#8 Curt Hennig (Age: 44)
For newer fans, he might be known as the father of Curtis Axel, but for those who witnessed his rise as a superstar, Hennig was a wrestler who had the potential to be one of the big fish in the business.
“Mr. Perfect” had a unique style and charisma inside the ring, which made many fans and critics lable him one of the best in-ring technicians of his generation. After his wrestling career, Hennig stayed relevant in the business by taking up the management and colour commentator roles, before being dragged back into the ring by Ric Flair.
The match between the two went down very well with the fans, and soon Hennig started jumping ship between promotions and had spells in WCW and TNA.
Hennig was found dead in 2003 due to cocaine overdose, and reports also suggested that the use of steroids and painkillers contributed to his death. Hennig was later inducted into the Hall of Fame and his legacy still remains in the company, in the form of Curtis Axel.
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