Quick Facts
Born:
1979-10-01
Birthplace:
Champlin, Minnesota, USA
Credits:
55 Total Roles
Joe Hennig
Acting
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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
Known For
Raw
Curtis Axel
Raw
Axel
Raw
Self
The Marine 5: Battleground
Deacon
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Curtis Axel
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Michael McGillicutty
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Self
WWE NXT
Curtis Axel
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | WWE Crown Jewel MOVIE | Curtis Axel |
| 2019 | WWE Super ShowDown 2019 MOVIE | Curtis Axel |
| 2019 | WWE WrestleMania 35 MOVIE | Curtis Axel (Preshow) |
| 2018 | WWE SummerSlam 2018 MOVIE | Curtis Axel |
| 2018 | WWE Extreme Rules 2018 MOVIE | Curtis Axel |
| 2018 | WWE Greatest Royal Rumble MOVIE | Curtis Axel |
| 2018 | WWE Elimination Chamber 2018 MOVIE | Curtis Axel |
| 2017 | WWE Survivor Series 2017 MOVIE | Curtis Axel (Ringside) |
| 2017 | WWE No Mercy 2017 MOVIE | Curtis Axel (Ringside) |
| 2017 | WWE SummerSlam 2017 MOVIE | Curtis Axel |