U-Hi coach Don Owen needed an upper weights coach when he asked Orndorff to be an assistant coach 15 years ago. However, he did not stay long and left in the fall of 1990. [54], Orndorff's parents were both of German descent. [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. [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. Comedian Bill Burr spoke out about Paul Orndorff's death on Twitter. Sadly, the situation doesn't seem to be improving . [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]. [12], During a February 5, 1995 taping of WCW Worldwide, Orndorff crossed paths with Hogan for the first time since 1987. The champions retained,[45] but a week later the championship changed hands when Stars and Stripes got the victory. Tate Orndorff (OSU) | TF-1.5 3:49 (20-5) American professional wrestler (19492021), Retirement and various appearances (19952001). I think hes still growing. 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 He defeated Brian Pillman in a tournament to earn the shot at the champion. 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. [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. A post shared by Paul Orndorff (@mr1derfulofficial), ORNDORFF'S SON SAYS HE WAS 'AN AMAZING FATHER'. 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'. "Him and Sherri were the best on that show with working the crowd. Jane and Walt Dennis Golf Perfomance Center, Jennings Family Wrestling Practice Facility, NCAA Qualifier (2019(15-seed, 2-2), 2020(8-seed, canceled), 2021(21-seed, 4-3/eighth), 2022(13-seed, 3-2), Big Ten Championships (2021-6th, 2022-8th, 5-6 record), All-American in 2021 (eighth at NCAA Championships), Won Ohio Intercollegiate Open with 4-0 record, Finished the year 7-4 in duals, 7-4 in open events and 5-5 in the postseason, Wrestled at the U.S. Open Greco-Roman competition in Las Vegas in early May of 2022 and posted a 4-1 record (130kg) to finish third overall also wrestled in the senior freestyle bracket at 125kg (1-2), Earned a spot on the U.S. National Team (Greco-Roman) with a third-place finish at the World Team Trials (May 21-22) in Iowa finished 4-2 at 130kg. Despite his successful WWE career, Orndorff never won the WWE Championship. [16] The fallout from The War to Settle the Score led to the creation of WrestleMania, with Hogan and Mr. T (backed by Snuka) taking on Piper and Orndorff in the main event (with Bob Orton, Jr, as Piper and Orndorff's manager). [50] Orndorff was also unable to beat the rookie in subsequent matches and (in kayfabe) began to lose confidence in his abilities. "He will never be forgotten. She saw extended action during the 2017 WAC Tournament championship run and ensuing NCAA Tournament match versus eventual national champion Stanford. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". He told me he knew what he had to do.. Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. HWT | No. [12] Orndorff lost the title back to Lawler before he left the Memphis territory. I love you Daddy. Think I have his autograph on a patriot mask somewhere. Famous commentator Jim Ross paid tribute to the late wrestler Paul Orndorff on Monday. [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. He was a three-year starter in football, and was a first-team All-Greater Spokane League pick at center last fall. After the match, Race declared that Paul Orndorff was his chosen man. Paul Ondorff and Hulk Hogan in the main event of WrestleMania 1. 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). 31 Zach Schrader (UMD) | D, 4-1 [12], While working for the UWF, Orndorff also competed in the American Wrestling Federation (not the same promotion as the AWF) and held the AWF Heavyweight title after beating Stan Lane on December 16, 1991. 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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. [55][11], On January 5, 2011, Orndorff told the Busted Open Sirius Satellite Radio show that he had recently been diagnosed with throat cancer. On August 18, 1993, Orndorff's luck ran out as Ricky Steamboat won the title at Clash of the Champions XXIV. I hate to lose ask my friends, Orndorff said. [61][62] He believed that his father's dementia was a result of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Orndorff. Great Guy, Legit Tough!" [48] In May, Orndorff got a golden opportunity to regain the WCW Television title. The OFFICIAL YouTube channel for Paul Orndorff, managed by Some Kind of #1derful, the podcast hosted by Travis Orndorff (son of Paul). His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. Changed my life. As a youngster, Orndorff was a star high school football player. Paul Orndorff excelled in various sports, including amateur wrestling, bodybuilding, football, track and field, and even arm wrestling. Their matches included a memorable outdoor match in Toronto ("The Big Event") which drew an estimated 76,000 fans. Meet Kayla Simmons, the world's sexiest volleyball player who loves posing topless, Ex-UFC star VanZant sends fans wild as she flashes bum while climbing tree, Veronika Rajek wows in figure-hugging top as she invites fans to 'happy time', Brady could star in 'Netflix roast' while still 'trying to win back Gisele', 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Orndorff retired from wrestling after he injured his arm in a match, Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's death, He explained that his father had been battling with dementia. Luke Martin (Glenville St. Col.) | Fall, 1:59 1 seed/3-2 Fourth) No. Paul was married to his high school girlfriend, Ronda Maxwell Orndorff, with whom they have two grown-up sons, Paul Orndorff III and Travis. Dave was an NCAA runner-up wrestler for Oregon State and also played football 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. ", "Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. 102 Following. 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 9-0 Before the team left the ring, they also took a couple of shots at the Nasty Boys for good measure. On July 12,Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's deathafter battling dementia and head trauma. Related Content. Gold Division (Open) HWT (Tate Orndorff 4-0/1st) #1derful Paul Orndorff. One of the greatest of all time! No. [11] He won the gold on June 20, 1982. On February 3, 2005, Orndorff was announced as one of the inductees for the Class of 2005 into the WWE Hall of Fame. 9 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2 I was at the Big Event in Toronto. Tates goal is to do what his dad fell just short of doing at OSU win an NCAA title. Orndorff was unable to wrestle in the rematch due to car trouble, which meant that Orndorff's friend Bob Roop got the title shot and won the match. And as much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it. 4 Cornell. Orndorff will be a redshirt junior this season after reaching the national tournament each of the past two campaigns for Utah Valley University. [17] When Piper assaulted Jimmy Snuka on the set of Piper's Pit, Orndorff assisted the Rowdy One in his matches. For seven years, he represented the National Wrestling Alliance. 13 Christian Lance (NEB) def. #RIPMrWonderful", Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business. 14 Nathan Trexler (VT) | D, 3-2 HWT | No. Throughout the 80s, Orndorff became a star, often going head-to-head with the ImmortalHulk Hoganin the main event of the firstWrestlemaniaand Survivors Series. Mr Wonderful was believed to have made most of his money wrestling for WWE prior to his retirement. HWT | No. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | TF, 19-4 285 | No. Dave had a brief chat with Tate before the final with some fatherly advice. Tristan Ruhlman (PUR) | Fall, 6:03 Race assisted Orndorff in the match and was quickly joined by Vader in his attack on Cactus Jack. R.I.P. Wonderful Paul Orndorff died on July 12 2021, at the age of 71. Changed my life. Placed third in both Greco and Freestyle at the 2014 Fargo Junior Nationals 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. Paul Orndorff's son Travis announced the news of his father's deathwith a heartbreaking Instagram post. Orndorff won his first wrestling title when he pinned Lawler for the NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship on June 7, 1977. Son of Dave and Amy Orndorff 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. Jane and Walt Dennis Golf Perfomance Center, Jennings Family Wrestling Practice Facility. With both men rededicated to teaming, they soon challenged for the WCW World Tag Team Championship then held by Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan. Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according toCelebrity Net Worth. Posted an 11-11 record, 4-5 in duals 2023 Ohio State University. 17 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. It is set to occur later this week in Fayetteville, Georgia. No. I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE", PAUL ORNDORFF. Sadly, Paul died on July 12, 2021, after being diagnosed with dementia. 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]. He also defeated "Mean" Mark Callous in multiple house show encounters. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. [56] He was reportedly in critical condition and was on a feeding tube with a few days to live. [16] One of the first men to try to claim the new, higher bonus was Piper himself, but their matches got so out of hand that Bruno Sammartino was appointed as a special referee in the hopes of keeping the peace. 2022-23 Duals [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). Rest in power Mr. [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). He was 71 years old at the time of his death on July 12, 2021. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 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 believes the condition was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. 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). 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. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 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). 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. HWT | (4) Greg Kerkvliet (PSU) def. And as much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it. [60], On May 8, 2021, Orndorff's son Travis posted a video of him at a medical facility, where he was seen in a state of reported dementia. [12][32], Siding with the "Dirty White Boy" Tony Anthony, Orndorff feuded with Hector Guerrero and Brian Lee. [5][6] He was inducted into the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986. Tate relishes the idea of following in his dads footsteps at OSU at least on the mat. HWT | No. 3 nationally during 2019-20 season and was seeded eighth for the 2020 NCAA Championships He ascended as high as No. Orndorff quickly became affiliated with a group called the "Dudes with Attitudes" consisting of himself, Sting, Lex Luger, Junkyard Dog, and The Steiner Brothers. He married his high school girlfriend Ronda Maxwell Orndorff. [12] On June 9, 1991, Orndorff competed on the UWF's only PPV Beach Brawl, defeating Colonel DeBeers in a Strap match. [12] Austin, Condrey, and Rose formed The Midnight Express shortly thereafter. He is well known for his nickname, Mr. 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. [12] During the summer, he vacated the title to focus on pursuing the NWA World Champion "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. 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]. "Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. [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. Orndorff's family created a GoFundMe page to raise money for the icon's funeral. Orndorff reappeared in Georgia Championship Wrestling in early 1982 immediately launching into a feud with Buzz Sawyer over the NWA National Heavyweight Championship. This was the only time Orndorff and Hogan wrestled in WCW. #RIPPaulOrndorff . The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. Gable Steveson (MINN) def. The OFFICIAL Twitter for the late Paul Orndorff, managed by Some Kind of #1derful, the podcast hosted by Travis Orndorff (son of Paul). Next, Pretty Wonderful was challenged by the duo of Stars and Stripes (Marcus Alexander Bagwell and The Patriot) at Fall Brawl. Later in the evening, Orndorff ran to the ring to even the sides when Piper and Orton were preparing to double team Hogan. While Orndorff was away from the WWF, Heenan brought in a new man "Ravishing" Rick Rude to take Orndorff's place in the Heenan Family. One of the greatest of all time! Tate, one of four brothers, carries a 44-13 collegiate record to Columbus and was seeded eighth for the COVID-canceled 2020 NCAA Championships. The only similarity between the two is that they share a surname. Statistics major. She overcame personal controversies to build a reputation for herself in Hollywood by acting and singing her way into the hearts of audiences. After seven years working around the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), Orndorff became a star in the 1980s WWF wrestling boom, and featured with manager Bobby Heenan and champion Hulk Hogan extensively, including in the main events of the first WrestleMania and Survivor Series. 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. 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. His death was confirmed via Instagram on Monday by his son . No. From his robes and ring gear to his muscular physique and legitimate toughness, he was to me what a pro wrestler should be. Thank you for all of them Paul. Orndorff turned face to feud with Roop but found himself unable to regain the title[14] after which he left the Mid-South Territory. He called me every day when he could. "Condolences to Pauls family and friends. Son needed just 1 minute, 52 seconds to finish the match. 5 Greg Kerkvliet (PSU) def. The condition happens when someone suffers repeated head trauma, however, it can only be diagnosed once someone has passed away. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Orndorff began working for the NWA Tri-State promotion where he got involved in a feud with Ernie Ladd. 4 Lucas Davison (NW) def. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. It does help when you have older siblings laying the gauntlet down for what you have to do, Owen said. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. Hes mostly solid muscle and bone, Owen said. Wonderful has passed away at the age of 71. Man, I had so many matches and learned a ton with #PaulOrndorff Hate to see this, but know he's not in pain anymore. We lost another great one," one fan wrote. [16] With the time off, Orndorff recovered and started working out, reestablishing the physique that earned him the nickname "Mr. Due to his past injuries in the WWF, Paul was forced to retire. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who once fought in Wrestlemania, has died at the age of 71. #1derful Paul Orndorff. Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news. [11] He resided in Fayetteville, Georgia. R.I.P. It makes me a better person.. Ric Flair, a retired professional wrestler, took toTwitterafter learning of Paul Orndorff's passing. A stud," he wrote on Twitter. 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. [12] Their reign only lasted about a month before being upended by the combination of Dennis Condrey and David Schultz. Thank you for all of them Paul. Canadian wrestler Edge, real name Adam Copeland, tweeted out a tribute to Paul Orndorff. No. I was at the Big Event in Toronto. He returned to wrestling in 1990 in the WCW (world championship wrestling), making his debut in Dudes with Attitudes. Mr. 22 AJ Nevills (SDSU) | D, 4-4 (TB2) His wife Brinley (Nelson) logged nearly 500 minutes of action on the pitch for Utah Valley womens soccer. His father also played football there, and had a tryout with the New Orleans Saints. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. Injuries caused Mr Wonderful to step away from the square ring in 2000. [29] Throughout the summer, he faced Anderson and defeated the WCW TV Champion by pinfall in several non-title matchups. Orndorff then helped Hogan to his feet and raised his hand in the air, only to give Hogan a clothesline followed by a piledriver. 1, BTN Presents Coverage of 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, No. Paul was a phenomenal wrestler and athlete," he wrote. "Paul was a bad ass. 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. [49] He lost to WCW newcomer The Renegade at Bash at the Beach. [30], By late 1990, Orndorff became one of the featured headliners for Herb Abrams' fledgling Universal Wrestling Federation. Greco-Roman competition has also treated Orndorff well over the years. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 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