#1derful Paul Orndorff. 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). [16] Orndorff became one of the first people to challenge for the world title, shooting straight to the main event less than a month after his debut. [16] With the time off, Orndorff recovered and started working out, reestablishing the physique that earned him the nickname "Mr. Dan Conley (COL) | Fall, 3:54 9 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2 5 Greg Kerkvliet (PSU) def. [citation needed], Orndorff returned to WCW in late 1992. Tates goal is to do what his dad fell just short of doing at OSU win an NCAA title. Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. 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). Paul Orndorff's son Travis announced the news of his father's deathwith a heartbreaking Instagram post. 1 seed against Rainier Beach. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. [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. HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) vs. (5) Wyatt Hendrickson (AF) | D, 9-5 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. Yen.com.gh recently published an article regarding Denise Gordy's biography. Tanner, the third oldest, captured the first state championship. ", "Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. R.I.P. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis wrote. Despite his successful WWE career, Orndorff never won the WWE Championship. A post shared by Paul Orndorff (@mr1derfulofficial), ORNDORFF'S SON SAYS HE WAS 'AN AMAZING FATHER'. 285 | No. 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 6:02 [26] His final match came on a house show on January 4, 1988, against Rude in Augusta, Georgia. He is attributed for bring style and swagger into the sport of wrestling thus pioneering the culture of the modern-day superstar. Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff success in the WWF was evident in the matches he won, and he cultivated a name for himself. HWT | No. 2,457 Followers. ", RIC FLAIR REMEMBERS ORNDORFF AS A 'GREAT GUY, LEGIT TOUGH!'. "WWE extends its condolences to Orndorffs family and friends.". Hulk Hogan led tributes online to the legendary wrestler and said that he was "slammed" by the news of Orndoff's death on Monday. [41][42] In the following months, both Roma and Orndorff focused on their individual careers before reuniting around May. His son, Travis, announced his father's death on social media earlier today. Its been a multiple win situation for Owen, who has enjoyed coaching and watching Orndorffs four boys grow up before his eyes. Dave had a brief chat with Tate before the final with some fatherly advice. No. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. More than anything, though, Owen said Orndorffs character on and off the mat is what he wants in his program. After Orndorff fired Heenan as his manager, Heenan placed a $25,000 bounty on Orndorff, payable to anyone who could injure him. 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. Changed my life. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". Paul Orndorff and Hulk Hogan had a wildly successful feud that started in the early days of WWE. 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. Tegan, the second oldest, earned the first state medal when he placed seventh. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Paul Orndorff's arm was a constant injury that plagued his career and was a factor in his decision to retire. "He is better known as Mr. 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. HWT | No. #RIPPaulOrndorff . WWE legend and Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff aka Mr. YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. Senior U.S. Open finalist in Greco-Roman (2019) When Orndorff vacated the title, it was put on the line in a tournament that was won by The Super Destroyer. [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. 285 | No. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MFF, Duals (7-4) Wonderful. He ascended as high as No. 12 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. ADDITIONAL INFO [12][32], Siding with the "Dirty White Boy" Tony Anthony, Orndorff feuded with Hector Guerrero and Brian Lee. 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. May God rest his soul! 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. He was an All-Pac-10 selection in football in addition to being an All-American in wrestling. "He Was Another Amazing Athlete That I Had The Pleasure Of Wrestling An Hour For The NWA Championship On Many Occasions! Paul Orndorff excelled in various sports, including amateur wrestling, bodybuilding, football, track and field, and even arm wrestling. Jacob Cover (KENT) | Fall, 0:16 285 lb R16, Greg Kerkvliet, Penn State vs Tate Orndorff, Ohio State. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Orndorff was in control, winning 3-2, when he tried for a throw. If he were 6-foot-4, he would have been recruited by everybody in football, Dave said. What is Paul Orndorff's net worth? Orndorff was only listed as a "wild card" who had to win a match in order to enter the tournament. [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. [51], On the December 11, 1995 episode of Monday Nitro, Orndorff confronted Brian Pillman after Pillman made derogatory comments about Orndorff. [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. Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. 30 Joe Doyle (BING) | MD, 10-2 One of the greatest of all time! It's unclear whether dementia had a part in his demise. Travis wrote, "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. . The New Orleans Saints selected him in the 12th round of the 1973 NFL Draft as a fullback while leaving the door open for him to play tight end. Fellow WWE wrestler Bobby Roode took to Twitter to express the inspiration that Paul Orndorff was to him following Orndorff's death. 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Had that been the case, Tate probably still would have ultimately chosen wrestling, though. [5][6] He was inducted into the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986. FORMER WWE wrestler Paul Orndorff passed away on June 12, 2021. Spivey convinced Orndorff to believe in himself and that he shouldn't forget that he was "Mr. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Paul's net worth was $100 thousand by the time of his death. [11], Orndorff started wrestling in 1976 in Mid-Southern Wrestling where he feuded with a young Jerry Lawler. His cause of death evidently was tied to a long-time illness t. 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. "Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business," he wrote. Boxing legend Ali helped promote the event, featuring as a guest referee. He called me every day when he could. Brandon Whitman (UNC) | Fall, 5:22 Paul's career, in both football and wrestling, started in his higher learning years. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. [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. Adonis kept on irritating Orndorff, going so far as daring Orndorff to prove just how close his relationship with Hogan really was. Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief, Check your email and confirm your subscription. Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. Early in the match, Rude eliminated Orndorff with a roll-up. Think I have his autograph on a patriot mask somewhere. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 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I went to a wcw house show at the uic pavilion once. A week later, Roma teamed with Erik Watts to take on the team of Orndorff and Lord Steven Regal. Sportsmanship was always in his blood and he excelled in the fields. 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. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | TF, 19-4 He was quite the athlete as is evident in his early accomplishments. 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. 2 Mason Parris (UM) def. 285 | No. The only similarity between the two is that they share a surname. Orndorff exploded on theWWEscene in the 1980s, paired with manager Bobby Heenan. What happened to Paul Orndorff? ", Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. Posted an overall high school record of 142-15 with 103 pins as two-time Washington state champion No. He is well known for his nickname, Mr. 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. Tanner was a three-time NCAA Qualifier for Utah Valley Its just the right way to live, thats how I feel. His reign as champion lasted years. "YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-1 [17] When Piper assaulted Jimmy Snuka on the set of Piper's Pit, Orndorff assisted the Rowdy One in his matches. The condition happens when someone suffers repeated head trauma; however, it can only be diagnosed once someone has passed away. 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. This led to a brief six man tag team alliance between Orndorff, Payne, and Chris Benoit. He was 71. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. linktr.ee/PaulOrndorff Joined July 2021. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. For seven years, he represented the National Wrestling Alliance. Thank you for all of them Paul. His skills led to multiple scholarships offers from prestigious football programs such as the University of Tennessee and Clemson. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 6 Buckeyes Earn Top 5 win vs. No. They have been together for over 50 years as she was his high school sweetheart. Or I should say I put myself on the mat pretty hard.. All rights reserved. He is better known as "Mr. #1derful" Paul Orndorff. Placed third in both Greco and Freestyle at the 2014 Fargo Junior Nationals No. Tristan Ruhlman (PUR) | Fall, 6:03 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. [12] It was soon revealed that Roop had sabotaged Orndorff's car so he could get the title shot instead (storyline). He returned to wrestling in 1990 in the WCW (world championship wrestling), making his debut in Dudes with Attitudes. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D. 9-4, 2022 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, Lincoln, Nebraska, March 5-6 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. Christian Lance (NEB) def. You wont find a heavyweight that works harder or has an energy level like he has, Owen said. Malachi Smith delivers key 3-pointer, block to help Gonzaga beat Saint Mary's , Recap and highlights: No. The injury was left untreated for too long and the nerve damage caused his right bicep to atrophy. [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. [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]. 12 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 2:21 Brothers Tyson, Tegan and Tanner 2023 Ohio State University. 12 Gonzaga holds off No. No. Many will remember his intensity. I just wanted to tell him that if he got a chance at a pin to go for it, Dave said. He would later move to the New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he stayed for several months. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. [11] He resided in Fayetteville, Georgia. [30], By late 1990, Orndorff became one of the featured headliners for Herb Abrams' fledgling Universal Wrestling Federation. The OFFICIAL Twitter for the late Paul Orndorff, managed by Some Kind of #1derful, the podcast hosted by Travis Orndorff (son of Paul). Paul's career in the World Wrestling Federation began in late 1983 when he made his debut. Last year, Tate had to get a pin for the Titans to place fourth and earn a trophy. No. 285 | No. "Paul was a bad ass. 19 Owen Trephan (NCST) def. [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. Fans took to Twitter to express their sadness at the news of Paul Orndorff's recent death. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 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. . Sometimes the youngest in a herd ofsizeable siblings turns out to be the best athlete. The referee, Charles Robinson stopped the match as a result. [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). Paul Orndorff was married to Ronda Maxwell. On December 13, 1999 Orndorff wrestled against the Harris Twins in a handicap match by a losing effort on Monday Night Nitro. [9][10], After his football career ended, Orndorff watched Championship Wrestling from Florida in the mid-1970s. 285 | No. Hes heavily favored to repeat this winter. [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). Thanks for all the laughs and great matches. During the match, Roma acted very indifferently to his tag team partner, sowing the seeds to his heel turn. Rest In Peace!". Ben Cohen: co-founder of Ben & Jerry's early life, age, social activism, net worth, updates. Orndorff's family created aGoFundMepage in order to raise money for the icon's funeral. [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 match degraded into a brawl that saw Pretty Wonderful make an appearance using Dave's crutch to attack the champions. 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 condition happens when someone suffers repeated head trauma, however, it can only be diagnosed once someone has passed away. Placed 5th at the Big Ten Championships and eighth at the NCAA Championships Orndorff lost the title to DiBiase on November 1, 1981, in a match at the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans, Louisiana. 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) won by forfeit vs. Nebraska #RIPMrWonderful, ORNDORFF WAS ALL-STAR FOOTBALL PLAYER IN HIGH SCHOOL. YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. 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. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2 14 Nathan Trexler (VT) | D, 3-2 Orndorff will be a redshirt junior this season after reaching the national tournament each of the past two campaigns for Utah Valley University. John ODonnell (RUT) | TF, 15-0 Orndorff reappeared in Georgia Championship Wrestling in early 1982 immediately launching into a feud with Buzz Sawyer over the NWA National Heavyweight Championship. The reason was that his entire right side was beginning to atrophy (causing his arm and leg muscles to shrink). I love you Daddy. 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. 22 AJ Nevills (SDSU) | D, 4-4 (TB2) Media. One of my fondest memories. 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 returned to the WCW in late 1992 and continued to fight until his retirement in 2001. His father also played football there, and had a tryout with the New Orleans Saints. [4] He scored 21 career touchdowns and gained over 2,000 all-purpose yards in his playing career with the Spartans. And as much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it. 2022-23 Duals Garnered 17 wins over nationally-ranked opponents Canadian wrestler Edge, real name Adam Copeland, tweeted out a tribute to Paul Orndorff. Tate performs at a state title-level in the classroom, too, where he carries a 3.97 grade-point average. [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. Wonderful Paul Orndorff died on July 12 2021, at the age of 71. 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