Famous commentator Jim Ross paid tribute to the late wrestler Paul Orndorff on Monday. When Orndorff vacated the title, it was put on the line in a tournament that was won by The Super Destroyer. Mr Wonderful was believed to have made most of his money wrestling for WWE prior to his retirement. [4] He scored 21 career touchdowns and gained over 2,000 all-purpose yards in his playing career with the Spartans. Instead of keeping the peace, Sammartino became a target for Orton and Piper,[20] which led to Orndorff and Sammartino teaming up. Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news. "WWE extends its condolences to Orndorffs family and friends.". (19) Luke Surber (OKST) | D, 5-0 According to Celebrity Net Worth, Paul's net worth was $100 thousand by the time of his death. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911 [database on-line]. 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. [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. [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. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 12-1, 2020-21 (Redshirt Junior) Boone McDermott (RU) | D, 6-1 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Orndorff exploded on theWWEscene in the 1980s, paired with manager Bobby Heenan. Ryan Vasbinder (MSU) | D, 6-3 After the feud with Cactus cooled off, "Mr. [25] Orndorff took Oliver Humperdink as his manager in his fight with Rude and Heenan. [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). 285 | No. R.I.P. Orndorff will be a redshirt junior this season after reaching the national tournament each of the past two campaigns for Utah Valley University. No. [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. Mr Wonderful was believed to have made most of his money wrestling for WWE prior to his retirement. I think hes still growing. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. "Man, I had so many matches and learned a ton with #PaulOrndorff," he wrote. Orndorff teamed with a variety of opponents in his fights with Piper and Orton, including Andr the Giant. 285 | No. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D. 9-4, 2022 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, Lincoln, Nebraska, March 5-6 Facebook | Twitter | Instagram. "Paul was a bad ass. #RIPPaulOrndorff . "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis wrote. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | TF, 19-4 2022-23 NCAA 285-Pound Preseason Preview: Big Shoes To Fill. He is attributed for bring style and swagger into the sport of wrestling thus pioneering the culture of the modern-day superstar. Paul Orndorff excelled in various sports, including amateur wrestling, bodybuilding, football [16][11], During the Hogan feud, Orndorff seriously injured his right arm in a weightlifting accident. 12 Gonzaga holds off No. I hate to lose ask my friends, Orndorff said. [12] Orndorff next feuded with The Masked Superstar, with whom he traded the National Heavyweight title back and forth during the fall of 1982. ", THE IRON SHEIK TWEETS AFTER 'BROTHER' ORNDORFF'S DEATH. [11], Orndorff started wrestling in 1976 in Mid-Southern Wrestling where he feuded with a young Jerry Lawler. On the page, Paul's wife, Amayou Smith, wrote: "Hi my name is Amayou, my husband is Travis Orndorff. 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. Jordan Earnest (Ohio U.) [41][42] In the following months, both Roma and Orndorff focused on their individual careers before reuniting around May. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. They have been together for over 50 years as she was his high school sweetheart. [12] Austin, Condrey, and Rose formed The Midnight Express shortly thereafter. He was 71 years old at the time of his death on July 12, 2021. No. 19 Owen Trephan (NCST) def. Posted an overall high school record of 142-15 with 103 pins as two-time Washington state champion Hes like having another coach in the room. The Dudes backed Sting in his fight with the Four Horsemen. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. Mr. Orndorff was 71-years-old at the time of his death. The injury forced him to retire in . They have two grown sons, Paul Orndorff III and Travis Orndorff, as well as eight grandchildren. This is a very sad situation that has left him in a bad state. Orndorff tips the scales at 265 pounds, 20 pounds shy of the limit at heavyweight. Paul's career, in both football and wrestling, started in his higher learning years. Young Paul spent his first three seasons as a fullback at the University of Tampa. This was the only time Orndorff and Hogan wrestled in WCW. Comedian Bill Burr spoke out about Paul Orndorff's death on Twitter. Instead, Orndorff missed and his opponent stuck him. It wouldnt surprise me if hes about 300 pounds by the time hes done with his mission.. Gable Steveson (MINN) def. HWT | No. While Orndorff was away from the WWF, Heenan brought in a new man "Ravishing" Rick Rude to take Orndorff's place in the Heenan Family. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-1 285 | No. Paul's career in the World Wrestling Federation began in late 1983 when he made his debut. Get the days top sports headlines and breaking news delivered to your inbox by subscribing here. It is not known what caused his death, but according to reports, he had been diagnosed with dementia not long ago. It was not until Studd and Bundy had Hogan in a compromised position that Orndorff reentered the ring to fend off Studd and Bundy. Tate Orndorff, U-His defending state champion heavyweight, practices a throw on a training partner. Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief, Check your email and confirm your subscription. No. For seven years, he represented the National Wrestling Alliance. He put me on the mat pretty hard. Owen credits the olders siblings for blazing the trail for Tate. "From his robes and ring gear to his muscular physique and legitimate toughness, he was to me what a pro wrestler should be. "Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. You wont find a heavyweight that works harder or has an energy level like he has, Owen said. The injury was left untreated for too long and the nerve damage caused his right bicep to atrophy. The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. [39] Orndorff defeated Bagwell controversially, using the second rope for leverage during the pinfall. [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. HWT | No. While the new season is just beginning, Orndorff hasn't stopped. HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 2023 Ohio State University. The champions retained,[45] but a week later the championship changed hands when Stars and Stripes got the victory. On February 3, 2005, Orndorff was announced as one of the inductees for the Class of 2005 into the WWE Hall of Fame. On April 6, 2014, Orndorff made an appearance at WrestleMania XXX, marking his first time on WWE television since the 2005 Hall of Fame. In May 2021, Orndorff's son Travis announced his father was suffering from dementia, believed to have been caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurodegenerative disease believed to be caused by concussions. [12] On June 9, 1991, Orndorff competed on the UWF's only PPV Beach Brawl, defeating Colonel DeBeers in a Strap match. 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. 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.' We lost another great one. Its been a multiple win situation for Owen, who has enjoyed coaching and watching Orndorffs four boys grow up before his eyes. Church is a huge part of my life how I direct my life. Great Guy, Legit Tough!" The OFFICIAL YouTube channel for Paul Orndorff, managed by Some Kind of #1derful, the podcast hosted by Travis Orndorff (son of Paul). No. Orndorff was only listed as a "wild card" who had to win a match in order to enter the tournament. Jacob Bullock (IND) | D, 7-4 [20] When no one succeeded, Heenan upped the bounty to $50,000. 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 . Dave had a brief chat with Tate before the final with some fatherly advice. Son needed just 1 minute, 52 seconds to finish the match. Ric Flair, a retired professional wrestler, took toTwitterafter learning of Paul Orndorff's passing. Orndorff began working for the NWA Tri-State promotion where he got involved in a feud with Ernie Ladd. Fans took to Twitter to express their sadness at the news of Paul Orndorff's recent death. Orndorff departed from the promotion that fall. [11] He won the gold on June 20, 1982. 2 Mason Parris (UM) def. Orndorff faced Salvatore Bellomo on the night that Hulk Hogan defeated The Iron Sheik for the WWF World Heavyweight Title and "Hulkamania was born". 3 nationally during 2019-20 season and was seeded eighth for the 2020 NCAA Championships In 1979, he travelled to the Alabama territory's, Southeast Championship Wrestling, where he worked as a tag team competitor. He returned to wrestling in 1990 in the WCW (world championship wrestling), making his debut in Dudes with Attitudes. Orndorff signed with the World Wrestling Federation in late 1983 and made his debut in November of that year on Championship Wrestling. 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. No. Orndorff and Williams clashed several times in what was promoted as the "Signature Feud" of the UWF in its early days. Then, coach Earle Bruce shifted him to tight end in the middle of his senior year. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. It's unclear whether dementia had a part in his demise. It is set to occur later this week in Fayetteville, Georgia. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Think I have his autograph on a patriot mask somewhere. 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). Paul Orndorff - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages Paul Orndorff We found 15 records for Paul Orndorff in NC, MN and 6 other states. The suit was litigated by attorney Konstantine Kyros, who led a number of other lawsuits against WWE. May God rest his soul! Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 0:46 (20) Joe Doyle (BING) | MD, 10-2 Tates uncle, Matt, head coach at Lewis and Clark, also wrestled at OSU. [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. However, the legend was suffering from dementia, which could . Paul Orndorff's Tweets. 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. His father died of cancer in 1965. The condition happens when someone suffers repeated head trauma; however, it can only be diagnosed once someone has passed away. #1derful Paul Orndorff. Man, I had so many matches and learned a ton with #PaulOrndorff Hate to see this, but know he's not in pain anymore. YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. HWT | No. The two feuded over the WCW World Tag Team Championship. Thanks for all the laughs and great matches. On the page, Travis's wife, Amayou Smith, wrote: "Hi my name is Amayou, my husband is Travis Orndorff. Wonderful aka The Brandon Bull. Their matches included a memorable outdoor match in Toronto ("The Big Event") which drew an estimated 76,000 fans. 4 Cornell. Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth. No. Boxing legend Ali helped promote the event, featuring as a guest referee. Unfortunately, he injured his arm in a weightlifting accident and retired in 1988 from the sport prematurely. 2,457 Followers. 1 seed against Rainier Beach. John ODonnell (RUT) | TF, 15-0 Five years later he was inducted to the WWE Hall of Fame and shortly after to the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. He called me every day when he could. Son of Dave and Amy Orndorff He wrote: "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr.". 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 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. His death was confirmed via Instagram on Monday by his son . Story of the smallest horse in the world. 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. He competed in the National Wrestling Alliance for a considerable time before becoming a sensation during the 1980s. Orndorff joined the World Football League's Jacksonville Express in 1975 after training camp with the Chicago Bears in 1974, but he was injured. One of the top heels of the 1980s, Paul Orndorff is remembered for his dashing looks and incredible physique. The champions had one last defense against former champions the Nasty Boys that also saw Kevin's injured brother Dave. Tate is a heavyweight wrestler from Spokane, Wash. According to Hannibal TV, Orndorff is suffering from late stages of dementia. Wonderful. Orndorff excels in the classroom as well, garnering NWCA Scholar All-American and First Team Academic All-Big 12 laurels in 2019 and 2020. This led to a brief six man tag team alliance between Orndorff, Payne, and Chris Benoit. He also defeated "Mean" Mark Callous in multiple house show encounters. Paul Orndorff was born on October 29, 1949, in Winchester, Virginia, U.S.A. When Orndorff left the AWF in February 1992, he vacated the title. 2021 All-American (eighth), PRIOR TO OHIO STATE The duo of Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage faced Pretty Wonderful in a televised match which the latter lost. #1derful Paul Orndorff. 285 | No. Orndorff was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame in 2009. It is unclear whether he had investments elsewhere because many presume him to be richer. HWT | No. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Placed 5th at the Big Ten Championships and eighth at the NCAA Championships If Tate were two inches taller theres no doubt hed have had an even more difficult decision about college. Starting in January 1984, Orndorff took on "Rowdy" Roddy Piper as his manager. He was inducted on April 2 at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles by Bobby Heenan. I love their coaches. [63], On July 12, 2021, Orndorff died of his dementia at the age of 71 in Atlanta, Georgia.[64][65]. Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. No. First Team USA Wrestling Senior All-American (2015) 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 15 seed in the 2019 NCAA Championships He wrestled Kengo Kimura, Riki Choshu, and Akira Maeda, as well as teaming up with Ed Leslie against Antonio Inoki and Seiji Sakaguchi. HWT (Orndoff is No. [54], Orndorff's parents were both of German descent. I attribute a lot of my success in wrestling to church, Tate said. [12] He was unsuccessful in his challenge and soon focused on the title he gave up. Senior U.S. Open finalist in Greco-Roman (2019) [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. YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. 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). Jacob Robb (Mercyhurst) | D, 10-3 (1st), 2021 Cliff Keen Invitational "Just heard about the passing of Paul Mr 1derfulOrndorff. In 1976, Orndorff began his career as a wrestler. Orndoff beat Tim Horner[32] and Robert Gibson[32] in the preliminary rounds to advance to the finals of the tournament. However, he did not stay long and left in the fall of 1990. NWCA All-American (2020) Chances are you or someone you love has experienced what its like to be a caregiver while juggling lifes bills and responsibilities. 285 | No. He was a member of the U23 World Greco-Roman team and a Senior U.S. Open Greco-Roman finalist in 2019. [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. Tate picked up the gauntlet and will leave U-Hi as the most successful Orndorff. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MFF, Duals (7-4) His career highlights included competing alongside the likes of Hulk Hogan and Mr T. Paul Orndorff's son Travis confirmed in a statement that his father suffered from dementia. 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It was awarded back to Orton when Orndorff left the promotion. [12][13] Orndorff feuded with Ted DiBiase, JYD, Dusty Rhodes, and Dick Murdoch while holding on to the North American title. It is not clear if an autopsy has been done yet. It makes me a better person.. WWE legend and Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff aka Mr. Lee Herrington (UNK) | Fall, 2:32 "But Paul also was one funny son-of-a-bitch. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis wrote. How old is Paul Orndorff? Hes mostly solid muscle and bone, Owen said. Paul Orndorff and Hulk Hogan had a wildly successful feud that started in the early days of WWE. She overcame personal controversies to build a reputation for herself in Hollywood by acting and singing her way into the hearts of audiences. 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). Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. Terry went on to have limited success as a tag team wrestler with other partners such as The Junkyard Dog and Kerry Von Erich. One of the greatest of all time! HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) vs. (5) Wyatt Hendrickson (AF) | D, 9-5 [4] He voluntarily quit during training camp, citing "personal problems". 9 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2 [26] His final match came on a house show on January 4, 1988, against Rude in Augusta, Georgia. 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