Corporal Kirchner

Michael James Penzel (September 7, 1957 – December 22, 2021) was an American professional wrestler and United States Army paratrooper. He was best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation under the ring name Corporal Kirchner in the mid-1980s, as well as his appearances in Japan for New Japan Pro-Wrestling, W*ING, International Wrestling Association Japan, and Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling under the ring name Leatherface.

Corporal Kirchner
Kirchner, circa 1988
Birth nameMichael James Penzel
Born(1957-09-07)September 7, 1957
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedDecember 22, 2021(2021-12-22) (aged 64)
Siler City, North Carolina, U.S.
Spouse(s)Tina Duke
Children4
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Axe
Colonel Kirchner
Corporal Kirchner
Freddie Krueger
Leatherface
RT Reynolds
Super Leather
Super Leather Face
Billed height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Billed weight263 lb (119 kg)
Billed fromFort Bragg, North Carolina
(as Corporal Kirchner)
Texas
(as Leatherface / Super Leather)
Trained byVerne Gagne
Debut1980
RetiredJanuary 26, 2010
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Unit82nd Airborne Division
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