Title History
- FCW (Florida Championship Wrestling) Tag Team titles w/Heath Miller defeating Nic Nemeth & Gavin Spears (September 11, 2008);
- FCW (Florida Championship Wrestling) Heavyweight title defeating Eric Escobar (February 26, 2009);
- FCW (Florida Championship Wrestling) Tag Team titles w/Kaval defeating Hunico & Epico (July 15, 2010);
- WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) Tag Team titles w/David Otunga defeating Kane & The Big Show (May 30, 2011);
Career Highlights
In The Beginning:
- Joe Hennig is the brother of Amy Hennig, and they are the kids of WWE Hall of Famer, Mr. Perfect, Curt Hennig…
- Joe Hennig had a 9-month winning streak in WLW before suffering his first singles loss to “Wild” Wade Chism..
Harley Race’s World League Wrestling:
- July 13, 2007–World League Wrestling: Joe Henning (debut) & Ted DiBiase Jr. defeated Dinn T. & Branden Tatum by DQ.
- September 22, 2007–World League Wrestling: Joe Henning defeated Papadon.
- October 13, 2007–World League Wrestling: Joe Hennig defeated Johnny Pontoya and Brad Payne in a 3-WAY.
- October 26, 2007–SmackDown!: Jesse & Festus defeated Joe Hennig & Superstar Steve Fender..
- October 27, 2007–World League Wrestling: Joe Hennig defeated Marco Cordova.
- December 28, 2007–World League Wrestling: Joe Hennig defeated Superstar Steve.
- December 29, 2007–World League Wrestling: Darin Waid & Superstar Steve defeated Dangerous Derek & Joe Hennig.
- February 10, 2008–WLW: Superstar Steve & Darin Waid defeated Marc Godeker & Joe Henning to retain the Tag Team titles.
- March 8, 2008–World League Wrestling: Wade Chism defeated Joe Hennig.
- April 11, 2008–World League Wrestling: Steve Anthony & Marc Godeker defeated Superstar Steve & Joe Hennig.
Florida Championship Wrestling:
- Julh 12, 2008 – FCW: Joe Hennig & Gabe Tuft (w/Jimmy Hart) b Drew McIntyre & Stu Sanders (w/Bryan Kelly) to win the FCW Tag Team titles.
- July 19, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Joe Hennig & Kevin Kiley defeated Mike Kruel & Brandon Groom.
- August 16, 2008 – FCW: oe Hennig defeated Jack Gabriel.
- September 2, 2008–FCW: Nic Nemeth & Gavin Spears defeated Joe Hennig & Heath Miller to retain the FCW Tag Team titles.
- September 9, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Joe Hennig & Heath Miller defeated Black Pain & Tyrone Jones.
- September 11, 2008–FCW: Joe Hennig & Heath Miller defeated Nic Nemeth & Gavin Spears to win the FCW Tag Team titles.
- September 23, 2008–FCW: Heath Miller & Joe Hennig defeated Mike Kruel & Jack Gabriel to retain the FCW Tag Team titles.
- September 30, 2008–FCW: Johnny Curtis & Taj Milano defeated Joe Hennig & Heath Miller to win the FCW Tag Team titles..
- ~~~Sheamus attacked Taj Milano during his entrance, so Johnny wrestled alone until the last minute Johnny Prime ran in to help..
- ~~~After the match; Steve Keirn gave the FCW Tag Team titles back to Joe Hennig & Heath Miller out of respect to Curt Hennig.
- October 8, 2008–FCW: Joe Hennig & Heath Miller defeated Mike Kruel & Jack Gabriel w/Alicia Fox in a Non-title match..
- ~~~~~~~~LATER: Joe Hennig & Heath Miller defeated Gavin Spears & Dolph Ziggler to retain the FCW Tag Team titles.
- October 10, 2008–FCW: Joe Hennig & Heath Miller & Primo Colon defeated Sheamus O’Shaunessy & Ezekiel Jackson & Manu.
- October 16, 2008–FCW: Heath Miller & Joe Hennig defeated T.J. Wilson & D.H. Smith to retain the FCW Tag Team titles.
- October 21, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Joe Hennig defeated Sheamus by DQ.
- October 23, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Heath Miller & Joe Hennig defeated TJ Wilson & DH Smith w/ Natalya Neidhart.
- October 25, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Joe Hennig & Heath Miller defeated Drew McIntyre & Lawrence Knight.
- October 30, 2008–FCW: TJ Wilson & DH Smith defeated Joe Hennig & Heath Miller in a 2/3 Falls to win the FCW Tag Team titles.
- November 6, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Sheamus cut a promo on Joe Hennig.
- ~~~Joe Hennig & Ricky Ortiz & Johnny Prime defeated Gavin Spears & Tyson Tarver & Sheamus.
- November 13, 2008–FCW: Joe Hennig confronted Sheamus then Sebastian Slater (formerly Heath Miller) came out to stop Joe..
- ~~~DH Smith & TJ Wilson beat Joe Hennig & Sebastian Slater to retain the FCW Tag Team titles after interference by Sheamus.
- November 20, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: FCW Champion Sheamus vs. Joe Hennig ended in a Double DQ..
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Sheamus defeated Joe Hennig by Disqualification in a rematch to retain the FCW Heavyweight title.
- December 4, 2008 – FCW: Joe Hennig & Johnny Prime & Eric Escobar defeated Sheamus & Gavin Spears & Kevin Thorn in a 6-Man Elimination Match.
- December 11, 2008 – FCW: Eric Escobar b Sheamus (c) and Joe Hennig and Drew Mcintyre in a 4-WAY to win the FCW Heavyweight title.
- January 8, 2009 – FCW: D.H. Smith defeated Joe Hennig.
- January 22, 2009 – FCW: Joe Hennig defeated Ryan Braddock.
- January 29, 2009 – FCW: Ryan Braddock defeated Joe Hennig.
- January 31, 2009 – FCW: Joe Hennig & Sweet Papi Sanchez defeated Byron Saxton & Ryan Braddock.
- February 5, 2009 – FCW: Joe Hennig & Johnny Prime defeated Trent Barretta & Cayden Croft.
- February 13, 2009 – FCW: Sheamus & Ryback defeated Johnny Prime & Joey Hennig.
- February 26, 2009–Florida Championship Wrestling: Joe Hennig defeated Eric Escobar to win the FCW Heavyweight title.
- June 25, 2009 – FCW: Sheamus O’Shaunessy defeated Drew McIntyre and Joe Hennig and DJ Gabriel in a 4-WAY.
- July 2, 2009 – FCW: Joe Hennig participated in a battle royal won by Johnny Curtis.
- July 9, 2009 – FCW: Dawson Alexander & Sweet Papi Sanchez & Joe Hennig defeated Drew McIntyre & Mr. Tarver & Ricky Ortiz.
- July 16, 2009 – FCW: Joe Hennig defeated Donny Marlo.
- July 30, 2009 – FCW: Tyler Reks defeated Joe Hennig to retain the FCW Florida Heavyweight title..
- August 13, 2009–FCW: Heath Slater defeated Tyler Reks and Joe Hennig in a 3-WAY to win the FCW Heavyweight title..
- October 1, 2009 – FCW: Joe Hennig defeated Rashard Goff (debut) with a Perfect-plex.
- October 8, 2009 – FCW: Joe Hennig defeated Vance Archer with the Perfect-plex.
- October 29, 2009 – FCW: Heath Slater defeated Joe Hennig after a low blow in a No Countout match.
- November 5, 2009 – FCW: Joe Hennig defeated Dylan Klein after a prefect-plex.
- November 12, 2009 – FCW: Joe Hennig defeated Trent Baretta.
- November 19, 2009 – FCW: Joe Hennig defeated Lennox McEnroe with the Perfect Plex.
Florida Championship Wrestling – The Fortunate Sons:
- December 2009: Joe Hennig (son of Curt) & Brett DiBiase (son of Ted) formed a tag team known as “The Fortunate Sons”..
- December 17, 2009–FCW: The Dudebusters defeated The Fortunate Sons (Joe Hennig & Brett DiBiase) in a Handicap match.
- January 3, 2010 – FCW: Joe Hennig defeated Johnny Curtis in a Human Cage Match (aka Lumberjack Match).
- January 17, 2010 – FCW: Joe Hennig & Brett DiBiase defeated FCW Tag Team champions The Dudebusters (Trent Baretta & Caylen Croft) in a Non-title match.
- January 14, 2010 – FCW: Brett DiBiase & Joe Hennig b The Dudebusters (Trent Barretta & Caylen Croft w/Curt Hawkins) to win the FCW Tag Team titles when Hawkins was pinned by a groggy referee. Brett DiBiase & Joe Hennig b Trent Barretta & Caylen Croft & Zack Ryder in a Handicap match to retain the FCW Tag Team titles..
- January 15, 2010 – FCW: FCW Tag Team champions Brett DiBiase & Joe Hennig w/Ted DiBiase b Trent Beretta & Caylen Croft.
- January 21, 2010 – FCW: Brett DiBiase b Alex Riley & Vance Archer in a handicap match to retain the FCW Tag Team titles after Joe Hennig (who was taken out before the match) interfered.
- February 18, 2010 – FCW: The Fortunate Sons (Joe Hennig & Ted DiBiase Jr. [sub for Brett]) defeated Vance Archer & Alex Riley to retain the FCW Tag Team titles.
- February 19, 2010 – FCW: The Fortunate Sons (Joe Hennig & Ted DiBiase [sub for Brett]) defeated The Uso Brothers (Jimmy & Jules Uso).
- February 25, 2010 – FCW: The Fortunate Sons (Brett DiBiase & Joe Hennig) defeated Vance Archer & Alex Riley to retain the FCW Tag Team titles..
- March 4, 2010 – FCW: Joe Hennig defeated Joe Doering.
- March 11, 2010 – FCW: Justin Gabriel & Kaval & Joe Hennig & Richie Steamboat defeated Wade Barrett & Curt Hawkins & Alex Riley & Johnny Curtis.
- March 13, 2010 – FCW: The Uso Brothers (Jimmy & Jules w/Sarona Snuka) defeated The Fortunate Sons (Joe Hennig & Brett DiBiase) to win the FCW Tag Team titles.
- April 4, 2010 – FCW: Joe Hennig cut a promo on former partner Brett DiBiase (leading to a confrontation).
- April 15, 2010 – FCW Live Event: Joe Hennig defeated Brett DiBiase in a Lights Out Bunkhouse Match (special referee Titus O‘Neill)..
- April 25, 2010 – FCW: There was a live Abraham Washington Show (with Aksana again) featuring former FCW tag team champions Joe Hennig & Brett DiBiase (Hennig said he is now focused on the FCW championship and continued to blame DiBiase for their shortcomings as a team. He then attacked DiBiase and the two brawled as DiBiase begged for a match “right now”). Joe Hennig defeated Brett DiBiase..
- May 2, 2010 – FCW: Brett DiBiase vs. Joe Hennig brawled to a double DQ (huge locker room emptying pull-apart brawl).
- May 5, 2010 – FCW Live Event: Team FCW (Leo Kruger & Bo Rotundo & Tito Colon & Joe Hennig & Eli Cottonwood & Alex Riley & Hunico) b Team NXT (Skip Sheffield & Michael Tarver & Justin Gabriel & Darren Young & Heath Slater & Wade Barrett & Curt Hawkins) in a 14 Man Battle Royal with FCW champion Alex Riley winning it all..
- May 13, 2010 – FCW Live Event: Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater & Eli Cottonwood defeated Alex Riley & Joe Hennig & Wade Barrett.
- May 23, 2010 – FCW: Joe Hennig defeated Brett DiBiase in a Human Cage (Lumberjack) Match.
- May 27, 2010 – FCW Live Event: Joe Hennig defeated Percy Watson (After the match; Hennig continued the assault until Johnny Curtis made the save!).
- May 30, 2010 – FCW: Matt Martlaro interviewed Johnny Curtis (said he has been doing crazy things to get the WWE’s attention and it hasn’t been working. Joe Hennig called him a whiner and insulted him. Hennig also took credit for Brett DiBiase’s injury! Johnny Prime came out to defend Dibiase, and they ended up having a brawl as Curtis watched!).
World Wrestling Entertainment – NXT Season 2:
- Joe Hennig (as Michael McGillicutty) was paired with Kofi Kingston for the second season of WWE NXT..
- June 1, 2010–WWE NXT: Kofi Kingston introduced his NXT rookie, Mike McGillicutty (aka Joe Hennig, son of Mr. Perfect)..
- June 3, 2010 – FCW Live Event: Justin Gabriel defeated Mike McGillicutty.
- June 6, 2010 – FCW: The Abraham Washington Show with special guest Joe Hennig (again took credit for Brett DiBiase’s injury. Johnny Prime came out again to challenge Hennig on the issue and they got into a brawl).
- June 8, 2010–WWE NXT: The NXT Season 2 “Pros” beat up their “Rookies” so they wouldn’t do what the NXT Season 1 guys did..
- June 9, 2010–FCW: Curt Hawkins & Vance Archer & Mason Ryan defeated Percy Watson & Johnny Curtis & Michael Mcgillicutty..June 10, 2010 – FCW Live Event:
- June 15, 2010–WWE NXT: Kofi Kingston & Michael McGillicutty defeated Mark Henry & Jason “Lucky” Cannon..
- June 13, 2010 – FCW: Joe Hennig defeated Johnny Prime in a grudge match (Hennig continued the assault after the match until Johnny Curtis -babyface turn- made the save!).
- June 17, 2010–WWE Superstars: Kofi Kingston w/Mike McGillicutty defeated Trent Barreta w/Caylen Croft in a Non-title match..
- June 17, 2010 – FCW: Alex Riley & Mike McGillicutty defeated Johnny Curtis & Justin Gabriel..
- June 20, 2010 – FCW: Johnny Curtis defeated Tyler Reks and Mike McGillicutty in a 3-WAY
- June 22, 2010–WWE NXT: Michael McGillicutty w/Kofi Kingston defeated Titus O’Neil w/Zack Ryder..
- June 24, 2010 – FCW: Johnny Curtis defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- June 29, 2010–WWE NXT: Michael McGillicutty participated in a “Keg Carry” challenge (which was won by Lucky Cannon)..
- ~~~~~~~~~Kaval & Michael McGillicutty & Lucky Cannon defeated Alex Riley & Titus O’Neil & Eli Cottonwood..
- July 2, 2010 – FCW: Michael McGillicutty defeated Curt Hawkins.
- July 4, 2010 – FCW: Johnny Curtis defeated Mike McGillicutty in a #1 Contenders match for the FCW Championship.
- July 6, 2010–WWE NXT: Michael McGillicutty participated in the “Talk the Talk” challenge (won by Showtime Percy Watson)..
- ~~~Michael McGillicutty w/Kofi Kingston defeated “Showtime” Percy Watson w/Montel Vontavious Porter with a sunset flip..
- July 8, 2010 – FCW: Kaval & Johnny Curtis defeated Michael McGillicutty & Eli Cottonwood & Rudy Parker in a 2/3 Handicap match when McGillicutty & Cottonwood abandoned Parker..
- July 13, 2010–NXT: Participated in a Battle Royal including NXT Pros & Rookies, joined by The Nexus (who dominated the match)..
- July 15, 2010–FCW TV Taping: Michael McGillicutty & Kaval defeated Los Aviadores (Hunico & Epico) to win the Tag Team titles..
- ~~~The finish was botched as Hunico mistimed his kick out and referee Rod Silva had no choice but to count three..
- July 16, 2010–FCW Live: Los Aviadores (Hunico & Epico) defeated Michael McGillicutty & Kaval to recapture the Tag Team titles.
- July 18, 2010 – FCW: Johnny Curtis defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- July 20, 2010–NXT: Michael McGillicutty won the obstacle course challenge by finishing with a time of 26.7 seconds..
- July 23, 2010–SmackDown!: Dolph Ziggler w/Vickie Guerrero defeated Kofi Kingston w/Michael McGillicutty in a Non-title match..
- July 27, 2010–NXT: Michael McGillicutty w/Kofi Kingston defeated Eli Cottonwood w/John Morrison..
- August 1, 2010 – FCW: Los Aviadores (Hunico & Epico) defeated Michael McGillicutty & Kaval to retain the FCW Tag Team.
- August 3, 2010–NXT: Alex Riley participated in a lame kissing contest hosted by LayCool (they had to kiss a disgusting woman)..
- ~~~~~~~~~~~Michael McGillicutty w/Kofi Kingston defeated “Lucky” Cannon w/Mark Henry with a swinging neckbreaker.
- ~~~~~~~~WWE United States champion Mike “The Miz” Mizanin w/Alex Riley defeated Michael McGillicutty w/Kofi Kingston..
- August 5, 2010 – FCW: Epico & Hunico & Johnny Curtis & Kaval defeated Mason Ryan & Husky Harris & Michael McGillicutty & Alex Riley in an Elimination match (Kaval was the sole survivor).
- August 9, 2010–RAW: Husky Harris & Michael McGillicutty & Alex Riley defeated Kaval & Lucky Cannon & Percy Watson..
- August 10, 2010–NXT: Alex Riley won a “Power of the Punch” contest between the remaining six NXT contestants..
- ~~~~~~Kaval & Showtime Percy Watson & Lucky Cannon defeated Michael McGillicutty & Husky Harris & Alex Riley..
- August 17, 2010–NXT: Zack Ryder defeated Michael McGillicutty w/Kofi Kingston with a Rough Ryder..
- August 17, 2010–NXT: Kofi Kingston w/Michael McGillicutty defeated Alex Riley in a squash match..
- August 19, 2010 – FCW: Husky Harris defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- August 24, 2010–NXT: Kaval won the (Final 3) WWE Trivia Challenge over Michael McGillicutty and Alex Riley..
- August 26, 2010 – FCW: Alex Riley & Michael McGillicutty defeated Percy Watson & Lucky Cannon & Bo Rotundo.
- August 30, 2010–RAW: The Miz & Alex Riley beat Kaval & Daniel Bryan and Kofi Kingston & Michael McGillicutty in a 3-WAY..
- August 31, 2010–NXT: Alex Riley (w/The Miz) beat Michael McGillicutty (w/Kofi) and Kaval (w/LayCool) in a 3-WAY..
- ~~~~Alex Riley was eliminated and it came down to Kaval & Michael McGillicutty – Kaval was named winner of NXT Season 2!
- ~~~~~~~~Suddenly, the six eliminated rookies joined Michael McGillicuty in the ring and attacked Kaval for several minutes!
- September 15, 2010 – FCW: Richie Steamboat defeated Michael McGillicutty in a Lumberjack Match (There was a big chaotic brawl after the match until G.M. Maxine came out to stop it!)..
- September 23, 2010 – FCW: Michael McGillicutty defeated Wes Brisco.
- September 26, 2010 – FCW: Donny Marlow defeated Michael McGillicutty with a back slide.
World Wrestling Entertainment – Michael McGillicutty in the Nexus:
- October 3, 2010–Hell in a Cell PPV: Wade Barrett defeated John Cena in a “Cena joins Nexus vs. Nexus must disband” match..
- ~~~John Cena had the match won when two “fans” (Michael McGullicutty & Husky Harris) interfered and help Wade Barrett win!
- October 4, 2010–RAW: Wade Barrett identified Husky Harris & Michael McGillicutty as the two mystery assailants from the PPV..
- October 11, 2010–RAW: Mike Mizanin defeated John Cena after outside interference from Husky Harris & Michael McGillicutty..
- October 18, 2010–RAW: John Cena & WWE champion Randy Orton defeated Michael McGillicutty & Husky Harris…
- October 25, 2010–RAW: Michael McGullicutty & Husky Harris were officially made members of The Nexus by Wade Barrett..
- November 5, 2010–SmackDown!: Edge vs. Alberto Del Rio ended in a No Contest when the Nexus showed up and took over the show..
- ~~~MAIN EVENT: Team SmackDown! defeated The Nexus in a 10-Man Tag Team Match – (Edge speared and pinned Otunga to win!)..
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~ Team SmackDown! = Edge & Kane & Alberto Del Rio & Kofi Kingston & The Big Show defeated The Nexus..
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~ The Nexus = David Otunga & Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel & Michael McGillicutty & Husky Harris..
- November 8, 2010–RAW: John Cena defeated David Otunga (Wade Barrett & Nexus went backstage so Otunga could prove himself).
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Nexus defeated Team Orton in a Ten Man Tag Team Match with special guest referee John Cena..
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Nexus = Wade Barrett & Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater & Michael McGillicutty & Husky Harris..
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Team Orton = Randy Orton & R-Truth & Mark Henry & Daniel Bryan & Mike Mizanin w/Alex Riley..
- November 12, 2010–SmackDown!: David Otunga defeated Edge with the Nexus & the SmackDown! Roster acting as Lumberjacks..
- November 21, 2010–Survivor Series: Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel w/Nexus beat Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov to retain their titles..
- ~~~Randy Orton defeated Wade Barrett with special guest referee John Cena to retain the WWE Championship (The Nexus was banned)..
- ~~~The stipulation was that if Barrett won the title, John Cena would be free, but if Barrett lost, then Cena would be FIRED FROM WWE!
- ~~~~~~CONCLUSION: This meant that John Cena was fired from the WWE (in storyline) – so they did a pretend farewell to say good-bye..
World Wrestling Entertainment – Nexus vs. “unemployed” John Cena:
- November 22, 2010–RAW: John Cena gave a farewell speech but came back to screw Wade Barrett out of his rematch with Randy Orton..
- November 29, 2010–King of the Ring: John Cena easily got past security and managed to take out Michael McGillicutty backstage..
- ~~~Wade Barrett went to the ring and called out John Cena, who only appeared on the big screen standing outside in the parking lot..
- ~~~The remaining members of Nexus showed up intending to attack John Cena, but he was protected by members of the WWE roster!
- December 6, 2010–RAW: Wade Barrett called out John Cena and told him his tricks won’t work because he will NEVER rehire him in WWE..
- ~~~John Cena said he was happy hanging out with the fans every week and thinking of new ways to make the lives of the Nexus miserable!
- ~~~~Nexus walked out on Barrett, allowing Cena to attack him! Nexus said Barrett would be kicked out of the group if he didn’t rehire Cena..
- December 13, 2010–The Slammy Awards: Nexus leader Wade Barrett accepted the award for “Shocker of the Year” for invading RAW..
- ~~~~Wade Barrett officially rehired John Cena…. The Nexus quickly attacked Cena while Barrett grabbed a chair and used it to bash Cena!
- ~~~~John Cena defeated Nexus member David “A-List” Otunga – (Nexus walked out allowing Cena to absolutely destroy Otunga!)
- December 17, 2010 – FCW: Bo Rotundo & Darren Young defeated Husky Harris & Michael McGillicutty.
World Wrestling Entertainment – The NEW Nexus led by C.M. Punk:
- December 27, 2010–RAW: C.M. Punk began the night promising John Cena that there would be a huge surprise in store for him tonight!
- ~~~~LATER: John Cena was assaulted by Nexus (David Otunga & Heath Slater & Justin Grabriel & Husky Harris & Michael McGillicutty)..
- ~~~~C.M. Punk came out and sat down next to an unconcious Cena, before putting a Nexus armband on, signifying he was their new leader!
- January 3, 2011–RAW: Wade Barrett returned to confront the new Nexus leader (C.M. Punk), claiming he was still the leader of the group..
- ~~~~C.M. Punk said if Wade Barrett won the triple threat steel cage match tonight he could be the leader and Punk would work for him..
- ~~~~Barrett lost when Punk showed up to “help,” but instead ripped the Nexus armband off Barrett’s arm and kicked him down to the mat!
- January 10, 2011–RAW: Vladimir Kozlov & Santino Marella w/Tamina were attacked in the ring by C.M. Punk & the New Nexus..
- ~~~~Nexus leader C.M. Punk announced that each member would make a sacrifice tonight and be officially initiated into the New Nexus.. .
- ~~~~Michael McGillicutty, Husky Harris, & David Otunga all went through their initiations. . . but Slater & Gabriel refused and quit Nexus!
- January 17, 2011–RAW: C.M. Punk defeated John Cena by DQ when an unidentified assailant jumped in and kicked Punk in the face!
- ~~~~The monster then took out John Cena with a Rock Bottom…. The Nexus ran down to protect their leader, but Punk called them off..
- ~~~~The new guy dropped to his knee and raised his arm in the air, allowing Punk to place a Nexus arm-band so he could join the group..
- January 24, 2011–RAW: The Nexus got into a confrontation with The Corre and set up a main event between C.M. Punk & Wade Barrett..
- ~~~~Michael McGillicutty & Husky Harris defeated WWE Tag Team champion Vladimir Kozlov & Santino Marella in a Non-title match..
- ~~~~C.M. Punk (w/The Nexus) vs. Wade Barrett (w/The Corre) ended in a Double DQ after special referee John Cena “abused his power”..
- January 30, 2011–Royal Rumble: Michael McGillicutty entered the Royal Rumble at #13 but was later eliminated by John Cena..
- ~~~~Husky Harris (#9), Michael McGillicutty (#13), David Otunga (#15), Mason Ryan (#20) all entered and proceeded to help C.M. Punk.
- ~~~~Together, the Nexus dominated for several minutes eliminating 10+ people until John Cena entered and eliminated the entire Nexus!
- ~~~~NOTE: At the beginning of the Rumble; The Corre and The Nexus got into a huge brawl before they were ordered to go backstage!
World Wrestling Entertainment – The Nexus led by C.M. Punk:
- January 31, 2011–RAW: Vladimir Kozlov & Santino Marella defeated Michael McGillicutty & Husky Harris to retain the Tag Team titles..
- ~~~~After the match; Randy Orton punted Husky Harris in the head despite warnings from C.M. Punk that he would pay the consequences..
- February 7, 2011–RAW: John Morrison defeated Michael McGillicutty – (After the match, C.M. Punk attacked John Morrison!)
- February 14, 2011–RAW: R-Truth & John Morrison defeated Nexus (David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty w/ Mason Ryan)..
- The Anonymous G.M. said over the next few weeks if any Nexus member beats Orton they can be in Punk’s corner at WrestleMania..
- February 28, 2011–RAW: Randy Orton defeated Michael McGillicutty with an RKO and then took him out with a punt kick to the head!
- March 7, 2011–RAW: Randy Orton defeated David Otunga with an RKO and then took him out with a swift punt kick to the head!
- March 14, 2011–RAW: Randy Orton defeated Mason Ryan with an RKO and then took him out with a swift punt kick to the head!
- March 28, 2011–RAW: Santino Marella w Vladimir Kozlov, Tamina, The Big Show & Kane) defeated Justin Gabriel (w Wade Barrett, Michael McGillicutty & Ezekiel Jackson).
- May 16, 2011–RAW: The New Nexus (David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty w/CM Punk & Mason Ryan) defeated WWE Tag Team Champions Kane & The Big Show in a non-title match.
- May 23, 2011–RAW: David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty defeated Kane & The Big Show to win the WWE Tag Team Titles.
- June 6, 2011–RAW: Santino Marella defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- June 23, 2011–Superstars: WWE Tag Team Champion David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty defeated Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov to retain the titles.
- July 4, 2011–RAW: WWE Tag Team Champions The New Nexus (David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty) defeated Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov in a non-title match.
- July 11, 2011–RAW: WWE Champion John Cena defeated WWE Tag Team Champions The New Nexus (David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty) in a non-title 2vs1 handicap match.
- July 14, 2011–Superstars: The Uso’s defeated WWE Tag Team Champions David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty in a non-title match.
- July 21, 2011–Supertars: Zack Ryder & Santino Marella defeated WWE Tag Team Champions David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty in a non-title match.
- July 25, 2011–RAW: WWE Tag Team Champions The New Nexus (Michael McGillicutty & David Otunga) defeated The Uso’s to retain the titles.
- July 28, 2011–Superstars: David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty defeated Santino Marella & Chris Masters in a non-title match.
- August 1, 2011–RAW: WWE Tag Team Champion David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty defeated Santino Marella & Zack Ryder in a non-title match.
- August 5, 2011–Smackdown!: WWE Tag Team Champions Michael McGillicutty & David Otunga & JTG defeated Trent Baretta & The Uso’s.
- August 11, 2011–Superstars: WWE Tag Team Champions David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty defeated Santino Marella & Evan Bourne in a non-title match.
- August 15, 2011–RAW: Kofi Kingston & Evan Bourne defeated David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty to win the Tag Team Titles.
- August 22, 2011–RAW: WTC Kofi Kingston & Evan Bourne defeated David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty to retain the Titles.
- August 29, 2011–RAW: WTC Kofi Kingston & Evan Bourne defeated Michael McGillicutty & David Otunga to retain the titles.
- September 5, 2011–RAW: Jerry Lawler & Zack Ryder defeated David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty.
- September 12, 2011–RAW: Jerry Lawler & Sheamus defeated Michael McGillicutty & David Otunga.
- September 19, 2011–RAW: Sheamus, Evan Bourne, Kofi Kingston & Justin Gabriel defeated Christian, Wade Barrett, David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty.
- October 20, 2011–Superstars: WTC Evan Bourne & Kofi Kingston defeated Drew McIntyre & Michael McGillicutty in a non-title match.
- November 10, 2011–Superstars: Alex Riley defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- November 24, 2011–Superstars: Michael McGillicutty defeated Alex Riley.
- January 4, 2012–NXT: Alex Riley defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- February 15, 2012–NXT: Percy Watson defeated Michael McGillucutty.
- February 29, 2012–NXT: Michael McGillicutty defeated Tyson Kidd.
- March 21, 2012–NXT: Tyson Kidd defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- April 11, 2012–NXT: Tyson Kidd defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- May 2, 2012–NXT: Michael McGillicutty defeated Percy Watson.
- May 9, 2012–NXT: Tyson Kidd & Percy Watson defeated Johnny Curtis & Michael McGillicutty.
- May 16, 2012–NXT: Tyson Kidd defeated Michael McGillicutty & Derrick Bateman in 3-way match.
- May 23, 2012–NXT: Tyson Kidd defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- May 24, 2012–Superstars: WTC Kofi Kingston & R-Truth defeated Michael McGillicutty & JTG non-title match.
- May 29, 2012–NXT: Justin Gabriel, Percy Watson & Derrick Bateman defeated Johnny Curtis, Michael McGuillicutty & JTG.
- June 6, 2012–NXT: Michael McGuillicutty, Hunico & Camacho defeated Tyson Kidd, Seth Rollins & Bo Dallas.
- June 13, 2012–NXT: The Uso’s defeated Michael McGuillicutty & Johnny Curtis.
- June 14, 2012–NXT: Zack Ryder defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- June 28, 2012–Superstars: Kofi Kingston defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- July 4, 2012–NXT: Hunico, Camacho & Michael McGillicutty defeated Tyson Kidd, Seth Rollins & Bo Dallas.
- July 5, 2012–Superstars: Dean Ambrose defeated Michael McGillicutty in a dark match.
- July 25, 2012–NXT: Johnny Curtis & Michael McGillicutty defeated Bo Dallas & Derrick Bateman.
- July 26, 2012–Superstars: Zack Ryder defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- August 1, 2012–NXT: Michael McGillicutty & Johnny Curtis defeated Bo Dallas & Derrick Bateman.
- August 9, 2012–Superstars: U.S. Champion Santino Marella defeated Michael McGillicutty in a non-title match.
- August 16, 2012–Superstars: The Uso’s defeated Johnny Curtis & Michael McGillicutty.
- September 27, 2012–Superstars: Ted DiBiase defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- September 28, 2012–Smackdown!: Johnny Curtis defeated Michel McGillicutty in a dark match.
- October 4, 2012–Superstars: David Otunga defeated Michael McGillucutty.
- October 10, 2012–NXT: NXT Champion Seth Rollins defeated Michael McGillicutty to retain the title.
- October 10, 2012-Main Event: Kofi Kingston defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- October 18, 2012–Superstars: Tensai defeated Michael McGillicutty in a dark match.
- October 22, 2012–RAW: I.C. Champion Kofi Kingston defeated Michael McGillicutty in a non-title match.
- November 1, 2012–Superstars: Brodus Clay defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- November 1, 2012–NXT: The Uso’s defeated Michael McGillicutty & Johnny Curtis.
- November 8, 2012 – Superstars: Tyson Kidd defeated Michael McGillicutty in a dark match.
- November 29, 2012 – NXT: WWE world tag team champions Kane and Daniel Bryan defeated Johnny Curtis and Michael McGillicutty to retain the titles.
- December 1, 2012 – Saturday Morning Slam: Rey Mysterio defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- December 6, 2012 – NXT: U.S. Champion Antonio Cesaro defeated Michael McGillicutty in a non-title match.
- December 13, 2012 – Superstars: Brodus Clay defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- December 18, 2012 – Smackdown!: Alex Riley defeated Michael McGillicutty in a dark match.
- December 22, 2012 – Saturday Morning Slam: Rey Mysterio defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- January 3, 2013 – NXT: Primo and Epico Colon defeated Michael McGillicutty and Bo Dallas.
- January 5, 2013 – Saturday Morning Slam: Sheamus defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- January 17, 2013 – Superstars: Kofi Kingston defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- January 30, 2013 – NXT: Bo Dallas and Michael McGillicutty defeated Primo and Epico Colon in the 1st round of the tag team title tournament.
- January 30, 2013 – Superstars: Kofi Kingston defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- March 14, 2013 – Superstars: R-Truth defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- April 4, 2013 – Wrestlemania Fan Axxess: Zack Ryder defeated Michael McGillicutty.
- April 23, 2013 – WWE Live Event: Michael McGillicutty defeated Brad Maddox.
- May 9, 2013 – Superstars: Ted DiBiase defeated Michael McGillicutty.
World Wrestling Entertainment – Curtis Axel:
- Joe Hennig is repackaged as Curtis Axel. His name is a combination of his heritage: his dad’s name Curt and his grandfather’s nickname “The Axe”.
- Curtis Axel is managed by Paul Heyman.
- May 20, 2013 – RAW: Triple H fought Curtis Axel to a no contest when the match was stopped because Triple H started suffering concussion-like symptoms.
- May 24, 2013 – SmackDown: Curtis Axel defeated Sin Cara.
