Stats
Height:
6’3”
Weight:
232 pounds
Weight Class
: Light Heavyweight
From:
Champlin, MN
Career Highlights
: WWE Tag Team Champion
Attributes
Strike Power:
70
Grapple Power:
80
Submission:
65
Strike Defense:
65
Grapple Defense
: 75
Speed:
75
Agility:
75
Adrenaline:
85
Recovery:
70
Durability:
65
Charisma:
65
Tag Team:
80
Overall:
78
Abilities
Hammer Throw
Ring Escape
Signature Moves
Running Neck Twist
Situation: Grounded opponent near head
Finishers
McGillicutter
Situation: Standing front or running
Fisherman Suplex 4
Situation: Standing front
Bio
Michael McGillicutty joined WWE NXT season two with quite a legacy to continue. The third-generation competitor is the grandson of Larry “The Axe” Hennig and the son of “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig. McGillicutty’s father was well-known for his charisma outside of the ring and his perfect abilities on the inside.
While he did not win WWE NXT season two, McGillicutty finished in second place, losing only to Kaval. While his performance on WWE NXT was not “perfect,” the third-generation ring warrior was out to establish himself as a force to be reckoned with in WWE.
WWE Pro Kofi Kingston guided McGillicutty and helped him hone his abilities. Now McGillicutty has to take this experience and what he learned from Kofi to carry on the Hennig family legacy.
After his loss in NXT, McGillicutty resurfaced during Hell in a Cell along with fellow NXT alum Husky Harris to help Wade Barrett defeat John Cena.
As a result of the attack by Harris and McGillicutty, Cena was forced to join The Nexus. Soon after, following repeated assists to Barrett’s group, McGillicutty and Harris followed the multiple-time World Champion as not just WWE Superstars, but official members of the N-labeled warriors.
Looking to the future, McGillicutty’s prestigious lineage and imposing presence will undoubtedly serve him well whether on his own or as part of a forceful faction.
Breakdown
Michael McGillicutty has a great sequence from his Signature move Running Neck Twist to his McGillicutter Finisher.
Both are awesome attacks that take advantage of his 80 Grapple Power and will take big HP from the opponent’s head. He’s not a very solid striker on his feet, however, with just a 70 Strike Power and an even worse 65 Strike Defense.
Get in close and grapple with this Superstar. Submission, Charisma, and Durability are all rated 65 too, so stay busy and try to reverse your opponent’s grapple attempts.