12 years ago; Curt Hennig wins the WCW U.S. Heavyweight Belt

Hey guys, I want to take you to an event from 12 years ago this month:

Curt Hennig wins the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship

Competing as Mr. Perfect, Curt Hennig was considered one of the greatest Intercontinental Champions of all time. Then injury appeared to cut his amazing career short. Luckily for Hennig, however, doctors gave him a second chance at an in-ring career. It was in WCW that he shined in his second chance. Hennig shined brightest in September 1997 when he defeated Steve McMichael for the United States Heavyweight Championship on WCW Monday Nitro.

and now, 12 years later, the U.S. Gold is in the WWE and is currently in the hands of Kofi Kingston

and that's your look @ an event from 12 years ago this month:

Curt Hennig wins the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship

God Bless You Curt Hennig May You Rest in Peace until Judgment Day.

and BTW, this happend the day after Curt Hennig turned on the 4 Horsemen @ Fall Brawl's Wargames back in 1997 and just one week before Goldberg debut in WCW.



and now, here's the match:

Curt Hennig vs. Steve "Mongo" McMichaels
WCW U.S. Heavyweight Championship
9/15/97


Commentary by Mike Tenay, Larry Zbyszko & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
Ring Introduction by Michael Buffer "Let's Get Ready to Rumble"