If any wrestler lived up to their nickname...
The Story:
Curt Hennig's story, as related 5 years after his passing by the friends, family and wrestlers that knew him best.
It's been 10 years since Mr. Perfect passed away due to a cocaine overdose. I hate to even mention that, because it seems like it was the one less than perfect thing he attempted in his career, and it cost him everything.
It still hurts, because the man loved the business and was one of the best performers that I've watched over the years. He would be 54 if he were still with us, and whether or not he would still be lacing up the boots and wrestling, he definitely could do play by play as an announcer.
Because, as with everything Curt touched, it was absolutely perfect.
The man brought prestige to the Intercontinental Championship when he held it, and joined a long list of great wrestlers who were stuck in the shadow of Hogan, but put on a show that the fans never forgot.
Sadly, injuries to his back cut a great majority of his in-ring career short.
As I mentioned though, he enjoyed a great stint behind the microphone while his back healed, and he is probably one of the more underrated announcers the WWE has ever enjoyed on the shows.
Thankfully, most of it Hennig's work is collected in the archives so future generations can look back and marvel at just how perfect he really was.
One cool story that is relayed is from his friend, Wade Boggs. If not for Mr. Perfect, Boggs wouldn't be here today. Very impressive tale, and Boggs is still choked up about his friend's passing when he relays the story.
R.I.P. Curt, you were definitely taken way too soon.
You're still missed by this fan, and countless more.
Final Grade: A-
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: Easily yes to both of those.
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