I've always liked Hennig Jr since his time with the New Nexus through to his time in NXT; having stand out matches with Tyson Kidd in particular. New Nexus never really did well or got the billing in the same way as the original Nexus and, ultimately, felt like just a stepping stone for CM Punk to finally solidify a main event spot. Hennig, then known as Michael McGillicutty, was one of the only positives of that incarnation of the group, winning the Tag Team Championship with fellow member David Otunga.
Tag Team Champions with David Otunga (New Nexus) |
I'd love it if Hennig could use his given name as it would help him more than hinder, as well as give credit to his bloodline. It's worked for Randy Orton and to a lesser extent (at the moment) for Cody Rhodes. I suppose that at least WWE have made an effort and continued to acknowledge Hennig's heritage by naming him Curtis Axel - using his father's first name and slightly adjusting his grandfather's nickname. I realise that WWE wouldn't own the name 'Joe Hennig' so it's not in their interest to allow him to use the name. We, as fans, know who he is though and that's the most important thing.
Association with Heyman could be invaluable |
I've read a lot of people criticising the end of Raw as being more about Triple H's condition than Curtis Axel getting the spotlight. I'd rather look at the positives; Axel became associated with Paul Heyman AND had a match with Triple H - two huge pluses - on his return to main-WWE television. Along with this criticism, there were also calls for him to have put a beating on the fallen Triple H. I think that would have been too much, too soon for Axel who I don't think will be thrown into main event feuds just yet. A mid-card run is a more realistic path right now. Maybe a simple pinfall win over Triple H - in his concussed condition - would have been a better finish for all concerned?
The great Curt Hennig |
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