WWE Superstar Curtis Axel is celebrating his first ever singles title reign, after defeating The Miz and Wade Barrett at WWE Payback to capture the Intercontinental Championship. Axel took to Twitter after the match, in rememberance of his father, WWE Hall of Famer, Curt Hennig.
I never had the privilege to stand in the ring with my Dad but now Im honored to stand in the history books with him! Happy Fathers Day Dad!
— Curtis Axel (@RealCurtisAxel) June 17, 2013
Curt Hennig (aka Mr. Perfect) was a two-time Intercontinental Champion.