WWE: The Life and Times of Mr. Perfect

From Silvervision.co.ukCurt Hennig, better known as Mr. Perfect, competed for the American Wrestling Association, World Wrestling Entertainment and World Championship Wrestling. Born the son of legendary Larry "The Axe" Hennig, it was perhaps inevitable that Curt would want to follow in his father's footsteps. But Mr. Perfect lived up to his moniker becoming one of the best in-ring technicians of his generation. A former AWA World Heavyweight Champion, he was also the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion of the 1990s. Loved by fans and friends alike, Mr. Perfect entertained in and out of the ring, earning him the honour of induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. This two-disc set relives his life and career, from his early start as a second-generation star through AWA, WWE, and WCW. Some of his greatest matches and vignettes are included. Who was this man? Here's a hint... he was absolutely "perfect".Disc 1PerfectionTwin City OriginsBuilding a PathAWAMr. PerfectLiving up to His NameIntercontinental ChampionThe PranksterCommentatorWCWReturn to the WWEA Sudden TragedyHall of FameThe Perfect Legacy Lives OnCurt Hennig vs. Eddie GilbertMadison Square Garden (21/11/82)Curt Hennig & Scott Hall vs. Steve Regal & Jimmy GarvinAWA Championship Wrestling (26/11/85)Mr. Perfect Hall of Fame InductionWWE Hall of Fame (31/03/07)"Rap is Crap" Music VideoVignettes# Billiards October 1, 1988# Golf - Perfect Putt October 1, 1988# Darts October 8, 1988# Bowling October 8, 1988# Chess October 15, 1988# Basketball October 15, 1988# Ping Pong October 28, 1989# Diving November 4, 1989# Golf - Perfect Drive November 4, 1989# Horseshoes November 24, 1989# Baseball with Wade Boggs December 26, 1992# Football - Perfect Passer with Steve Jordan February 13, 1993# Basketball with Felton Spencer February 27, 1993# Hockey with Mike Modano March 13, 1993Stories# Curt Loved Karaoke# Lifestyles of Mr. PerfectDisc 260-Minute Time Limit AWA World Heavyweight Championship MatchCurt Hennig vs. Nick BockwinkelAWA Championship Wrestling (15/11/86)Curt Hennig vs. Terry TaylorCommentary By: Michael Cole & Mick FoleyWrestleFest (31/07/88)Mr. Perfect vs. Bret HartMadison Square Garden (24/04/89)WWE Championship MatchMr. Perfect vs. Hulk HoganMadison Square Garden (15/01/90)WWE Intercontinental Championship Match with Special Referee Roddy PiperMr. Perfect vs. The Texas TornadoMadison Square Garden (24/11/90)WWE Intercontinental Championship MatchBret Hart vs. Mr. PerfectSummerSlam (26/08/91)WWE Intercontinental Championship MatchMr. Perfect vs. Shawn MichaelsSummerSlam (30/08/93)Curt Hennig vs. Bret HartUncensored (15/03/98)

My first experience watching Curt Hennig was on a WWF broadcast during the early 80's from Allenstown, Pennsylvania. Before I knew it, he was gone(to the AWA). When he resurfaced again five years later, suddenly he was Perfect.Although I wasn't a big fan of Curt back in the day, watching this DVD now has really brought me a new level of respect towards the charisma and athleticism of Mr Perfect.His documentary is graced by such individuals as Greg Gange, Larry "The Axe", Brad Rheigans, Wade Boggs, Tony Garea, Leonice Hennig, etc. giving their personal memory and complements towards Curt. Also some old photos of Verne Gagne, Curt as a young boy, Curt & Leonice aroung high school time, and Curt's kids. Footage of Curt's matches from MSG and Allenstown is also shown. Only annoying thing about the documentary is that there was some "kayfabe" from Curt's dad.There was one point during the Wrestle-fest bout against Terry Taylor in which no one was paying attention to the in-ring action. People had their backs turned staring up into the nose-bleed sections(probably annoyed Perfect that a couple drunken brawlers got more attention than his bout). Additionally, I really enjoyed the commentary of Mick Foley & Michael Cole during the match. Foley always has interesting things to say regarding wrestling.His World title bout against Nick Bockwinkel was an hour-long exhibition of classic mat-wrestling with many long leg and arm locks. Sure to bore fans who were bred on the ECW hardcore stuff. Obviously, Bockwinkel, an old-school wrestler, employed a match psychology from another era of wrestling.My only gripe with this collection, same as with most WWE collections, is the selection length of matches. They could have easily made this a 3 DVD set with twice the amount of matches. Perfect had a long career and many great matches. Why not showcase it?Overall though, I really enjoyed viewing this set. Soon as I popped in the DVD and heard that regal theme from Mr. Perfect, all the wrestling memories started flooding in for me. The Perfect vignettes were also really enjoyable to relive. Obviously, whether you are a Curt Hennig fan or a wrestling fan in general(especially of the older stuff), it behooves you to get your paws on a copy of The Life and Times of Mr. Perfect.

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A lookback at the life and times of Mr perfect.

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WWE have done an amazing job, making this doc a great tribute to Curt Henning, better known to WWE fans as Mr.Perfect. There is alot of archive footage, along with 10 great matches and other WWE stars opinions and story's about Henning. I say this doc is a great tribute because not only do you hear emotional tales from his father, son and wife, but you also get to hear how funny Curt was and he was indeed a true joker at heart. Many of my favourite Mr.Perfect matches are on this two dics box set. There are 3 great bouts with Bret Hart, including the legendry match at summerslam 1991. Also we get to see Perfect get his opportunity to face hogan for the wwe belt, which is also a good match. Overall i would say the matches on this DVD are strong, also along with his NWA days and a great 1hour match with bowinkle. I have many box sets on different wrestlers but this is defiantly my favourite by far. Just because it makes you think about the man as an untouchable character and wrestler.