31 Zach Schrader (UMD) | D, 4-1 [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. 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. Son needed just 1 minute, 52 seconds to finish the match. He fired Heenan two months later and began a feud with Rude. Orndorff made his in-ring debut on June 9 in Beckley, West Virginia, defeating "Nasty" Ned Brady on Main Event. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2, 2022 NCAA Championships, Detroit, Michigan March 17-19 She is a mother and grandma who did not let the issue surrounding the paternity of her first child derail her meteoric ascent to fame. Paul Orndorff started his career in wrestling in 1976 in Mid-Southern Wrestling. 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. Boxing legend Ali helped promote the event, featuring as a guest referee. Paul's career, in both football and wrestling, started in his higher learning years. The OFFICIAL Twitter for the late Paul Orndorff, managed by Some Kind of #1derful, the podcast hosted by Travis Orndorff (son of Paul). [49] He lost to WCW newcomer The Renegade at Bash at the Beach. He is well known for his nickname, Mr. One of my fondest memories. [12], During a February 5, 1995 taping of WCW Worldwide, Orndorff crossed paths with Hogan for the first time since 1987. Boone McDermott (RU) | D, 6-1 Its just the right way to live, thats how I feel. Wonderful". I was at the Big Event in Toronto. No. Pinned Tweet. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. WCW later explained that Orndorff had been seriously hurt in the attack and that his career was over. Lee Herrington (UNK) | Fall, 2:32 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. Luke Luffman (ILL) | D, 3-2 Their half-year-long feud is one of the most notable (and profitable) feuds in the history of pro wrestling. It makes me a better person.. Paul was a phenomenal wrestler and athlete," he wrote. Tate picked up the gauntlet and will leave U-Hi as the most successful Orndorff. Tanner was a three-time NCAA Qualifier for Utah Valley #RIPPaulOrndorff . The champions retained,[45] but a week later the championship changed hands when Stars and Stripes got the victory. 1-ranked wrestler in the nation. [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. The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. No. (Jesse Tinsley). In 1979, he travelled to the Alabama territory's, Southeast Championship Wrestling, where he worked as a tag team competitor. [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. [12] It was soon revealed that Roop had sabotaged Orndorff's car so he could get the title shot instead (storyline). 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. I appreciate how mature he is, Owen said. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who once fought in Wrestlemania, has died at the age of 71. Tweets & replies. 22 AJ Nevills (SDSU) | D, 4-4 (TB2) YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. 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 For seven years, he represented the National Wrestling Alliance. [34] Orndorff was fired from the SMW after piledriving a referee in frustration. #1derful Paul Orndorff. [55][11], On January 5, 2011, Orndorff told the Busted Open Sirius Satellite Radio show that he had recently been diagnosed with throat cancer. Mason Fiscella (APP) | D, 7-1 285 | No. 5 Greg Kerkvliet (PSU) def. May God rest his soul! U-Hi coach Don Owen needed an upper weights coach when he asked Orndorff to be an assistant coach 15 years ago. He is the brother of Mickey Ronald Cain, Terry Orndorff and Patricia. Hes mostly solid muscle and bone, Owen said. That had a lot of influence on it, Tate said. Despite his successful WWE career, Orndorff never won the WWE Championship. 285 | No. "YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. Is Tate Orndorff related to Paul Orndorff? Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. Went 2-2 as the No. Mr T - real name Laurence Tureaud - debuted for the WWE in 1985 as Hulk Hogans tag-team partner at the very first WrestleMania, beating Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff. Statistics major. [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. American professional wrestler (19492021), Retirement and various appearances (19952001). "He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. 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. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. Streaming now http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Thank you for 1.9M . Wonderful aka The Brandon Bull. We lost another great one," one fan wrote. The condition happens when someone suffers repeated head trauma, however, it can only be diagnosed once someone has passed away. You cant be afraid to compete no matter the outcome.. "Condolences to Pauls family and friends. Two-time NCAA Qualifier for Utah Valley University (2019, 2020) Jacob Bullock (IU) | D, 8-3, Ohio Intercollegiate Open (Nov. 14, 2021, Tiffin, Ohio) Tate, one of four brothers, carries a 44-13 collegiate record to Columbus and was seeded eighth for the COVID-canceled 2020 NCAA Championships. Hes like having another coach in the room. I attribute a lot of my success in wrestling to church, Tate said. [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. "From his robes and ring gear to his muscular physique and legitimate toughness, he was to me what a pro wrestler should be. "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. [12] On June 9, 1991, Orndorff competed on the UWF's only PPV Beach Brawl, defeating Colonel DeBeers in a Strap match. 285 | No. Mr. 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. "Him and Sherri were the best on that show with working the crowd. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. He competed in the National Wrestling Alliance for a considerable time before becoming a sensation during the 1980s. Or I should say I put myself on the mat pretty hard.. "He Was Another Amazing Athlete That I Had The Pleasure Of Wrestling An Hour For The NWA Championship On Many Occasions! HWT | No. Orndorff excels in the classroom as well, garnering NWCA Scholar All-American and First Team Academic All-Big 12 laurels in 2019 and 2020. Placed 5th at the Big Ten Championships and eighth at the NCAA Championships [53] In 2009, Orndorff was elected by a committee of his peers to the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame,[citation needed] then located in Amsterdam, New York, now located in Wichita Falls, Texas. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) vs. No. 12 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 2:21 Get the days top sports headlines and breaking news delivered to your inbox by subscribing here. [11] He won the gold on June 20, 1982. I love their coaches. The anomaly (atrophy) made him not be able to compete at his level best and put him at risk of injury. He returned to the WCW in late 1992 and continued to fight until his retirement in 2001. Media. Fans took to Twitter to express their sadness at the news of Paul Orndorff's recent death. [12] Austin, Condrey, and Rose formed The Midnight Express shortly thereafter. He is among the most renowned entertainers of the 21st century, and his sporting ability was evident. He married his high school girlfriend Ronda Maxwell Orndorff. Instead, he voluntarily resigned during training camp, claiming "personal difficulties." It wouldnt surprise me if hes about 300 pounds by the time hes done with his mission.. 1 Gable Steveson (MINN) def. FORMER WWE wrestler Paul Orndorff passed away on June 12, 2021. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. Their matches included a memorable outdoor match in Toronto ("The Big Event") which drew an estimated 76,000 fans. You are already subscribed to our newsletter! 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. 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. [41][42] In the following months, both Roma and Orndorff focused on their individual careers before reuniting around May. No. Denise Gordy's career in the entertainment world is both fascinating and inspiring. The two feuded over the WCW World Tag Team Championship. I love you, Daddy," he concluded the tribute. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. The time off was because of the injury to his arm/neck that he suffered during the Hogan feud and left untreated for too long. Then, coach Earle Bruce shifted him to tight end in the middle of his senior year. I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE", PAUL ORNDORFF. Tates uncle, Matt, head coach at Lewis and Clark, also wrestled at OSU. He was considering giving professional wrestling a try, like his former Tampa teammate Ron Mikolajczyk, who made his wrestling debut that summer. He was inducted into theWWE Hall of Fame in 2005and theNational Wrestling AllianceHall of Famein 2009. 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. [51], On the December 11, 1995 episode of Monday Nitro, Orndorff confronted Brian Pillman after Pillman made derogatory comments about Orndorff. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MFF, Duals (7-4) 15 Yaraslau Slavikouski (HARV) def. The "wild card" status was a blow to Orndoff's ego (storyline), causing him to attack several wrestlers including Hector Guerrero, whom he defeated in a "wild card" match to earn a spot in the tournament. Tate Orndorff (OSU) | TF-1.5 3:49 (20-5) American basketballer Gary Payton II age, wife, basketball stats, latest updates. Tweets. Is Einstein the horse still alive? One incident especially stands out that established Pretty Wonderful in the title chase. No. 4 Lucas Davison (NW) def. Given the time of the rivalry, it's understandable that you might have forgotten some details about their feud. While the new season is just beginning, Orndorff hasn't stopped. [16] Piper nicknamed Orndorff "Mr. He called his father-in-law, who knew someone who knew Florida promoter Eddie Graham, which got his start into the wrestling business. R.I.P. The OFFICIAL YouTube channel for Paul Orndorff, managed by Some Kind of #1derful, the podcast hosted by Travis Orndorff (son of Paul). During the tag match Ali climbed up on to the ring apron and took a swing at Piper. [46], At Clash of the Champions XXIX Stars and Stripes were granted a final shot at the tag team title, but the challengers also had to put up the Patriot's mask on the line. While he was here, he was given the name of Mr Wonderful by his then-manager, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. [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. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. MY BROTHER. Wonderful" in the first place. [11] He resided in Fayetteville, Georgia. | D, 8-1 [15] On August 19, 1982, Orndorff regained the title from the Super Destroyer. Tates better than I was in football and he loves it more than I did, Dave said. [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. Orndorff then moved to New Japan Pro Wrestling for several months. #1derful Paul Orndorff. 285 | No. Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news. [16], Orndorff and Hogan started teaming up to feud with Piper and Orton, facing them in tag team competition all over the country. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-2 285 | No. She overcame personal controversies to build a reputation for herself in Hollywood by acting and singing her way into the hearts of audiences. ", THE IRON SHEIK TWEETS AFTER 'BROTHER' ORNDORFF'S DEATH. "Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. Paul's career in the World Wrestling Federation began in late 1983 when he made his debut. The feud with Ladd saw Orndorff win the NWA Tri-State North American Heavyweight Title[12] from Ladd on two occasions (on May 29, 1978[12] and again in June). 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. 285 | No. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Paul's net worth was $100 thousand by the time of his death. 17 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 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.' "So Sorry To Hear Of The Passing Of Paul Orndorff aka Mr. "Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business," he wrote. That wrestler ended up skipping the tourney, though. No. Orndorff will be a redshirt junior this season after reaching the national tournament each of the past two campaigns for Utah Valley University. Orndorff exploded on theWWEscene in the 1980s, paired with manager Bobby Heenan. On February 3, 2005, Orndorff was announced as one of the inductees for the Class of 2005 into the WWE Hall of Fame. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. Rest in power Mr. In December 1978, Orndorff teamed with Jimmy Snuka to capture the NWA World Tag Team Championship from Baron von Raschke and Greg Valentine. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 12-1, 2020-21 (Redshirt Junior) HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) vs. (5) Wyatt Hendrickson (AF) | D, 9-5 pic.twitter.com/h7crlyHme6, WRESTLING WORLD COMMENTS AFTER PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. [48] In May, Orndorff got a golden opportunity to regain the WCW Television title. U23 World Greco-Roman Team Member (2019) This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Orndoff beat Tim Horner[32] and Robert Gibson[32] in the preliminary rounds to advance to the finals of the tournament. 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. [27], Paul Orndorff retired in early 1988 due to his arm injury and focused on running his bowling alley in Fayetteville. With both men rededicated to teaming, they soon challenged for the WCW World Tag Team Championship then held by Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-1 ", My heart is saddened again. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. Luke Martin (Glenville St. Col.) | Fall, 1:59 [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. Hulk Hogan is one of the biggest babyfaces to ever catch on in professional wrestling. Copyright 2023, The Spokesman-Review | Community Guidelines | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy, Zags-Gaels round 3? Brooks beat Orndorff with the help of a chair and won the title only to turn around and give it to Zbyszko. He went to a prestigious tournament in Ohio last month hoping to go up against the No. It is not known what caused his death, but according to reports, he had been diagnosed with dementia not long ago. [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]. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. [25] Orndorff took Oliver Humperdink as his manager in his fight with Rude and Heenan. 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. The only similarity between the two is that they share a surname. No. Lee brought in Ron Garvin to fight off Orndorff;[33] the feud included a featured "piledriver match", which Garvin won. Orndorff signed with the World Wrestling Federation in late 1983 and made his debut in November of that year on Championship Wrestling. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. The condition happens when someone suffers repeated head trauma; however, it can only be diagnosed once someone has passed away. I went to a wcw house show at the uic pavilion once. WWE Hall of Fame member Eric Bischoff tweeted out his condolences after announcements of Paul Orndorff's death. Ascended as high as No. 2 Mason Parris (UM) def. Tates goal is to do what his dad fell just short of doing at OSU win an NCAA title. Ric Flair, a retired professional wrestler, took toTwitterafter learning of Paul Orndorff's passing. Mike Viramontes (NDC) | MD, 12-3 Brandon Whitman (UNC) | Fall, 5:22 [12] During the summer, he vacated the title to focus on pursuing the NWA World Champion "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Paul's net worth was $100 thousand by the time of his death. Two-time NWCA Scholar All-American and First Team Academic All-Big 12 honoree Gold Division (Open) HWT (Tate Orndorff 4-0/1st) He is better known as "Mr. #1derful" Paul Orndorff. 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. You wont find a heavyweight that works harder or has an energy level like he has, Owen said. After reviewing the footage it was decided that it was a draw and the match was restarted. [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. Jordan Earnest (Ohio U.) "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. This time, Roma took it a step further and attacked Erik Watts before announcing that he was now teaming with Paul Orndorff. Thanks for all the laughs and great matches. Injuries caused Mr Wonderful to step away from the square ring in 2000. [39] Orndorff defeated Bagwell controversially, using the second rope for leverage during the pinfall. Orndorff. On July 12,Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's deathafter battling dementia and head trauma. After Orndorff fired Heenan as his manager, Heenan placed a $25,000 bounty on Orndorff, payable to anyone who could injure him. HWT | No. Paul Orndorff excelled in various sports, including amateur wrestling, bodybuilding, football, track and field, and even arm wrestling. (Jesse Tinsley) By Greg Lee [email protected] (509) 844-8168 Sometimes the youngest in a. Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth. [19] He solidified his babyface status by publicly firing manager Bobby Heenan shortly afterwards. Thank you for all of them Paul. HWT | Tyrell Gordon ( UNIA) def. Former WWE superstar CM Punk wrote: "Damn. 30 Joe Doyle (BING) | MD, 10-2 On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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Spivey convinced Orndorff to believe in himself and that he shouldn't forget that he was "Mr. Orndorff returned in October and partnered with Big John Studd against Maeda and Sakaguchi, then faced Maeda again in singles competition. Travis Orndorff on Paul Orndorff's TemperLearn More about The Hannibal TV: https://www.thehannibaltv.com/Follow on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @TheHannib. 18 Hunter Catka (VT) | D, 3-1 Orndorff departed from the promotion that fall. Five years later he was inducted to the WWE Hall of Fame and shortly after to the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame. HWT | No. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. Is Tate Orndorff related to Paul Orndorff? Paul Orndorff Death. On July 12, Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's death after battling dementia and head trauma. [63], On July 12, 2021, Orndorff died of his dementia at the age of 71 in Atlanta, Georgia.[64][65]. All rights reserved. His father also played football there, and had a tryout with the New Orleans Saints. Jaron Smith (UMD) | D, 4-1 [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. 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. On August 18, 1993, Orndorff's luck ran out as Ricky Steamboat won the title at Clash of the Champions XXIV. Wonderful. Orndorff began working for the NWA Tri-State promotion where he got involved in a feud with Ernie Ladd. I attribute a lot of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr ''... Champions retained, [ 45 ] but a week later the Championship hands... 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