[46], At Clash of the Champions XXIX Stars and Stripes were granted a final shot at the tag team title, but the challengers also had to put up the Patriot's mask on the line. [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. 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. HWT | (7) Mason Parris (MICH) def. 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). Afterwards, Orndorff laid out Guerrero and several preliminary wrestlers with his piledriver finisher. Tate, whose baby face belies his age, matched that state title last year, going 38-0 the first U-Hi junior to go undefeated. Ghanaian winger Nana Ampomah age, football statistics, salary, latest updates. 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. No. He was inducted into theWWE Hall of Fame in 2005and theNational Wrestling AllianceHall of Famein 2009. Brooks beat Orndorff with the help of a chair and won the title only to turn around and give it to Zbyszko. If he were 6-foot-4, he would have been recruited by everybody in football, Dave said. What happened to Paul Orndorff? No. Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 0:46 Before the team left the ring, they also took a couple of shots at the Nasty Boys for good measure. Hulk Hogan led tributes online to the legendary wrestler and said that he was "slammed" by the news of Orndoff's death on Monday. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911 [database on-line]. R.I.P. She has had her fair share of drama in her life, some of which having nothing to do with her profession as an actor. A look at the potential road for Rutgers University wrestlers in the Big Ten Tournament and what chances they have for qualification for the NCAA 31 Zach Schrader (UMD) | D, 4-1 [17] When Piper assaulted Jimmy Snuka on the set of Piper's Pit, Orndorff assisted the Rowdy One in his matches. 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. 2022-23 Duals Orndorff excels in the classroom as well, garnering NWCA Scholar All-American and First Team Academic All-Big 12 laurels in 2019 and 2020. Greco-Roman competition has also treated Orndorff well over the years. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. HWT | No. Orndorff will be a redshirt junior this season after reaching the national tournament each of the past two campaigns for Utah Valley University. Son needed just 1 minute, 52 seconds to finish the match. 15 Yaraslau Slavikouski (HARV) def. WE RIDE TOGETHER. Orndorff faced Salvatore Bellomo on the night that Hulk Hogan defeated The Iron Sheik for the WWF World Heavyweight Title and "Hulkamania was born". 19 Owen Trephan (NCST) def. Garnered 17 wins over nationally-ranked opponents 3 nationally during 2019-20 season and was seeded eighth for the 2020 NCAA Championships One incident especially stands out that established Pretty Wonderful in the title chase. Paul Orndorff excelled in various sports, including amateur wrestling, bodybuilding, football, track and field, and even arm wrestling. 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. Travis Orndorff on Paul Orndorff's TemperLearn More about The Hannibal TV: https://www.thehannibaltv.com/Follow on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @TheHannib. Orndorff teamed with a variety of opponents in his fights with Piper and Orton, including Andr the Giant. "Condolences to Pauls family and friends. U-Hi coach Don Owen needed an upper weights coach when he asked Orndorff to be an assistant coach 15 years ago. Orndorff got the better of Mantell and won the right to use the Freebird hair removal cream on Mantell. Great Guy, Legit Tough!" 6 Buckeyes Earn Top 5 win vs. No. Changed my life. His cause of death evidently was tied to a long-time illness t. All rights reserved. He also defeated "Mean" Mark Callous in multiple house show encounters. Orndorff at the 2022 NCAA Championships (3-2) ", RIC FLAIR REMEMBERS ORNDORFF AS A 'GREAT GUY, LEGIT TOUGH!'. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 4 Lucas Davison (NW) def. Jane and Walt Dennis Golf Perfomance Center, Jennings Family Wrestling Practice Facility. Paul was a phenomenal wrestler and athlete," he wrote. Later in the evening, Orndorff ran to the ring to even the sides when Piper and Orton were preparing to double team Hogan. "Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. 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. Pinned Tweet. I hate to lose ask my friends, Orndorff said. On the page, Travis's wife, Amayou Smith, wrote: "Hi my name is Amayou, my husband is Travis Orndorff. Paul's career in the World Wrestling Federation began in late 1983 when he made his debut. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. No. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Paul's net worth was $100 thousand by the time of his death. No. Story of the smallest horse in the world. Posted an overall high school record of 142-15 with 103 pins as two-time Washington state champion 1 seed against Rainier Beach. No. 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) won by forfeit vs. Nebraska The exact cause of Paul Orndorff's death is not known at the moment. I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE", PAUL ORNDORFF. He has more courage than any wrestler Ive had. 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. He is better known as "Mr. #1derful" Paul Orndorff. Two years ago, Tanner had to win his match in the final to clinch a state title for U-Hi. The champions retained,[45] but a week later the championship changed hands when Stars and Stripes got the victory. Statistics major. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. A stud," he wrote on Twitter. Rest in power Mr. Luke Luffman (ILL) | D, 3-2 He made two tours of Japan, the first in April. 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. While he was here, he was given the name of Mr Wonderful by his then-manager, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. DUSTIN RHODES POSTS IN MEMORY OF PAUL ORNDORFF. Tweets. You cant be afraid to compete no matter the outcome.. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. Tweets & replies. 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. The match degraded into a brawl that saw Pretty Wonderful make an appearance using Dave's crutch to attack the champions. 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No. [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. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Wonderful", a nickname that he used thereafter. No. Sep 4, 2022 . "He will never be forgotten. Orndorff's family created a GoFundMe page to raise money for the icon's funeral. "WWE extends its condolences to Orndorffs family and friends.". Instead, he voluntarily resigned during training camp, claiming "personal difficulties." Tate Orndorff HWT Player profile Weight HWT Year R-Senior High School University Hometown Spokane, Washington Previous College Utah Valley University Bio Pronunciation CAREER HONORS 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) 15 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 7-2 Orndorff won his first wrestling title when he pinned Lawler for the NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship on June 7, 1977. Thank you for all of them Paul. [12] Orndorff then teamed with former opponent Austin (who was calling himself "The Junkyard Dog" at the time, not to be mistaken for the more famous Junkyard Dog) to win the title in late 1979. 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. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. Mr Wonderful was believed to have made most of his money wrestling for WWE prior to his retirement. Ryan Vasbinder (MSU) | D, 6-3 [4] He voluntarily quit during training camp, citing "personal problems". Mike Viramontes (NDC) | MD, 12-3 285 | No. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Tate Orndorff (OSU) | TF-1.5 3:49 (20-5) [12][32], Siding with the "Dirty White Boy" Tony Anthony, Orndorff feuded with Hector Guerrero and Brian Lee. Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. HWT | No. [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. I love you Daddy. 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. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 5 Greg Kerkvliet (PSU) def. I just want to win out and get better, he said. Starting in January 1984, Orndorff took on "Rowdy" Roddy Piper as his manager. Paul Orndorff was one of the greatest and most talented entertainers. He was 71 years old at the time of his death on July 12, 2021. [19] He solidified his babyface status by publicly firing manager Bobby Heenan shortly afterwards. HWT | No. On February 3, 2005, he was named to the WWE Hall of Fame and was inducted by veteran wrestler Bobby Heenan on April 2, 2005. 1, BTN Presents Coverage of 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, No. No. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Given the time of the rivalry, it's understandable that you might have forgotten some details about their feud. During the tag match Ali climbed up on to the ring apron and took a swing at Piper. [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]. FORMER WWE wrestler Paul Orndorff passed away on June 12, 2021. Dave was an NCAA runner-up wrestler for Oregon State and also played football 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. No. Race assisted Orndorff in the match and was quickly joined by Vader in his attack on Cactus Jack. 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 Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. Tegan, the second oldest, earned the first state medal when he placed seventh. [16][11], During the Hogan feud, Orndorff seriously injured his right arm in a weightlifting accident. [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. 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). This was the only time Orndorff and Hogan wrestled in WCW. 13 Christian Lance (NEB) def. The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. 12 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 2:21 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. HWT | Tyrell Gordon ( UNIA) def. Most of you will remember him for his physique. The duo of Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage faced Pretty Wonderful in a televised match which the latter lost. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | TF, 19-4 I was at the Big Event in Toronto. However, he did not stay long and left in the fall of 1990. [4] He scored 21 career touchdowns and gained over 2,000 all-purpose yards in his playing career with the Spartans. "YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. [17] Hogan disposed of the challenger and moved on while Orndorff fought a variety of opponents including the Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana. Wonderful. You wont find a heavyweight that works harder or has an energy level like he has, Owen said. 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 . Paul's career, in both football and wrestling, started in his higher learning years. Orndorff. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. Paul Orndorff and Hulk Hogan had a wildly successful feud that started in the early days of WWE. 30 Joe Doyle (BING) | MD, 10-2 Brothers Tyson, Tegan and Tanner In 1979, he travelled to the Alabama territory's, Southeast Championship Wrestling, where he worked as a tag team competitor. The suit was litigated by attorney Konstantine Kyros, who led a number of other lawsuits against WWE. While Hogan fought off Bundy, Orndorff battled Muraco in a match that ended in a double count out. 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. 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. [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. Hes up 30 pounds from a year ago. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. It is not clear if an autopsy has been done yet. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. 285 | No. With both men rededicated to teaming, they soon challenged for the WCW World Tag Team Championship then held by Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan. During this time he became known as "The Brandon Bull", a nickname he had during his days as a football player. [54], Orndorff's parents were both of German descent. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Before he heads to Corvallis, though, he will do a two-year mission as did his brothers and dad before him. [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. NWCA All-American (2020) Orton's interference at the end of the match backfired when he accidentally hit Orndorff with the cast on his arm, allowing Hogan to pin Orndorff and win the match for his team. Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. 285 | No. Jaron Smith (UMD) | D, 4-1 "Paul Orndorff was a true, mans man. ", "Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. Particularly by modern standards, that's not all that old for a top-tier wrestler. That had a lot of influence on it, Tate said. "Man, I had so many matches and learned a ton with #PaulOrndorff," he wrote. [16] After the program with Hogan ended, Orndorff worked a reduced schedule for a few months before he was forced to take some time off because of the injury. I was a little kid again. Married to Brinley, a former soccer student-athlete for Utah Valley 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. Former World Wrestling Federation favorite Paul Orndorff, who gained fame with fans as Mr. Denise Gordy's career in the entertainment world is both fascinating and inspiring. 285 (Orndorff, 2-3, 8th) [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. [12] Their reign only lasted about a month before being upended by the combination of Dennis Condrey and David Schultz. As a youngster, Orndorff was a star high school football player. Is Tate Orndorff related to Paul Orndorff? 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). We lost another great one. Maybe 95ish. ", Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. I went to a wcw house show at the uic pavilion once. Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according toCelebrity Net Worth. Dan Conley (COL) | Fall, 3:54 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. One of the greatest of all time! 3 in the national heavyweight rankings and owns 17 wins over nationally-ranked opponents. WWE Hall of Fame member Eric Bischoff tweeted out his condolences after announcements of Paul Orndorff's death. On July 12, 2021, Paul Orndorff died in Fayetteville, Georgia. [15] On August 19, 1982, Orndorff regained the title from the Super Destroyer. He was a three-year starter in football, and was a first-team All-Greater Spokane League pick at center last fall. Unlike last year, Orndorff has a loss this season. . No. In Mid-South, Orndorff feuded with Ken Mantell over Mantell's propensity for cutting people's hair after a match. 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. Mr Wonderful, as he was known by fans, suffered an injury to his arm back in the late 1980s. 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. After the match, Race declared that Paul Orndorff was his chosen man. This is a very sad situation that has left him in a bad state. 12 Gonzaga holds off No. he wrote. Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. And as much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it. You cant do two sports, like wrestling and football, at the NCAA Division I level today like you could when I was in school.. Is Tate Orndorff related to Paul Orndorff? No. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. Sportsmanship was always in his blood and he excelled in the fields. Posted an 11-11 record, 4-5 in duals No. 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. "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. 285 | No. Paul Orndorff was a pro wrestler known as "Mr. Wonderful," known for his WWF feud with Hulk Hogan. In May 2021, Orndorff's son Travis announced his father was suffering from dementia, believed to have been caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurodegenerative disease believed to be caused by concussions. [16] Piper nicknamed Orndorff "Mr. Brandon Whitman (UNC) | Fall, 5:22 linktr.ee/PaulOrndorff Joined July 2021. "He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. R.I.P. That wrestler ended up skipping the tourney, though. 5 Tony Cassioppi (IOWA) def. Wonderful". He is among the most renowned entertainers of the 21st century, and his sporting ability was evident. He would later move to the New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he stayed for several months. No. 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. 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