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He didn t wanna be Curtis Axel - Ex-writer on the difference between Joe Hennig and The Usos in WWE Exclusive

By Danny Hart Modified 11 Oct 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Curtis Axel is a former WWE Intercontinental Champion. Brian Gewirtz recently recalled how Joe Hennig did not want to be known as Curtis Axel in WWE. Hennig, the son of WWE Hall of Famer Curt “Mr. Perfect” Hennig, performed as Michael McGillicutty between 2010 and 2013. He was then repackaged as Curtis Axel, a character he portrayed until his release from the company in 2020. Gewirtz, WWE’s former head writer, spoke to Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Riju Dasgupta about some superstars’ struggles to live up to their family’s wrestling history: “I remember Joe Hennig, all he wanted to be was Joe Hennig,” Gewirtz said. “He didn’t wanna be Curtis Axel, and you could kinda tell that. For Joe, being Joe Hennig probably would’ve been better because we know he wanted to do that. There are some talents that wanted to craft their own identity.” [5:55-6:15] In the video above, Gewirtz also discusses the challenges facing The Rock’s daughter, Simone Johnson, in WWE.

Brian Gewirtz explains how The Usos had a different approach to Curtis Axel

While Joe Hennig wanted to use his famous family surname, not every second or third-generation performer has the same mindset. For example, it is no secret that The Usos are the sons of Rikishi, but their characters are not defined by the WWE Hall of Famer’s success. The Usos@WWEUsos#NewProfilePic12803954#NewProfilePic https://t.co/E2cfdhJcE5 Brian Gewirtz added that WWE Superstars should be allowed to decide for themselves whether their on-screen persona pays homage to their family history: “The Usos proudly point out being Rikishi’s sons and everything, but they’re not defined by that. They’re their own characters and human beings, and they’ve evolved as characters and performers so much since when they first started. I think that’s the fun of it, taking what’s in front of you and making it your own and seeing how it goes from there.” [6:17-6:39] Gewirtz also spoke about David Sammartino’s struggles to live up to his father’s success in the wrestling business. David, the son of the iconic Bruno Sammartino, only spent a year in WWE between 1984 and 1985. Do you think Joe Hennig should have been allowed to use his real name? Let us know in the comments section. Brian Gewirtz’s new book, “There's Just One Problem...: True Tales from the Former, One-Time, 7th Most Powerful Person in WWE,” is available to buy on Amazon. Please credit Sportskeeda Wrestling and embed the video if you use quotes from this article. Is Bray Wyatt coming back with a faction? A Bloodline member thinks so Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Ken Cameron × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी