Junior Greco National Champion (2015), Fila Cadet National Champion (2014) and Fargo National Cadet Freestyle runner-up (2013) Tristan Ruhlman (PUR) | Fall, 6:03 [11] He resided in Fayetteville, Georgia. Hulk Hogan led tributes online to the legendary wrestler and said that he was "slammed" by the news of Orndoff's death on Monday. Copyright 2023, The Spokesman-Review | Community Guidelines | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy, Zags-Gaels round 3? He explained that his father had been battling with dementia, which he believes was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. [12] Orndorff next feuded with The Masked Superstar, with whom he traded the National Heavyweight title back and forth during the fall of 1982. 2023 Ohio State University. WWE Hall of Fame member Eric Bischoff tweeted out his condolences after announcements of Paul Orndorff's death. He is well known for his nickname, Mr. Ghanaian winger Nana Ampomah age, football statistics, salary, latest updates. HWT | (7) Mason Parris (MICH) def. Its just the right way to live, thats how I feel. #RIPMrWonderful, ORNDORFF WAS ALL-STAR FOOTBALL PLAYER IN HIGH SCHOOL. And as much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it. ", THE IRON SHEIK TWEETS AFTER 'BROTHER' ORNDORFF'S DEATH. No. Fellow WWE wrestler Bobby Roode took to Twitter to express the inspiration that Paul Orndorff was to him following Orndorff's death. Married to Brinley, a former soccer student-athlete for Utah Valley [12] The duo beat Condrey and Randy Rose, the same team that ended Orndorff and Austin's run with the gold. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. No. Statistics major. (Jesse Tinsley) By Greg Lee gregl@spokesman.com (509) 844-8168 Sometimes the youngest in a. Orndorff was in control, winning 3-2, when he tried for a throw. [12] Orndorff lost the title back to Lawler before he left the Memphis territory. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 22 AJ Nevills (SDSU) | D, 4-4 (TB2) Adonis kept on irritating Orndorff, going so far as daring Orndorff to prove just how close his relationship with Hogan really was. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. 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. [51], On the December 11, 1995 episode of Monday Nitro, Orndorff confronted Brian Pillman after Pillman made derogatory comments about Orndorff. More than anything, though, Owen said Orndorffs character on and off the mat is what he wants in his program. [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. 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. he wrote. The two feuded over the WCW World Tag Team Championship. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. According to Hannibal TV, Orndorff is suffering from late stages of dementia. [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). Injuries caused Mr Wonderful to step away from the square ring in 2000. Comedian Bill Burr spoke out about Paul Orndorff's death on Twitter. He was an All-Pac-10 selection in football in addition to being an All-American in wrestling. Thank you for all of them Paul. Mr Wonderful, as he was known by fans, suffered an injury to his arm back in the late 1980s. He is better known as "Mr. #1derful" Paul Orndorff. HWT | No. [12] Orndorff then teamed with former opponent Austin (who was calling himself "The Junkyard Dog" at the time, not to be mistaken for the more famous Junkyard Dog) to win the title in late 1979. Pinned Tweet. In 1979, Orndorff traveled to the Alabama territory's "Southeast Championship Wrestling." 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. Later in the evening, Orndorff ran to the ring to even the sides when Piper and Orton were preparing to double team Hogan. Rest In Peace!". 285 | No. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who once fought in Wrestlemania, has died at the age of 71. Buckeyes Earn Four Top 3 Big Ten Championship Seeds, Sasso Earns No. Tweets. Orndorff was only listed as a "wild card" who had to win a match in order to enter the tournament. 1, BTN Presents Coverage of 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, No. Orndorff and Williams clashed several times in what was promoted as the "Signature Feud" of the UWF in its early days. Dave had a brief chat with Tate before the final with some fatherly advice. [9][10], After his football career ended, Orndorff watched Championship Wrestling from Florida in the mid-1970s. Arm atrophy from a nagging injury led him to retire in 2000 and he was treated for cancer in 2011. [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. [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. Andrew Irick (IND) | Fall, 5:51 Wonderful in the 1980s, has died at age 71. Gold Division (Open) HWT (Tate Orndorff 4-0/1st) [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. Orndorff's family created aGoFundMepage in order to raise money for the icon's funeral. Is Einstein the horse still alive? Jacob Robb (Mercyhurst) | D, 10-3 (1st), 2021 Cliff Keen Invitational A stud," he wrote on Twitter. Boone McDermott (RU) | D, 6-1 His reign as champion lasted years. He called me every day when he could. HWT | (4) Greg Kerkvliet (PSU) def. 30 Joe Doyle (BING) | MD, 10-2 MY BROTHER. [29] Throughout the summer, he faced Anderson and defeated the WCW TV Champion by pinfall in several non-title matchups. Paul Orndorff's Tweets. You cant do two sports, like wrestling and football, at the NCAA Division I level today like you could when I was in school.. Orndorff is amazed with how far hes come in the sport considering he won just one match in seventh grade. [11] He won the gold on June 20, 1982. 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. Related Content. The only similarity between the two is that they share a surname. Instead, he voluntarily resigned during training camp, claiming "personal difficulties." His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. [27], Paul Orndorff retired in early 1988 due to his arm injury and focused on running his bowling alley in Fayetteville. Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. 19 Tyrel Gordon (UNI) def. His fearlessness in the ring was evident throughout his professional hardships and tribulations. 5 Greg Kerkvliet (PSU) def. [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. Both times, Orndorff's reigns were short and were ended by Ladd. Afterwards, Orndorff laid out Guerrero and several preliminary wrestlers with his piledriver finisher. 17 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. It was awarded back to Orton when Orndorff left the promotion. 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. [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. Wonderful. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram. FANS 'SADDENED' AT NEWS OF PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. When Orndorff vacated the title, it was put on the line in a tournament that was won by The Super Destroyer. All rights reserved. Garnered 17 wins over nationally-ranked opponents Jane and Walt Dennis Golf Perfomance Center, Jennings Family Wrestling Practice Facility, 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), All-American in 2021 (eighth at NCAA Championships), Won Ohio Intercollegiate Open with 4-0 record, Finished the year 7-4 in duals, 7-4 in open events and 5-5 in the postseason, Wrestled at the U.S. Open Greco-Roman competition in Las Vegas in early May of 2022 and posted a 4-1 record (130kg) to finish third overall also wrestled in the senior freestyle bracket at 125kg (1-2), Earned a spot on the U.S. National Team (Greco-Roman) with a third-place finish at the World Team Trials (May 21-22) in Iowa finished 4-2 at 130kg. Many will remember his intensity. "Man, I had so many matches and learned a ton with #PaulOrndorff," he wrote. Orndorff becomes UVU's third wrestling All-American in program history. Lee Herrington (UNK) | Fall, 2:32 Is Tate Orndorff related to Paul Orndorff? 285 | No. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. 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. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. During the tag match Ali climbed up on to the ring apron and took a swing at Piper. Paul was a phenomenal wrestler and athlete," he wrote. Paul was married to his high school girlfriend, Ronda Maxwell Orndorff, with whom they have two grown-up sons, Paul Orndorff III and Travis. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911 [database on-line]. No. Wonderful more or less immediately started feuding with "Dr. Death" Steve Williams, who attacked Orndorff to kickstart the feud. 1-ranked wrestler in the nation. Paul Orndorff and Hulk Hogan had a wildly successful feud that started in the early days of WWE. And he had the confidence to have fun with his character.". He is among the most renowned entertainers of the 21st century, and his sporting ability was evident. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. I was a little kid again. Among the participants invited to compete were Buddy Landel, "Dirty White Boy" Tony Anthony, and Brian Lee. "Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. [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. Thanks for all the laughs and great matches. We lost another great one," one fan wrote. Orndorff joined the World Football League's Jacksonville Express in 1975 after training camp with the Chicago Bears in 1974, but he was injured. I think hes still growing. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2 2,457 Followers. No. (Jesse Tinsley). He returned to wrestling in 1990 in the WCW (world championship wrestling), making his debut in Dudes with Attitudes. 4 Lucas Davison (NW) def. He has a simple goal for the remainder of the season. He also defeated "Mean" Mark Callous in multiple house show encounters. Paul Ondorff and Hulk Hogan in the main event of WrestleMania 1. YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. Before he heads to Corvallis, though, he will do a two-year mission as did his brothers and dad before him. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Orndorff was 71-years-old at the time of his death. 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. Most of you will remember him for his physique. 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). Particularly by modern standards, that's not all that old for a top-tier wrestler. Mar 18, 2022 . 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. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". As a youngster, Orndorff was a star high school football player. Most of you will remember him for his physique. Orndorff lost the title to DiBiase on November 1, 1981, in a match at the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans, Louisiana. HWT | No. No. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 12-1, 2020-21 (Redshirt Junior) The exact cause of Paul Orndorff's death is not known at the moment. 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. You wont find a heavyweight that works harder or has an energy level like he has, Owen said. 15 Yaraslau Slavikouski (HARV) def. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Race assisted Orndorff in the match and was quickly joined by Vader in his attack on Cactus Jack. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. 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. Boxing legend Ali helped promote the event, featuring as a guest referee. It is unclear whether he had investments elsewhere because many presume him to be richer. 285 | No. Gifts processed in this system are not tax deductible, but are predominately used to help meet the local financial requirements needed to receive national matching-grant funds. Chances are you or someone you love has experienced what its like to be a caregiver while juggling lifes bills and responsibilities. [16] After the program with Hogan ended, Orndorff worked a reduced schedule for a few months before he was forced to take some time off because of the injury. Tate Orndorff, U-Hi's defending state champion heavyweight, practices a throw on a training partner. Orndorff. "So Sorry To Hear Of The Passing Of Paul Orndorff aka Mr. Wonderful. You cant be afraid to compete no matter the outcome.. What happened to Paul Orndorff? No. Dave was an NCAA runner-up wrestler for Oregon State and also played football Mike Viramontes (NDC) | MD, 12-3 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. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis wrote. [12][32], Siding with the "Dirty White Boy" Tony Anthony, Orndorff feuded with Hector Guerrero and Brian Lee. I appreciate how mature he is, Owen said. 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. HWT | No. Their matches included a memorable outdoor match in Toronto ("The Big Event") which drew an estimated 76,000 fans. Hes like having another coach in the room. 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. The injury was left untreated for too long and the nerve damage caused his right bicep to atrophy. [15] On August 19, 1982, Orndorff regained the title from the Super Destroyer. Luke Luffman (ILL) | D, 3-2 Starting in January 1984, Orndorff took on "Rowdy" Roddy Piper as his manager. The injury was left untreated for too long and the nerve damage caused his right bicep to atrophy. | D, 8-1 Paul's career, in both football and wrestling, started in his higher learning years. This WWE Elite Collection action figure is around 6-in/15.24-cm and comes ready to unleash havoc straight out of the box! Streaming now http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Thank you for 1.9M . The figure has premium articulation for many poses and play, True FX enhanced facial sculpting for life-like realism, WWE ring attire and iconic accessoriesall with remarkable detail depicting the Superstar's own personality. [citation needed], In 1990 Orndorff returned to the squared circle, wrestling a series of matches against Kerry Von Erich on the independent circuit. Instead, Orndorff missed and his opponent stuck him. [31] Orndorff left the UWF sometime in early 1993, vacating the Southern States title. U-Hi coach Don Owen needed an upper weights coach when he asked Orndorff to be an assistant coach 15 years ago. [34] Orndorff was fired from the SMW after piledriving a referee in frustration. 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. He competed in the National Wrestling Alliance for a considerable time before becoming a sensation during the 1980s. [17] Hogan disposed of the challenger and moved on while Orndorff fought a variety of opponents including the Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana. It is set to occur later this week in Fayetteville, Georgia. Orndorff began working for the NWA Tri-State promotion where he got involved in a feud with Ernie Ladd. 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. Two-time NWCA Scholar All-American and First Team Academic All-Big 12 honoree A week later, Roma teamed with Erik Watts to take on the team of Orndorff and Lord Steven Regal. I just want to win out and get better, he said. [50] Orndorff was also unable to beat the rookie in subsequent matches and (in kayfabe) began to lose confidence in his abilities. Hes heavily favored to repeat this winter. This time, Roma took it a step further and attacked Erik Watts before announcing that he was now teaming with Paul Orndorff. Young Paul spent his first three seasons as a fullback at the University of Tampa. HWT | No. Paul Orndorff is an American professional wrestler best remembered for his performances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). DUSTIN RHODES POSTS IN MEMORY OF PAUL ORNDORFF. "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. [4] He voluntarily quit during training camp, citing "personal problems". Dan Conley (COL) | Fall, 3:54 [12][40] After unsuccessfully challenging Ricky Steamboat throughout the fall and winter of 1993, Orndorff moved into the tag team division. Mr Wonderful was believed to have made most of his money wrestling for WWE prior to his retirement. No. It wouldnt surprise me if hes about 300 pounds by the time hes done with his mission.. This time they wrestled without their manager and were officially known as "Pretty Wonderful". "Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. 285 | No. ADDITIONAL INFO The condition happens when someone suffers repeated head trauma; however, it can only be diagnosed once someone has passed away. It's a legends-based action figure honouring the WWE legend. [5][6] He was inducted into the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986. He has more courage than any wrestler Ive had. [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. [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. No. The reason was that his entire right side was beginning to atrophy (causing his arm and leg muscles to shrink). Paul Orndorff's arm was a constant injury that plagued his career and was a factor in his decision to retire. A post shared by Paul Orndorff (@mr1derfulofficial), ORNDORFF'S SON SAYS HE WAS 'AN AMAZING FATHER'. Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according toCelebrity Net Worth. 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. WWE's officialTwitteraccount posted a tribute to the fallen star, tweeting: "WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer 'Mr. HWT | No. No. HWT | No. Paul Orndorff was born on October 29, 1949, in Winchester, Virginia, U.S.A. Maybe 95ish. Ascended as high as No. John ODonnell (RUT) | TF, 15-0 After Orndorff fired Heenan as his manager, Heenan placed a $25,000 bounty on Orndorff, payable to anyone who could injure him. 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. Gable's Last . His cause of death evidently was tied to a long-time illness t. Next, Pretty Wonderful was challenged by the duo of Stars and Stripes (Marcus Alexander Bagwell and The Patriot) at Fall Brawl. 2 Greg Kerkvliet (PSU) def. Anderson and Flair tried to calm Orndorff down but Orndorff lost his temper and attacked Pillman. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who once fought in Wrestlemania, has died at the age of 71. 15 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 7-2 During the match, Roma acted very indifferently to his tag team partner, sowing the seeds to his heel turn. Great Guy, Legit Tough!" [citation needed] On August 11, 2014, Orndorff made an appearance at Hogan's birthday celebration on WWE Raw, celebrating in the ring with many other WWE legends, including Hogan himself, Ric Flair, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Okerlund, Jimmy Hart, and Piper. [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. Tate Orndorff kicked off the new wrestling season Sunday with a 2-0 decision victory over North Carolina's Brandon Whitman. 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. He believes the condition was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Son needed just 1 minute, 52 seconds to finish the match. 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. One of my fondest memories. Get the news that matters from one of the leading news sites in Ghana, "Atsu's wife published 'Stop Bullying Me' and filed for divorce before his death" - Insider reveals, Over 900 fake social media accounts of MPs, ambassadors pulled down by police, Don't judge me because I am wiser than you, and my daughter does what she wants - Tonardo fires critics, TikToker tours 'the biggest hotel in Africa with 400 rooms' located in Ghana, List of all Category C schools in Ghana by region in 2022, UCC masters programmes, fee structure, admission requirements 2022/2023, Best blood group compatibility for marriage and pregnancy, Who is the ugliest person in the world in 2022? He would later move to the New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he stayed for several months. "He is better known as Mr. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Paul's net worth was $100 thousand by the time of his death. Orndorff had stints in the UWF (Universal Wrestling Federation) and the indies between 1990 to 1993. The Dudes backed Sting in his fight with the Four Horsemen. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-1 [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 will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. 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During this time he became known as "The Brandon Bull", a nickname he had during his days as a football player. Paul Orndoff, known to wrestling fans as "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, has passed away at age 71. Jacob Cover (KENT) | Fall, 0:16 Famous commentator Jim Ross paid tribute to the late wrestler Paul Orndorff on Monday. Ric Flair, a retired professional wrestler, took toTwitterafter learning of Paul Orndorff's passing. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He really wanted someone from U-Hi.. It does help when you have older siblings laying the gauntlet down for what you have to do, Owen said. However, the legend was suffering from dementia, which could . Sadly, Paul died on July 12, 2021, after being diagnosed with dementia. Travis wrote, "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. . [25] Orndorff took Oliver Humperdink as his manager in his fight with Rude and Heenan. 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