Larry Hennig

Larry Hennig (born June 18, 1932) is an American retired professional wrestler. He is the father of "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig and is best known for his work in the American Wrestling Association, National Wrestling Alliance and World Wide Wrestling Federation.

Wrestling facts

 * Finishing and signature moves
 * The Axe (Forearm smash)
 * Elbow drop


 * Nicknames
 * "The Axe"
 * "Pretty Boy"

Championships and accomplishments

 * American Wrestling Association
 * AWA Midwest Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Lars Anderson
 * AWA World Tag Team Championship (4 times) - with Duke Hoffman (1) and Harley Race (3)


 * NWA Western States Sports
 * NWA Texas Brass Knuckles Championship (1 time)


 * Pacific Northwest Wrestling
 * NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Curt Hennig


 * Other titles
 * IWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Bob Windham
 * George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee (Class of 2006)