Former Intercontinental and Tag Team Champion Joseph Hennig, formerly Curtis Axel, has been released by WWE. The thirteen-year veteran last appeared on SmackDown where he had a highly competitive match against Daniel Bryan.
WWE has come to terms on the release of Curtis Axel.
WWE wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.
— WWE (@WWE) April 30, 2020
WWE revealed today that they’d come to terms on Hennig’s release. Hennig had been a part of several influential groups while with the company, most notably the Nexus.
The height of Hennig’s career came when he won the Intercontinental Championship in a triple threat featuring The Miz and Wade Barrett. Hennig was brought under the wing of Paul Heyman at that time, dubbed a “Heyman Guy.”
At forty years old, Hennig still has a lot to offer and could end up having the best years of his career in front of him.
