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Larry "The Axe" Hennig Shoot Interview DVD

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Item Number: DVDSHOOT255
Larry “The Axe” Hennig is a true legend in the sport of professional wrestling, and the architect of a wrestling dynasty.We had the honor of sitting down for what Larry called, “the best interview he ever did.” As Larry said, “You guys were the first to cover everything from start to finish.” The interview is fascinating whether you are a fan of Larry, his son Curt, or his era of the business.
 
Larry talks extensively about his relationship with Verne Gagne. Why would Larry have bad feelings towards someone he worked for most of his career? You will find out what led to the falling out between these two. Larry talks quite a bit about the AWA. Larry talks about all of the famous AWA personalities like Nick Bockwinkel, Bobby Heenan, Crusher, Bruiser, Wally Karbo, the Gagnes, Baron Von Rachke, the Vachons, and provides some hilarious anecdotes to go with the names.
 
Larry goes in depth about his legendary run with Harley Race as tag team champions. Larry tells some great road stories about going on the road with one of wrestling?s most colorful personalities. Larry recounts occasions where both men took each other to the hospital. Larry talks about the night Harley Race was stabbed in a bar. Larry talks about tagging with Harley and what made their team so good. Larry talks a lot about the valued relationship he has to this day with the legend.
 
The interview also covers a lot about his famous son, Curt Hennig. Larry talks about taking Curt on the road as a kid. Larry talks about why Curt got into the business, and training his son. Larry gives his thoughts on Curt's tenure at Verne Gagne's wrestling camp. Larry talks about wrestling with his son and his son's early days on the territories. Larry gives a great story about a match he and Curt had with the Road Warriors in the Meadowlands. Larry also talks about advising his son throughout his career. What were some of Larry's proudest moments as the father of Curt. Larry also recounts a contentious meeting with he, his son, and Vince McMahon and a bidding war between WWF and WCW for Curt.
 
In what was truly a precious moment, Larry talks about the passing of Curt. Larry gets very emotional when recounting of the day he and his family found out about Curt. Larry talks about how his death impacts the family to this day. Larry also talks about what it meant to induct Curt at two Hall of Fame ceremonies. It is almost impossible not to shed a tear when listing to Larry talk about losing his on at such an early age.
 
Whether you were a fan of the AWA, Larry Hennig, Curt, Larry's era of stars like Lou Thesz and Karl Gotch, Larry has great stories. Larry also has fantastic stories about some of wrestling's biggest stars like Ric Flair, Superstar Graham, Dusty Rhodes, and others as they were coming up the ranks of the wrestling business. Larry's memory is impeccable and he is one of the best storytellers in the business!
 

Howd you get started

Why did you drop out of school

Was the training more difficult than you thought

What was the kayfabe like for a young guy back then

Memories of your first match

What are some of the things you remember you did to pay your dues

Who mentored you early on

Who named you Pretty Boy

Memories of Joe Pazandak

What were some of the early territories you worked

How did you wind up in the AWA

Initial memories of Verne Gagne

What was he like as a trainer

Memories of Duke Hoffman

What was the Minnesota territory like travel wise

Memories of Crusher

Memories of Bruiser

Who did you like to travel with throughout your career

Memories of matches with Red Bastien

Memories of Baron Von Rachke

Were you on the plane for that infamous Mad Dog Vachon plane story

Memories of Nick Bockwinkel

Memories of teaming with Ray Stevens

Memories of Billy Robinson

Do you think he was a bit of a bully

Memories of the Amarillo territory

Memories of the Funks

Who?s idea was it to team you with Harley Race

Did you know you guys had something right away

What did you like most about Harley

Memories of teaming with Chris Markoff

Memories of touring Australia

Memories of Jim Barnett

Memories of matches with Mark Lewin and Dom Denucci

Memories of Pat O Connor

Memories of matches with Crusher and Bruiser

Was it frustrating when Verne kept putting the belts on himself

What happened the night you wrestled John Powers and injured your knee

Is it true that Verne asked you to keep working

Is it true that you only got an extra $50

Was Verne cheap

Memories teaming with Lars Anderson

Memories of matches with a young Andre the Giant

How hard was it to come back from your knee injury

Were you a lot more limited with your mobility

How come you didn?t leave with Harley to work somewhere together fulltime

Compare teaming with Lars to teaming with Harley

Memories of working the Florida territory for Eddie Graham

Memories of matches with Ron Fuller

Memories of matches with Rocky Johnson

Memories teaming with Dirty Dusty Rhodes

Memories of matches against Dusty

Did you think Dusty had it to be a successful babyface

Thoughts on Greg Gagne

Memories of matches with the Gagnes

Memories of your babyface turn against Bockwinkel and Stevens

Did you like wrestling as a babyface

Memories of making The Wrestler

Are you surprised its being remade

Memories teaming with Jos LeDuc

When did you realize Curt was going to wrestle

How hard were you on him in training

Are you surprised so many Minnesota kids went into wrestling and became successful

Did you think Curt had it when you were training

Who?s idea was it to send him around the territories for experience

Memories teaming with him

Memories of matches with the Road Warriors

Did they give you a hard time about selling

You beat Roddy Piper in 10 seconds in his debut. Do you remember it

Memories working for Vince SR

Did you like him

Memories of Pedro Morales

Memories of matches with Bruno Sammartino

Who were your favorite and least favorite promoters to work for

Memories of Lou Thesz

Memories of the Valiants

Do you think if Verne went national in the 70s or early 80s he could have done what Vince JR did

Memories of matches with Danny Hodge

Memories of Billy Graham

Memories of Wahoo McDaniel

Memories of Bobby Heenan

Memories of Johnny Valentine

Memories of matches with Bill Watts

Memories of matches with Tim Woods

Memories wrestling Jack Brisco

How important was it to know how to hook when you broke in

Did Verne try and get you involved when he got on ESPN

What did you think when you heard Vince was going national

How important was it to you to see your son win the AWA title

Did you give Curt any advice when he made the jump to Vince

How close did you monitor his career

What did you think of the Mr. Perfect character

How proud of him are you when you hear a lot of wrestlers today cite him as an influence

He and Bret Hart had tremendous matches, thoughts on Stu

Did WWE ever try and get you to come back for any angles with Curt

What made you finally decide to hang it up

Were you surprised when Verne went under

Do you think he lost touch

Is it true that there are still bad feelings between you two

Where were you when you heard about Curt

How difficult was that on you and your wife

What do you think happened

How did it change your life

Why do you think there have been so many deaths the last several years

Do you think that the government should investigate wrestling

Was there any pressure to use steroids when you were in the business

How important was it for you to induct Curt into the Hall of Fame

What makes someone a good heel in your opinion

Is there anyone that made it that surprised you and made it and is there anyone who didn't make it who you thought would

Do you still watch wrestling

Thoughts on UFC and comparisons to pro wrestling

Do you want to write a book

Is it hard to adjust to life after pro wrestling

What do you do today

Fav and least fav guys to work with

Fav ribs and road stories

Favorite ribs

Thoughts on the lack of kayfabe today

Do you still have a passion for the business

What do you miss most and least about being a full time wrestler

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