No. Paul's name will live on in the hearts of many sports fanatics for the rest of their lives, and his legacy will be etched in the halls of fame. No. Fellow WWE wrestler known by his wrestling name "The Natural" tweeted in response to Orndorff's death. It's unclear whether dementia had a part in his demise. Orndorff was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame in 2009. Paul Orndorff and Hulk Hogan had a wildly successful feud that started in the early days of WWE. Media. He is among the most renowned entertainers of the 21st century, and his sporting ability was evident. Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according toCelebrity Net Worth. . Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. Changed my life. There, Orndorff worked mainly as a tag team competitor teaming with Dick Slater to win the NWA Southeast Tag Team Championship from the team of Jimmy Golden and Norvell Austin in October 1979. T. Orndorff T. Orndorff N. Rino D. Romero J. Rubio A. Seely C. Smith T. Smith J. Tolentino C. Trussell K. Wilkinson J. Woodruff Brett Rojo/For The Big 12 Conference Tate Orndorff Weight: 285 Height: 6-0 Class: Redshirt Sophomore Hometown: Spokane, Wash. Highschool: University HS Summary Media Historical Summary At Utah Valley University . Great Guy, Legit Tough!" Mr Wonderful, as he was known by fans, suffered an injury to his arm back in the late 1980s. 2021 All-American (eighth), PRIOR TO OHIO STATE He ascended as high as No. [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. 285 | No. Orndorff returned to the ring on June 2, 1987, in Buffalo, New York during a WWF Superstars taping. Andrew Irick (IND) | Fall, 5:51 "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis wrote. [11] On August 10, he announced it was gone. [12], During a February 5, 1995 taping of WCW Worldwide, Orndorff crossed paths with Hogan for the first time since 1987. Paul Orndorff Death. They have two grown sons, Paul Orndorff III and Travis Orndorff, as well as eight grandchildren. [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. Among the participants invited to compete were Buddy Landel, "Dirty White Boy" Tony Anthony, and Brian Lee. First Team USA Wrestling Senior All-American (2015) 4 Cornell. Or I should say I put myself on the mat pretty hard.. "But Paul also was one funny son-of-a-bitch. Paul Orndorff was born on October 29, 1949, in Winchester, Virginia, U.S.A. "He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. The condition happens when someone suffers repeated head trauma, however, it can only be diagnosed once someone has passed away. 19 Tyrel Gordon (UNI) def. Washingtons Dave Schultz High School National Wrestling Hall of Fame Award winner (2015) Most of you will remember him for his physique. Former World Wrestling Federation favorite Paul Orndorff, who gained fame with fans as Mr. Wonderful", a nickname that he used thereafter. [18] Blaming Orndorff for the loss, Piper and Orton attacked him on Saturday Night's Main Event I. [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. "WWE extends its condolences to Orndorffs family and friends.". [4] He scored 21 career touchdowns and gained over 2,000 all-purpose yards in his playing career with the Spartans. The two feuded over the WCW World Tag Team Championship. It is set to occur later this week in Fayetteville, Georgia. He really wanted someone from U-Hi.. linktr.ee/PaulOrndorff Joined July 2021. [12] During the summer, he vacated the title to focus on pursuing the NWA World Champion "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Ryan Vasbinder (MSU) | D, 6-3 On the page, Paul's wife, Amayou Smith, wrote: "Hi my name is Amayou, my husband is Travis Orndorff. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". Orndorff made his in-ring debut on June 9 in Beckley, West Virginia, defeating "Nasty" Ned Brady on Main Event. Read our Paul Orndorff live blog for the latest news and updates. 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). According to Hannibal TV, Orndorff is suffering from late stages of dementia. I think hes still growing. (Dec. 3-4, 2021, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas) Orndorff and Piper often faced Snuka and "The Tonga Kid" in tag team competition. Injuries caused Mr Wonderful to step away from the square ring in 2000. Paul Orndorff was a pro wrestler known as "Mr. Wonderful," known for his WWF feud with Hulk Hogan. [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. [4] He voluntarily quit during training camp, citing "personal problems". 3 in the national heavyweight rankings and owns 17 wins over nationally-ranked opponents. 2020 First Team All-Americans MANHEIM, Pa. -Utah Valley University sophomore heavyweight Tate Orndorffhas been named a 2020 Division I First Team All-American by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA). Wonderful. The condition happens when someone suffers repeated head trauma; however, it can only be diagnosed once someone has passed away. Tate, one of four brothers, carries a 44-13 collegiate record to Columbus and was seeded eighth for the COVID-canceled 2020 NCAA Championships. [20] When no one succeeded, Heenan upped the bounty to $50,000. Hes mostly solid muscle and bone, Owen said. He was inducted on April 2 at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles by Bobby Heenan. Lucas Davison (NU) def. Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. [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. WE RIDE TOGETHER. [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). Orndorff signed up for a 16-man tournament beating 2 Cold Scorpio, Cactus Jack, Johnny B. Badd, and then Erik Watts in the finals to win his first title in WCW. Paul Orndorff's arm was a constant injury that plagued his career and was a factor in his decision to retire. 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. No. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-1 31 Zach Schrader (UMD) | D, 4-1 Paul was married to his high school girlfriend, Ronda Maxwell Orndorff, with whom they have two grown-up sons, Paul Orndorff III and Travis. Tate picked up the gauntlet and will leave U-Hi as the most successful Orndorff. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. [12] It was soon revealed that Roop had sabotaged Orndorff's car so he could get the title shot instead (storyline). It is not known what caused his death, but according to reports, he had been diagnosed with dementia not long ago. U-Hi coach Don Owen needed an upper weights coach when he asked Orndorff to be an assistant coach 15 years ago. Orndorff and Williams clashed several times in what was promoted as the "Signature Feud" of the UWF in its early days. 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. Particularly by modern standards, that's not all that old for a top-tier wrestler. Instead, he voluntarily resigned during training camp, claiming "personal difficulties." "Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business," he wrote. 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). 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Hes growing into his body. After Orndorff fired Heenan as his manager, Heenan placed a $25,000 bounty on Orndorff, payable to anyone who could injure him. Terry went on to have limited success as a tag team wrestler with other partners such as The Junkyard Dog and Kerry Von Erich. pic.twitter.com/h7crlyHme6, WRESTLING WORLD COMMENTS AFTER PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. Boone McDermott (RU) | D, 6-1 Brendan Furman (COR) D, 4-1, 2022 Cliff Keen Invitational, Dec. 2-3, Las Vegas (3-2) Tate, one of four brothers, carries a 44-13 collegiate record to Columbus and was seeded eighth for the COVID-canceled 2020 NCAA Championships. [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. 12 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Ghanaian winger Nana Ampomah age, football statistics, salary, latest updates. 12 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 2:21 This WWE Elite Collection action figure is around 6-in/15.24-cm and comes ready to unleash havoc straight out of the box! No. 5 Tony Cassioppi (IOWA) def. After the match, Race declared that Paul Orndorff was his chosen man. Brooks beat Orndorff with the help of a chair and won the title only to turn around and give it to Zbyszko. 285 | No. He also defeated "Mean" Mark Callous in multiple house show encounters. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. While he lost the support of the fans, he won the North American title on July 4, 1981. Gable's Last . Mason Fiscella (APP) | D, 7-1 He competed in the National Wrestling Alliance for a considerable time before becoming a sensation during the 1980s. [55][11], On January 5, 2011, Orndorff told the Busted Open Sirius Satellite Radio show that he had recently been diagnosed with throat cancer. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Jacob Robb (Mercyhurst) | D, 10-3 (1st), 2021 Cliff Keen Invitational 18 Hunter Catka (VT) | D, 3-1 No. Hes like having another coach in the room. "He is better known as Mr. 285 | No. Orndorff was only listed as a "wild card" who had to win a match in order to enter the tournament. Wonderful more or less immediately started feuding with "Dr. Death" Steve Williams, who attacked Orndorff to kickstart the feud. [12] Orndorff, the TV champion, and Rick Rude, the U.S. Champion, began teaming on a regular basis, including a PPV victory over Dustin Rhodes and Kensuke Sasaki at Slamboree. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D. 9-4, 2022 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, Lincoln, Nebraska, March 5-6 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. 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Tate performs at a state title-level in the classroom, too, where he carries a 3.97 grade-point average. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 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. Tristan Ruhlman (PUR) | Fall, 6:03 FORMER WWE wrestler Paul Orndorff passed away on June 12, 2021. News of his passing was communicated to the public by his son Travis who announced the sad news in an Instagram post. YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. Sadly, Paul died on July 12, 2021, after being diagnosed with dementia. Rest in power Mr. Its just the right way to live, thats how I feel. Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff success in the WWF was evident in the matches he won, and he cultivated a name for himself. You cant be afraid to compete no matter the outcome.. [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. | D, 8-1 Spokane defends No. Tate Orndorff, U-Hi's defending state champion heavyweight, practices a throw on a training partner. [9][10], After his football career ended, Orndorff watched Championship Wrestling from Florida in the mid-1970s. 3 nationally during 2019-20 season and was seeded eighth for the 2020 NCAA Championships [16] Orndorff became one of the first people to challenge for the world title, shooting straight to the main event less than a month after his debut. [12], Orndorff returned to singles competition with his most notable match at the time being an unsuccessful shot at the IWGP Heavyweight Championship when he faced champion the Great Muta at Slamboree. The opportunity to add a two-time NCAA Qualifier and NWCA All-American into the fold is rare, but that is exactly what happened when Tate Orndorff transferred to Ohio State for his final two seasons of competition. Then, coach Earle Bruce shifted him to tight end in the middle of his senior year. After reviewing the footage it was decided that it was a draw and the match was restarted. 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). Instead, Orndorff missed and his opponent stuck him. Throughout the 80s, Orndorff became a star, often going head-to-head with the ImmortalHulk Hoganin the main event of the firstWrestlemaniaand Survivors Series. It was awarded back to Orton when Orndorff left the promotion. HWT | No. [16] Televised on several cable outlets, the UWF saw many former WWF stars such as Don Muraco, Bob Orton, Jr., "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka, Lou Albano, and The Killer Bees (known as "Masked Confusion" in the UWF). In the finals, Brian Lee won the title when Orndorff was disqualified. After retiring, he trained aspiring wrestlers. 33 Brandon Whitman (UNC) | D, 2-0 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. It is not clear if an autopsy has been done yet. ", "Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. Orndorff was 71-years-old at the time of his death. He was 71 years old at the time of his death on July 12, 2021. [12] Orndorff lost the title back to Lawler before he left the Memphis territory. Malcolm Washington: Age, family, net worth, movies, wife. [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. Orndorff returned in October and partnered with Big John Studd against Maeda and Sakaguchi, then faced Maeda again in singles competition. He will never be forgotten. 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. No. 1, BTN Presents Coverage of 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, No. Paul Orndorff - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages Paul Orndorff We found 15 records for Paul Orndorff in NC, MN and 6 other states. Orndorff departed from the promotion that fall. More than anything, though, Owen said Orndorffs character on and off the mat is what he wants in his program. [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. 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. 285 | No. Senior U.S. Open finalist in Greco-Roman (2019) 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. They have been together for over 50 years as she was his high school sweetheart. "From his robes and ring gear to his muscular physique and legitimate toughness, he was to me what a pro wrestler should be. Orndorff at the 2022 NCAA Championships (3-2) [48] In May, Orndorff got a golden opportunity to regain the WCW Television title. 13 Christian Lance (NEB) def. The injury forced him to retire in . Paul Orndorff's son Travis announced the news of his father's deathwith a heartbreaking Instagram post. HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Streaming now http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Thank you for 1.9M . MY BROTHER. Lee brought in Ron Garvin to fight off Orndorff;[33] the feud included a featured "piledriver match", which Garvin won. On July 12, 2021, Paul Orndorff died in Fayetteville, Georgia. Tanner, the third oldest, captured the first state championship. The anomaly (atrophy) made him not be able to compete at his level best and put him at risk of injury. Orndorff exploded on theWWEscene in the 1980s, paired with manager Bobby Heenan. No. HWT | No. 285 | No. 12 Tate Orndorff (OSU) MD, 13-4 21 [21], Orndorff's frustrations were further fueled by Adrian Adonis, who took every opportunity that he could to mock Orndorff (including referring to him as "Hulk Jr."), saying that he had gone soft from teaming with Hogan. 19 Owen Trephan (NCST) def. He called his father-in-law, who knew someone who knew Florida promoter Eddie Graham, which got his start into the wrestling business. [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. [24] Orndorff received a babyface response from the crowd during his return, leading the WWF to change his character. On April 6, 2014, Orndorff made an appearance at WrestleMania XXX, marking his first time on WWE television since the 2005 Hall of Fame. 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 will be a redshirt junior this season after reaching the national tournament each of the past two campaigns for Utah Valley University. Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 0:46 "He Was Another Amazing Athlete That I Had The Pleasure Of Wrestling An Hour For The NWA Championship On Many Occasions! One of my fondest memories. Most of you will remember him for his physique. Orndorff's family created aGoFundMepage in order to raise money for the icon's funeral. 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]. [16] Piper nicknamed Orndorff "Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff died on July 12 2021, at the age of 71. Went 2-2 as the 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. Paul Orndorff's Tweets. 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. I was a little kid again. 15 Yaraslau Slavikouski (HARV) def. Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news. Arm atrophy from a nagging injury led him to retire in 2000 and he was treated for cancer in 2011. "Just heard about the passing of Paul Mr 1derfulOrndorff. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis wrote. Orndorff weighed scholarship offers from Iowa State, Minnesota and OSU before deciding to follow his dad to Corvallis, Oregon. He was considering giving professional wrestling a try, like his former Tampa teammate Ron Mikolajczyk, who made his wrestling debut that summer. 15 seed in the 2019 NCAA Championships In Mid-South, Orndorff feuded with Ken Mantell over Mantell's propensity for cutting people's hair after a match. Unlike last year, Orndorff has a loss this season. U23 World Greco-Roman Team Member (2019) [12][32], Siding with the "Dirty White Boy" Tony Anthony, Orndorff feuded with Hector Guerrero and Brian Lee. 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. Best Match Powered by Whitepages Premium AGE 70s Paul E Orndorff Raleigh, NC (Northwest Raleigh) View Full Report Addresses Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911 [database on-line]. Chances are you or someone you love has experienced what its like to be a caregiver while juggling lifes bills and responsibilities. Orndorff turned face to feud with Roop but found himself unable to regain the title[14] after which he left the Mid-South Territory. He believes the condition was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. No. [11], Orndorff started wrestling in 1976 in Mid-Southern Wrestling where he feuded with a young Jerry Lawler. [6], Orndorff was selected in the 12th round of the 1973 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints, who drafted him as a fullback, while leaving open the possibility of playing him at tight end. Their half-year-long feud is one of the most notable (and profitable) feuds in the history of pro wrestling. You are already subscribed to our newsletter! [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. After telling Flair and Anderson how much he respected them, Orndorff told Pillman that he could have been a Horseman and the only reason Pillman was a Horseman was because he was also offered to be one, but turned it down. WWE legend and Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff aka Mr. YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. While he was here, he was given the name of Mr Wonderful by his then-manager, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Im glad hes wrestling. Orndorff signed with the World Wrestling Federation in late 1983 and made his debut in November of that year on Championship Wrestling. At Clash of the Champions XI Orndorff defeated Anderson[28] and at the 1990 Great American Bash, Orndorff teamed up with the Junkyard Dog and El Gigante to defeat Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, and Sid Vicious by disqualification. [30], By late 1990, Orndorff became one of the featured headliners for Herb Abrams' fledgling Universal Wrestling Federation. (Jesse Tinsley). 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. 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