After losing more and more matches, including a match on WorldWide to Randy Savage, Orndorff lost all faith in his abilities; the outwardly arrogant Mr. [citation needed], Under the tutelage of manager Masked Assassin, the team quickly began to work well together in a feud with Marcus Alexander Bagwell and 2 Cold Scorpio. [55][11], On January 5, 2011, Orndorff told the Busted Open Sirius Satellite Radio show that he had recently been diagnosed with throat cancer. [5][6] He was inducted into the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986. On February 3, 2005, Orndorff was announced as one of the inductees for the Class of 2005 into the WWE Hall of Fame. The cage match saw both Orndorff and Hogan climb over the top of the cage and touch the floor at the same time; heel referee Danny Davis, illegally at ringside, declared Orndroff the winner and assigned referee Joey Marella declared Hogan victorious. [16] Piper nicknamed Orndorff "Mr. His cause of death evidently was tied to a long-time illness t. Due to his past injuries in the WWF, Paul was forced to retire. Rest In Peace!". [31] Orndorff left the UWF sometime in early 1993, vacating the Southern States title. 285 | No. After the 1993 WCW pay-per-view Battlebowl, Horsemen members Paul Roma and Arn Anderson faced the semi-regular team of Paul Orndorff and "Stunning" Steve Austin on WCW Saturday Night. Orndorff is amazed with how far hes come in the sport considering he won just one match in seventh grade. It is not known what caused his death, but according to reports, he had been diagnosed with dementia not long ago. Wonderful" in the first place. Particularly by modern standards, that's not all that old for a top-tier wrestler. She overcame personal controversies to build a reputation for herself in Hollywood by acting and singing her way into the hearts of audiences. 22 AJ Nevills (SDSU) | D, 4-4 (TB2) Paul Orndorff Death. Paul has one sister Patricia Orndorff and has two brothers named Mickey Ronald Cain and Terry Orndorff, with whom he wrestled briefly as a tag team in the early 1980s. "Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business," he wrote. No. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. They have two grown sons, Paul Orndorff III and Travis Orndorff, as well as eight grandchildren. The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. During this time he became known as "The Brandon Bull", a nickname he had during his days as a football player. He put me on the mat pretty hard. Travis wrote, "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. . Ric Flair, a retired professional wrestler, took toTwitterafter learning of Paul Orndorff's passing. Starting in January 1984, Orndorff took on "Rowdy" Roddy Piper as his manager. The fact that Zbyszko bought the title and did not win it forced NWA President Bob Geigel to step in and strip Zbyszko of the title.[12]. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. She saw extended action during the 2017 WAC Tournament championship run and ensuing NCAA Tournament match versus eventual national champion Stanford. Unfortunately, he injured his arm in a weightlifting accident and retired in 1988 from the sport prematurely. From his robes and ring gear to his muscular physique and legitimate toughness, he was to me what a pro wrestler should be. "But Paul also was one funny son-of-a-bitch. [59] In September 2020, an appeal was dismissed by a federal appeals court. The pair got marriedback in 1971 and remained together until the end. [50] Orndorff was also unable to beat the rookie in subsequent matches and (in kayfabe) began to lose confidence in his abilities. Even in those times, it stands to reason he might have remained in or around the main event picture for another five-to-ten years. 13 Christian Lance (NEB) def. Spivey convinced Orndorff to believe in himself and that he shouldn't forget that he was "Mr. Given the time of the rivalry, it's understandable that you might have forgotten some details about their feud. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. For seven years, he represented the National Wrestling Alliance. While Hogan fought off Bundy, Orndorff battled Muraco in a match that ended in a double count out. Wonderful has passed away at the age of 71. Ascended as high as No. Instead, he voluntarily resigned during training camp, claiming "personal difficulties." [16] After a series of matches with no clean outcome it was decided that Hogan and Orndorff would clash in a steel cage match on Saturday Night's Main Event IX. He called his father-in-law, who knew someone who knew Florida promoter Eddie Graham, which got his start into the wrestling business. He also reignited his feud with Bob Orton, Jr. in the UWF, where he beat Orton for the UWF Southern States Championship on June 22, 1992, and held the title until he left the promotion. The champions retained,[45] but a week later the championship changed hands when Stars and Stripes got the victory. Chris Paul's net worth 2021: salary, endorsements and lifestyle. [26] His final match came on a house show on January 4, 1988, against Rude in Augusta, Georgia. They have been together for over 50 years as she was his high school sweetheart. Son needed just 1 minute, 52 seconds to finish the match. Mike Tindall slams ridiculous England fans after breaking up fight between blood-soaked yobs during Euro 2020 final, Arsenal star Granit Xhaka willing to cut summer holiday short to force 15m Roma transfer after Euro 2020 heroics, Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's death. Next, Pretty Wonderful was challenged by the duo of Stars and Stripes (Marcus Alexander Bagwell and The Patriot) at Fall Brawl. Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan were unable to hold off Roma and Orndorff, as Pretty Wonderful left the ring with the gold. Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news. 285 | No. WE RIDE TOGETHER. 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A stud," he wrote on Twitter. Malcolm Washington: Age, family, net worth, movies, wife. 15 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 7-2 Facebook | Twitter | Instagram. [17] When Piper assaulted Jimmy Snuka on the set of Piper's Pit, Orndorff assisted the Rowdy One in his matches. [58] In September 2018, US District Judge Vanessa Lynne Bryant dismissed the case, ruling that some of its claims were frivolous and some had been filed after the statute of limitations had expired. [12] Austin, Condrey, and Rose formed The Midnight Express shortly thereafter. Orndorff lost the title to DiBiase on November 1, 1981, in a match at the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans, Louisiana. His career highlights included competing alongside the likes of other wrestling legends like Hulk Hogan and Mr T. Paul Orndorff will have a public funeral, according to Wrestling Inc. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Paul's net worth was $100 thousand by the time of his death. Tate performs at a state title-level in the classroom, too, where he carries a 3.97 grade-point average. He was 71. Paul Orndorff is an American professional wrestler best remembered for his performances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Lucas Davison (NU) def. [22] The next week, during a tag match where Hogan and Orndorff faced the massive duo of Big John Studd and Bundy, Hogan and Orndorff accidentally collided and Hogan knocked Orndorff off the apron. Paul Orndorff was a pro wrestler known as "Mr. Wonderful," known for his WWF feud with Hulk Hogan. On April 6, 2014, Orndorff made an appearance at WrestleMania XXX, marking his first time on WWE television since the 2005 Hall of Fame. [12][44] Pretty Wonderful was immediately challenged by the Nasty Boys after winning the title, but the Nasty Boys were never able to take the gold from the champions. (Dec. 3-4, 2021, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas) HWT | No. He was an All-Pac-10 selection in football in addition to being an All-American in wrestling. His fearlessness in the ring was evident throughout his professional hardships and tribulations. He is the brother of Mickey Ronald Cain, Terry Orndorff and Patricia. Wonderful". All rights reserved. "Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. He has a simple goal for the remainder of the season. Orndorff and Piper often faced Snuka and "The Tonga Kid" in tag team competition. The time off was because of the injury to his arm/neck that he suffered during the Hogan feud and left untreated for too long. HWT | No. He would later move to the New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he stayed for several months. ", RIC FLAIR REMEMBERS ORNDORFF AS A 'GREAT GUY, LEGIT TOUGH!'. 285 | No. The injury was left untreated for too long and the nerve damage caused his right bicep to atrophy. 3 nationally during 2019-20 season and was seeded eighth for the 2020 NCAA Championships But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. His son, Travis Orndorff made the announcement on Instagram. Wonderful aka The Brandon Bull. DUSTIN RHODES POSTS IN MEMORY OF PAUL ORNDORFF. Hes up 30 pounds from a year ago. HWT | (7) Mason Parris (MICH) def. He appeared in a segment with his WrestleMania I teammate Roddy Piper and their opponents from the event, Hulk Hogan and Mr. T, as well as the referee for the match, Pat Patterson, interrupting Hogan's interview with Gene Okerlund. 2023 Ohio State University. Ghanaian winger Nana Ampomah age, football statistics, salary, latest updates. Had that been the case, Tate probably still would have ultimately chosen wrestling, though. No. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. However, the legend was suffering from dementia, which could . [12][13] Orndorff feuded with Ted DiBiase, JYD, Dusty Rhodes, and Dick Murdoch while holding on to the North American title. #RIPMrWonderful, ORNDORFF WAS ALL-STAR FOOTBALL PLAYER IN HIGH SCHOOL. I hate to lose ask my friends, Orndorff said. Pillman, Flair, and Anderson attacked Orndorff and then Arn Anderson and Ric Flair delivered a spike piledriver to Orndorff on the arena floor during the attack. I was at the Big Event in Toronto. Brendan Furman (COR) D, 4-1, 2022 Cliff Keen Invitational, Dec. 2-3, Las Vegas (3-2) The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. 18 Hunter Catka (VT) | D, 3-1 Adonis kept on irritating Orndorff, going so far as daring Orndorff to prove just how close his relationship with Hogan really was. I was a little kid again. Hes mostly solid muscle and bone, Owen said. It is unclear whether he had investments elsewhere because many presume him to be richer. After seven years working around the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), Orndorff became a star in the 1980s WWF wrestling boom, and featured with manager Bobby Heenan and champion Hulk Hogan extensively, including in the main events of the first WrestleMania and Survivor Series. Paul Orndorff was in his mid-30s when he suffered his arm injury. His skills led to multiple scholarships offers from prestigious football programs such as the University of Tennessee and Clemson. With both men rededicated to teaming, they soon challenged for the WCW World Tag Team Championship then held by Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan. [12] On June 9, 1991, Orndorff competed on the UWF's only PPV Beach Brawl, defeating Colonel DeBeers in a Strap match. WWE Hall of Fame member Eric Bischoff tweeted out his condolences after announcements of Paul Orndorff's death. [citation needed], In 1990 Orndorff returned to the squared circle, wrestling a series of matches against Kerry Von Erich on the independent circuit. Orndorff joined the World Football League's Jacksonville Express in 1975 after training camp with the Chicago Bears in 1974, but he was injured. She has had her fair share of drama in her life, some of which having nothing to do with her profession as an actor. University senior Tate Orndorff has the big-bone build of his father, Dave, who was a two-sport standout in football and wrestling like his son. Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. Early in the match, Rude eliminated Orndorff with a roll-up. #1derful Paul Orndorff. He really wanted someone from U-Hi.. It was awarded back to Orton when Orndorff left the promotion. No. May God rest his soul! Tate Orndorff kicked off the new wrestling season Sunday with a 2-0 decision victory over North Carolina's Brandon Whitman. I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE pic.twitter.com/RXovORjxVp, WWE WRESTLER BOBBY ROODE TWEETS THAT ORNDORFF WAS AN 'INSPIRATION'. He defeated Brian Pillman in a tournament to earn the shot at the champion. 1 seed against Rainier Beach. During 1980, Orndorff started to split his time between the Alabama and the Mid-South territories, until he left the Alabama territory by the end of 1980 to focus entirely on the Mid-South territory. In 1979, Orndorff traveled to the Alabama territory's "Southeast Championship Wrestling." 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. The anomaly (atrophy) made him not be able to compete at his level best and put him at risk of injury. Wonderful. Thanks for all the laughs and great matches. A week later, Roma teamed with Erik Watts to take on the team of Orndorff and Lord Steven Regal. I appreciate how mature he is, Owen said. No. Its been a multiple win situation for Owen, who has enjoyed coaching and watching Orndorffs four boys grow up before his eyes. Paul was a phenomenal wrestler and athlete," he wrote. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. He returned to the WCW in late 1992 and continued to fight until his retirement in 2001. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. He was quite the athlete as is evident in his early accomplishments. [citation needed] On May 3, 2017, aged 67, Orndorff had his final match, and first since 2000, winning a six-man tag at a Canadian Wrestling's Elite (CWE) show in Brandon, Manitoba. Paul Orndorff was one of the greatest and most talented entertainers. Tate picked up the gauntlet and will leave U-Hi as the most successful Orndorff. After Orndorff fired Heenan as his manager, Heenan placed a $25,000 bounty on Orndorff, payable to anyone who could injure him. Orndorff signed with the World Wrestling Federation in late 1983 and made his debut in November of that year on Championship Wrestling. On July 12, Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's death after battling dementia and head trauma. The "wild card" status was a blow to Orndoff's ego (storyline), causing him to attack several wrestlers including Hector Guerrero, whom he defeated in a "wild card" match to earn a spot in the tournament. Most of you will remember him for his physique. Luke Martin (Glenville St. Col.) | Fall, 1:59 Orndorff was unable to wrestle in the rematch due to car trouble, which meant that Orndorff's friend Bob Roop got the title shot and won the match. Paul Orndorff, alias Mr Wonderful, was an American professional wrestler best known for his performances in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). [12] During the summer, he vacated the title to focus on pursuing the NWA World Champion "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. 1, BTN Presents Coverage of 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, No. "He is better known as Mr. [16] The next time that Hogan and Orndorff teamed up, against The Moondogs, Orndorff wrestled most of the match by himself in an attempt to upstage Hogan, scoring the winning pin. (Jesse Tinsley). He was considering giving professional wrestling a try, like his former Tampa teammate Ron Mikolajczyk, who made his wrestling debut that summer. Hulk Hogan led tributes online to the legendary wrestler and said that he was "slammed" by the news of Orndoff's death on Monday. [12] The duo held on to the title for five months before losing it to Raschke and his new partner Paul Jones on April 16, 1979.[12]. Best Match Powered by Whitepages Premium AGE 70s Paul E Orndorff Raleigh, NC (Northwest Raleigh) View Full Report Addresses Buckeyes Earn Four Top 3 Big Ten Championship Seeds, Sasso Earns No. Mr Wonderful was believed to have made most of his money wrestling for WWE prior to his retirement. [29] Throughout the summer, he faced Anderson and defeated the WCW TV Champion by pinfall in several non-title matchups. I just want to win out and get better, he said. The only difference was that his right arm was noticeably smaller due to a neck injury that caused nerve damage and eventually the atrophy of his right biceps. Paul Orndorff and Hulk Hogan had a wildly successful feud that started in the early days of WWE. He told me he knew what he had to do.. Orndorff excels in the classroom as well, garnering NWCA Scholar All-American and First Team Academic All-Big 12 laurels in 2019 and 2020. "Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. Orndorff began working for the NWA Tri-State promotion where he got involved in a feud with Ernie Ladd. Mason Fiscella (APP) | D, 7-1 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 3 in the national heavyweight rankings and owns 17 wins over nationally-ranked opponents. One of the greatest of all time! Five years later he was inducted to the WWE Hall of Fame and shortly after to the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame. Mr Wonderful, as he was known by fans, suffered an injury to his arm back in the late 1980s. 285 | No. Roddy Piper, aka "Rowdy," became his manager and would end up nicknaming Orndorff "Mr Wonderful," a title he kept for the rest of his life. On July 12, 2021, Paul Orndorff died in Fayetteville, Georgia. [12] The duo beat Condrey and Randy Rose, the same team that ended Orndorff and Austin's run with the gold. I love you, Daddy," he concluded the tribute. [12] Pretty Wonderful was granted a rematch against the new champions with a match booked for Halloween Havoc; Pretty Wonderful regained the belts when Roma used one of them to knock Bagwell out. His father also played football there, and had a tryout with the New Orleans Saints. Tweets & replies. The condition happens when someone suffers repeated head trauma; however, it can only be diagnosed once someone has passed away. In December 1978, Orndorff teamed with Jimmy Snuka to capture the NWA World Tag Team Championship from Baron von Raschke and Greg Valentine. Sep 4, 2022 . Gable Steveson (MINN) def. It's a legends-based action figure honouring the WWE legend. 2 Mason Parris (UM) def. Tanner was a three-time NCAA Qualifier for Utah Valley [38] During this time Orndorff also turned back the challenges of Ron Simmons and Marcus Alexander Bagwell, amongst others, holding on to his Television title by any means necessary. 17 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. While he lost the support of the fans, he won the North American title on July 4, 1981. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Orndorff then helped Hogan to his feet and raised his hand in the air, only to give Hogan a clothesline followed by a piledriver. During a televised phone call to Hogan, Orndorff was told that Hogan was too busy training to come to the phone, something which aggravated Orndorff no end. It wouldnt surprise me if hes about 300 pounds by the time hes done with his mission.. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. Orndorff tips the scales at 265 pounds, 20 pounds shy of the limit at heavyweight. As a youngster, Orndorff was a star high school football player. Fellow WWE wrestler known by his wrestling name "The Natural" tweeted in response to Orndorff's death. 285 | No. On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Paul Orndorff, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.. Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. was born in Winchester, Virginia on October 29, 1949. [60], On May 8, 2021, Orndorff's son Travis posted a video of him at a medical facility, where he was seen in a state of reported dementia. Great Guy, Legit Tough!" Story of the smallest horse in the world. "Him and Sherri were the best on that show with working the crowd. (19) Luke Surber (OKST) | D, 5-0 [citation needed], Going into Bash at the Beach,[43] Pretty Wonderful had the advantage as both champions were suffering from injuries inflicted by the challengers on previous occasions (kayfabe). [12][40] After unsuccessfully challenging Ricky Steamboat throughout the fall and winter of 1993, Orndorff moved into the tag team division. Arm atrophy from a nagging injury led him to retire in 2000 and he was treated for cancer in 2011. No. In 1988, he left WWE for WCW, where he captured the WCW World Television Championship and the WCW World Tag Team Championships with Paul Roma. He also defeated "Mean" Mark Callous in multiple house show encounters. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2 I was a little kid again. Orton's interference at the end of the match backfired when he accidentally hit Orndorff with the cast on his arm, allowing Hogan to pin Orndorff and win the match for his team. Orndorff and Williams clashed several times in what was promoted as the "Signature Feud" of the UWF in its early days. Sportsmanship was always in his blood and he excelled in the fields. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Mr. He made two tours of Japan, the first in April. The champions had one last defense against former champions the Nasty Boys that also saw Kevin's injured brother Dave. [18] Blaming Orndorff for the loss, Piper and Orton attacked him on Saturday Night's Main Event I. 2021 All-American (eighth), PRIOR TO OHIO STATE WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who once fought in Wrestlemania, has died at the age of 71. 285 (Orndorff, 2-3, 8th) I went to a wcw house show at the uic pavilion once. Mike Viramontes (NDC) | MD, 12-3 All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". [49] He lost to WCW newcomer The Renegade at Bash at the Beach. 5 Tony Cassioppi (IOWA) def. [12], In 1992, Smoky Mountain Wrestling opened its doors for the first time as they announced a tournament to crown the first SMW Heavyweight Champion. When Orndorff vacated the title, it was put on the line in a tournament that was won by The Super Destroyer. It's unclear whether dementia had a part in his demise. Think I have his autograph on a patriot mask somewhere. Boxing legend Ali helped promote the event, featuring as a guest referee. You cant do two sports, like wrestling and football, at the NCAA Division I level today like you could when I was in school.. Wonderful. WWE's officialTwitteraccount posted a tribute to the fallen star, tweeting: "WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer 'Mr. [25] Orndorff took Oliver Humperdink as his manager in his fight with Rude and Heenan. Orndorff earned a shot at the North American champion The Grappler but on the day of the match he overslept (storyline) and was incensed when his replacement Jake "The Snake" Roberts beat the Grappler for the title. "Just heard about the passing of Paul Mr 1derfulOrndorff. Im glad hes wrestling. [57], In July 2016, Orndorff was named part of a class action lawsuit filed against WWE which alleged that wrestlers incurred "long term neurological injuries" and that the company "routinely failed to care" for them and "fraudulently misrepresented and concealed" the nature and extent of those injuries. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. Once the match restarted, Hogan easily exited the cage to win the match following a leg drop,[23] ending their feud. "Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. During his time with the Spartans, he scored 21 touchdowns and racked up over 2,000 all-purpose yards. [citation needed], Orndorff returned to WCW in late 1992. Gonzaga second seed for WCC Tournament in Las Vegas, A Grip on Sports: There was so much going on yesterday we had trouble stepping up , Gonzaga caps big weekend with win over rival Saint Marys and share of WCC title , 'Whatever we need from him, hes always there.' He competed in the National Wrestling Alliance for a considerable time before becoming a sensation during the 1980s. 4 Cornell. Spokane defends No. (20) Joe Doyle (BING) | MD, 10-2 His death was confirmed via Instagram on Monday by his son . 15 Yaraslau Slavikouski (HARV) def. Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according toCelebrity Net Worth. I think hes still growing. Famous commentator Jim Ross paid tribute to the late wrestler Paul Orndorff on Monday. I just wanted to tell him that if he got a chance at a pin to go for it, Dave said. "So Sorry To Hear Of The Passing Of Paul Orndorff aka Mr. HWT | No. After Orndorff retired for a final time, he began to run the WCW Power Plant, where he trained several wrestlers including The Natural Born Thrillers. Former WWE superstar CM Punk wrote: "Damn. Their half-year-long feud is one of the most notable (and profitable) feuds in the history of pro wrestling. Jacob Bullock (IU) | D, 8-3, Ohio Intercollegiate Open (Nov. 14, 2021, Tiffin, Ohio) Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. . FORMER WWE wrestler Paul Orndorff passed away on June 12, 2021. Tates goal is to do what his dad fell just short of doing at OSU win an NCAA title. Many will remember his intensity. He is better known as "Mr. #1derful" Paul Orndorff. After a controversial double pin finish, Stars and Stripes were declared the winners and thus the champions,[47] putting the end to Pretty Wonderful's second and final run with the gold. 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