Curtis Michael Hennig, better known by the ring name Mr. Perfect, was an American professional wrestler. Considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time by many peers, critics, and fans, he performed under his real name for promotions including the American Wrestling Association (AWA), the World Wrestling Federation, World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and NWA Total Nonstop Action. Hennig was the son of wrestler Larry "The Axe" Hennig and the father of wrestler Curtis Axel.
Hennig in 1988 during his reign as the American Wrestling Association World Champion
Curt (right) with his father Larry "The Axe" Hennig (left), circa 1981
Hennig (center) with Diamond Dallas Page and Diamond Doll Tonya in 1988.
Hennig during his time in WCW
A ring name is a type of stage name used by an athlete such as a professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, or boxer whose real name is considered unattractive, dull, difficult to pronounce or spell, amusing for the wrong reasons, or projecting the wrong image. Since the advent of the Internet, it is relatively easy to discover a fighter's real name.
English boxer Nicky Cook with his ring name Cookie on the trunks