The unhappy news for the wrestling world continues,as PWInsider is reporting that the legendary Larry The Axe” Hennig has passed away at the age of 82.
For most modern wrestling fans, Larry Hennig is best known as the father of the late “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig — and the grandfather of current WWE Superstar, or member of “The B-Team,” Curtis Axel. However, he had a tremendous run throughout his own career.
Before stepping into the professional wrestling world, or Hennig was the Minnesota State High School Heavyweight Champion in amateur wrestling. He also received a scholarship to the University of Minnesota to wrestle and to play football. However,he didn’t finish his academic career — because of family responsibilities.
Those same family responsibilities led him to professional wrestling, as he saw it as a superior way to develop money to support his family.
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Source: inquisitr.com