HWT | (7) Mason Parris (MICH) def. He ascended as high as No. [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. No. 285 | No. Orndorff (along with Bundy, who had been off TV since WrestleMania III as well) returned to team with Hercules and King Harley Race in a victory against Mario Mancini, Don Driggers, Paul Roma, and Jim Powers. 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). He believes the condition was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. [12], While working for the UWF, Orndorff also competed in the American Wrestling Federation (not the same promotion as the AWF) and held the AWF Heavyweight title after beating Stan Lane on December 16, 1991. Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. After retiring, he trained aspiring wrestlers. Many will remember his intensity. Orndorff then helped Hogan to his feet and raised his hand in the air, only to give Hogan a clothesline followed by a piledriver. When Studd and Bundy started to double team Hogan, Orndorff did not help out; he looked like he had hurt his eye in the collision. 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'. Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according toCelebrity Net Worth. His father also played football there, and had a tryout with the New Orleans Saints. He explained that his father had been battling with dementia, which he believes was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. [56] He was reportedly in critical condition and was on a feeding tube with a few days to live. [26] His final match came on a house show on January 4, 1988, against Rude in Augusta, Georgia. Tweets. His rivalry with Hulk Hogan made him a household name, where he was involved in the first ever WrestleMania main event, teaming with Roddy Piper against Hogan and Mr. T. Tributes are pouring in from the wrestling world, as friends and . I was a little kid again. 44-13 record in two seasons at Utah Valley No. Brandon Whitman (UNC) | Fall, 5:22 [16] The fallout from The War to Settle the Score led to the creation of WrestleMania, with Hogan and Mr. T (backed by Snuka) taking on Piper and Orndorff in the main event (with Bob Orton, Jr, as Piper and Orndorff's manager). Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. Paul Orndorff - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages Paul Orndorff We found 15 records for Paul Orndorff in NC, MN and 6 other states. Brothers Tyson, Tegan and Tanner 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. One of the greatest of all time! Because he was in the middle of his big-money run with Hogan, he did not want to take the time off to have the surgery to properly treat it, opting instead to continue to wrestle. 285 | No. Orndorff played college football at the University of Tampa,[4] where he was a fullback for his first three seasons before he was moved to tight end mid-season in his senior year by coach Earle Bruce. Junior Greco National Champion (2015), Fila Cadet National Champion (2014) and Fargo National Cadet Freestyle runner-up (2013) What is Paul Orndorff's net worth? #RIPMrWonderful, ORNDORFF WAS ALL-STAR FOOTBALL PLAYER IN HIGH SCHOOL. [20] Orndorff's feud with Piper and Orton continued to rage on while Hogan started to defend his title against other contenders; Orndorff faced both Orton[20] and Piper[20] in individual competition, usually without a conclusive outcome. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Paul's net worth was $100 thousand by the time of his death. HWT | No. Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below. No. "Paul was a bad ass. Changed my life. Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. (October 29, 1949 - July 12, 2021), nicknamed "Mr. Wonderful", was an American professional wrestler and college football player, best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Its been a multiple win situation for Owen, who has enjoyed coaching and watching Orndorffs four boys grow up before his eyes. That wrestler ended up skipping the tourney, though. Sadly, Paul died on July 12, 2021, after being diagnosed with dementia. On July 12, Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's death after battling dementia and head trauma. Most of you will remember him for his physique. Andrew Irick (IND) | Fall, 5:51 30 Joe Doyle (BING) | MD, 10-2 He married his high school girlfriend Ronda Maxwell Orndorff. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Early in the match, Rude eliminated Orndorff with a roll-up. Orndorff won his first wrestling title when he pinned Lawler for the NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship on June 7, 1977. With an untreated neck injury, he left the WWF for WCW in early 1990, where he won the WCW World Television Championship and the WCW World Tag Team Championship with Paul Roma (as a team called Pretty Wonderful). 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. 12 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 2:21 [27], Paul Orndorff retired in early 1988 due to his arm injury and focused on running his bowling alley in Fayetteville. Ascended as high as No. The suit was litigated by attorney Konstantine Kyros, who led a number of other lawsuits against WWE. Paul Orndorff, better known by his in-ring name Mr Wonderful, passed away on Monday, July 12. Mr Wonderful was believed to have made most of his money wrestling for WWE prior to his retirement. Orndorff's family created aGoFundMepage in order to raise money for the icon's funeral. Placed third in both Greco and Freestyle at the 2014 Fargo Junior Nationals 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Former World Wrestling Federation favorite Paul Orndorff, who gained fame with fans as Mr. 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. 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. The exact cause of Paul Orndorff's death is not known at the moment. This WWE Elite Collection action figure is around 6-in/15.24-cm and comes ready to unleash havoc straight out of the box! Paul Orndorff's Tweets. Orndorff lost the title to DiBiase on November 1, 1981, in a match at the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans, Louisiana. 15 Yaraslau Slavikouski (HARV) def. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911 [database on-line]. Ronda and Paul have two grown sons, Paul III and Travis. #RIPMrWonderful", Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business. Thanks for all the laughs and great matches. 285 | No. I love you Daddy. Orndorff exploded on theWWEscene in the 1980s, paired with manager Bobby Heenan. His final WCW match came on August 26 in Chicago when he teamed with The Junkyard Dog in a losing effort against the tag-team champions Doom. Great Guy, Legit Tough!" 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]. Gold Division (Open) HWT (Tate Orndorff 4-0/1st) Sadly, the situation doesn't seem to be improving . [17], Near the end of 1984, Piper's assault on Cyndi Lauper (kayfabe) brought Orndorff and Piper on a collision course with Hogan and Mr. T.[16] Hogan's feud with Piper also meant that Orndorff was thrust back into the main event picture; he defeated Tony Atlas at The War to Settle the Score and then played a part in the main event. 2022-23 Duals I hate to lose ask my friends, Orndorff said. [12][32], Siding with the "Dirty White Boy" Tony Anthony, Orndorff feuded with Hector Guerrero and Brian Lee. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. He would later move to the New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he stayed for several months. Brooks beat Orndorff with the help of a chair and won the title only to turn around and give it to Zbyszko. I was a little kid again. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis wrote. U23 World Greco-Roman Team Member (2019) 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. 22 AJ Nevills (SDSU) | D, 4-4 (TB2) 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. "Man, I had so many matches and learned a ton with #PaulOrndorff," he wrote. [30], By late 1990, Orndorff became one of the featured headliners for Herb Abrams' fledgling Universal Wrestling Federation. No. [12], After feuding with Ladd, Orndorff continued to make a name for himself in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) where he feuded with The Masked Superstar. Orndorff's last "big" appearance was at the inaugural Survivor Series on November 26, 1987, where he teamed with Hogan, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ken Patera, and Muraco to take on Andr, One Man Gang, Bundy, Rude, and Butch Reed. Orndorff excels in the classroom as well, garnering NWCA Scholar All-American and First Team Academic All-Big 12 laurels in 2019 and 2020. She has had her fair share of drama in her life, some of which having nothing to do with her profession as an actor. 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) won by forfeit vs. Nebraska Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. Mr. What happened to Paul Orndorff? "He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. Orndorff was 71-years-old at the time of his death. Wonderful. Due to his past injuries in the WWF, Paul was forced to retire. (Jesse Tinsley) By Greg Lee gregl@spokesman.com (509) 844-8168 Sometimes the youngest in a. HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 9-0 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. [25] Orndorff took Oliver Humperdink as his manager in his fight with Rude and Heenan. 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. [12] Frustrated with his inability to beat Orndorff for the National title, Larry Zbyszko paid Killer Tim Brooks $25,000 to do his dirty work. 19 Owen Trephan (NCST) def. Best Match Powered by Whitepages Premium AGE 70s Paul E Orndorff Raleigh, NC (Northwest Raleigh) View Full Report Addresses Jacob Bullock (IND) | D, 7-4 I was at the Big Event in Toronto. 31 Zach Schrader (UMD) | D, 4-1 On February 3, 2005, he was named to the WWE Hall of Fame and was inducted by veteran wrestler Bobby Heenan on April 2, 2005. He competed in the National Wrestling Alliance for a considerable time before becoming a sensation during the 1980s. Dave was an NCAA runner-up wrestler for Oregon State and also played football "Paul Orndorff was a true, mans man. 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Hes up 30 pounds from a year ago. 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. [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. From his robes and ring gear to his muscular physique and legitimate toughness, he was to me what a pro wrestler should be. The only similarity between the two is that they share a surname. Spivey convinced Orndorff to believe in himself and that he shouldn't forget that he was "Mr. With both men rededicated to teaming, they soon challenged for the WCW World Tag Team Championship then held by Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan. [48] In May, Orndorff got a golden opportunity to regain the WCW Television title. The New Orleans Saints selected him in the 12th round of the 1973 NFL Draft as a fullback while leaving the door open for him to play tight end. "Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. Fellow WWE wrestler known by his wrestling name "The Natural" tweeted in response to Orndorff's death. #PaulOrndorff, PAUL ORNDORFF'S SON CONFIRMS HIS DEATH IN STATEMENT. NWCA All-American (2020) Orndoff beat Tim Horner[32] and Robert Gibson[32] in the preliminary rounds to advance to the finals of the tournament. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | TF, 19-4 pic.twitter.com/RiOY6Rdj7w, PAUL ORNDORFF'S DAUGHTER-IN-LAW RELEASES STATEMENT ON GOFUNDME. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-1 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. No. [61][62] He believed that his father's dementia was a result of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). On July 12, 2021, Paul Orndorff died in Fayetteville, Georgia. You are already subscribed to our newsletter! Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. If he were 6-foot-4, he would have been recruited by everybody in football, Dave said. Paul's career, in both football and wrestling, started in his higher learning years. Spokane defends No. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. Wonderful", was an American professional wrestler and college football player, best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). R.I.P. #1derful Paul Orndorff. It does help when you have older siblings laying the gauntlet down for what you have to do, Owen said. All rights reserved. No. 285 (Orndorff, 2-3, 8th) Wonderful in the 1980s, has died at age 71. WWE Hall of Fame member Eric Bischoff tweeted out his condolences after announcements of Paul Orndorff's death. No. Think I have his autograph on a patriot mask somewhere. And he had the confidence to have fun with his character.". R.I.P. No. I attribute a lot of my success in wrestling to church, Tate said. Went 2-2 as the No. Read our Paul Orndorff live blog for all the latest news and updates "He was so much more than a wrestler," Paul Orndorffs son, Travis, captioned an Instagram post. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Paul Orndorff dead WWE wrestler cause of death revealed as son raises awareness of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Khabib Nurmagomedov names himself in 'magnificent seven' UFC GOAT list but has no room for rival Conor McGregor. I appreciate how mature he is, Owen said. 15 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 7-2 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Gable Steveson (MINN) def. "He will never be forgotten. Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Orndorff had stints in the UWF (Universal Wrestling Federation) and the indies between 1990 to 1993. HWT | Jacob Bullock (IU) def. Tweets & replies. His skills led to multiple scholarships offers from prestigious football programs such as the University of Tennessee and Clemson. Wonderful. Race assisted Orndorff in the match and was quickly joined by Vader in his attack on Cactus Jack. 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. Orndorff departed from the promotion that fall. [5][6] He was inducted into the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986. Luke Luffman (ILL) | D, 3-2 One of my fondest memories. May God rest his soul! 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. (20) Joe Doyle (BING) | MD, 10-2 6 Buckeyes Earn Top 5 win vs. No. [12] Orndorff's reaction to Roberts's title win signaled a change in attitude; he turned heel as he demanded a title match against Roberts. [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. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Orndorff then moved to New Japan Pro Wrestling for several months. [16], On the May 26 episode of World Championship Wrestling it was announced that Paul Orndorff would face Arn Anderson at Clash of the Champions XI. [16] In February 1986, Heenan used a match between Hogan and Don Muraco as an opportunity to have King Kong Bundy attack Hogan, setting up their WrestleMania 2 match. 285 | No. Paul Orndorff was one of the greatest and most talented entertainers. 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. [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]. He recruited me hard. HWT | No. The injury was left untreated for too long and the nerve damage caused his right bicep to atrophy. He is better known as "Mr. #1derful" Paul Orndorff. Paul Orndorff is an American professional wrestler best remembered for his performances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). [16] One of the first men to try to claim the new, higher bonus was Piper himself, but their matches got so out of hand that Bruno Sammartino was appointed as a special referee in the hopes of keeping the peace. Orndorff becomes UVU's third wrestling All-American in program history. In actuality, Orndorff was forced to retire due to his previous injuries in the WWF, with the entire right side of his body beginning to atrophy (eventually causing his arm and leg muscles to shrink). Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff success in the WWF was evident in the matches he won, and he cultivated a name for himself. After reviewing the footage it was decided that it was a draw and the match was restarted. Jordan Earnest (Ohio U.) Paul Orndorff and Hulk Hogan had a wildly successful feud that started in the early days of WWE. Paul was a phenomenal wrestler and athlete," he wrote. After the match, Race declared that Paul Orndorff was his chosen man. HWT | No. Instead, he voluntarily resigned during training camp, claiming "personal difficulties." Orndorff was only listed as a "wild card" who had to win a match in order to enter the tournament. It's unclear whether dementia had a part in his demise. Greco-Roman competition has also treated Orndorff well over the years. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. When Orndorff left the AWF in February 1992, he vacated the title. He was 71 years old at the time of his death on July 12, 2021. Ive known (OSU assistant coach) Kevin Roberts (a U-Hi grad) most of my life. On the page, Paul's wife, Amayou Smith, wrote: "Hi my name is Amayou, my husband is Travis Orndorff. Son needed just 1 minute, 52 seconds to finish the match. Jacob Robb (Mercyhurst) | D, 10-3 (1st), 2021 Cliff Keen Invitational I think hes still growing. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram. American professional wrestler (19492021), Retirement and various appearances (19952001). During this time he became known as "The Brandon Bull", a nickname he had during his days as a football player. "He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. Orndorff turned face to feud with Roop but found himself unable to regain the title[14] after which he left the Mid-South Territory. Fellow WWE wrestler Bobby Roode took to Twitter to express the inspiration that Paul Orndorff was to him following Orndorff's death. Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. [12] Orndorff next feuded with The Masked Superstar, with whom he traded the National Heavyweight title back and forth during the fall of 1982. HWT | No. Rest In Peace!". (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 12-1, 2020-21 (Redshirt Junior) 14 Nathan Trexler (VT) | D, 3-2 The injury was left untreated for too long and the nerve damage caused his right bicep to atrophy. 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. Mr Wonderful, as he was known by fans, suffered an injury to his arm back in the late 1980's. What happened to Paul Orndorff's In 1986, he was named to the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame. His cause of death evidently was tied to a long-time illness t. No. Read Full. The two feuded over the WCW World Tag Team Championship. Hes growing into his body. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. [17] Hogan disposed of the challenger and moved on while Orndorff fought a variety of opponents including the Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana. He was inducted into theWWE Hall of Fame in 2005and theNational Wrestling AllianceHall of Famein 2009. [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. Tate Orndorff HWT Player profile Weight HWT Year R-Senior High School University Hometown Spokane, Washington Previous College Utah Valley University Bio Pronunciation CAREER HONORS NCAA Qualifier (2019 (15-seed, 2-2), 2020 (8-seed, canceled), 2021 (21-seed, 4-3/eighth), 2022 (13-seed, 3-2) Big Ten Championships (2021-6th, 2022-8th, 5-6 record) Greg Valentine discusses the late-great "Mr Wonderful" Paul Orndorff during his WWF days. Orndorff returned to the ring on June 2, 1987, in Buffalo, New York during a WWF Superstars taping. The reason was that his entire right side was beginning to atrophy (causing his arm and leg muscles to shrink). ", "Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. During the match, Roma acted very indifferently to his tag team partner, sowing the seeds to his heel turn. 15 Saint Mary's 77-68 to win share of WCC regular-season title , Daily marijuana use raises risk of heart disease by 34%, study indicates, Drew Timme's '94 feet' segment, Mark Few interview highlight ESPN College GameDay's visit to Gonzaga, Boys state: Maverick Sanders scores 24 points, Mt. While he lost the support of the fans, he won the North American title on July 4, 1981. It is set to occur later this week in Fayetteville, Georgia. Its just the right way to live, thats how I feel. Comedian Bill Burr spoke out about Paul Orndorff's death on Twitter. Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. (October 29, 1949 July 12, 2021), nicknamed "Mr. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-2 One of the top heels of the 1980s, Paul Orndorff is remembered for his dashing looks and incredible physique. HWT | No. Particularly by modern standards, that's not all that old for a top-tier wrestler. Famous commentator Jim Ross paid tribute to the late wrestler Paul Orndorff on Monday. It was awarded back to Orton when Orndorff left the promotion. Orndorff began working for the NWA Tri-State promotion where he got involved in a feud with Ernie Ladd. 2 Mason Parris (UM) def. 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. Their half-year-long feud is one of the most notable (and profitable) feuds in the history of pro wrestling. Last year, Tate had to get a pin for the Titans to place fourth and earn a trophy. He returned to wrestling in 1990 in the WCW (world championship wrestling), making his debut in Dudes with Attitudes. 3 nationally during 2019-20 season and was seeded eighth for the 2020 NCAA Championships Throughout the 80s, Orndorff became a star, often going head-to-head with the ImmortalHulk Hoganin the main event of the firstWrestlemaniaand Survivors Series. 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