He is better known as "Mr. #1derful" Paul Orndorff. 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. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-1 May God rest his soul! Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. (October 29, 1949 July 12, 2021), nicknamed "Mr. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. ", ERIC BISCHOFF TWEETS TO ADDRESS PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. COMMENTATOR JIM ROSS PAYS TRIBUTE TO ORNDORFF. FANS 'SADDENED' AT NEWS OF PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. It makes me a better person.. #PaulOrndorff" he wrote. 285 | No. 285 | No. He explained that his father had been battling with dementia, which he believes was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Is Einstein the horse still alive? [55][11], On January 5, 2011, Orndorff told the Busted Open Sirius Satellite Radio show that he had recently been diagnosed with throat cancer. [12] The duo beat Condrey and Randy Rose, the same team that ended Orndorff and Austin's run with the gold. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. 2022-23 NCAA 285-Pound Preseason Preview: Big Shoes To Fill. The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D. 9-4, 2022 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, Lincoln, Nebraska, March 5-6 In actuality, Orndorff was forced to retire due to his previous injuries in the WWF, with the entire right side of his body beginning to atrophy (eventually causing his arm and leg muscles to shrink). Orndorff is amazed with how far hes come in the sport considering he won just one match in seventh grade. Orndorff was in control, winning 3-2, when he tried for a throw. Early in the match, Rude eliminated Orndorff with a roll-up. Orndorff returned in October and partnered with Big John Studd against Maeda and Sakaguchi, then faced Maeda again in singles competition. The duo of Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage faced Pretty Wonderful in a televised match which the latter lost. 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. 1 seed/3-2 Fourth) [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. With both men rededicated to teaming, they soon challenged for the WCW World Tag Team Championship then held by Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan. Tate, one of four brothers, carries a 44-13 collegiate record to Columbus and was seeded eighth for the COVID-canceled 2020 NCAA Championships. Mason Fiscella (APP) | D, 7-1 Jaron Smith (UMD) | D, 4-1 He has more courage than any wrestler Ive had. The Dudes backed Sting in his fight with the Four Horsemen. Orndorff teamed with a variety of opponents in his fights with Piper and Orton, including Andr the Giant. 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). ", RIC FLAIR REMEMBERS ORNDORFF AS A 'GREAT GUY, LEGIT TOUGH!'. Orndorff was only listed as a "wild card" who had to win a match in order to enter the tournament. HWT | Tyrell Gordon ( UNIA) def. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) vs. No. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. FORMER WWE wrestler Paul Orndorff passed away on June 12, 2021. I appreciate how mature he is, Owen said. Among the participants invited to compete were Buddy Landel, "Dirty White Boy" Tony Anthony, and Brian Lee. The only similarity between the two is that they share a surname. (Jesse Tinsley). 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. No. Had that been the case, Tate probably still would have ultimately chosen wrestling, though. Son needed just 1 minute, 52 seconds to finish the match. 15 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 7-2 Unlike last year, Orndorff has a loss this season. 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. 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. 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. [12] Orndorff next feuded with The Masked Superstar, with whom he traded the National Heavyweight title back and forth during the fall of 1982. 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). She saw extended action during the 2017 WAC Tournament championship run and ensuing NCAA Tournament match versus eventual national champion Stanford. [12] On June 9, 1991, Orndorff competed on the UWF's only PPV Beach Brawl, defeating Colonel DeBeers in a Strap match. [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). Orndorff, ranked third at the time by Intermat, instead ran into the second-ranked heavyweight in the final. [16] With the time off, Orndorff recovered and started working out, reestablishing the physique that earned him the nickname "Mr. [26] His final match came on a house show on January 4, 1988, against Rude in Augusta, Georgia. [56] He was reportedly in critical condition and was on a feeding tube with a few days to live. Thank you for all of them Paul. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. HWT | No. 4 Lucas Davison (NW) def. He fired Heenan two months later and began a feud with Rude. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. [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. 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). Lee brought in Ron Garvin to fight off Orndorff;[33] the feud included a featured "piledriver match", which Garvin won. Orndorff reappeared in Georgia Championship Wrestling in early 1982 immediately launching into a feud with Buzz Sawyer over the NWA National Heavyweight Championship. "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. Wonderful more or less immediately started feuding with "Dr. Death" Steve Williams, who attacked Orndorff to kickstart the feud. [citation needed], In 1990 Orndorff returned to the squared circle, wrestling a series of matches against Kerry Von Erich on the independent circuit. We lost another great one. [12] During the summer, he vacated the title to focus on pursuing the NWA World Champion "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. 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]. [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. 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). Or I should say I put myself on the mat pretty hard.. No. 9 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2 WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who once fought in Wrestlemania, has died at the age of 71. Ric Flair, a retired professional wrestler, took toTwitterafter learning of Paul Orndorff's passing. Garnered 17 wins over nationally-ranked opponents 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 9-0 Jacob Bullock (IU) | D, 8-3, Ohio Intercollegiate Open (Nov. 14, 2021, Tiffin, Ohio) Rest in power Mr. "WWE extends its condolences to Orndorffs family and friends.". After retiring, he trained aspiring wrestlers. Rest In Peace!". During 1980, Orndorff started to split his time between the Alabama and the Mid-South territories, until he left the Alabama territory by the end of 1980 to focus entirely on the Mid-South territory. Most of you will remember him for his physique. During his time with the Spartans, he scored 21 touchdowns and racked up over 2,000 all-purpose yards. 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. "Just heard about the passing of Paul Mr 1derfulOrndorff. Ben Cohen: co-founder of Ben & Jerry's early life, age, social activism, net worth, updates. Tanner, the third oldest, captured the first state championship. Read Full. 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. Sometimes the youngest in a herd ofsizeable siblings turns out to be the best athlete. 1 seed against Rainier Beach. Hes like having another coach in the room. [16][11], During the Hogan feud, Orndorff seriously injured his right arm in a weightlifting accident. HWT | (7) Mason Parris (MICH) def. 102 Following. [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. He is better known as "Mr. #1derful" Paul Orndorff. Malachi Smith delivers key 3-pointer, block to help Gonzaga beat Saint Mary's , Recap and highlights: No. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-2 Luke Luffman (ILL) | D, 3-2 2022-23 Duals He was a three-year starter in football, and was a first-team All-Greater Spokane League pick at center last fall. [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. The exact cause of Paul Orndorff's death is not known at the moment. After two years at a junior college and a two-year mission with the LDS church, dad went on to be an All-American in wrestling, placing second in the NCAA tournament at heavyweight his senior year at Oregon State University. Travis Orndorff on Paul Orndorff's TemperLearn More about The Hannibal TV: https://www.thehannibaltv.com/Follow on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @TheHannib. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. What is Paul Orndorff's net worth? 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 mostly solid muscle and bone, Owen said. Two years ago, Tanner had to win his match in the final to clinch a state title for U-Hi. Paul Orndorff's son Travis announced the news of his father's deathwith a heartbreaking Instagram post. 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. Orndorff. Dan Conley (COL) | Fall, 3:54 285 | No. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 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. This was the only time Orndorff and Hogan wrestled in WCW. Spokane defends No. 1, BTN Presents Coverage of 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, No. Mr. [12] Their reign only lasted about a month before being upended by the combination of Dennis Condrey and David Schultz. He competed in the National Wrestling Alliance for a considerable time before becoming a sensation during the 1980s. 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. The only difference was that his right arm was noticeably smaller due to a neck injury that caused nerve damage and eventually the atrophy of his right biceps. Travis wrote, "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. . Think I have his autograph on a patriot mask somewhere. [12] During this time Orndorff also worked in the National Wrestling League, holding its tag team championship alongside Brian Blair some time in 1993. After Orndorff fired Heenan as his manager, Heenan placed a $25,000 bounty on Orndorff, payable to anyone who could injure him. Orndorff becomes UVU's third wrestling All-American in program history. During this time he became known as "The Brandon Bull", a nickname he had during his days as a football player. [12] Austin, Condrey, and Rose formed The Midnight Express shortly thereafter. Tate is a heavyweight wrestler from Spokane, Wash. 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. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. He believes the condition was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. American professional wrestler (19492021), Retirement and various appearances (19952001). Married to Brinley, a former soccer student-athlete for Utah Valley Most of you will remember him for his physique. "PAUL ORNDORFF. Adonis kept on irritating Orndorff, going so far as daring Orndorff to prove just how close his relationship with Hogan really was. 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. [12][32], Siding with the "Dirty White Boy" Tony Anthony, Orndorff feuded with Hector Guerrero and Brian Lee. Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according toCelebrity Net Worth. 22 AJ Nevills (SDSU) | D, 4-4 (TB2) #1derful Paul Orndorff. [17] Hogan disposed of the challenger and moved on while Orndorff fought a variety of opponents including the Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana. Paul Orndoff, known to wrestling fans as "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, has passed away at age 71. [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. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2 [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. He was considering giving professional wrestling a try, like his former Tampa teammate Ron Mikolajczyk, who made his wrestling debut that summer. [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. 12 Gonzaga holds off No. 2021 All-American (eighth), PRIOR TO OHIO STATE It does help when you have older siblings laying the gauntlet down for what you have to do, Owen said. [20] When no one succeeded, Heenan upped the bounty to $50,000. [51], On the December 11, 1995 episode of Monday Nitro, Orndorff confronted Brian Pillman after Pillman made derogatory comments about Orndorff. 15 seed in the 2019 NCAA Championships [12], During a February 5, 1995 taping of WCW Worldwide, Orndorff crossed paths with Hogan for the first time since 1987. Orndorff will be a redshirt junior this season after reaching the national tournament each of the past two campaigns for Utah Valley University. HWT | No. 31 Jake Slinger (PITT) | MD, 10-2 No. 285 | No. [9][10], After his football career ended, Orndorff watched Championship Wrestling from Florida in the mid-1970s. WWE legend and Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff aka Mr. In 1979, Orndorff traveled to the Alabama territory's "Southeast Championship Wrestling." Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. | D, 8-1 He has a simple goal for the remainder of the season. However, the legend was suffering from dementia, which could . 5 Tony Cassioppi (IOWA) def. Injuries caused Mr Wonderful to step away from the square ring in 2000. His reign as champion lasted years. Five years later he was inducted to the WWE Hall of Fame and shortly after to the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame. [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. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis wrote. [16] Piper nicknamed Orndorff "Mr. Once the match restarted, Hogan easily exited the cage to win the match following a leg drop,[23] ending their feud. Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff success in the WWF was evident in the matches he won, and he cultivated a name for himself. Jacob Bullock (IND) | D, 7-4 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. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. he wrote. 285 | No. 12 Tate Orndorff (OSU) MD, 13-4 21 Terry went on to have limited success as a tag team wrestler with other partners such as The Junkyard Dog and Kerry Von Erich. Orndorff's family created aGoFundMepage in order to raise money for the icon's funeral. "He is better known as Mr. It is not clear if an autopsy has been done yet. He put me on the mat pretty hard. [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. 285 lb R16, Greg Kerkvliet, Penn State vs Tate Orndorff, Ohio State. Wonderful has passed away at the age of 71. 2,457 Followers. His wife Brinley (Nelson) logged nearly 500 minutes of action on the pitch for Utah Valley womens soccer. He was inducted into theWWE Hall of Fame in 2005and theNational Wrestling AllianceHall of Famein 2009. 285 | No. [12] Pretty Wonderful was granted a rematch against the new champions with a match booked for Halloween Havoc; Pretty Wonderful regained the belts when Roma used one of them to knock Bagwell out. During the tag match Ali climbed up on to the ring apron and took a swing at Piper. He made two tours of Japan, the first in April. No. I love their coaches. [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. Tates better than I was in football and he loves it more than I did, Dave said. (19) Luke Surber (OKST) | D, 5-0 [12], After feuding with Ladd, Orndorff continued to make a name for himself in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) where he feuded with The Masked Superstar. ", "Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. We invite you to share condolences for Paul Orndorff in our Guest Book. That wrestler ended up skipping the tourney, though. 6 Buckeyes Earn Top 5 win vs. No. Orndorff excels in the classroom as well, garnering NWCA Scholar All-American and First Team Academic All-Big 12 laurels in 2019 and 2020. WWE Hall of Fame member Eric Bischoff tweeted out his condolences after announcements of Paul Orndorff's death. I love you, Daddy," he concluded the tribute. 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) won by forfeit vs. Nebraska Tanner was a three-time NCAA Qualifier for Utah Valley Their half-year-long feud is one of the most notable (and profitable) feuds in the history of pro wrestling. [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. Tate Orndorff, U-Hi's defending state champion heavyweight, practices a throw on a training partner. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. If he were 6-foot-4, he would have been recruited by everybody in football, Dave said. Posted an overall high school record of 142-15 with 103 pins as two-time Washington state champion No. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | TF, 19-4 I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE", PAUL ORNDORFF. 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