He also defeated "Mean" Mark Callous in multiple house show encounters. 285 | No. Orndorff teamed with a variety of opponents in his fights with Piper and Orton, including Andr the Giant. [17] Hogan disposed of the challenger and moved on while Orndorff fought a variety of opponents including the Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana. NWCA All-American (2020) Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. [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. Luke Martin (Glenville St. Col.) | Fall, 1:59 No. 15 seed in the 2019 NCAA Championships 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). HWT | No. He was 71 years old at the time of his death on July 12, 2021. Two-time NWCA Scholar All-American and First Team Academic All-Big 12 honoree His cause of death evidently was tied to a long-time illness t. Jacob Bullock (IND) | D, 7-4 FORMER WWE wrestler Paul Orndorff passed away on June 12, 2021. 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.' Media. While the new season is just beginning, Orndorff hasn't stopped. HWT | (4) Greg Kerkvliet (PSU) def. The duo of Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage faced Pretty Wonderful in a televised match which the latter lost. Next, Pretty Wonderful was challenged by the duo of Stars and Stripes (Marcus Alexander Bagwell and The Patriot) at Fall Brawl. As a youngster, Orndorff was a star high school football player. Former WWE superstar CM Punk wrote: "Damn. Denise Gordy's career in the entertainment world is both fascinating and inspiring. Orndorff played college football at the University of Tampa,[4] where he was a fullback for his first three seasons before he was moved to tight end mid-season in his senior year by coach Earle Bruce. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. Best Match Powered by Whitepages Premium AGE 70s Paul E Orndorff Raleigh, NC (Northwest Raleigh) View Full Report Addresses Orndorff was 71-years-old at the time of his death. He was considering giving professional wrestling a try, like his former Tampa teammate Ron Mikolajczyk, who made his wrestling debut that summer. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". He wrestled Kengo Kimura, Riki Choshu, and Akira Maeda, as well as teaming up with Ed Leslie against Antonio Inoki and Seiji Sakaguchi. [39] Orndorff defeated Bagwell controversially, using the second rope for leverage during the pinfall. I just wanted to tell him that if he got a chance at a pin to go for it, Dave said. Orndorff is amazed with how far hes come in the sport considering he won just one match in seventh grade. After Orndorff fired Heenan as his manager, Heenan placed a $25,000 bounty on Orndorff, payable to anyone who could injure him. Later in the evening, Orndorff ran to the ring to even the sides when Piper and Orton were preparing to double team Hogan. [12] Orndorff next feuded with The Masked Superstar, with whom he traded the National Heavyweight title back and forth during the fall of 1982. Read our Paul Orndorff live blog for all the latest news and updates "He was so much more than a wrestler," Paul Orndorffs son, Travis, captioned an Instagram post. Afterwards, Orndorff laid out Guerrero and several preliminary wrestlers with his piledriver finisher. 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. Church is a huge part of my life how I direct my life. What is Paul Orndorff's net worth? 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. However, he did not stay long and left in the fall of 1990. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. 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). "YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. Despite his successful WWE career, Orndorff never won the WWE Championship. (Jesse Tinsley) By Greg Lee gregl@spokesman.com (509) 844-8168 Sometimes the youngest in a. In 1986, he was named to the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame. 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. 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. 1-ranked wrestler in the nation. Andrew Irick (IND) | Fall, 5:51 Lucas Davison (NU) def. Wonderful has passed away at the age of 71. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. "Man, I had so many matches and learned a ton with #PaulOrndorff," he wrote. He put me on the mat pretty hard. Son needed just 1 minute, 52 seconds to finish the match. He is the brother of Mickey Ronald Cain, Terry Orndorff and Patricia. [12] The duo beat Condrey and Randy Rose, the same team that ended Orndorff and Austin's run with the gold. WCW later explained that Orndorff had been seriously hurt in the attack and that his career was over. From his robes and ring gear to his muscular physique and legitimate toughness, he was to me what a pro wrestler should be. [48] In May, Orndorff got a golden opportunity to regain the WCW Television title. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. A post shared by Paul Orndorff (@mr1derfulofficial), ORNDORFF'S SON SAYS HE WAS 'AN AMAZING FATHER'. MY BROTHER. However, the legend was suffering from dementia, which could . They have been together for over 50 years as she was his high school sweetheart. The injury forced him to retire in . The OFFICIAL YouTube channel for Paul Orndorff, managed by Some Kind of #1derful, the podcast hosted by Travis Orndorff (son of Paul). ADDITIONAL INFO [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. 3 nationally during 2019-20 season and was seeded eighth for the 2020 NCAA Championships [19] He solidified his babyface status by publicly firing manager Bobby Heenan shortly afterwards. [18] Blaming Orndorff for the loss, Piper and Orton attacked him on Saturday Night's Main Event I. According to Hannibal TV, Orndorff is suffering from late stages of dementia. (19) Luke Surber (OKST) | D, 5-0 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. [25] Orndorff took Oliver Humperdink as his manager in his fight with Rude and Heenan. 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. 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). [citation needed], In 1990 Orndorff returned to the squared circle, wrestling a series of matches against Kerry Von Erich on the independent circuit. [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. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Changed my life. MY BROTHER. [55][11], On January 5, 2011, Orndorff told the Busted Open Sirius Satellite Radio show that he had recently been diagnosed with throat cancer. Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. Hes up 30 pounds from a year ago. 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. Given the time of the rivalry, it's understandable that you might have forgotten some details about their feud. Orndorff's TV title reign also included a successful defence against future ECW champion Shane Douglas and a disqualification loss to Johnny B Badd, after Maxx Payne violently interfered. Is Tate Orndorff related to Paul Orndorff? HWT | No. No. [63], On July 12, 2021, Orndorff died of his dementia at the age of 71 in Atlanta, Georgia.[64][65]. ", RIC FLAIR REMEMBERS ORNDORFF AS A 'GREAT GUY, LEGIT TOUGH!'. Jaron Smith (UMD) | D, 4-1 But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. The referee, Charles Robinson stopped the match as a result. Orndorff, ranked third at the time by Intermat, instead ran into the second-ranked heavyweight in the final. 4 Lucas Davison (NW) def. The OFFICIAL Twitter for the late Paul Orndorff, managed by Some Kind of #1derful, the podcast hosted by Travis Orndorff (son of Paul). I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. Paul Orndorff was a pro wrestler known as "Mr. Wonderful," known for his WWF feud with Hulk Hogan. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. He competed in the National Wrestling Alliance for a considerable time before becoming a sensation during the 1980s. Tate, one of four brothers, carries a 44-13 collegiate record to Columbus and was seeded eighth for the COVID-canceled 2020 NCAA Championships. 12 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. His father also played football there, and had a tryout with the New Orleans Saints. He made two tours of Japan, the first in April. No. Particularly by modern standards, that's not all that old for a top-tier wrestler. With both men rededicated to teaming, they soon challenged for the WCW World Tag Team Championship then held by Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan. May God rest his soul! Dan Conley (COL) | Fall, 3:54 His son, Travis Orndorff made the announcement on Instagram. Get the days top sports headlines and breaking news delivered to your inbox by subscribing here. I love you Daddy.". The condition happens when someone suffers repeated head trauma, however, it can only be diagnosed once someone has passed away. [16] The next time that Hogan and Orndorff teamed up, against The Moondogs, Orndorff wrestled most of the match by himself in an attempt to upstage Hogan, scoring the winning pin. [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. On February 3, 2005, Orndorff was announced as one of the inductees for the Class of 2005 into the WWE Hall of Fame. #RIPPaulOrndorff . The match degraded into a brawl that saw Pretty Wonderful make an appearance using Dave's crutch to attack the champions. He believes the condition was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Former World Wrestling Federation favorite Paul Orndorff, who gained fame with fans as Mr. We lost another great one. Paul Orndorff was married to Ronda Maxwell. [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. During his time with the Spartans, he scored 21 touchdowns and racked up over 2,000 all-purpose yards. Orndoff beat Tim Horner[32] and Robert Gibson[32] in the preliminary rounds to advance to the finals of the tournament. Paul Ondorff and Hulk Hogan in the main event of WrestleMania 1. The Dudes backed Sting in his fight with the Four Horsemen. The reason was that his entire right side was beginning to atrophy (causing his arm and leg muscles to shrink). Streaming now http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Thank you for 1.9M . #1derful Paul Orndorff. [51], On the December 11, 1995 episode of Monday Nitro, Orndorff confronted Brian Pillman after Pillman made derogatory comments about Orndorff. FANS 'SADDENED' AT NEWS OF PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 0:46 Orndorff excels in the classroom as well, garnering NWCA Scholar All-American and First Team Academic All-Big 12 laurels in 2019 and 2020. During the tag match Ali climbed up on to the ring apron and took a swing at Piper. This time they wrestled without their manager and were officially known as "Pretty Wonderful". U-Hi coach Don Owen needed an upper weights coach when he asked Orndorff to be an assistant coach 15 years ago. On the page, Paul's wife, Amayou Smith, wrote: "Hi my name is Amayou, my husband is Travis Orndorff. "Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. Orndorff quickly became affiliated with a group called the "Dudes with Attitudes" consisting of himself, Sting, Lex Luger, Junkyard Dog, and The Steiner Brothers. [4] He scored 21 career touchdowns and gained over 2,000 all-purpose yards in his playing career with the Spartans. Is Einstein the horse still alive? R.I.P. 285 lb R16, Greg Kerkvliet, Penn State vs Tate Orndorff, Ohio State. Married to Brinley, a former soccer student-athlete for Utah Valley [11], Orndorff started wrestling in 1976 in Mid-Southern Wrestling where he feuded with a young Jerry Lawler. ", Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. U23 World Greco-Roman Team Member (2019) She has had her fair share of drama in her life, some of which having nothing to do with her profession as an actor. And he had the confidence to have fun with his character.". Mason Fiscella (APP) | D, 7-1 Two years ago, Tanner had to win his match in the final to clinch a state title for U-Hi. Instead of keeping the peace, Sammartino became a target for Orton and Piper,[20] which led to Orndorff and Sammartino teaming up. 2021 All-American (eighth), PRIOR TO OHIO STATE 3 in the national heavyweight rankings and owns 17 wins over nationally-ranked opponents. [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. ", "Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 12-1, 2020-21 (Redshirt Junior) Gold Division (Open) HWT (Tate Orndorff 4-0/1st) #PaulOrndorff, PAUL ORNDORFF'S SON CONFIRMS HIS DEATH IN STATEMENT. "Paul Orndorff was a true, mans man. This led to a brief six man tag team alliance between Orndorff, Payne, and Chris Benoit. The condition happens when someone suffers repeated head trauma; however, it can only be diagnosed once someone has passed away. Eagle scout also lettered for the University High School football and golf teams, PERSONAL 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. Mike Viramontes (NDC) | MD, 12-3 285 | No. Tates uncle, Matt, head coach at Lewis and Clark, also wrestled at OSU. If Tate were two inches taller theres no doubt hed have had an even more difficult decision about college. Orndorff began working for the NWA Tri-State promotion where he got involved in a feud with Ernie Ladd. The fact that Zbyszko bought the title and did not win it forced NWA President Bob Geigel to step in and strip Zbyszko of the title.[12]. Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. (October 29, 1949 July 12, 2021), nicknamed "Mr. Paul Orndorff Death. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. "Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. "So Sorry To Hear Of The Passing Of Paul Orndorff aka Mr. That had a lot of influence on it, Tate said. A week later, Roma teamed with Erik Watts to take on the team of Orndorff and Lord Steven Regal. He recruited me hard. Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief, Check your email and confirm your subscription. 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. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911 [database on-line]. It was something he had worked through as best he could but by the end of 1995 he was forced to retire and started to work as a trainer and a road agent for WCW.[16]. They have two grown sons, Paul Orndorff III and Travis Orndorff, as well as eight grandchildren. 38 of the 500 top wrestlers in the, Wrestler of the Week (August 2329, 1987), WCW World Television Championship Tournament (1993), This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 17:40. [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]. Unfortunately, he injured his arm in a weightlifting accident and retired in 1988 from the sport prematurely. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. Fellow WWE wrestler Bobby Roode took to Twitter to express the inspiration that Paul Orndorff was to him following Orndorff's death. You wont find a heavyweight that works harder or has an energy level like he has, Owen said. Orndorff then helped Hogan to his feet and raised his hand in the air, only to give Hogan a clothesline followed by a piledriver. Tate is a heavyweight wrestler from Spokane, Wash. HWT | (7) Mason Parris (MICH) def. News of his passing was communicated to the public by his son Travis who announced the sad news in an Instagram post. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. R.I.P. Orndorff tips the scales at 265 pounds, 20 pounds shy of the limit at heavyweight. HWT | No. 1 seed/3-2 Fourth) 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. He would later move to the New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he stayed for several months. [16] Piper nicknamed Orndorff "Mr. 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. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-1 Many will remember his intensity. Hes mostly solid muscle and bone, Owen said. I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE pic.twitter.com/RXovORjxVp, WWE WRESTLER BOBBY ROODE TWEETS THAT ORNDORFF WAS AN 'INSPIRATION'. I went to a wcw house show at the uic pavilion once. On July 12, 2021, Paul Orndorff died in Fayetteville, Georgia. She overcame personal controversies to build a reputation for herself in Hollywood by acting and singing her way into the hearts of audiences. 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. Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff success in the WWF was evident in the matches he won, and he cultivated a name for himself. "From his robes and ring gear to his muscular physique and legitimate toughness, he was to me what a pro wrestler should be. 285 | No. Hes heavily favored to repeat this winter. [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. [16], Orndorff and Hogan started teaming up to feud with Piper and Orton, facing them in tag team competition all over the country. On July 12,Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's deathafter battling dementia and head trauma. [34] Orndorff was fired from the SMW after piledriving a referee in frustration. Thank you for all of them Paul. #RIPMrWonderful", Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business. 285 (Orndorff, 2-3, 8th) 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. Placed 5th at the Big Ten Championships and eighth at the NCAA Championships Travis wrote, "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. . Posted an 11-11 record, 4-5 in duals Hes like having another coach in the room. In 1976, Orndorff began his career as a wrestler. And as much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it. WE RIDE TOGETHER. His fearlessness in the ring was evident throughout his professional hardships and tribulations. Adonis kept on irritating Orndorff, going so far as daring Orndorff to prove just how close his relationship with Hogan really was. More than anything, though, Owen said Orndorffs character on and off the mat is what he wants in his program. Tate, one of four brothers, carries a 44-13 collegiate record to Columbus and was seeded eighth for the COVID-canceled 2020 NCAA Championships. (Jesse Tinsley). He is well known for his nickname, Mr. [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. It's unclear whether dementia had a part in his demise. His son, Travis, announced his father's death on social media earlier today. [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. The only similarity between the two is that they share a surname. 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. Is Tate Orndorff related to Paul Orndorff? No. WWE legend and Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff aka Mr. And as much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it. Paul Orndorff and Hulk Hogan had a wildly successful feud that started in the early days of WWE. Spivey convinced Orndorff to believe in himself and that he shouldn't forget that he was "Mr. 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. All rights reserved. It was awarded back to Orton when Orndorff left the promotion. Brothers Tyson, Tegan and Tanner [20] When no one succeeded, Heenan upped the bounty to $50,000. YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. Both times, Orndorff's reigns were short and were ended by Ladd. Paul's career in the World Wrestling Federation began in late 1983 when he made his debut. | D, 8-1 "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. [12] Orndorff lost the title back to Lawler before he left the Memphis territory. This WWE Elite Collection action figure is around 6-in/15.24-cm and comes ready to unleash havoc straight out of the box! He told me he knew what he had to do.. Brandon Whitman (UNC) | Fall, 5:22 Mr Wonderful, as he was known by fans, suffered an injury to his arm back in the late 1980's. What happened to Paul Orndorff's While he was here, he was given the name of Mr Wonderful by his then-manager, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. (20) Joe Doyle (BING) | MD, 10-2 Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. [17] When Piper assaulted Jimmy Snuka on the set of Piper's Pit, Orndorff assisted the Rowdy One in his matches. Orndorff's family created aGoFundMepage in order to raise money for the icon's funeral. Canadian wrestler Edge, real name Adam Copeland, tweeted out a tribute to Paul Orndorff. 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). [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). At the 2000 Fall Brawl, in a match between The Filthy Animals and The Natural Born Thrillers, Orndorff suffered a neck injury after delivering a piledriver. The champions retained,[45] but a week later the championship changed hands when Stars and Stripes got the victory. Boone McDermott (RU) | D, 6-1 No. After reviewing the footage it was decided that it was a draw and the match was restarted. Sep 4, 2022 . Tate Orndorff kicked off the new wrestling season Sunday with a 2-0 decision victory over North Carolina's Brandon Whitman. 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