YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. He returned to the WCW in late 1992 and continued to fight until his retirement in 2001. He wrote: "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr.". [55][11], On January 5, 2011, Orndorff told the Busted Open Sirius Satellite Radio show that he had recently been diagnosed with throat cancer. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. R.I.P. He was inducted on April 2 at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles by Bobby Heenan. There, Orndorff worked mainly as a tag team competitor teaming with Dick Slater to win the NWA Southeast Tag Team Championship from the team of Jimmy Golden and Norvell Austin in October 1979. A stud," he wrote on Twitter. If he were 6-foot-4, he would have been recruited by everybody in football, Dave said. 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). He defeated Brian Pillman in a tournament to earn the shot at the champion. Wonderful has passed away at the age of 71. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 0:46 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. 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. 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. ", THE IRON SHEIK TWEETS AFTER 'BROTHER' ORNDORFF'S DEATH. Hes up 30 pounds from a year ago. "Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. Read our Paul Orndorff live blog for the latest news and updates. Unlike last year, Orndorff has a loss this season. 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. During this time he became known as "The Brandon Bull", a nickname he had during his days as a football player. 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 recruited me hard. Orndorff weighed scholarship offers from Iowa State, Minnesota and OSU before deciding to follow his dad to Corvallis, Oregon. He competed in the National Wrestling Alliance for a considerable time before becoming a sensation during the 1980s. "Condolences to Pauls family and friends. 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. He was inducted into theWWE Hall of Fame in 2005and theNational Wrestling AllianceHall of Famein 2009. Paul Orndorff - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages Paul Orndorff We found 15 records for Paul Orndorff in NC, MN and 6 other states. Placed 5th at the Big Ten Championships and eighth at the NCAA Championships [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). Comedian Bill Burr spoke out about Paul Orndorff's death on Twitter. [59] In September 2020, an appeal was dismissed by a federal appeals court. (20) Joe Doyle (BING) | MD, 10-2 [4] He scored 21 career touchdowns and gained over 2,000 all-purpose yards in his playing career with the Spartans. Tate is a heavyweight wrestler from Spokane, Wash. [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. Paul Orndorff is an American professional wrestler best remembered for his performances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). R.I.P. This time they wrestled without their manager and were officially known as "Pretty Wonderful". Orndorff reappeared in Georgia Championship Wrestling in early 1982 immediately launching into a feud with Buzz Sawyer over the NWA National Heavyweight Championship. We lost another great one. [12] It was soon revealed that Roop had sabotaged Orndorff's car so he could get the title shot instead (storyline). He has more courage than any wrestler Ive had. "WWE extends its condolences to Orndorffs family and friends.". [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. Tate performs at a state title-level in the classroom, too, where he carries a 3.97 grade-point average. "Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business," he wrote. Tates goal is to do what his dad fell just short of doing at OSU win an NCAA title. Orndorff was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame in 2009. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Paul's career in the World Wrestling Federation began in late 1983 when he made his debut. MY BROTHER. I went to a wcw house show at the uic pavilion once. Travis Orndorff on Paul Orndorff's TemperLearn More about The Hannibal TV: https://www.thehannibaltv.com/Follow on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @TheHannib. Jane and Walt Dennis Golf Perfomance Center, Jennings Family Wrestling Practice Facility. Mike Viramontes (NDC) | MD, 12-3 Andrew Irick (IND) | Fall, 5:51 Lee Herrington (UNK) | Fall, 2:32 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. "He will never be forgotten. His son, Travis, announced his father's death on social media earlier today. He is well known for his nickname, Mr. Both times, Orndorff's reigns were short and were ended by Ladd. Hulk Hogan led tributes online to the legendary wrestler and said that he was "slammed" by the news of Orndoff's death on Monday. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. Im glad hes wrestling. The Dudes backed Sting in his fight with the Four Horsemen. Luke Luffman (ILL) | D, 3-2 Wonderful more or less immediately started feuding with "Dr. Death" Steve Williams, who attacked Orndorff to kickstart the feud. Mar 18, 2022 . He explained that his father had been battling with dementia, which he believes was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Paul Orndorff was in his mid-30s when he suffered his arm injury. HWT | No. They have two grown sons, Paul Orndorff III and Travis Orndorff, as well as eight grandchildren. John ODonnell (RUT) | TF, 15-0 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. Gold Division (Open) HWT (Tate Orndorff 4-0/1st) Thanks for all the laughs and great matches. She has had her fair share of drama in her life, some of which having nothing to do with her profession as an actor. May God rest his soul! This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 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). The pair got marriedback in 1971 and remained together until the end. He explained that his father had been battling with dementia, which he believes was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. #PaulOrndorff, PAUL ORNDORFF'S SON CONFIRMS HIS DEATH IN STATEMENT. [18] Blaming Orndorff for the loss, Piper and Orton attacked him on Saturday Night's Main Event I. Many will remember his intensity. 13 Christian Lance (NEB) def. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Man, I had so many matches and learned a ton with #PaulOrndorff Hate to see this, but know he's not in pain anymore. One of the top heels of the 1980s, Paul Orndorff is remembered for his dashing looks and incredible physique. Changed my life. I just want to win out and get better, he said. Tate Orndorff, U-Hi's defending state champion heavyweight, practices a throw on a training partner. [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. 1 seed against Rainier Beach. WWE legend and Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff aka Mr. Ghanaian winger Nana Ampomah age, football statistics, salary, latest updates. Paul Orndorff's arm was a constant injury that plagued his career and was a factor in his decision to retire. Orndorff was 71-years-old at the time of his death. 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. Fellow WWE wrestler known by his wrestling name "The Natural" tweeted in response to Orndorff's death. [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. Orndorff is amazed with how far hes come in the sport considering he won just one match in seventh grade. [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. Orndorff began working for the NWA Tri-State promotion where he got involved in a feud with Ernie Ladd. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". Jacob Cover (KENT) | Fall, 0:16 [24] Orndorff received a babyface response from the crowd during his return, leading the WWF to change his character. The reason was that his entire right side was beginning to atrophy (causing his arm and leg muscles to shrink). "Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. [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. #RIPPaulOrndorff . Orndorff returned in October and partnered with Big John Studd against Maeda and Sakaguchi, then faced Maeda again in singles competition. He is among the most renowned entertainers of the 21st century, and his sporting ability was evident. Orndorff made his in-ring debut on June 9 in Beckley, West Virginia, defeating "Nasty" Ned Brady on Main Event. After the match, Race declared that Paul Orndorff was his chosen man. [41][42] In the following months, both Roma and Orndorff focused on their individual careers before reuniting around May. One of my fondest memories. On the page, Paul's wife, Amayou Smith, wrote: "Hi my name is Amayou, my husband is Travis Orndorff. 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 Its just the right way to live, thats how I feel. Orndorff won his first wrestling title when he pinned Lawler for the NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship on June 7, 1977. He went to a prestigious tournament in Ohio last month hoping to go up against the No. ", RIC FLAIR REMEMBERS ORNDORFF AS A 'GREAT GUY, LEGIT TOUGH!'. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. . HWT | Jacob Bullock (IU) def. [11] He won the gold on June 20, 1982. On April 6, 2014, Orndorff made an appearance at WrestleMania XXX, marking his first time on WWE television since the 2005 Hall of Fame. [58] In September 2018, US District Judge Vanessa Lynne Bryant dismissed the case, ruling that some of its claims were frivolous and some had been filed after the statute of limitations had expired. [63], On July 12, 2021, Orndorff died of his dementia at the age of 71 in Atlanta, Georgia.[64][65]. 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. [12] During this time Orndorff also worked in the National Wrestling League, holding its tag team championship alongside Brian Blair some time in 1993. Arm atrophy from a nagging injury led him to retire in 2000 and he was treated for cancer in 2011. YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. Related Content. 3 in the national heavyweight rankings and owns 17 wins over nationally-ranked opponents. The referee, Charles Robinson stopped the match as a result. Is Tate Orndorff related to Paul Orndorff? Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff success in the WWF was evident in the matches he won, and he cultivated a name for himself. #PaulOrndorff" he wrote. And as much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it. #RIPMrWonderful, ORNDORFF WAS ALL-STAR FOOTBALL PLAYER IN HIGH SCHOOL. [29] Throughout the summer, he faced Anderson and defeated the WCW TV Champion by pinfall in several non-title matchups. After Orndorff fired Heenan as his manager, Heenan placed a $25,000 bounty on Orndorff, payable to anyone who could injure him. Gable's Last . I was at the Big Event in Toronto. He really wanted someone from U-Hi.. No. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. Travis wrote, "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. . 19 Tyrel Gordon (UNI) def. 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