The injury forced him to retire in . Orndorff joined the World Football League's Jacksonville Express in 1975 after training camp with the Chicago Bears in 1974, but he was injured. Paul's career, in both football and wrestling, started in his higher learning years. Malachi Smith delivers key 3-pointer, block to help Gonzaga beat Saint Mary's , Recap and highlights: No. Related Content. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. The OFFICIAL YouTube channel for Paul Orndorff, managed by Some Kind of #1derful, the podcast hosted by Travis Orndorff (son of Paul). Former World Wrestling Federation favorite Paul Orndorff, who gained fame with fans as Mr. The Dudes backed Sting in his fight with the Four Horsemen. [61][62] He believed that his father's dementia was a result of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. HWT | No. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2 No. When Orndorff left the AWF in February 1992, he vacated the title. 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. [12][13] Orndorff feuded with Ted DiBiase, JYD, Dusty Rhodes, and Dick Murdoch while holding on to the North American title. Tweets. On July 12, 2021, Paul Orndorff died in Fayetteville, Georgia. HWT | No. After Orndorff fired Heenan as his manager, Heenan placed a $25,000 bounty on Orndorff, payable to anyone who could injure him. Orndorff will be a redshirt junior this season after reaching the national tournament each of the past two campaigns for Utah Valley University. Tate is a heavyweight wrestler from Spokane, Wash. [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. Jacob Bullock (IU) | D, 8-3, Ohio Intercollegiate Open (Nov. 14, 2021, Tiffin, Ohio) No. I love you Daddy. 2 Mason Parris (UM) def. Orndorff returned to the ring on June 2, 1987, in Buffalo, New York during a WWF Superstars taping. Tate Orndorff kicked off the new wrestling season Sunday with a 2-0 decision victory over North Carolina's Brandon Whitman. 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 December 13, 1999 Orndorff wrestled against the Harris Twins in a handicap match by a losing effort on Monday Night Nitro. YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. 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. This was the only time Orndorff and Hogan wrestled in WCW. [30], By late 1990, Orndorff became one of the featured headliners for Herb Abrams' fledgling Universal Wrestling Federation. He called his father-in-law, who knew someone who knew Florida promoter Eddie Graham, which got his start into the wrestling business. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. 1-ranked wrestler in the nation. Hes like having another coach in the room. Sadly, the situation doesn't seem to be improving . 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911 [database on-line]. Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Two years ago, Tanner had to win his match in the final to clinch a state title for U-Hi. His father died of cancer in 1965. Boxing legend Ali helped promote the event, featuring as a guest referee. HWT | No. [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. Tates uncle, Matt, head coach at Lewis and Clark, also wrestled at OSU. He was 71 years old at the time of his death on July 12, 2021. [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. "Condolences to Pauls family and friends. I attribute a lot of my success in wrestling to church, Tate said. Hulk Hogan led tributes online to the legendary wrestler and said that he was "slammed" by the news of Orndoff's death on Monday. 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 9-0 WWE's officialTwitteraccount posted a tribute to the fallen star, tweeting: "WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer 'Mr. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | TF, 19-4 No. He recruited me hard. 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. The injury was left untreated for too long and the nerve damage caused his right bicep to atrophy. For seven years, he represented the National Wrestling Alliance. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. #1derful Paul Orndorff. Throughout the 80s, Orndorff became a star, often going head-to-head with the ImmortalHulk Hoganin the main event of the firstWrestlemaniaand Survivors Series. [12] During the summer, he vacated the title to focus on pursuing the NWA World Champion "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. "Just heard about the passing of Paul Mr 1derfulOrndorff. I went to a wcw house show at the uic pavilion once. "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. We invite you to share condolences for Paul Orndorff in our Guest Book. Changed my life. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. 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). After the 1993 WCW pay-per-view Battlebowl, Horsemen members Paul Roma and Arn Anderson faced the semi-regular team of Paul Orndorff and "Stunning" Steve Austin on WCW Saturday Night. [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. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. Paul Orndorff - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages Paul Orndorff We found 15 records for Paul Orndorff in NC, MN and 6 other states. "Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business," he wrote. He has a simple goal for the remainder of the season. 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. HWT | No. I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE", PAUL ORNDORFF. I love you, Daddy," he concluded the tribute. 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). Placed 5th at the Big Ten Championships and eighth at the NCAA Championships No. Fellow WWE wrestler known by his wrestling name "The Natural" tweeted in response to Orndorff's death. Brooks beat Orndorff with the help of a chair and won the title only to turn around and give it to Zbyszko. Orndorff becomes UVU's third wrestling All-American in program history. He would later move to the New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he stayed for several months. (Dec. 3-4, 2021, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas) 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. [16] Piper nicknamed Orndorff "Mr. In December 1978, Orndorff teamed with Jimmy Snuka to capture the NWA World Tag Team Championship from Baron von Raschke and Greg Valentine. ", My heart is saddened again. In 1986, he was named to the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame. [12] He was unsuccessful in his challenge and soon focused on the title he gave up. In 1979, Orndorff traveled to the Alabama territory's "Southeast Championship Wrestling." WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who once fought in Wrestlemania, has died at the age of 71. Dave had a brief chat with Tate before the final with some fatherly advice. He was considering giving professional wrestling a try, like his former Tampa teammate Ron Mikolajczyk, who made his wrestling debut that summer. [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). 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. Last year, Tate had to get a pin for the Titans to place fourth and earn a trophy. Rest In Peace!". 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. WE RIDE TOGETHER. 102 Following. 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. No. U-Hi coach Don Owen needed an upper weights coach when he asked Orndorff to be an assistant coach 15 years ago. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. I just want to win out and get better, he said. Ben Cohen: co-founder of Ben & Jerry's early life, age, social activism, net worth, updates. The only similarity between the two is that they share a surname. [56] He was reportedly in critical condition and was on a feeding tube with a few days to live. Orndorff and Piper often faced Snuka and "The Tonga Kid" in tag team competition. Orndorff then helped Hogan to his feet and raised his hand in the air, only to give Hogan a clothesline followed by a piledriver. [34] Orndorff was fired from the SMW after piledriving a referee in frustration. No. 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). Hes up 30 pounds from a year ago. 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). Sometimes the youngest in a herd ofsizeable siblings turns out to be the best athlete. Injuries caused Mr Wonderful to step away from the square ring in 2000. Paul was married to his high school girlfriend, Ronda Maxwell Orndorff, with whom they have two grown-up sons, Paul Orndorff III and Travis. HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Married to Brinley, a former soccer student-athlete for Utah Valley Most of you will remember him for his physique. Once the match restarted, Hogan easily exited the cage to win the match following a leg drop,[23] ending their feud. May God rest his soul! More than anything, though, Owen said Orndorffs character on and off the mat is what he wants in his program. And as much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it. [9][10], After his football career ended, Orndorff watched Championship Wrestling from Florida in the mid-1970s. While the new season is just beginning, Orndorff hasn't stopped. 285 lb R16, Greg Kerkvliet, Penn State vs Tate Orndorff, Ohio State. 30 Joe Doyle (BING) | MD, 10-2 He wrote: "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr.". 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. He told me he knew what he had to do.. "He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. Tristan Ruhlman (PUR) | Fall, 6:03 #RIPPaulOrndorff . [17] Hogan disposed of the challenger and moved on while Orndorff fought a variety of opponents including the Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana. Orndorff's family created aGoFundMepage in order to raise money for the icon's funeral. Orndorff then moved to New Japan Pro Wrestling for several months. 9 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2 R.I.P. One incident especially stands out that established Pretty Wonderful in the title chase. Paul Orndorff is an American professional wrestler best remembered for his performances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). ", RIC FLAIR REMEMBERS ORNDORFF AS A 'GREAT GUY, LEGIT TOUGH!'. [29] Throughout the summer, he faced Anderson and defeated the WCW TV Champion by pinfall in several non-title matchups. 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. Paul has one sister Patricia Orndorff and has two brothers named Mickey Ronald Cain and Terry Orndorff, with whom he wrestled briefly as a tag team in the early 1980s. He was an All-Pac-10 selection in football in addition to being an All-American in wrestling. Wonderful more or less immediately started feuding with "Dr. Death" Steve Williams, who attacked Orndorff to kickstart the feud. Orndorff at the 2022 NCAA Championships (3-2) Luke Luffman (ILL) | D, 3-2 While he lost the support of the fans, he won the North American title on July 4, 1981. "Paul was a bad ass. 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. [12] Orndorff next feuded with The Masked Superstar, with whom he traded the National Heavyweight title back and forth during the fall of 1982. They have two grown sons, Paul Orndorff III and Travis Orndorff, as well as eight grandchildren. 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. Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according toCelebrity Net Worth. Orndorff, ranked third at the time by Intermat, instead ran into the second-ranked heavyweight in the final. Who is NFL's Richard Sherman and why was he arrested? #1derful Paul Orndorff. [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. [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. Both times, Orndorff's reigns were short and were ended by Ladd. That wrestler ended up skipping the tourney, though. Malcolm Washington: Age, family, net worth, movies, wife. "WWE extends its condolences to Orndorffs family and friends.". MY BROTHER. The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. Given the time of the rivalry, it's understandable that you might have forgotten some details about their feud. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. No. 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. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 285 | No. T. Orndorff T. Orndorff N. Rino D. Romero J. Rubio A. Seely C. Smith T. Smith J. Tolentino C. Trussell K. Wilkinson J. Woodruff Brett Rojo/For The Big 12 Conference Tate Orndorff Weight: 285 Height: 6-0 Class: Redshirt Sophomore Hometown: Spokane, Wash. Highschool: University HS Summary Media Historical Summary At Utah Valley University . One of my fondest memories. WWE legend and Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff aka Mr. Paul Orndorff was one of the greatest and most talented entertainers. On February 3, 2005, Orndorff was announced as one of the inductees for the Class of 2005 into the WWE Hall of Fame. Tates goal is to do what his dad fell just short of doing at OSU win an NCAA title. "My heart is saddened again. Chris Paul's net worth 2021: salary, endorsements and lifestyle. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Paul's net worth was $100 thousand by the time of his death. 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. Among the participants invited to compete were Buddy Landel, "Dirty White Boy" Tony Anthony, and Brian Lee. [16] With the time off, Orndorff recovered and started working out, reestablishing the physique that earned him the nickname "Mr. Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. (October 29, 1949 July 12, 2021), nicknamed "Mr. Lee Herrington (UNK) | Fall, 2:32 Travis wrote, "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. . 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 "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. Orndorff tips the scales at 265 pounds, 20 pounds shy of the limit at heavyweight. [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. [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. As a youngster, Orndorff was a star high school football player. 12 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 2:21 [12], Orndorff returned to singles competition with his most notable match at the time being an unsuccessful shot at the IWGP Heavyweight Championship when he faced champion the Great Muta at Slamboree. Get the days top sports headlines and breaking news delivered to your inbox by subscribing here. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-1 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Ric Flair, a retired professional wrestler, took toTwitterafter learning of Paul Orndorff's passing. 285 | No. 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. He really wanted someone from U-Hi.. "From his robes and ring gear to his muscular physique and legitimate toughness, he was to me what a pro wrestler should be. MY BROTHER. "Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. Tate, one of four brothers, carries a 44-13 collegiate record to Columbus and was seeded eighth for the COVID-canceled 2020 NCAA Championships. Eagle scout also lettered for the University High School football and golf teams, PERSONAL #PaulOrndorff" he wrote. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis wrote. 17 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. What is Paul Orndorff's net worth? Tanner was a three-time NCAA Qualifier for Utah Valley HWT | Tyrell Gordon ( UNIA) def. Particularly by modern standards, that's not all that old for a top-tier wrestler. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. Likes. He competed in the National Wrestling Alliance for a considerable time before becoming a sensation during the 1980s. The OFFICIAL Twitter for the late Paul Orndorff, managed by Some Kind of #1derful, the podcast hosted by Travis Orndorff (son of Paul). Media. "Paul Orndorff was a true, mans man. [citation needed], Orndorff returned to WCW in late 1992. Tate is a heavyweight wrestler from Spokane, Wash. He defeated Brian Pillman in a tournament to earn the shot at the champion. HWT | No. His father also played football there, and had a tryout with the New Orleans Saints. Greg Valentine discusses the late-great "Mr Wonderful" Paul Orndorff during his WWF days. 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. Wonderful. [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. Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news. Washingtons Dave Schultz High School National Wrestling Hall of Fame Award winner (2015) 285 | No. Tate Orndorff, U-Hi's defending state champion heavyweight, practices a throw on a training partner. Rest in power Mr. 285 | No. [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]. [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. "He is better known as Mr. [25] Orndorff took Oliver Humperdink as his manager in his fight with Rude and Heenan. They have been together for over 50 years as she was his high school sweetheart. 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