
Joe Hennig
Known For
Acting
Born
1979-10-01 in Champlin, Minnesota, USA
Biography
Joseph Curtis "Joe" Hennig is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he wrestles under the ring name Curtis Axel, and is the current Intercontinental Champion in his first reign. He debuted in WWE in 2010, joining The Nexus under the ring name Michael McGillicutty. He had previously wrestled at their developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) and was part of the second season of WWE NXT. In 2011, Hennig won the WWE Tag Team Championship with David Otunga as a member of The New Nexus. In May 2013, Hennig returned to the main roster under his current ring name, paying tribute to his father "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig and his grandfather Larry "The Axe" Hennig. He is managed by Paul Heyman
Most Known For

Raw
as Curtis Axel

Raw
as Axel

Raw

WWE NXT
as Curtis Axel

WWE NXT

WWE NXT
as Michael McGillcutty

WWE Friday Night SmackDown
as Curtis Axel

WWE Friday Night SmackDown
as Michael McGillicutty

WWE Friday Night SmackDown

WWE Main Event
as Michael McGillicutty

WWE Main Event
as Curtis Axel

WWE Table For 3
as Curtis Axel

Florida Championship Wrestling
as Joe Hennig

The JBL and Cole Show
as Michael McGillicutty

Swerved
as Curtis Axel

The Marine 5: Battleground
as Deacon

WWE Fastlane 2016
as Curtis Axel

WWE WrestleMania 35
as Curtis Axel (Preshow)

WWE Money in the Bank 2013
as Curtis Axel

WWE WrestleMania 31
as Curtis Axel