Curtis Axel
Early life
Joseph Curtis Hennig was born on October 1, 1979, in Champlin, Minnesota, the son of Leonice Hennig and professional wrestler "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig. He is the grandson of professional wrestler Larry "The Axe" Hennig. He has a younger brother named Hank, and two younger sisters named Katie and Amy, who is also a professional wrestler. He graduated from North Hennepin Community College with an Associates of Science degree in business computer systems and management.
Independent circuit (2007–2008)
Hennig trained under Brad Rheingans, Harley Race, and his father "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig. He made his professional wrestling debut on July 13, 2007, in Waterloo, Iowa, for World League Wrestling (WLW), teaming with Ted DiBiase Jr. to defeat Branden Tatum and Dinn T. Moore by disqualification). Hennig later went on a nine-month winning streak in WLW, before suffering his first singles loss to Wade Chism.
Developmental territories (2007–2010)
!Hennig as one half of the [FCW Florida Tag Team Champions](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/08/JoeHennig.jpg/250px-JoeHennig.jpg)