Larry Hennig Archives - Slam Wrestling

Legendary Harley Race dies

Posted by Steven Johnson | Aug 1, 2019 | Interviews, Obituaries

By STEVE JOHNSON and GREG OLIVER – SlamWrestling.net He was the Greatest Wrestler on...

Larry ‘The Axe’ Hennig dead at 82

Posted by Greg Oliver | Dec 6, 2018 | Interviews, Obituaries

Larry Hennig, father to “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig and grandfather to current WWE star...

Mat Matters: Who we picked for the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2017

Posted by Steven Johnson | Nov 29, 2016 | Opinion, PWHF

Each year, members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America vote in the new members...

Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame announces Class of 2017

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 27, 2016 | Interviews, PWHF

There’s a Tex, an Axe, a Dragon, and Sputnik, plus someone who was Dirty, one who claims to...

Backlund & Iron Sheik headline Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 23, 2016 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

WATERLOO, Iowa – Two former WWF World champions headlined the George Tragos/Lou Thesz...

Curtis Axel inducts Curt Hennig into the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 19, 2015 | Interviews, PWHF

WWE Superstar Curtis Axel was on hand Saturday night to induct his father, Curt Hennig, into the...

A final goodbye to Verne Gagne, a true legend

Posted by Mike Chapman | May 11, 2015 | Interviews, Obituaries

The world of wrestling said its final goodbye to a true legend on Tuesday, May 5, in Minneapolis....

Larry Hennig proves he’s a worthy headliner at CAC banquet

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 16, 2015 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – Like the WWF shows of the 1980s, when the World championship was defended before...

Dillon tagging with Funk again to emcee CAC banquet

Posted by Caleb Smith | Apr 11, 2015 | CAC, Interviews

For J.J. Dillon, the Cauliflower Alley Club is a great event to attend. It is not just a vacation,...

CAC to honour DDP for humanitarian work

Posted by Caleb Smith | Apr 10, 2015 | CAC, Interviews

Diamond Dallas Page has been a lot of things in the wrestling business and traveled to a lot of...

Larry Hennig Q & A: Early days through to the CAC’s Iron Mike Award

Posted by Marshall Ward | Apr 9, 2015 | CAC, Classics, Interviews

Younger fans may know him as Curt Hennig’s dad, or Curtis Axel’s grandfather, but...

Cauliflower Alley Club set for a big 50th bash

Posted by Caleb Smith | Apr 4, 2015 | CAC, Interviews

When the Cauliflower Alley Club was founded in 1965, at the Baron’s Castle Buffet Restaurant...

Road trip for a friend: A weekend at the Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame

Posted by HERB SIMMONS | Jul 27, 2014 | Tragos/Thesz HOF

As I travelled down the highway to Waterloo, Iowa, I had many miles to reflect back on the reason...

Steiners headline Tragos/Thesz induction weekend

Posted by Kari Williams | Jul 26, 2014 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

WATERLOO, IOWA — Seven of wrestling’s greatest performers and personalities laced up their...

Steiners and Snyder headline 2014 Class for Tragos/Thesz Pro Hall

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 26, 2014 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

Well before they were “Big Poppa Pump” and “The Dog-Faced Gremlin,” Scott...

Curtis Axel a star on the rise

Posted by Pat Laprade | Aug 30, 2013 | Interviews

Since his career has been under the guidance of Paul Heyman, Curtis Axel has shown he can step up...

Grandpa Hennig offers advice to McGuillicutty

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Feb 9, 2011 | Interviews

Larry Hennig’s eyes light up every time he sees his grandson Joe step into the ring on Raw....

Emotions run high at Tragos/Thesz induction

Posted by Steven Johnson | Jul 14, 2007 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

WATERLOO, IA — The subject was wrestling, but the watchword was definitely...

Family & faith dominates Tragos/Thesz induction

Posted by JAMES C. MELBY | Jul 17, 2006 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

NEWTON, Iowa – The Eighth Annual George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall Of Fame...

Race & Hennig go over at Cauliflower Alley Club banquet

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 11, 2006 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — It may have been Harley Race’s night, receiving the top honour in pro...

Larry Hennig one tough guy

Posted by Greg Oliver | Dec 14, 2005 | Interviews

They don’t come much tougher than Larry “The Axe” Hennig. Yet, when he learned...

Fathers find raising wrestlers a challenge

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 16, 2000 | Interviews

As a junior in college at West Texas State, Barry Windham appeared to be headed for the NFL. He...

Curtis Axel, ‘Mr. Perfect’ Curt Hennig & Larry ‘The Axe’ Hennig story archive

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Oct 1, 1900 | Story Archives

The Hennigs are one of wrestling’s greatest families, and the Slam Wrestling archives...

Tag: Larry Hennig

Legendary Harley Race dies

Larry ‘The Axe’ Hennig dead at 82

Mat Matters: Who we picked for the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2017

Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame announces Class of 2017

Backlund & Iron Sheik headline Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame

Curtis Axel inducts Curt Hennig into the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame

A final goodbye to Verne Gagne, a true legend

Larry Hennig proves he’s a worthy headliner at CAC banquet

Dillon tagging with Funk again to emcee CAC banquet

CAC to honour DDP for humanitarian work

Larry Hennig Q & A: Early days through to the CAC’s Iron Mike Award

Cauliflower Alley Club set for a big 50th bash

Road trip for a friend: A weekend at the Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame

Steiners headline Tragos/Thesz induction weekend

Steiners and Snyder headline 2014 Class for Tragos/Thesz Pro Hall

Curtis Axel a star on the rise

Grandpa Hennig offers advice to McGuillicutty

Emotions run high at Tragos/Thesz induction

Family & faith dominates Tragos/Thesz induction

Race & Hennig go over at Cauliflower Alley Club banquet

Larry Hennig one tough guy

Fathers find raising wrestlers a challenge

Curtis Axel, ‘Mr. Perfect’ Curt Hennig & Larry ‘The Axe’ Hennig story archive

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