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Wrestling World Including Curtis Axel, Tommy Dreamer, WWE & More React To Larry Hennig’s Death

It’s another sad day in the professional wrestling world as the entire industry mourns Larry “The Axe” Hennig. A talented wrestler himself, and the father to Curt “Mr. Perfect” Hennig and grandfather to current WWE superstar Curtis Axel, “The Axe” spent much of his life in the wrestling industry. He made quite an impact, and everyone from Eric Bischoff to today’s superstars are chiming in on his passing.

WWE.com recently commented on his death:

WWE is saddened to learn that legendary Superstar and Hennig family patriarch Larry “The Axe” Hennig passed away today at 82 years old following a long illness and kidney failure.

A five-time tag team champion in the AWA, Hennig entered the sports-entertainment world under the tutelage of Verne Gagne and crossed paths with some of the most illustrious performers of all time. Most famously, Hennig was among Bruno Sammartino’s challengers for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in the hallowed halls of Madison Square Garden.

Though his own career was cut short due to injury, Hennig’s legacy spanned another two generations thanks to his son, the late WWE Hall of Famer Mr. Perfect, and grandson, former Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel.

WWE extends its condolences to Hennig’s family, friends and fans.

Check out several Larry Hennig death reactions below:

https://twitter.com/RealCurtisAxel/status/1070785958566457344

https://twitter.com/mauroranallo/status/1070783751221694464

https://twitter.com/EBischoff/status/1070773572417740800

https://twitter.com/SaxonHuxleyUK/status/1070779384397733890

https://twitter.com/davidbix/status/1070751301267533824

https://twitter.com/AriyaDaivariWWE/status/1070774345205731331

https://twitter.com/TheRealXPac/status/1070776044699828224

 

Our condolences to the Hennig family.

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