It’s with a heavy heart that PWP Nation reports that Larry “The Axe” Hennig has passed away at the age of 82.
Earlier today, wrestling journalist Mike Mooneyham broke the news via Twitter with a heartfelt message for the wrestling legend.
The bad week for pro wrestling continues as we bid farewell to one of the nicest guys in the business with the passing of Larry “The Axe” Hennig. pic.twitter.com/uRFNgWpOeZ
— Mike Mooneyham (@ByMikeMooneyham) December 6, 2018
Larry is the father of WWE Hall of Famer “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig and the grandfather of current WWE Superstar Curtis Axel.
WWE released a statement on the passing:
“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.”
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