10 WWE Superstars With Surprising Degrees
5. Curtis Axel - Business Computer Systems And Management
Even the sons of legends have to put the work in.
Believe it or not, but Curtis Axel has been employed with WWE since 2007. He's been an Intercontinental Champion, a Tag Team Champion, a part of The Nexus and even a Paul Heyman guy. Seriously, look it up.
Axel, who's real name is Joe Hennig, has wrestling hardwired into his brain. His grandfather, Larry "The Axe" Hennig, was famous wrestler in the 1960s who worked for promotions such as the AWA and the NWA. As for Axel's father, he is none other than Curt Hennig, also known as WWE Hall of Famer, Mr. Perfect.
Despite being born into a wrestling dynasty, Axel still had a life before he stepped into the squared circle. He attended North Hennepin Community College in his home state of Minnesota and graduated with an Associates of Science degree in Business Computer Systems and Management.
Axel pursued his love of wrestling during his days at university and at high school, as well as playing other sports like football and baseball. His father, Curt, was originally against the idea of Axel following in his footsteps, but began to encourage his son into the business just before his death in 2003.
At least if he decides he doesn't want to be a wrestler anymore, he can become a Business Computer Systems Manager. Whatever that is.