For seven years, he represented the National Wrestling Alliance. HWT | No. 2023 Ohio State University. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. Mr. MY BROTHER. Statistics major. As a youngster, Orndorff was a star high school football player. No. HWT (Orndoff is No. 285 | No. After reviewing the footage it was decided that it was a draw and the match was restarted. Tate, whose baby face belies his age, matched that state title last year, going 38-0 the first U-Hi junior to go undefeated. I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE", PAUL ORNDORFF. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-1 Mike Viramontes (NDC) | MD, 12-3 Comedian Bill Burr spoke out about Paul Orndorff's death on Twitter. [citation needed], Orndorff returned to WCW in late 1992. Garnered 17 wins over nationally-ranked opponents MY BROTHER. 15 seed in the 2019 NCAA Championships [16] After a series of matches with no clean outcome it was decided that Hogan and Orndorff would clash in a steel cage match on Saturday Night's Main Event IX. (Jesse Tinsley) By Greg Lee gregl@spokesman.com (509) 844-8168 Sometimes the youngest in a. While Hogan fought off Bundy, Orndorff battled Muraco in a match that ended in a double count out. Paul Orndorff is an American professional wrestler best remembered for his performances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). In the finals, Brian Lee won the title when Orndorff was disqualified. It's a legends-based action figure honouring the WWE legend. Orndorff's family created a GoFundMe page to raise money for the icon's funeral. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. I tried a throw and lost my grip, he said. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. #RIPMrWonderful, ORNDORFF WAS ALL-STAR FOOTBALL PLAYER IN HIGH SCHOOL. In 1979, Orndorff traveled to the Alabama territory's "Southeast Championship Wrestling." [16] With the time off, Orndorff recovered and started working out, reestablishing the physique that earned him the nickname "Mr. [12][13] Orndorff feuded with Ted DiBiase, JYD, Dusty Rhodes, and Dick Murdoch while holding on to the North American title. Think I have his autograph on a patriot mask somewhere. Orndorff (along with Bundy, who had been off TV since WrestleMania III as well) returned to team with Hercules and King Harley Race in a victory against Mario Mancini, Don Driggers, Paul Roma, and Jim Powers. Among the participants invited to compete were Buddy Landel, "Dirty White Boy" Tony Anthony, and Brian Lee. I just wanted to tell him that if he got a chance at a pin to go for it, Dave said. He called his father-in-law, who knew someone who knew Florida promoter Eddie Graham, which got his start into the wrestling business. Later in the evening, Orndorff ran to the ring to even the sides when Piper and Orton were preparing to double team Hogan. During a televised phone call to Hogan, Orndorff was told that Hogan was too busy training to come to the phone, something which aggravated Orndorff no end. Orndorff teamed with a variety of opponents in his fights with Piper and Orton, including Andr the Giant. [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]. 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U-Hi coach Don Owen needed an upper weights coach when he asked Orndorff to be an assistant coach 15 years ago. FORMER WWE wrestler Paul Orndorff passed away on June 12, 2021. Boone McDermott (RU) | D, 6-1 The injury was left untreated for too long and the nerve damage caused his right bicep to atrophy. Paul Orndorff excelled in various sports, including amateur wrestling, bodybuilding, football, track and field, and even arm wrestling. Orndorff weighed scholarship offers from Iowa State, Minnesota and OSU before deciding to follow his dad to Corvallis, Oregon. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. 285 | No. He is better known as "Mr. #1derful" Paul Orndorff. Mr Wonderful, as he was known by fans, suffered an injury to his arm back in the late 1980s. [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. Fellow WWE wrestler known by his wrestling name "The Natural" tweeted in response to Orndorff's death. 285 lb R16, Greg Kerkvliet, Penn State vs Tate Orndorff, Ohio State. No. 15 Saint Mary's 77-68 to win share of WCC regular-season title , Daily marijuana use raises risk of heart disease by 34%, study indicates, Drew Timme's '94 feet' segment, Mark Few interview highlight ESPN College GameDay's visit to Gonzaga, Boys state: Maverick Sanders scores 24 points, Mt. [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. 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). Sadly, Paul died on July 12, 2021, after being diagnosed with dementia. 3 in the national heavyweight rankings and owns 17 wins over nationally-ranked opponents. 13 Christian Lance (NEB) def. More than anything, though, Owen said Orndorffs character on and off the mat is what he wants in his program. He wrestled Kengo Kimura, Riki Choshu, and Akira Maeda, as well as teaming up with Ed Leslie against Antonio Inoki and Seiji Sakaguchi. HWT | No. [38] During this time Orndorff also turned back the challenges of Ron Simmons and Marcus Alexander Bagwell, amongst others, holding on to his Television title by any means necessary. They have been together for over 50 years as she was his high school sweetheart. [12] On June 9, 1991, Orndorff competed on the UWF's only PPV Beach Brawl, defeating Colonel DeBeers in a Strap match. In 1986, he was named to the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame. 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 6:02 Tate Orndorff, U-His defending state champion heavyweight, practices a throw on a training partner. Brendan Furman (COR) D, 4-1, 2022 Cliff Keen Invitational, Dec. 2-3, Las Vegas (3-2) Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. Read our Paul Orndorff live blog for the latest news and updates. (Dec. 3-4, 2021, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas) He is well known for his nickname, Mr. I just want to win out and get better, he said. What happened to Paul Orndorff? [12] The duo beat Condrey and Randy Rose, the same team that ended Orndorff and Austin's run with the gold. He explained that his father had been battling with dementia, which he believes was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Wonderful Paul Orndorff died on July 12 2021, at the age of 71. Paul Orndorff was married to Ronda Maxwell. 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. #1derful Paul Orndorff. 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) def. [17] Hogan disposed of the challenger and moved on while Orndorff fought a variety of opponents including the Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana. 33 Brandon Whitman (UNC) | D, 2-0 He defeated Brian Pillman in a tournament to earn the shot at the champion. Posted an overall high school record of 142-15 with 103 pins as two-time Washington state champion 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | TF, 19-4 [59] In September 2020, an appeal was dismissed by a federal appeals court. 15 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 7-2 According to Hannibal TV, Orndorff is suffering from late stages of dementia. [55][11], On January 5, 2011, Orndorff told the Busted Open Sirius Satellite Radio show that he had recently been diagnosed with throat cancer. He made two tours of Japan, the first in April. That wrestler ended up skipping the tourney, though. No. R.I.P. Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 0:46 No. Man, I had so many matches and learned a ton with #PaulOrndorff Hate to see this, but know he's not in pain anymore. He was a three-year starter in football, and was a first-team All-Greater Spokane League pick at center last fall. Many will remember his intensity. Jordan Earnest (Ohio U.) Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according toCelebrity Net Worth. 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. I went to a wcw house show at the uic pavilion once. He went to a prestigious tournament in Ohio last month hoping to go up against the No. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Orndorff made his in-ring debut on June 9 in Beckley, West Virginia, defeating "Nasty" Ned Brady on Main Event. Famous commentator Jim Ross paid tribute to the late wrestler Paul Orndorff on Monday. One of my fondest memories. Arm atrophy from a nagging injury led him to retire in 2000 and he was treated for cancer in 2011. Before he heads to Corvallis, though, he will do a two-year mission as did his brothers and dad before him. However, the legend was suffering from dementia, which could . Thank you for all of them Paul. 12 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 2:21 Paul Orndorff, better known by his in-ring name Mr Wonderful, passed away on Monday, July 12. What is Paul Orndorff's net worth? While he lost the support of the fans, he won the North American title on July 4, 1981. Orndorff then helped Hogan to his feet and raised his hand in the air, only to give Hogan a clothesline followed by a piledriver. "He will never be forgotten. ", My heart is saddened again. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 12-1, 2020-21 (Redshirt Junior) 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 . HWT | No. [11] On August 10, he announced it was gone. [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. 102 Following. Travis Orndorff on Paul Orndorff's TemperLearn More about The Hannibal TV: https://www.thehannibaltv.com/Follow on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @TheHannib. It wouldnt surprise me if hes about 300 pounds by the time hes done with his mission.. I was at the Big Event in Toronto. 3 nationally during 2019-20 season and was seeded eighth for the 2020 NCAA Championships The anomaly (atrophy) made him not be able to compete at his level best and put him at risk of injury. Media. Pinned Tweet. Mar 18, 2022 . [16][11], During the Hogan feud, Orndorff seriously injured his right arm in a weightlifting accident. Sportsmanship was always in his blood and he excelled in the fields. "He is better known as Mr. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. No. [11], Orndorff started wrestling in 1976 in Mid-Southern Wrestling where he feuded with a young Jerry Lawler. I was at the Big Event in Toronto. 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. [12][40] After unsuccessfully challenging Ricky Steamboat throughout the fall and winter of 1993, Orndorff moved into the tag team division. "Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business," he wrote. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Orndorff is amazed with how far hes come in the sport considering he won just one match in seventh grade. [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. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. Many will remember his intensity. Paul Orndorff and Hulk Hogan had a wildly successful feud that started in the early days of WWE. FORMER WWE wrestler Paul Orndorff passed away on June 12, 2021. After Orndorff fired Heenan as his manager, Heenan placed a $25,000 bounty on Orndorff, payable to anyone who could injure him. Hes mostly solid muscle and bone, Owen said. Married to Brinley, a former soccer student-athlete for Utah Valley 17 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Tate Orndorff kicked off the new wrestling season Sunday with a 2-0 decision victory over North Carolina's Brandon Whitman. 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. On July 12, Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's death after battling dementia and head trauma. No. On December 13, 1999 Orndorff wrestled against the Harris Twins in a handicap match by a losing effort on Monday Night Nitro. We invite you to share condolences for Paul Orndorff in our Guest Book. Paul was married to his high school girlfriend, Ronda Maxwell Orndorff, with whom they have two grown-up sons, Paul Orndorff III and Travis. 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. Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan were unable to hold off Roma and Orndorff, as Pretty Wonderful left the ring with the gold. 285 | No. One incident especially stands out that established Pretty Wonderful in the title chase. Gold Division (Open) HWT (Tate Orndorff 4-0/1st) HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. "Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. He was quite the athlete as is evident in his early accomplishments. Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2, 2022 NCAA Championships, Detroit, Michigan March 17-19 His son, Travis, announced his father's death on social media earlier today. HWT | (7) Mason Parris (MICH) def. His father died of cancer in 1965. This was the only time Orndorff and Hogan wrestled in WCW. (Jesse Tinsley). Brandon Whitman (UNC) | Fall, 5:22 HWT | Tyrell Gordon ( UNIA) def. 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. [12] Austin, Condrey, and Rose formed The Midnight Express shortly thereafter. "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. [17] When Piper assaulted Jimmy Snuka on the set of Piper's Pit, Orndorff assisted the Rowdy One in his matches. [39] Orndorff defeated Bagwell controversially, using the second rope for leverage during the pinfall. 285 | No. In 1979, he travelled to the Alabama territory's, Southeast Championship Wrestling, where he worked as a tag team competitor. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Paul Orndorff dead WWE wrestler cause of death revealed as son raises awareness of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Khabib Nurmagomedov names himself in 'magnificent seven' UFC GOAT list but has no room for rival Conor McGregor. In 1976, Orndorff began his career as a wrestler. No. "Just heard about the passing of Paul Mr 1derfulOrndorff. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. He has a simple goal for the remainder of the season. Ghanaian winger Nana Ampomah age, football statistics, salary, latest updates. Washingtons Dave Schultz High School National Wrestling Hall of Fame Award winner (2015) HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Im glad hes wrestling. Next, Pretty Wonderful was challenged by the duo of Stars and Stripes (Marcus Alexander Bagwell and The Patriot) at Fall Brawl. 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