Famous commentator Jim Ross paid tribute to the late wrestler Paul Orndorff on Monday. [52] He had a brief onscreen role during this time in the Old Age Outlaws with Terry Funk, Arn Anderson, and Larry Zbyszko to feud with the last WCW version of the nWo. Im glad hes wrestling. 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. [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. No. 285 | No. Senior U.S. Open finalist in Greco-Roman (2019) Orndorff had stints in the UWF (Universal Wrestling Federation) and the indies between 1990 to 1993. He was 71. His death was confirmed via Instagram on Monday by his son . 22 AJ Nevills (SDSU) | D, 4-4 (TB2) If Tate were two inches taller theres no doubt hed have had an even more difficult decision about college. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. 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). One of the greatest of all time! Get the days top sports headlines and breaking news delivered to your inbox by subscribing here. 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 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. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-1 He was inducted on April 2 at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles by Bobby Heenan. "Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. [12] The duo beat Condrey and Randy Rose, the same team that ended Orndorff and Austin's run with the gold. 3 nationally during 2019-20 season and was seeded eighth for the 2020 NCAA Championships "Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. Their matches included a memorable outdoor match in Toronto ("The Big Event") which drew an estimated 76,000 fans. He also defeated "Mean" Mark Callous in multiple house show encounters. In 1979, he travelled to the Alabama territory's, Southeast Championship Wrestling, where he worked as a tag team competitor. Orndorff, ranked third at the time by Intermat, instead ran into the second-ranked heavyweight in the final. FORMER WWE wrestler Paul Orndorff passed away on June 12, 2021. On the page, Travis's wife, Amayou Smith, wrote: "Hi my name is Amayou, my husband is Travis Orndorff. Paul Orndorff was in his mid-30s when he suffered his arm injury. Dave had a brief chat with Tate before the final with some fatherly advice. It does help when you have older siblings laying the gauntlet down for what you have to do, Owen said. [56] He was reportedly in critical condition and was on a feeding tube with a few days to live. However, he did not stay long and left in the fall of 1990. [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. Best Match Powered by Whitepages Premium AGE 70s Paul E Orndorff Raleigh, NC (Northwest Raleigh) View Full Report Addresses A post shared by Paul Orndorff (@mr1derfulofficial), ORNDORFF'S SON SAYS HE WAS 'AN AMAZING FATHER'. Mr Wonderful, as he was known by fans, suffered an injury to his arm back in the late 1980s. 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. 285 | No. [12] Orndorff lost the title back to Lawler before he left the Memphis territory. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. [15] On August 19, 1982, Orndorff regained the title from the Super Destroyer. Most of you will remember him for his physique. [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. Orndorff lost the title to DiBiase on November 1, 1981, in a match at the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans, Louisiana. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". [26] His final match came on a house show on January 4, 1988, against Rude in Augusta, Georgia. It is unclear whether he had investments elsewhere because many presume him to be richer. He is better known as "Mr. #1derful" Paul Orndorff. Wonderful more or less immediately started feuding with "Dr. Death" Steve Williams, who attacked Orndorff to kickstart the feud. Tates better than I was in football and he loves it more than I did, Dave said. Eagle scout also lettered for the University High School football and golf teams, PERSONAL And as much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it. He was inducted into theWWE Hall of Fame in 2005and theNational Wrestling AllianceHall of Famein 2009. Orndorff's family created a GoFundMe page to raise money for the icon's funeral. I love you Daddy.". They have been together for over 50 years as she was his high school sweetheart. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. ", "Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. Wonderful was riddled with self-doubt, until one night, after beating himself up backstage after yet another loss, he was visited by psychic Gary Spivey. Buckeyes Earn Four Top 3 Big Ten Championship Seeds, Sasso Earns No. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Paul's net worth was $100 thousand by the time of his death. I hate to lose ask my friends, Orndorff said. Orndoff beat Tim Horner[32] and Robert Gibson[32] in the preliminary rounds to advance to the finals of the tournament. 3 in the national heavyweight rankings and owns 17 wins over nationally-ranked opponents. ", Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. No. He is attributed for bring style and swagger into the sport of wrestling thus pioneering the culture of the modern-day superstar. 285 | No. They have two grown sons, Paul Orndorff III and Travis Orndorff, as well as eight grandchildren. Given the time of the rivalry, it's understandable that you might have forgotten some details about their feud. Wonderful" set his sights on the vacant WCW World Television Championship. 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. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Afterwards, Orndorff laid out Guerrero and several preliminary wrestlers with his piledriver finisher. Orndorff. FORMER WWE wrestler Paul Orndorff passed away on June 12, 2021. MY BROTHER. [12], During a February 5, 1995 taping of WCW Worldwide, Orndorff crossed paths with Hogan for the first time since 1987. One of my fondest memories. Malachi Smith delivers key 3-pointer, block to help Gonzaga beat Saint Mary's , Recap and highlights: No. linktr.ee/PaulOrndorff Joined July 2021. Wonderful has passed away at the age of 71. 2022-23 Duals Jacob Cover (KENT) | Fall, 0:16 But Orndorff chose to play college football at his hometown the University of Tampa and remain close to his wife and young son, according toProWrestling stories. [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. 285 | No. 12 Tate Orndorff (OSU) MD, 13-4 21 #PaulOrndorff, PAUL ORNDORFF'S SON CONFIRMS HIS DEATH IN STATEMENT. HWT | Jacob Bullock (IU) def. Orndorff departed from the promotion that fall. HWT | No. Brooks beat Orndorff with the help of a chair and won the title only to turn around and give it to Zbyszko. 33 Brandon Whitman (UNC) | D, 2-0 Washingtons Dave Schultz High School National Wrestling Hall of Fame Award winner (2015) 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. Mar 18, 2022 . Many will remember his intensity. In January 1993 he took on Cactus Jack, with the winner being manager Harley Race's chosen replacement for an injured Rick Rude at Clash of the Champions XXII. Chris Paul's net worth 2021: salary, endorsements and lifestyle. 5 Tony Cassioppi (IOWA) def. No. 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. Posted an overall high school record of 142-15 with 103 pins as two-time Washington state champion The match degraded into a brawl that saw Pretty Wonderful make an appearance using Dave's crutch to attack the champions. Most of you will remember him for his physique. In the finals, Brian Lee won the title when Orndorff was disqualified. Or I should say I put myself on the mat pretty hard.. During the match, Roma acted very indifferently to his tag team partner, sowing the seeds to his heel turn. He married his high school girlfriend Ronda Maxwell Orndorff. He called me every day when he could. [12] Their reign only lasted about a month before being upended by the combination of Dennis Condrey and David Schultz. The anomaly (atrophy) made him not be able to compete at his level best and put him at risk of injury. I appreciate how mature he is, Owen said. "He is better known as Mr. [35] Orndorff was pinned by Cactus Jack in a subsequent Thunderdome match;[36] the two had an intense feud including a Falls Count Anywhere match at SuperBrawl III, which Cactus Jack won.[37]. Paul was a phenomenal wrestler and athlete," he wrote. Orndorff's TV title reign also included a successful defence against future ECW champion Shane Douglas and a disqualification loss to Johnny B Badd, after Maxx Payne violently interfered. He went to a prestigious tournament in Ohio last month hoping to go up against the No. [16] With the time off, Orndorff recovered and started working out, reestablishing the physique that earned him the nickname "Mr. #RIPPaulOrndorff . #RIPMrWonderful, ORNDORFF WAS ALL-STAR FOOTBALL PLAYER IN HIGH SCHOOL. Paul Orndorff was born on October 29, 1949, in Winchester, Virginia, U.S.A. YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. "WWE extends its condolences to Orndorffs family and friends.". No. Professional wrestler the Iron Sheik, real name Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, tweeted a heartfelt message in his classic all caps style following Paul Orndorff's death. Paul Orndorff started his career in wrestling in 1976 in Mid-Southern Wrestling. Is Tate Orndorff related to Paul Orndorff? It is set to occur later this week in Fayetteville, Georgia. Read Full. 1 seed against Rainier Beach. He recruited me hard. [18] Blaming Orndorff for the loss, Piper and Orton attacked him on Saturday Night's Main Event I. Spivey convinced Orndorff to believe in himself and that he shouldn't forget that he was "Mr. No. 285 lb R16, Greg Kerkvliet, Penn State vs Tate Orndorff, Ohio State. Orndorff becomes UVU's third wrestling All-American in program history. What happened to Paul Orndorff? 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. On December 13, 1999 Orndorff wrestled against the Harris Twins in a handicap match by a losing effort on Monday Night Nitro. [12] It was soon revealed that Roop had sabotaged Orndorff's car so he could get the title shot instead (storyline). And as much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it. Orndorff returned in October and partnered with Big John Studd against Maeda and Sakaguchi, then faced Maeda again in singles competition. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. Yes. HWT | Tyrell Gordon ( UNIA) def. [7] After attending training camp with the Chicago Bears in 1974,[8] Orndorff joined the Jacksonville Express of the World Football League in 1975, but he was injured. Last year, Tate had to get a pin for the Titans to place fourth and earn a trophy. On April 6, 2014, Orndorff made an appearance at WrestleMania XXX, marking his first time on WWE television since the 2005 Hall of Fame. Paul Ondorff and Hulk Hogan in the main event of WrestleMania 1. Pinned Tweet. After two years at a junior college and a two-year mission with the LDS church, dad went on to be an All-American in wrestling, placing second in the NCAA tournament at heavyweight his senior year at Oregon State University. Travis wrote, "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. . He explained that his father had been battling with dementia, which he believes was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Orndorff faced Salvatore Bellomo on the night that Hulk Hogan defeated The Iron Sheik for the WWF World Heavyweight Title and "Hulkamania was born". U23 World Greco-Roman Team Member (2019) No. It's unclear whether dementia had a part in his demise. [12][40] After unsuccessfully challenging Ricky Steamboat throughout the fall and winter of 1993, Orndorff moved into the tag team division. Changed my life. 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. 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. No. Jaron Smith (UMD) | D, 4-1 WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who once fought in Wrestlemania, has died at the age of 71. [22], Orndorff soon reunited with manager Heenan and again feuded with Hogan, and began using Hogan's theme music, "Real American", as his own entrance theme. 102 Following. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. Tate is a heavyweight wrestler from Spokane, Wash. Tate picked up the gauntlet and will leave U-Hi as the most successful Orndorff. [63], On July 12, 2021, Orndorff died of his dementia at the age of 71 in Atlanta, Georgia.[64][65]. I think hes still growing. One of my fondest memories. Orndorff was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame in 2009. [16], Orndorff and Hogan started teaming up to feud with Piper and Orton, facing them in tag team competition all over the country. [11] He resided in Fayetteville, Georgia. Sportsmanship was always in his blood and he excelled in the fields. [25] Orndorff took Oliver Humperdink as his manager in his fight with Rude and Heenan. ", ERIC BISCHOFF TWEETS TO ADDRESS PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. Particularly by modern standards, that's not all that old for a top-tier wrestler. Despite his successful WWE career, Orndorff never won the WWE Championship. WWE legend and Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff aka Mr. (Jesse Tinsley) By Greg Lee gregl@spokesman.com (509) 844-8168 Sometimes the youngest in a. In December 1978, Orndorff teamed with Jimmy Snuka to capture the NWA World Tag Team Championship from Baron von Raschke and Greg Valentine. No. [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. [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. After the match, Race declared that Paul Orndorff was his chosen man. He made two tours of Japan, the first in April. Paul Orndorff Death. Orndorff reappeared in Georgia Championship Wrestling in early 1982 immediately launching into a feud with Buzz Sawyer over the NWA National Heavyweight Championship. Brendan Furman (COR) D, 4-1, 2022 Cliff Keen Invitational, Dec. 2-3, Las Vegas (3-2) 285 (Orndorff, 2-3, 8th) Thanks for all the laughs and great matches. [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. No. Spokane defends No. Two-time NWCA Scholar All-American and First Team Academic All-Big 12 honoree It's a legends-based action figure honouring the WWE legend. Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan were unable to hold off Roma and Orndorff, as Pretty Wonderful left the ring with the gold. The Dudes backed Sting in his fight with the Four Horsemen. Dan Conley (COL) | Fall, 3:54 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. 12 Gonzaga holds off No. HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. A look at the potential road for Rutgers University wrestlers in the Big Ten Tournament and what chances they have for qualification for the NCAA He wrote: "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr.". Paul Orndorff and Hulk Hogan had a wildly successful feud that started in the early days of WWE. It makes me a better person.. Two years ago, Tanner had to win his match in the final to clinch a state title for U-Hi. 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