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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2008 18:14:24 GMT -5
Found this from WLW's (Harley Race's promotion) website where he used to wrestle. _________________________________
Joe Hennig, son of WWE Hall of Famer “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig and grandson of Larry “the Ax” Hennig, recently became the latest Harley Race Wrestling Academy graduate to earn a developmental contract with WWE. Hennig made his pro debut July 13, 2007, teaming with Ted DiBiase, Jr. to beat Dinn T. Moore and Branden Tatum by disqualification. He enjoyed a nine-month winning streak in World League Wrestling before suffering his first singles loss to “Wild” Wade Chism on March 8.
Hennig will report to Florida Championship Wrestling, WWE’s developmental territory in Tampa. His sister, Amy, is also a student at the Harley Race Wrestling Academy. __________________________________
I think this is pretty cool. Im glad to see WWE signing more 2nd/3rd generation wrestlers.
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Post by @PaulGriffin on Apr 12, 2008 18:16:21 GMT -5
It'll be great if the majority carry similar gimmicks (with the same theme songs). A few of them could eventually step out into their own. Of course if they bring them in as "their own" we'll have too many DH Smiths running around...and Heat is full.
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Post by jomoishollywood on Apr 12, 2008 18:19:06 GMT -5
They gotta make him into another Mr. Perfect, it would work so well.
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Post by Sam on Apr 12, 2008 18:19:38 GMT -5
Thats cool. I wish him well, as Mr Perfect was one of my favourite stars in the early 90's.
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Post by rbwwejakks on Apr 12, 2008 18:42:47 GMT -5
I hope he does well.
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Post by Kenny Powers on Apr 12, 2008 19:08:59 GMT -5
He looks a lot like his Dad. Anyone remember seeing him at the Hall of Fame last year? I think he jobbed on Heat once too.
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Post by Suckasays on Apr 12, 2008 19:33:04 GMT -5
Mr. Perfect's daughter Amy also signed a deal if I'm not mistaken.
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Post by JayBird on Apr 12, 2008 19:35:02 GMT -5
Usually, 2nd or 3rd generation wrestler don't tend to do that well. Whether their using the same gimmick or other gimmicks. However, the "perfect" gimmick can work really well for Joe.
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Post by Zigzag on Apr 12, 2008 19:40:33 GMT -5
This is great news. I knew Joe joined WLW shortly after the 2007 HOF, and I always hoped he'd be signed to a developmental deal. Curt was one of my childhood heroes, but I know I shouldn't expect a carbon copy. Speaking of which... With Joe Hennig, DH Smith, Ted Dibiase Jr., Nattie Neidhart, and anyone else I've missed...I'm starting to feel real old at twenty-eight. I grew up watching their fathers on TV, now the kids are breaking into their own. I look at how old I am, and that's scary
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Post by Thick Justice on Apr 12, 2008 20:35:00 GMT -5
Cool. Can't wait for some of these new 2nd and third generation wrestlers get figures.
I have Bret Hart and plan on getting the Bulldogs. So DH Smith and TJ Wilson are a musts for me since I want too groups of Bulldogs(young and cocky and old school vets who demand respect.). Same as Natalya.
Can't wait for Ted Debiase Jr. since Ted Debiase is huge in my fed as an amature wrestler style fighter.
Sucked Teddy Hart did get the boot. Really wanted a figure of him. I wish the daughter of one of the Von Erichs didn't get fired. Can't remember her name.
I wish they'd sign more 2nd and 3rd generation wrestlers because they'll know the bussiness works. If they aren't cocky they'll know how to act.
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Post by dalethegreat on Apr 12, 2008 20:58:40 GMT -5
Usually, 2nd or 3rd generation wrestler don't tend to do that well. Whether their using the same gimmick or their own personality. However, the "perfect" gimmick can work really well for Joe. randy orton? the rock?
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Post by Mark on Apr 12, 2008 21:07:59 GMT -5
he made his deput of July 2007?! Ouch
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 12, 2008 21:10:26 GMT -5
Sucked Teddy Hart did get the boot. Really wanted a figure of him. I wish the daughter of one of the Von Erichs didn't get fired. Can't remember her name. Lacey got fired? That's a damn shame. Granted, she looks like the typical hot blonde, but the lineage counts for enough to make her unique if the bookers wanted to.
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Post by Stinger TNA on Apr 12, 2008 21:37:03 GMT -5
Usually, 2nd or 3rd generation wrestler don't tend to do that well. Whether their using the same gimmick or their own personality. However, the "perfect" gimmick can work really well for Joe. I'm sure Randy Orton, The Rock, Bret Hart, Rey Mysterio and the whole damn Guerrero and Von Erich (excluding deaths) family tended to do extremely well. Anyways, if they make him into Mr. Perfect 2.0, this will be a great move and I will be just a bit less ashamed to be a WWE fan, especally if he is at least as half as good as his dad.
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Post by JayBird on Apr 12, 2008 21:37:31 GMT -5
Usually, 2nd or 3rd generation wrestler don't tend to do that well. Whether their using the same gimmick or their own personality. However, the "perfect" gimmick can work really well for Joe. randy orton? the rock? I've should've been more specific with the "their own personality" I ment different gimmicks. I totally forgot about The Rock and Randy Orton.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2008 21:39:29 GMT -5
he made his deput of July 2007?! Ouch How does that hurt him? He was trained by Harley Race and got signed, he is a great wrestler. Just shut your mouth. Dont judge his skills unless you have actually seen him wrestle.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2008 22:01:34 GMT -5
Cool that he got signed and hopefully he does well. Only thing is there will never be another "Mr Perfect". Curt Hennig and that gimmick were made for each other.
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Post by skribbel24 on Apr 12, 2008 22:03:29 GMT -5
It's aways awesome to see 2nd/3rd gen superstars in the ring.
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Post by The Dude on Apr 12, 2008 22:26:35 GMT -5
They gotta make him into another Mr. Perfect, it would work so well. Only if he was good at everything like his dad. But yeah, it's nice to see more 2nd/3rd generation wrestlers, they usually have a natural talent for wrestling.
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Post by Mark on Apr 12, 2008 22:39:32 GMT -5
he made his deput of July 2007?! Ouch How does that hurt him? He was trained by Harley Race and got signed, he is a great wrestler. Just shut your mouth. Dont judge his skills unless you have actually seen him wrestle. No you shut your mouth kiddo. I dont give a raspberry who trained him. 2007 is too short. and if they bring him up to the main roster so soon then what a waste
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