Joe Hennig
Joseph Curtis "Joe" Hennig is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he wrestles under the ring name Curtis Axel, and is the current Intercontinental Champion in his first reign. He debuted in WWE in 2010, joining The Nexus under the ring name Michael McGillicutty. He had previously wrestled at their developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) and was part of the second season of WWE NXT. In 2011, Hennig won the WWE Tag Team Championship with David Otunga as a member of The New Nexus. In May 2013, Hennig returned to the main roster under his current ring name, paying tribute to his father "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig and his grandfather Larry "The Axe" Hennig. He is managed by Paul Heyman
Known for
ActingBirthday
October 1, 1979Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
34Place of birth
Champlin, Minnesota, USAAlso known as
Michael McGillicutty, Curtis Axel, Joe Hennig![](/assets/default-profile-icon.jpg)
Cast credits
![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/63bMZRO0cUhNHw13nvqUdt55MLs.jpg)
WWE Survivor Series 2010
Michael McGillicutty (Appearance)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/citLa4mfG8rGjgHBlk79EKsyhwb.jpg)
WWE Royal Rumble 2011
Michael McGillicutty![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/34yyJGdESLWt6LCK6LnueWhEEuG.jpg)
WWE Over The Limit 2012
Michael McGillicutty![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/o3XP5JxHQPg3jN7lmK9dR0ei8oZ.jpg)
WWE Money in the Bank 2013
Curtis Axel![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/pkZ6zcdS8eoHGKBLRkln04UQrVV.jpg)
WWE Payback 2013
Curtis Axel![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/4fOGd06jGhjgFCoMXC4YbxoHSvr.jpg)
WWE Battleground 2013
Curtis Axel![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/j2ukMWzjPFR9NbJPzIueJTvQ9yH.jpg)
WWE Survivor Series 2013
Curtis Axel![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/6I23W7Z0WINBrF0MXUBNJi8RCPN.jpg)
WWE Night of Champions 2013
Curtis Axel![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/wykPdvLqY3nlCZc6V9iSuQLZGUX.jpg)
WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2013
Curtis Axel![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/qjrhAi3nw7rG2LEEspg1YqxctOB.jpg)
WWE WrestleMania XXX
Curtis Axel![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/ApueildkXRpkaxhWcC2adw25qeB.jpg)
WWE Royal Rumble 2016
Curtis Axel![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/o45IT6KBz0TlCmBzo9I1XekZ8m7.jpg)
WWE Fastlane 2016
Curtis Axel![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/10FIKphd97I3KWei8QHTmrVie7e.jpg)
WWE Elimination Chamber 2018
Curtis Axel![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/9b7D0OVe4rkhAgxhIJvZ3tDOPqV.jpg)
WWE Extreme Rules 2018
Curtis Axel![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/o8S9zY4DTbKAXTjE8nPOJpXZFMU.jpg)
WWE Crown Jewel 2019
Curtis Axel![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/kz5AwkFEQ0F8jSm8ywQP1HUIDJD.jpg)
WWE Bragging Rights 2010
Michael McGillicutty![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/9dbZqft6gS34f4qVncU6APBAKWU.jpg)
The Marine 5: Battleground
Deacon![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/q3bjtS2KMThrntRkAqsiFXZK640.jpg)
WWE Greatest Royal Rumble 2018
Curtis Axel![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/AdFUUeKQncxxzB4hwXanQiCvBSF.jpg)
WWE The Best of Raw & SmackDown 2015
Curtis Axel![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/jtPiAg87DN6Ildh8Vv0aq2YZCyv.jpg)
WWE WrestleMania 32
Curtis Axel![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/kwB3WqxKVVqEsKxSr2UmBKDOCtY.jpg)
WWE Money in the Bank 2014
Curtis Axel