Acting
Joe Hennig
EN cinema · 40 credits
Born
1 October 1979 (age 47)
Birthplace
Champlin, Minnesota, USA
Also known as Michael McGillicutty · Curtis Axel · Joe Hennig · ジョー・ヘニング
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
Filmography
WWE WrestleMania 35
as Curtis Axel (Preshow)
WWE Super ShowDown 2019
as Curtis Axel
WWE Crown Jewel 2019
as Curtis Axel
WWE SummerSlam 2018
as Curtis Axel
WWE Elimination Chamber 2018
as Curtis Axel
WWE Extreme Rules 2018
as Curtis Axel
WWE Greatest Royal Rumble
as Curtis Axel
WWE Survivor Series 2017
as Curtis Axel (Ringside)
WWE No Mercy 2017
as Curtis Axel (Ringside)
WWE SummerSlam 2017
as Curtis Axel
WWE Great Balls of Fire
as Curtis Axel (Ringside)
WWE WrestleMania 33
as Curtis Axel (Preshow)
WWE WrestleMania 32
as Curtis Axel
WWE Royal Rumble 2016
as Curtis Axel
WWE Fastlane 2016
as Curtis Axel
WWE The Best of Raw & SmackDown 2015
as Curtis Axel
Countdown
as Curtis Axel
WWE Royal Rumble 2015
as Curtis Axel
WWE WrestleMania 31
as Curtis Axel
WWE Payback 2015
as Curtis Axel
WWE Money in the Bank 2014
as Curtis Axel
WWE Elimination Chamber 2014
as Curtis Axel
WWE Battleground 2014
as Curtis Axel
WWE SummerSlam 2014
as Curtis Axel (Lumberjack)
WWE Payback 2014
as Curtis Axel
WWE WrestleMania XXX
as Curtis Axel
WWE Money in the Bank 2013
as Curtis Axel
WWE Payback 2013
as Curtis Axel
WWE Battleground 2013
as Curtis Axel
WWE Survivor Series 2013
as Curtis Axel
WWE Night of Champions 2013
as Curtis Axel
WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2013
as Curtis Axel
WWE Over The Limit 2012
as Michael McGillicutty
WWE Royal Rumble 2011
as Michael McGillicutty
WWE Extreme Rules 2011
as Michael McGillicutty (Ringside)
WWE Survivor Series 2010
as Michael McGillicutty (Appearance)
WWE Hell In A Cell 2010
as Michael McGillicutty (Appearance)
WWE TLC: Tables Ladders & Chairs 2010
as Michael McGillicutty (Ringside)
WWE Bragging Rights 2010
as Michael McGillicutty