"YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. On the page, Paul's wife, Amayou Smith, wrote: "Hi my name is Amayou, my husband is Travis Orndorff. Tate Orndorff (OSU) | TF-1.5 3:49 (20-5) No. 15 Yaraslau Slavikouski (HARV) def. HWT | No. 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. [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. Ghanaian winger Nana Ampomah age, football statistics, salary, latest updates. Im glad hes wrestling. Gold Division (Open) HWT (Tate Orndorff 4-0/1st) Tate is a heavyweight wrestler from Spokane, Wash. Jacob Cover (KENT) | Fall, 0:16 Most of you will remember him for his physique. Particularly by modern standards, that's not all that old for a top-tier wrestler. 31 Jake Slinger (PITT) | MD, 10-2 Wonderful. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. pic.twitter.com/h7crlyHme6, WRESTLING WORLD COMMENTS AFTER PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. The OFFICIAL YouTube channel for Paul Orndorff, managed by Some Kind of #1derful, the podcast hosted by Travis Orndorff (son of Paul). ", Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. Former WWE superstar CM Punk wrote: "Damn. 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. HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. [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. 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. Injuries caused Mr Wonderful to step away from the square ring in 2000. 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. "He is better known as Mr. 18 Hunter Catka (VT) | D, 3-1 You cant be afraid to compete no matter the outcome.. [16] The next time that Hogan and Orndorff teamed up, against The Moondogs, Orndorff wrestled most of the match by himself in an attempt to upstage Hogan, scoring the winning pin. Hulk Hogan is one of the biggest babyfaces to ever catch on in professional wrestling. Great Guy, Legit Tough!" 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. Tate relishes the idea of following in his dads footsteps at OSU at least on the mat. I hate to lose ask my friends, Orndorff said. Eagle scout also lettered for the University High School football and golf teams, PERSONAL Gonzaga second seed for WCC Tournament in Las Vegas, A Grip on Sports: There was so much going on yesterday we had trouble stepping up , Gonzaga caps big weekend with win over rival Saint Marys and share of WCC title , 'Whatever we need from him, hes always there.' He was a three-year starter in football, and was a first-team All-Greater Spokane League pick at center last fall. Lucas Davison (NU) def. Mr. No. [63], On July 12, 2021, Orndorff died of his dementia at the age of 71 in Atlanta, Georgia.[64][65]. Jaron Smith (UMD) | D, 4-1 Tates uncle, Matt, head coach at Lewis and Clark, also wrestled at OSU. However, the legend was suffering from dementia, which could . (Jesse Tinsley) By Greg Lee gregl@spokesman.com (509) 844-8168 Sometimes the youngest in a. HWT | No. This is a very sad situation that has left him in a bad state. Canadian wrestler Edge, real name Adam Copeland, tweeted out a tribute to Paul Orndorff. "WWE extends its condolences to Orndorffs family and friends.". Arm atrophy from a nagging injury led him to retire in 2000 and he was treated for cancer in 2011. In 1976, Orndorff began his career as a wrestler. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. The injury was left untreated for too long and the nerve damage caused his right bicep to atrophy. He is well known for his nickname, Mr. [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. Brooks beat Orndorff with the help of a chair and won the title only to turn around and give it to Zbyszko. No. The injury forced him to retire in . [34] Orndorff was fired from the SMW after piledriving a referee in frustration. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. [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]. 285 | No. After reviewing the footage it was decided that it was a draw and the match was restarted. Sportsmanship was always in his blood and he excelled in the fields. ", THE IRON SHEIK TWEETS AFTER 'BROTHER' ORNDORFF'S DEATH. 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. 285 lb R16, Greg Kerkvliet, Penn State vs Tate Orndorff, Ohio State. HWT (Orndoff is No. [19] He solidified his babyface status by publicly firing manager Bobby Heenan shortly afterwards. That had a lot of influence on it, Tate said. 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. 285 | No. 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]. [18] Blaming Orndorff for the loss, Piper and Orton attacked him on Saturday Night's Main Event I. #PaulOrndorff" he wrote. Wonderful. 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. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis wrote. Dan Conley (COL) | Fall, 3:54 The anomaly (atrophy) made him not be able to compete at his level best and put him at risk of injury. Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. Wonderful more or less immediately started feuding with "Dr. Death" Steve Williams, who attacked Orndorff to kickstart the feud. Most of you will remember him for his physique. Luke Martin (Glenville St. Col.) | Fall, 1:59 She saw extended action during the 2017 WAC Tournament championship run and ensuing NCAA Tournament match versus eventual national champion Stanford. It wouldnt surprise me if hes about 300 pounds by the time hes done with his mission.. FORMER WWE wrestler Paul Orndorff passed away on June 12, 2021. Next, Pretty Wonderful was challenged by the duo of Stars and Stripes (Marcus Alexander Bagwell and The Patriot) at Fall Brawl. He was considering giving professional wrestling a try, like his former Tampa teammate Ron Mikolajczyk, who made his wrestling debut that summer. No. 285 | No. 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 was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. It's a legends-based action figure honouring the WWE legend. I was a little kid again. [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. MY BROTHER. No. "He Was Another Amazing Athlete That I Had The Pleasure Of Wrestling An Hour For The NWA Championship On Many Occasions! 2021 All-American (eighth), PRIOR TO OHIO STATE 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 6:02 In 1988, he left WWE for WCW, where he captured the WCW World Television Championship and the WCW World Tag Team Championships with Paul Roma. They have been together for over 50 years as she was his high school sweetheart. [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. After losing more and more matches, including a match on WorldWide to Randy Savage, Orndorff lost all faith in his abilities; the outwardly arrogant Mr. 1, BTN Presents Coverage of 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, No. Boxing legend Ali helped promote the event, featuring as a guest referee. 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. 2022-23 Duals Thank you for all of them Paul. During the match, Roma acted very indifferently to his tag team partner, sowing the seeds to his heel turn. He told me he knew what he had to do.. Malcolm Washington: Age, family, net worth, movies, wife. Orndorff excels in the classroom as well, garnering NWCA Scholar All-American and First Team Academic All-Big 12 laurels in 2019 and 2020. 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. 285 | No. Jacob Robb (Mercyhurst) | D, 10-3 (1st), 2021 Cliff Keen Invitational HWT | No. Tate performs at a state title-level in the classroom, too, where he carries a 3.97 grade-point average. No. What happened to Paul Orndorff? "He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. No. [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. #1derful Paul Orndorff. Wonderful has passed away at the age of 71. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2 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'. HWT | No. Senior U.S. Open finalist in Greco-Roman (2019) HWT | No. [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. In December 1978, Orndorff teamed with Jimmy Snuka to capture the NWA World Tag Team Championship from Baron von Raschke and Greg Valentine. He returned to wrestling in 1990 in the WCW (world championship wrestling), making his debut in Dudes with Attitudes. One of the greatest of all time! "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. "Paul was a bad ass. In 1986, he was named to the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame. With an untreated neck injury, he left the WWF for WCW in early 1990, where he won the WCW World Television Championship and the WCW World Tag Team Championship with Paul Roma (as a team called Pretty Wonderful). [16][11], During the Hogan feud, Orndorff seriously injured his right arm in a weightlifting accident. 2023 Ohio State University. 285 | No. Orndorff. Orndorff then moved to New Japan Pro Wrestling for several months. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis wrote. Hes up 30 pounds from a year ago. When Orndorff left the AWF in February 1992, he vacated the title. She has had her fair share of drama in her life, some of which having nothing to do with her profession as an actor. After Orndorff fired Heenan as his manager, Heenan placed a $25,000 bounty on Orndorff, payable to anyone who could injure him. Tate, one of four brothers, carries a 44-13 collegiate record to Columbus and was seeded eighth for the COVID-canceled 2020 NCAA Championships. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who once fought in Wrestlemania, has died at the age of 71. WWE Hall of Fame member Eric Bischoff tweeted out his condolences after announcements of Paul Orndorff's death. R.I.P. Most of you will remember him for his physique. YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. Orndorff turned face to feud with Roop but found himself unable to regain the title[14] after which he left the Mid-South Territory. While he lost the support of the fans, he won the North American title on July 4, 1981. Sep 4, 2022 . 3 in the national heavyweight rankings and owns 17 wins over nationally-ranked opponents. No. Son needed just 1 minute, 52 seconds to finish the match. The two feuded over the WCW World Tag Team Championship. Their half-year-long feud is one of the most notable (and profitable) feuds in the history of pro wrestling. Adonis kept on irritating Orndorff, going so far as daring Orndorff to prove just how close his relationship with Hogan really was. 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. Hes growing into his body. [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. [16], Orndorff and Hogan started teaming up to feud with Piper and Orton, facing them in tag team competition all over the country. HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 2 Greg Kerkvliet (PSU) def. Wonderful" in the first place. 285 | No. 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. [27], Paul Orndorff retired in early 1988 due to his arm injury and focused on running his bowling alley in Fayetteville. No. No. He is attributed for bring style and swagger into the sport of wrestling thus pioneering the culture of the modern-day superstar. [24] Orndorff received a babyface response from the crowd during his return, leading the WWF to change his character. He would later move to the New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he stayed for several months. 2022-23 NCAA 285-Pound Preseason Preview: Big Shoes To Fill. The pair got marriedback in 1971 and remained together until the end. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 12-1, 2020-21 (Redshirt Junior) 6 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). [17] When Piper assaulted Jimmy Snuka on the set of Piper's Pit, Orndorff assisted the Rowdy One in his matches. I was at the Big Event in Toronto. Orndorff returned to the ring on June 2, 1987, in Buffalo, New York during a WWF Superstars taping. Tate is a heavyweight wrestler from Spokane, Wash. 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. His son, Travis, announced his father's death on social media earlier today. 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 was quite the athlete as is evident in his early accomplishments. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who once fought in Wrestlemania, has died at the age of 71. A stud," he wrote on Twitter. Orndorff made his in-ring debut on June 9 in Beckley, West Virginia, defeating "Nasty" Ned Brady on Main Event. Ascended as high as No. Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) vs. (5) Wyatt Hendrickson (AF) | D, 9-5 May God rest his soul! Orndorff will be a redshirt junior this season after reaching the national tournament each of the past two campaigns for Utah Valley University. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Once the match restarted, Hogan easily exited the cage to win the match following a leg drop,[23] ending their feud. [17] Hogan disposed of the challenger and moved on while Orndorff fought a variety of opponents including the Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana. Christian Lance (NEB) def. 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. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 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). Orndorff got the better of Mantell and won the right to use the Freebird hair removal cream on Mantell. [54], Orndorff's parents were both of German descent. [12] The duo held on to the title for five months before losing it to Raschke and his new partner Paul Jones on April 16, 1979.[12]. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. HWT | No. Chances are you or someone you love has experienced what its like to be a caregiver while juggling lifes bills and responsibilities. Their matches included a memorable outdoor match in Toronto ("The Big Event") which drew an estimated 76,000 fans. [citation needed], Orndorff returned to WCW in late 1992. If he were 6-foot-4, he would have been recruited by everybody in football, Dave said. His reign as champion lasted years. Its been a multiple win situation for Owen, who has enjoyed coaching and watching Orndorffs four boys grow up before his eyes. Anderson and Flair tried to calm Orndorff down but Orndorff lost his temper and attacked Pillman. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. ADDITIONAL INFO 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. The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. [12] Orndorff next feuded with The Masked Superstar, with whom he traded the National Heavyweight title back and forth during the fall of 1982. I was at the Big Event in Toronto. The champions had one last defense against former champions the Nasty Boys that also saw Kevin's injured brother Dave. HWT | No. 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) 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. His fearlessness in the ring was evident throughout his professional hardships and tribulations. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. [5][6] He was inducted into the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986. WE RIDE TOGETHER. 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. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. No. His death was confirmed via Instagram on Monday by his son . 5 Tony Cassioppi (IOWA) def. [59] In September 2020, an appeal was dismissed by a federal appeals court. "He will never be forgotten. We invite you to share condolences for Paul Orndorff in our Guest Book. Thank you for all of them Paul. Sadly, Paul died on July 12, 2021, after being diagnosed with dementia. It is set to occur later this week in Fayetteville, Georgia. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. Ben Cohen: co-founder of Ben & Jerry's early life, age, social activism, net worth, updates. 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 285 | No. He will never be forgotten. 1 seed/3-2 Fourth) He explained that his father had been battling with dementia, which he believes was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. On April 6, 2014, Orndorff made an appearance at WrestleMania XXX, marking his first time on WWE television since the 2005 Hall of Fame. Paul Orndorff's Tweets. Posted an overall high school record of 142-15 with 103 pins as two-time Washington state champion 285 | No. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. During the tag match Ali climbed up on to the ring apron and took a swing at Piper. Paul Orndorff excelled in various sports, including amateur wrestling, bodybuilding, football 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Tates better than I was in football and he loves it more than I did, Dave said. 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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. Media. Tate, whose baby face belies his age, matched that state title last year, going 38-0 the first U-Hi junior to go undefeated. Copyright 2023, The Spokesman-Review | Community Guidelines | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy, Zags-Gaels round 3? After the match, Race declared that Paul Orndorff was his chosen man. It is not clear if an autopsy has been done yet. I just want to win out and get better, he said. Streaming now http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Thank you for 1.9M . Fans took to Twitter to express their sadness at the news of Paul Orndorff's recent death. Tate picked up the gauntlet and will leave U-Hi as the most successful Orndorff. 12 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. I think hes still growing. Sadly, the situation doesn't seem to be improving . Denise Gordy's career in the entertainment world is both fascinating and inspiring. [22], Orndorff soon reunited with manager Heenan and again feuded with Hogan, and began using Hogan's theme music, "Real American", as his own entrance theme. Orndorff returned in October and partnered with Big John Studd against Maeda and Sakaguchi, then faced Maeda again in singles competition. No. Likes. (Jesse Tinsley). News of his passing was communicated to the public by his son Travis who announced the sad news in an Instagram post. 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. 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. 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