 During this time, Hennig also appeared in the independent film, "The Wrestler", where he faced Verne Gagne at the Cow Palace in the opening match.In 1976, Hennig formed a team with Joe LeDuc.When Harley Race returned to the AWA in 1984, he wrestled Hennig's son, Curt - a match that was fueled by Larry Hennig's confronting his former tag team partner at the end of the match.