Are Curtis Axel and Michael mcguillicuty the same?

Yes, Curtis Axel and Michael McGillicutty are the same person. Curtis Axel is the ring name used by professional wrestler Joe Hennig, who previously performed under the name Michael McGillicutty in WWE. Axel adopted his current ring name to honor his father, Curt Hennig, and his grandfather, Larry "The Axe" Hennig.