Why Mr. Perfect NEVER Became WWF Champion

Curt Hennig had everything you could want in a world champion. The look. The charisma. The athleticism. The promos. And, of course, the ability to make almost anyone look like a superstar.

As Mr. Perfect, Hennig became one of the most memorable wrestlers of his generation, delivering classic matches and becoming one of the greatest Intercontinental Champions in WWE history. Yet despite being viewed by many fans and wrestlers as world championship material, he never reached the top of the mountain in WWE.

So why did Mr. Perfect never become world champion?

In this video, we look back at Curt Hennig’s rise, the creation of the Mr. Perfect character, his biggest rivalries, his championship runs, the injuries that changed his career, and why one of wrestling’s most talented performers never received the world title many believed he deserved.

This is the story of Mr. Perfect — perhaps the greatest wrestler to never be world champion.