Greg Valentine - What Mr Perfect Curt Hennig Was Like to Wrestle in WWF
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- Greg "The Hammer" Valentine discusses his matches against Curt Hennig before he was known as "Mr Perfect" in WWF. Streaming now 📺 TitleMatchNetwork.com
Hear Greg Valentine open up about the long stretch of matches he had against up and coming star, Curt Henning, later known as "Mr Perfect". Back in 1981, Valentine was on his second run in WWF and Hennig was just getting his start.
Greg also talks when he was tag team champions with Jerry Miller in 1971 and the match vs Curt's father, Larry "The Axe" Hennig in Omaha, Nebraska that same year.
Hammer also had many early WWF matches against second generation pro wrestler, Ted Diabase, later dubbed the Million Dollar Man.
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I know I when I was growing up in the 90s I was born in 85 and I was a big Shawn Michaels fan. Obviously I went to wrestlemania 12 all that stuff in Anaheim. I was a Bret Harte fan of Ramon fan Kurt Henning kind of was overshadowed by those guys, I go back and watch all of Kurt Henning’s promos and vignettes today or in this time. And he is so entertaining I don’t know where he came from like or where he was at that time I remember seeing him as a heel, but he didn’t get enough push in the mid-90s.
I saw both of these guys alot as a kid. I have picks of the hammer in Burlington Vermont curt too.
Greg Valentine is a national treasure. His knowledge of the wrestling is amazing.
He was a beast in the 80 s tho.
The Hammer vs Mr Perfect.
Greg Valentine has had some negative press, but I’ve watched this series of interviews and he’s been nothing but a gentleman with only nice things to say about his opponents! A true professional!
And way better in the ring that I remembered. Saw a few matches recently and was really impressed. As a kid I could not appreciate him as much back then even though I always liked him
You still have not watch his interview about jobbing to Sting.
I think of Greg Valentine and Brutus Beefcake teaming up. Solid work together.
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Yep not a bad word to say about anyone, and those bad words he managed to muster are in reverence.
I could listen to these stories from Valentine all day. I always liked the guy even if he was a heel. No show, no frills, just a wrestler.
He had that fancy robe tho
it's nice to hear a wrestler that can give insight without trying to get himself over
Most people in the business seem to agree that Curt Hennig was a decent guy with tremendous talent. It is such a shame that drugs were ultimately his downfall.
Curt was so crisp in the ring. A master technician, even as a young man.
I just now realized that Johnny Valentine and Greg Valentine are father/son.
@@nickperkins8477 & Greg sounds like his Dad & he worked basically the same as his Dad.
"decent guy"........ummm they don't say Hennig is PERFECT because he just "decent" bub.
Curt was as they say, loaded with "IT" in every way.
too many ribs
Much respect to the Hammer! I love listening to this guy... He shoots straight.
I hated Greg as a kid but that was his job. He seems like a real nice guy.
With respect to Ric Flair, I think of the Figure Four Leglock as Greg’s move.
Same. He did a great job being a heel.
@@nickperkins8477 Flair stole his finisher from Buddy Rogers and his entire act from Rogers and Gorgeous George. Fact.
Curt Henning was a missed opportunity for Vince. Curt was so talented and was a great heel. He was able to do it all. He should've been more than what they made him in the wwe
Besides missing the championship belt several times, Curt was pretty far at the top in my opinion. But I would have fired him as well as anyone that starts a fight during a fukking plane ride is no good for my company
dude my 2 favorite things bout Mr perfect was the gum swatting and his looney tunes take when his head is pounding on the turnbuckle lol
There's no question that Curt hennig has the respect of his peers and the fans. However he didn't quite have the gift of gab that others of his era did and the fact that his character was built to be a heel meant that he could never be a champion in WWE in his era
It's Hennig, not Henning. #RespectTheLegend
I agree with you. Vince wasted Curt's time at WWF. He should of got a bigger push then he did and even go on to be the main title belt holder. He really had it all and was one of the best wrestlers back in the 80s and 90s. He is greatly missed. RIP Curt 🙌 🎉🎉
Greg Should start his own channel This has been a great show
Love the way Greg recollects stuff. He says things with so much clarity. Wonderful guy.
I remember seeing Valentine behaving anxiously at a Convention a decade ago. I may or may not have given him a few Xanex. Greg is a fantastic human being.
I was born in 1959. As a young boy of about 8 years old I saw Johnny Valentine on TV. It's something I will never forget. For that reason Greg was always my favorite wrestler. I was always mad he wasn't the World Champ... all the time. Love these interviews!
Love these interviews with the hammer no nonsense straight to the point and never heard anyone say a. Bad word about Curt
I remember I hated Mr. Perfect when I was a kid because of his arrogant behaviour. He often won matches unfairly. But now I think he was one of the most skilled and talented wrestlers. He did things that only a few others could do. It's sad that he died so young.
Mr. Perfect and Macho Man did their best work as heels. Problem was they were so good at it the crowd got behind them so they had to do a face turn.
Yup, basketball 3 pointer swoosh, golf, hole in one, pool . Perfect 🤣🤣
Mr Perfect and Ric Flair were my favorites! Still are
I remember watching a battle royal on Sat. Night's M.E. and the last two performers were The Hammer and Perfect.
My god, Hennig made an out of his prime Valentine look like he was the Intercontinental Champion again.
Bless you, Hammer & Mr. Perfect.
That's right, I remember that. Hammer had turned face a few months earlier and it was interesting that he got the nod to be in the final two. Perfect was flying all over the ring for him. Crowd seemed very hot for it.
@@nearvanaman It's also shocking that Hogan nor Quake was in the final four or in the last 10 guys.
@@nearvanaman They gave them a match in May 1991 on Prime Time Wrestling for the IC title. Greg won by DQ.
Hammer is the best. He never pumps himself up because he doesn't have to. Class act.
Mr. Perfect vs Ricky Steamboat! Would have loved to see that match up!!
That would’ve been a hell of a match better than today’s wrestling
Really Liked Curt until the Mr Prefect gimmick an Still Great Star Sad a Garbage Drug I Survived Killed him The Hammer One of My All Time Favorites Class Act Like his Great Dad
It was scheduled for late June 1991, but the back injury a couple of weeks prior ended that matchup.
I loved the vignette where Perfect throws a football to himself
Gotta respect Mr Perfect; in 81-82 he could have easily stayed in the AWA and get a push thanks to his dad being close friend with Verne, but instead he stepped away from the territory and paid his dues/learned his craft in WWWF and Portland and other places like that. Huge respect for him. 👌
One piece of advice I've often heard is to tell the rookie wrestlers to travel early on so that when they come to their hometown they will be polished and ready to do big business and get huge reactions from the hometown crowd.
Once again Turbide, you're singing my praises. Appreciate that.You want me to send you a signed poster?
I love these interviews with Greg. So much great wrestling knowledge being passed down from the era when I used to watch.
Greg is so awesome... what a positive statement for Pro Wrestling.... he's the best!
Yes he did have "great dropkicks" and 1 of the best sellers EVER
The hammer pure class .
Absolutely
The Hammer was a great Villian, I used to love watching him as a kid!!
Curt Hennig was Perfect in his role as an athlete and entertainer.
I could listen to Greg Valentine all day long.
Class act Mr Valentine, we love you..
thanks for the video, I reallly enjoyed that short 4 mins. He's a cool dude!
Love hearing The Hammer talk about the past! He was a great heal as a kid we watched him go-rounds with Tito Santana good stuff!
Mr. Perfect was 1 of The BEST technicians there ever was.
Greg Valentine was promoted as a heel but a lot of these guys are anything but that in real life.
Hennig... in my opinion was the greatest technical wrestler of all time. he was fucking amazing
Absolutely perfect
These are great interviews!
Pure gold!!!
Valentine is brilliant! No nonsense, straight guy! 💪💪💪
Mr Oerfect is a legend one of my favourites
Mr. Oerfect, of course, being Mr. Perfect's more flawed cousin.
love the video ty
I have had the great opportunity to meet Mr. Valentine and his wife at St. Pete/Clearwater Airport. Great and very nice ppl. Yes. He is a very nice guy.
I remember always liking Greg. Just something about him. It's good to see him now, too.
Johnny Valentine's son. Both were and are legends.
Watching these clip are Fantastic! Greg is bringing back so many memories for me. I recently turned 60 and grew up in MA and Every Saturday after candlepin bowling at noon me and my brother faithfully watched wrestling back when Joe McHugh was the announcer and Greg's Dad Johnny was wrestling along with All the old greats like Johnny Rodz, Domenic Dinucci, Tony Garea and Larry Zbyszko, Mr. Fuji, Superstar Billy Graham, Haystacks, Bruno, Gorilla, Killer K, Iron Sheik when he was "Great Hossein Arab" with the 75lb Persian Clubs and even the fabulous Moolah! I could go on and on. We saw Greg right from the beginning and both me and my brother practiced and learned the figure 4. In the beginning we actually thought he broke Chief Jay's leg in half until our friends father set us straight on what the deal was. I'm having so many memories thanks to The HAMMER 🔨 GREAT STUFF!!! THANK YOU Greg!!! 👍
The Hammer seems like a cool dude. We used to emulate the Figure Four from watching the old WWF in the 80's. I live in the Northeast so I haven't yet heard of Ric Flair or the smaller promotions in the South.
I have nothing but respect to the Hammer a real gentleman
all your reflections are spot on
The Hammer...GOAT.
Agree! Gives great insight!
I love him as wrestling always. He is always polished and true.
Now he much more gentlemen ☺️👍
Respects to the Hammer that elbow to the Undertaker at the Royal Rumble was a thing of beauty..
How does a person not respect the Hammer??? Great interviews.
Totally agree with you
Humble Classy Superstar Greg The Hammer is One of the Greatest of All Time Seen him Hammer Bob Backlund in Torontos Maple Leaf Gardens one Sunday Night
One of The Greatest Should Have been World Champ.
Very Humble guy. Seenms like a nice Guy and could be a good teacher in wrestling and in life. I should Watch more of Gregs matches. Mostly remembers watching at VHS tapes as a kid his match with Ronnie garvin on some early ppv ( think it was a royal rumble).
This man is awesome
The hammer was my favorite! The figure 4 specialist!
Perfect was always fantastic.
Too bad that he wound up as he did.
He deserved better.
Great Great interviews! I hated him as a kid. Now I know he was just that good in the business and did exactly what he was supposed to.
I have never heard anyone say anything bad about Curt Henning. Says alot about Curt.
I remember seeing a very young Larry Henning in his return to the AWA after, in the vernacular of the day,"a very successful tour of the Orient. " though he was a heel pretty boy Larry Henning was always a favorite of mine. His face turn was probably the slickest and most efficient I've ever seen, going from being hated to being loved in about 3 minutes. At a live event in the 80s I saw him in what I believe was his very last match. He was tagging with Kurt against the Erwin Brothers in a fast-paced and rugged match. I was up close and saw Larry bail from the ring and everything about him, his face and his body language, said I'm too old for this crap. Larry the axe Henning will always be one of my all-time favorites!
Curt pulled ribs, but Larry actually pulled ribs
Larry was definitely a badass! Love the story of when the Road Warriors first started in AWA and were roughing up jobbers. Verne Gagne put them in the ring with Larry and Crusher Blackwell, who "convinced" them that they were wrong and made them apologize!
Greg Valentine, is a great guy.
"Down to earth
Class Act The Hammer
Perfect was the simply the best. You hear it in Valentine's voice. Also, Brett Hart recently said if he could have one match it would be with Perfect. Perfect was the real deal and the best.
Bret hart said wrestling perfect was like a night off
Perfect!!!
The Hammer has Spoken
Mr perfect. Best drop kick in the buisness One of the best technical guys in the buisness
Thank you. Gosh, I'd love to gang with Valentine. He's so laid back and honest
Curt Hennig was awesome
I heard that the hammer in his prime was stiff. Heard the hammer would chop the heck out of you. His generation had such great technical wrestlers.
He's admitted as such in one of these vignettes. I'd like to see this interview from start to finish.
I remember Curt & Baron Von Rashke fought the Lod in the AWA. Curt got caught in the ropes and Hawk & Animal proceeded to beat the hell out of him. People in the arena started rioting as I remember
"And Hulk Hogan, you can't, do that."--- Mr. Perfect to Hogan after shooting numerous 3 pointer basketballs and hitting nothing but net.
The Hammer is also an Encyclopedia of Wrestling.
Perfect was one of the best ever!!!
Curt is in my list of the All Time top Wrestlers...he had everything to be a Champion sad he only got the IC but never the WC from WWE.
Best wishes, Greg.
Bret Hart always said that Curt Henning was his favorite guy to work with...
You know the sad thing is is that Bret Hart got the push that Kurt Henning should have had I always thought that spot Jericho ended up with was Actuly what should have happened with Mr perfect he had the pedigree for it talking about paying your dues the guy was a former world champion I think he got injured maybe that's why he never got the push he should have gotten
*Hennig
Curt Henning does not exist.
@@vcvortex6356 thank you, technically correct man...
Very high praise indeed from quite possibly the greatest mat technician to ever get in the ring.
Ain't nobody getting out of the FIGURE FOUR !!!!!
Would have loved seeing Bret and Curt do tag teams a few times
@John Flower I missed that. Damn
@John Flower Thanks for the tip. I will
First time I saw both of these guys was in WWWF in the late 70's. Curt looked like a college kid but damn, he could wrestle and many times he was a jobber and he always made the heels look good.
So much knowledge surprised he don't have a backstage or on screen role in wrestling I think he OK for money but imagine he could be a really good trainer
Hammer time!
I remember as a kid going to grocery store with moms, I would walk by and look at the back and white magazines always saw the nature boy WHOOOOOO RICK FLAIR .. Covered in blood wrestling.
GREG THE HAMMER REMINDS ME OF CHRIS SQUIRE OF THE BAND YES...
All three of those guys he mentioned were 2nd generation
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Mr Valentine doesn’t seem to say one bad word about anyone, except “He was stiff” lol
When The Wrestler Movie came out I heard that movie was about Greg The Hammer Valentine???? Why seems like he saved a lot of his $$$ lives in a great place in Vegas and just wrestles when he wants. Maybe its because he was still wrestling in gyms and stuff but it seems now it wasnt for the $$ its because he loves the business and putting smiles on faces!
Even Hogan said that everybody checked their egos at the door when Curt was in the building, because NOBODY was better. That's HOGAN, the biggest ego around saying that.
Greg is awesome guy
Kurt was one of the best
What belt is that in the thumbnail? Looks great.
The AWA World Heavyweight championship, circa 1987.
What kind of wrestler was Curt Hennig?(Henning) he was just perfect.
Shoot on me wrestling 1&2 guys
Triple H sure seems nicer in his older days. I like that!
nice home..glad he saved his money
1:01 To be fair, his dad played a rib.
Gil 180 BX 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
Curt.henning he.was a fantastic Weasle it's a shame that he died from drugs and he had a wife and kids curt died too young like most weslers. Rip curt Henning Mr perfect you.are missed up the irons maiden manic🤟🤘🤘🎸🎸🎵🎵🎶🇬🇧🇬🇧
All those years in the WWF and all Vince the Dick put on Curt was 1 title round with the intercontinental belt, this man was a World Heavy Weight Champ in the old AWA
First of all, Curt held the Intercontinental championship TWICE so you clearly have no idea what you're talking about. Secondly, he was the longest reigning IC champion of the 90's. Thirdly, sure he won the AWA championship in 87, but that was when the AWA was dying and was no longer seen as an important promotion. His run was ok, but he had no one to work with as the AWA roster was really bad in 87-88. In the AWA he was their best guy, but the WWF was so packed with main-event talent that he was just one of many great great workers there. Him being given the IC title twice was a huge vote of confidence from Vince, that meant he saw Curt as the best worker in the promotion. In the late 80's to early 90's the WWF title was given to the most marketable babyface (Hogan, Savage, Hogan again, Warrior) and Curt just didn't fit that role, so his WWF run was really solid and far bigger than anything he did as AWA champion.