mikeadams7904]

​@@daveaf5281they took them to look the part and recover from injuries / deal with pain. I'm not saying it's right.

[@jrwizz]

Yeah lifes been nothing but downhill since the 90s. Thats why everything today is bringing back 90s things..n

[@ZekeThePlumber86]

Perfect, R. Rude, and The Million Dollar Man were the best heels for me growing up.

[@dvlexotics2177]

@Val Venus no way arn and oli Anderson we're great wrestlers and none of them them could hold Ric Flair's jock strap. And Barry Windham yeah no way anybody was beating the 4 horseman

[@dvlexotics2177]

Yeah i didn't mention Tully Blanchard cuz I hate him he never should have been a wrestler or a horseman

[@lukebaer6258]

Just can't hate Mr. Perfect because all the back stage shenanigans he did. Lol yeah I HATED Rick Rude though

[@TheMisleduser]

Jake Roberts? cant beat the kind of heat that gets you shot at during a match.

[@Mongo42089]

Perfect, Piper, Roberts & Rude - without a doubt the 4 best to have never held the WWF Title.

[@keljjeme]

Though he was a heel I always found myself rooting for him.

[@sonnybill8271]

Mr Perfect and Brett “The Hitman” Hart were a level above everyone else in their prime..

[@windcatcher331]

That's goddamned right. Brett was so precise and made everything look super strong, and believable. Curt? A natural athlete. Explosive and quick. Curt could brawl or do the so called scientific style as well as any wrestler. He was also THE BEST bump taker ever.

[@shangtsung1362]

He never missed the gum smack or the towel flip. Perfect.

[@locgoblin3079]

Nope, he ws perfect

[@ChristianThueringer]

He did just once missed the bubble gum :) followed by a perfect smile

[@shangtsung1362]

@@ChristianThueringer Yeah I recently saw this on another video by Wrestling Bios (Bret vs Perfect video). Weird to see him miss but he played it off perfectly

[@BeeBumper]

@@shangtsung1362 He gave him the perfect smirk

[@jimmyjay689]

Simply Perfect

[@STEJTHEGREATEST]

7:03 The days when the IC title felt just as prestigious as the world belt. ;*(

[@fernandoortiz-robles8771]

Definitely

[@sidewaysdanny]

Different, but just as important. I always saw it as the championship for the more skilled wrestlers. Only really warrior that killed that idea lol

[@fernandoortiz-robles8771]

Those matches for the IC title back then always stole the show☆

[@ironman2326]

There were several times I would've rather watched the IC feud/matches than the world title.

[@mrf19741]

The Good Old Days......

[@dreday5880]

That time he was walking to the ring with Bobby the Brain, he just throws his towel behind them, and Bobby just nonchalantly catches it without even looking. Sums up two of the greatest performers to ever grace us with their presence. May they rest in paradise.

[@lexx555]

He was, What he says he was, Which was absolutely PERFECT.

[@euroamerican5189]

Mr. Perfect vs Bret Hart Summerslam 1991 is one of the greatest matches of all time

[@Svvithred]

I was 12 when I watched that and it's easily one of the greatest wrestling matches of all time.

[@MrSmitty1074]

Great match!

[@MrSmitty1074]

@FACTS!

[@lanceheaps581]

I remember watching it as a 9 year old God it was a great match. The ending was phenomenal.

[@julezjohn5785]

@@Svvithred I was the exact same age around that time and I still remember it like yesterday. Hart vs Bulldog is another one people seem to forget for some reason

[@dp-mo5jh]

The pairing of Mr Perfect and Bobby the brain 🧠 Henan was just...PERFECT 👌🏾... Those two were great together. Mr Perfect is one of the best the WWF ever had. Amazing wrestler ✌🏾💯

[@beefgravystudios]

Curt's IC title run was one of the best ever. Never could understand how he was never WWE champion.

[@BlackHammer0891]

Because McMahon liked the Muscaly ones

[@solomongrundy1618]

2 words Hulk Hogan

[@d.scentgent5382]

Sadly the reason is simple. Blond hair, balding on top, believes everyone is related to him, a HUGE fan of vitamins.

[@Large23collectibles]

I was such a Mr. Perfect fan as a kid. My favorite was when he first came in WWF. The vignettes, the finisher, having The Brain as his manager, and his bumps. There was no one like him. I still spit my gum out and swat it with my hand. RIP Mr. Perfect.

[@jsdarkdisco52]

That's awesome, I do it too

[@Jay-sy5yf]

You are WONDERFUL at this!!

[@Cheprock83]

Damn still remember all his tv spots just wcw did him wrong

[@derekborba9574]

Me too

[@roninkraut6873]

Me too!

[@breezy9297]

Does anyone else think that Brock Lesnar is overrated and overpaid or just me? Curt Hennig helped train him but he will never be Perfect. RIP to the perfect one!

[@breezy9297]

@Trig he says that Mr. Perfect was one of the ones responsible for training Lesnar yet his confrontation with Lesnar got him fired. I would rather Lesnar got fired than Curt.

[@breezy9297]

@Trigname calling and rudeness are not necessary. If you don't agree with my comment - don't reply to it. Simple.

[@motleydude73]

Lesnar has become very lazy. Both in his matches and keeping his physique looking good. He shouldn't have the belt when he hardly ever wrestles these days.

[@gonzogilberto4690]

He was pretty awesome in his first run. Intense, athletic and looked the part. Nowadays he's just in it for the money although I heard his contract has expired?

[@TRENDYBOGAN]

lol it sounds to me like@Trig is completely AssGay for Brock Lesnar.

[@ChanceUriahMiller]

Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig really made the intercontinental belt mean something. Aesthetically, I felt the I-C championship belt looked better than the wwf/e championship.

[@chadwillett619]

No effin way it looked cooler then the winged eagle belt

[@JohnnyReb1976]

I always associate that belt with better and more entertaining matches that the wwf title matches.

[@ChanceUriahMiller]

@@chadwillett619 yes way, dude. Proof is in the pudding. They brought back the design once or twice. The winged eagle belt did look good but nowhere near as good as the I-C belt, or they'd have brought it back as well.

[@charlessedor5901]

He should have been WWF/WWE Champion. He was that damn good !

[@paulearl8203]

All would have drew less and made Vince less money.

[@CHAMPDOGZ]

Yep

[@kummakummakummakummakummac8606]

No he wasn't that good.

[@dustinsonnier6583]

I agree

[@posysdogovych2065]

Why not just be content with the fact that he had two solid reigns as intercontinental champ? Not even Jake the Snake, the Million Dollar Man, or Big Boss Man got shots at the intercontinental title. During the second title, Perfect held the belt for 280 days. Let's face it, while Henning was a great wrestler, he was never going to be the guy who headlined a PPV event, much less be the guy who would actually win the WWF/WWE championship belt.

[@Dodehak]

I played pee wee football with his son. He would show up at every game and it was during the height of his career. He was good guy.

[@NotYourUncleRuckus]

Wooooah same here

[@Winston-ot1cp]

It's been said time again that his family was everything to him so it's great to hear something like that. What a perfect guy!

[@1966-k3z]

I once saw Mr Perfect throw a 65 yard pass to himself

[@samsmith8725]

how could he make every game with the intense schedule of the WWF back then???

[@81chipper89]

@@samsmith8725 good question.

[@jasondawson8563]

There is a dark match on utube were Curt beats Brock with a Prefect Plex wish it was mentioned

[@ConstitutionalCrank708]

Curt beat his ass on the plane from UK

[@kummakummakummakummakummac8606]

@@ConstitutionalCrank708 - Tell us how it went since you were on the plane?

[@pauldaniel6208]

Been waiting for this one! Thanks for honouring the late great Curt Hennig👍

[@sweens74]

The greatest all round wrestler and best ribber in the business!!

[@sweens74]

@Stuart Sutton thats your opinion mate🖒

[@philsoro491]

Owen hart best ribber I'd say

[@Thor-Orion]

Its- Showtime it’s really close between the two of them. I’d give the edge to Owen as well, but Curt was definitely right there with him.

[@starrsmith3810]

Owen Hart says hi

[@Darkside-sk3nj]

Respect again bro. R.i.p mr perfect

[@NegotiableHemingway]

I loved Curt in the mic. He reminded me of how The Brain was on the mic. Genius

[@Thor-Orion]

Blahammad Ali they both came from the AWA and Bobby was well known for helping other guys develop and always being a class act and putting others over. So good chance that Bobby helped a young Curt develop his microphone skills and ring psychology.

[@bradleyfrance8176]

Did he get in the mic?

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

@@Thor-Orion Most likely true. The Brain was so good that his skills tended to naturally rub off onto anyone who spent a bit of time around him.

[@Thor-Orion]

@@Gunners_Mate_Guns that’s definitely true, but in addition to that Curt was the golden boy of the awa right before they took the last turn for the worst. Like he was probably their last great world champion. And a second generation wrestler at that, so i think a lot of the veterans helped him along, he was so good so young.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

@@Thor-Orion Certainly His skills were in no doubt. I only wish that he hadn't gotten the neck injury, and that he hadn't turned to the evil dust. We might have gotten another ten years out of one of the finest wrestlers to ever set foot on the mat.

[@enricoflamingo]

The only reason I chew gum is to spit and slap it like Mr Perfect.

[@dmcerrrmmmm]

Never really given that major push to the top but one of the best and most likeable heels from my childhood.

[@mountzod]

Its really a nod to Bret Hart that so many legend wrestlers say their career best match was with him. True professional 🤘🏻

[@DalekOfChaos666]

It's a shame that he never won the WWE or WCW world champion

[@jasonmcneil7993]

Yeah and its a shame that jake tha snake didnt either

[@kummakummakummakummakummac8606]

@Jimmy James - Curt Henning was good but not great. But these marks think every wrestler they liked deserved to be the the world Heavy weight champion.

[@ferox965]

Curt was the AWA World champion. At least he got one of the big three.

[@LucidoMafia]

always loved how he would spit out his gum and slap it over his shoulder.

[@michaelpaiva9924]

or the towel catch over the back dont forget that

[@c.di.9034]

All those years and he NEVER missed hitting his gum. Think about how Amazing that really is....it's...dare I say....Perfect.

[@connorsheerin7563]

@@c.di.9034 I’m pretty sure he missed it in that summer slam match with bret he wrestled a perfect match but he still couldn’t perfect gum catching

[@elelsey]

Perfect tribute....I hated him as a kid who didn't know any better but, as an adult, I really respect what he brought to the sport. Crazy that it's almost 20 years since his untimely passing 😞

[@geraldmcdevitt3996]

Totally awesome performers! It's so sad that many have died too soon. Love them all.

[@kurt5079]

This is one I've really been looking forward to. Mr Perfect and Bret Hart were my favourite wrestlers as a kid. Thank you :)

[@zacharybotelho665]

All I gotta say about this documentary...Absolutely Perfect!!

[@PuuberZ]

Mr Perfect. Bumping like a boss better than anyone in the history of the business.

[@festivalpreviewtips]

Still to this day not seen a technical wrestling match as good as Bret Hart v Mr Perfect at Summerslam 91...and the fact Perfect performed that well despite carrying those injuries is the sign of just how good he was.

[@mswrestlinggirl18]

When I see Curtis Axel in the ring,it remind me of his perfect father. It he was still living he will be a perfect manager for his son. #RestInHeaven #Mr.Perfect #LarryTheAxe

[@dasher39]

Should have mentioned "Perfect Friend" song performed by Randy Savage.

[@MelissaHernandez-tj5my]

Bret Hart vs Mr perfect for the IC title at summerslam 1991 is my favorite match

[@JLvatron]

Mr. Perfect's gum-spitout was amazing!

[@mountzod]

I really believe that Hennig is not mentioned when talking about the greats enough; guy was a flawless wrestler.

[@lombeNgandu]

Thanks for uploading this video. Mr Perfect is in my Top 5 all time favorite wrestlers list.

[@XAzzuroX]

Saw Henning vs the Giant on Nitro the other day. What an awesome match I rewinded it several times it was such a clean match he ended giant with a perfect plex it was so outstanding.

[@jamescourt5201]

Mr. Perfect was the first heel I rooted for. Great gimmick from a great dude.

[@ArquiDenis]

Is incredible to see that haters put 👎to this great video. Is so sad to see great WRESTLERS go after I saw them when I was a little boy. Im 40 now and I still remember Mr. Perfect.

[@austinoldfield5251]

The best wrestler to never win a world title

[@tamihughes7576]

He did win a world title! AWA World Heavyweight Championship! 1987! Held it for a year!

[@austinoldfield5251]

Ur correct but that wasn’t major television. This man deserved to be recognized. We was a better version of Bret Hart (one of my favorites ever) before he hurt his neck and back.. Kurt wasn’t ever the same. He was great still but not like he was prior.

[@liamgillett9068]

My new favourite KZbin channel these videos are amazing

[@davekemp1808]

RIP to one of the bests to ever lace up a pair of boots. Few had the combination of in-ring & mic skills that Curt Hennig had. You were, dare I say... absolutely... Perfect.

[@r.josephgrundy1706]

In my top 5 list of favorite wrestlers of all time, right beside Rude (Rood). I still hurts, knowing that they aren't around anymore. I'm wiping away tears, as I type this. What a freakin' talent!

[@matthewseller3711]

Mr. Perfect was overlooked in the WWF

[@randygreen8916]

RIP Mr Perfect Curt Henning.

[@Filmation77]

4:38... Now,you Know all those vignettes were Edited,Right?

[@jayjayaries8124]

People always refer to Rick flair as being the greatest. But for me my favourite heels were Ravishing rick rude Jake the snake Robert's Mr perfect , in my opinion their the greatest most underrated wrestlers of all time.

[@crockerjack2369]

Curt hennings wrestling career was without a doubt absolutely perfect

[@fernandoortiz-robles8771]

Should've been Both WWE & WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION. DAMN SHAME HE WAS PASSED OVER. THIS IS 1 REASON WRESTLING PISSES ME OFF

[@ConstitutionalCrank708]

I had the very great honor of meeting his daughter a little while back. Very nice young lady.

[@desmondscoby1943]

Im subscribed and apart of the Notification Gang.... You have sparked my 🔥 for sports entertainment

[@angelvalle9963]

When he would smack that gum after spitting it out I was in awe as a kid ! RIP

[@jimmyvega3735]

I wish when Mr Perfect startedbfallimg lower and lower on the card they did a rocky style montage having him training in a dirty gym with Japan and mexican masked foes... And at the end he has a resurgence of his career with the repeated quote practice makes perfect.

[@craigkowalczik6076]

Summer slam 1991 in my opinion was my faviort out all Championships matches Intercontinental Champion Mr. Perfect vs Bret the Hitman Hart , to this day was my faviort, these two were & are my favorite of all time

[@dadman9799]

Mr Perfect v The Hitman at King of the Ring. He was simply, Perfect

[@AnthonyPastore6]

This guy works hard on these videos. I know wrestling and I always learn something new.

[@paulbuttner6808]

Mr. Perfect was a great wrestler and had an amazing gift of gab. One of my favorite and very sad to see him die way too soon. RIP Mr. Perfect and you will be never forgotten.

[@blackbutterfly8136]

Great wrestler with one of the best themes x

[@wento5461]

That was awesome!!!!! Thanks for makin this.

[@stewroo]

He was and always will be my favourite. Nobody sold like him and nobody at the time had his acumin. Heel or face he was flawless.

[@jasonyoung3070]

I loved Mr Perfect it sucks he never got a wwe world Championship or wcw world Championship

[@dianneEdangerously]

I couldn’t remember mr perfects name, I searched everywhere, the next night he died and his name was obviously announced, one of the weirdest days of my life.

[@dp-mo5jh]

Perfectplex ✌🏾💯 Best finish!

[@gunnarodinson5781]

Curt Hennig 6'3" 257 pounds underrated should have been WWE Champion & WCW Champion!

[@bugcatcher8989]

Mr. Perfect, Rick Rude, Macho Man, just to name a few were taken from us too soon. They had so much more to give and were the pillars of what is professional wrestling today. Mr. Perfect was always a wrestler who I liked growing up, his look style and charisma always stuck with me. He truly is a legend and is missed!

[@willwarren5980]

He looked so different in TNA, cocaine ruined the man

[@davidbuswa9425]

Loved his promos. There were funny and had an edge to them. May God rest Curt Hennig's soul

[@theshowstopper2443]

You could have put a dead cat in the ring with him and swear that the cat was a seasoned wrestler. The man was that damn good.

[@lonzodreyella]

I said it before and I'll say it again why didn't wwe and wcw give this man the break the push her was up against Goldberg it was over in a minute really this man should have been wwe and wcw champion and both companies screwed him ever since then I've always hated hogan. Mcmahnn and bishop.

[@jamesmabrie8410]

Mr. Perfect was the perfect Intercontinental Champion

[@buglopez3674]

One of the best talented wrestlers,!!! Mr Perfect R.I.P

[@Cicero....]

I always liked theses promo with Flair, the 2 were laughing well during it. For me Curt was the other side of the same Coin as Bret. Extravagant blonde, big mouth, while Bret was more reserved, false calm. Theses 2 had a great chimistry in ring. Clearly he's in my top 5 wrestlers ever.

[@alleahsasseville]

I remember growing up.... I always loved Mr Perfect and Rick Rude!! Nobody else was a fan, at the end of the day these 2 could really deliver with anyone!! He really was perfect and missed!! ❤

[@andrewharrington6953]

Mr Perfect was the 1st wrestler i watched and was amazed by him, He alone got me hooked and i can only say he was taken way too early, Would have loved to see him and Axel wrestle together. A true legend.

[@derekrobinson5259]

Mr. Perfect? Mr. Professional! Salute! Thank you for your contribution good sir. Much respect. Much love. . . . R.I.P Mr.Hennig. PS. What else could you say about a guy who stays in the company _ AND RICK FLAIR HAS TO LEAVE IT! lol

[@TheTracepyott]

Is it just me or does Henning look like the villain from kindergarten cop?

[@DrPAngus]

Absolutely

[@PapaSmurfJuju]

I love this video but I absolutely lost it when I heard Feuding with Master P & his no limit soldiers 🤣🤣🤣 why don’t I remember this

[@mrf19741]

As Great a Wrestler as Mr. Perfect was, he was just as Great as a Heel Commentator!

[@jeff-hh9mc]

“Cocaines a hell of a drug.”

[@AndreEichstedt]

"Mr Perfect" (Curt Henning) was an awesome Wrestler. I got 2 Action Figures of him. Also all of his Figures are nearly "PERFECT". Great Video, great Person ;-)

[@freddystreamz9122]

Your Slowly becoming my favorite channel

[@MiaRocky]

Freddy Krewga *you’re

[@samsmith8725]

I'll never understand how Kurt never WWF heavyweight champion he had more Talent that anybody during his time there

[@WhereAreTheyNow]

WWE Politics as always. Only certain people will ever carry the title

[@ryescott9445]

Best ever! Love Mr Perfect! He was my childhood, me and my Nan couldn’t get enough of him, even when he was a heel. Me and my Nan god rest her loved a “baddy” as we called them lol

[@b_side8669]

How about doing one about the titles like the different colored IC belts & why that was 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ just a suggestion

[@santinotupou9127]

I always love mr prefect say there only mr prefect you looking at it R.I.P Mr Prefect

[@daleholbert3111]

The match with him and bret at summer slam is underrated

[@alanguages]

Imagine how great it would have been if Mr. Perfect was healthy.

[@lesnorton3968]

love ya suff mate. have ya done king kong bundy

[@raypauley9811]

I really like this alot and I really appreciate you put this on here and showing everybody about mr. Perfect I really enjoy this thank you very much

[@r3d3y3si]

What about his run in nwa Pacific in the early 80s? He had some great matches with the dynamite kid (who broke his neck) buddy Rose, and rip Oliver.

[@daviddave8266]

I perfect plex my neighbor one day when I was a kid

[@joziroguszka2865]

Best ever in-ring performer to grace WWF/WWE with his presence, also great promo/mic skills. The fact he was never heavyweight champion is just wrong.

[@jermainefarley6756]

Favorite wrestler

[@michaellofranco1107]

Great 👍 video

[@cappy2282]

Mr. Perfect was soooo good! One of my favorites.p.s. Can u do a vid on Sid? (I think Sid was the best *looking* heel)

[@petervonstamer7859]

WWE video named Life and times of Mr Perfect Your video name Life and Career of Mr Perfect

[@georgeelmerdenbrough6906]

Barry Darsow , Tom Zenk , Brady Boone , Scott Norton and John Nord were all friends with thwm too

[@lizardsboy81westcoastshawn7]

Another gr8 episode love Mr perfect he's sadly missed rip Big Man 💯❤👍

[@bold810]

The only Two Dudes I wanted to be Growing up, that I can not deny I was Green-Eyes Jealous of in my Life was Mr. Perfect, then Acolyte Bradshaw. 🎉