I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. 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. [16][11], During the Hogan feud, Orndorff seriously injured his right arm in a weightlifting accident. His wife Brinley (Nelson) logged nearly 500 minutes of action on the pitch for Utah Valley womens soccer. Senior U.S. Open finalist in Greco-Roman (2019) Im glad hes wrestling. 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. Is Tate Orndorff related to Paul Orndorff? Orndorff had stints in the UWF (Universal Wrestling Federation) and the indies between 1990 to 1993. American professional wrestler (19492021), Retirement and various appearances (19952001). ", THE IRON SHEIK TWEETS AFTER 'BROTHER' ORNDORFF'S DEATH. 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 . . This led to a brief six man tag team alliance between Orndorff, Payne, and Chris Benoit. We invite you to share condolences for Paul Orndorff in our Guest Book. Jacob Bullock (IND) | D, 7-4 Paul Orndorff is an American professional wrestler best remembered for his performances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Orndorff lost the title to DiBiase on November 1, 1981, in a match at the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans, Louisiana. Wonderful", a nickname that he used thereafter. 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. [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]. [54], Orndorff's parents were both of German descent. #RIPMrWonderful, ORNDORFF WAS ALL-STAR FOOTBALL PLAYER IN HIGH SCHOOL. [63], On July 12, 2021, Orndorff died of his dementia at the age of 71 in Atlanta, Georgia.[64][65]. 2,457 Followers. Paul was married to his high school girlfriend, Ronda Maxwell Orndorff, with whom they have two grown-up sons, Paul Orndorff III and Travis. HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) vs. (5) Wyatt Hendrickson (AF) | D, 9-5 Tanner was a three-time NCAA Qualifier for Utah Valley Former WWE superstar CM Punk wrote: "Damn. (Jesse Tinsley). Orndorff was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame in 2009. 6 Buckeyes Earn Top 5 win vs. No. Copyright 2023, The Spokesman-Review | Community Guidelines | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy, Zags-Gaels round 3? How old is Paul Orndorff? One of the greatest of all time! Orndorff excels in the classroom as well, garnering NWCA Scholar All-American and First Team Academic All-Big 12 laurels in 2019 and 2020. 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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. [50] Orndorff was also unable to beat the rookie in subsequent matches and (in kayfabe) began to lose confidence in his abilities. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911 [database on-line]. After reviewing the footage it was decided that it was a draw and the match was restarted. His son, Travis, announced his father's death on social media earlier today. It wouldnt surprise me if hes about 300 pounds by the time hes done with his mission.. It was not until Studd and Bundy had Hogan in a compromised position that Orndorff reentered the ring to fend off Studd and Bundy. It is set to occur later this week in Fayetteville, Georgia. On December 13, 1999 Orndorff wrestled against the Harris Twins in a handicap match by a losing effort on Monday Night Nitro. HWT | (7) Mason Parris (MICH) def. Hulk Hogan is one of the biggest babyfaces to ever catch on in professional wrestling. At Clash of the Champions XI Orndorff defeated Anderson[28] and at the 1990 Great American Bash, Orndorff teamed up with the Junkyard Dog and El Gigante to defeat Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, and Sid Vicious by disqualification. Tates goal is to do what his dad fell just short of doing at OSU win an NCAA title. Particularly by modern standards, that's not all that old for a top-tier wrestler. Changed my life. | D, 8-1 As a youngster, Orndorff was a star high school football player. According to Hannibal TV, Orndorff is suffering from late stages of dementia. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Brendan Furman (COR) D, 4-1, 2022 Cliff Keen Invitational, Dec. 2-3, Las Vegas (3-2) [12] Austin, Condrey, and Rose formed The Midnight Express shortly thereafter. #1derful Paul Orndorff. Orndorff and Williams clashed several times in what was promoted as the "Signature Feud" of the UWF in its early days. He told me he knew what he had to do.. Jacob Bullock (IU) | D, 8-3, Ohio Intercollegiate Open (Nov. 14, 2021, Tiffin, Ohio) Young Paul spent his first three seasons as a fullback at the University of Tampa. 285 | No. 2023 Ohio State University. Tate relishes the idea of following in his dads footsteps at OSU at least on the mat. Brothers Tyson, Tegan and Tanner [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. Mr T - real name Laurence Tureaud - debuted for the WWE in 1985 as Hulk Hogans tag-team partner at the very first WrestleMania, beating Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff. 285 | No. [56] He was reportedly in critical condition and was on a feeding tube with a few days to live. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. HWT | No. Mr Wonderful was believed to have made most of his money wrestling for WWE prior to his retirement. "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. When Orndorff vacated the title, it was put on the line in a tournament that was won by The Super Destroyer. 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. Orndorff faced Salvatore Bellomo on the night that Hulk Hogan defeated The Iron Sheik for the WWF World Heavyweight Title and "Hulkamania was born". 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. Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. (October 29, 1949 July 12, 2021), nicknamed "Mr. Thanks for all the laughs and great matches. 19 Owen Trephan (NCST) def. "Paul Orndorff was a true, mans man. [12], During a February 5, 1995 taping of WCW Worldwide, Orndorff crossed paths with Hogan for the first time since 1987. 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. After Orndorff fired Heenan as his manager, Heenan placed a $25,000 bounty on Orndorff, payable to anyone who could injure him. [53] In 2009, Orndorff was elected by a committee of his peers to the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame,[citation needed] then located in Amsterdam, New York, now located in Wichita Falls, Texas. In the finals, Brian Lee won the title when Orndorff was disqualified. Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. [6], Orndorff was selected in the 12th round of the 1973 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints, who drafted him as a fullback, while leaving open the possibility of playing him at tight end. Gable's Last . [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). This WWE Elite Collection action figure is around 6-in/15.24-cm and comes ready to unleash havoc straight out of the box! We lost another great one. [12][13] Orndorff feuded with Ted DiBiase, JYD, Dusty Rhodes, and Dick Murdoch while holding on to the North American title. I just want to win out and get better, he said. WWE's officialTwitteraccount posted a tribute to the fallen star, tweeting: "WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer 'Mr. 15 Yaraslau Slavikouski (HARV) def. Placed 5th at the Big Ten Championships and eighth at the NCAA Championships 2022-23 NCAA 285-Pound Preseason Preview: Big Shoes To Fill. Injuries caused Mr Wonderful to step away from the square ring in 2000. 285 | No. Unfortunately, he injured his arm in a weightlifting accident and retired in 1988 from the sport prematurely. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. HWT (Orndoff is No. I think hes still growing. Gable Steveson (MINN) def. The Dudes backed Sting in his fight with the Four Horsemen. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 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. 2 Greg Kerkvliet (PSU) def. Orndorff at the 2022 NCAA Championships (3-2) Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-2 And he had the confidence to have fun with his character.". [16], Orndorff and Hogan started teaming up to feud with Piper and Orton, facing them in tag team competition all over the country. Orndorff will be a redshirt junior this season after reaching the national tournament each of the past two campaigns for Utah Valley University. 102 Following. Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. 285 | No. Boone McDermott (RU) | D, 6-1 Paul's career in the World Wrestling Federation began in late 1983 when he made his debut. I love you Daddy. Sportsmanship was always in his blood and he excelled in the fields. 13 Christian Lance (NEB) def. Greco-Roman competition has also treated Orndorff well over the years. Mar 18, 2022 . Greg Valentine discusses the late-great "Mr Wonderful" Paul Orndorff during his WWF days. linktr.ee/PaulOrndorff Joined July 2021. On July 12,Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's deathafter battling dementia and head trauma. I was at the Big Event in Toronto. 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. "He Was Another Amazing Athlete That I Had The Pleasure Of Wrestling An Hour For The NWA Championship On Many Occasions! On February 3, 2005, Orndorff was announced as one of the inductees for the Class of 2005 into the WWE Hall of Fame. Canadian wrestler Edge, real name Adam Copeland, tweeted out a tribute to Paul Orndorff. Mr. Mike Viramontes (NDC) | MD, 12-3 R.I.P. HWT | No. A stud," he wrote on Twitter. 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) During this time he became known as "The Brandon Bull", a nickname he had during his days as a football player. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. 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. Many will remember his intensity. Later in the evening, Orndorff ran to the ring to even the sides when Piper and Orton were preparing to double team Hogan. Both times, Orndorff's reigns were short and were ended by Ladd. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) 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). [citation needed], Orndorff returned to WCW in late 1992. [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. He is well known for his nickname, Mr. Posted an 11-11 record, 4-5 in duals I was at the Big Event in Toronto. 285 | No. Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news. You cant do two sports, like wrestling and football, at the NCAA Division I level today like you could when I was in school.. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. In 1986, he was named to the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame. 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. He explained that his father had been battling with dementia, which he believes was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Lee Herrington (UNK) | Fall, 2:32 Tweets. No. [17] When Piper assaulted Jimmy Snuka on the set of Piper's Pit, Orndorff assisted the Rowdy One in his matches. HWT | (4) Greg Kerkvliet (PSU) def. He competed in the National Wrestling Alliance for a considerable time before becoming a sensation during the 1980s. Tate picked up the gauntlet and will leave U-Hi as the most successful Orndorff. 12 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 2:21 "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. Before the team left the ring, they also took a couple of shots at the Nasty Boys for good measure. Who is NFL's Richard Sherman and why was he arrested? 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. This time, Roma took it a step further and attacked Erik Watts before announcing that he was now teaming with Paul Orndorff. Andrew Irick (IND) | Fall, 5:51 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. Former World Wrestling Federation favorite Paul Orndorff, who gained fame with fans as Mr. Rest In Peace!". [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. [12] Frustrated with his inability to beat Orndorff for the National title, Larry Zbyszko paid Killer Tim Brooks $25,000 to do his dirty work. 285 | No. 285 | No. Orndorff was only listed as a "wild card" who had to win a match in order to enter the tournament. ", My heart is saddened again. Terry went on to have limited success as a tag team wrestler with other partners such as The Junkyard Dog and Kerry Von Erich. 1 Gable Steveson (MINN) def. [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. 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. 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. U-Hi coach Don Owen needed an upper weights coach when he asked Orndorff to be an assistant coach 15 years ago. 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. Their matches included a memorable outdoor match in Toronto ("The Big Event") which drew an estimated 76,000 fans. 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). HWT | Tyrell Gordon ( UNIA) def. HWT | No. Paul Orndorff's arm was a constant injury that plagued his career and was a factor in his decision to retire. The referee, Charles Robinson stopped the match as a result. Orndorff turned face to feud with Roop but found himself unable to regain the title[14] after which he left the Mid-South Territory. This is a very sad situation that has left him in a bad state. No. University senior Tate Orndorff has the big-bone build of his father, Dave, who was a two-sport standout in football and wrestling like his son. 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) won by forfeit vs. Nebraska 285 | No. It does help when you have older siblings laying the gauntlet down for what you have to do, Owen said. Orndorff's family created a GoFundMe page to raise money for the icon's funeral. During his time with the Spartans, he scored 21 touchdowns and racked up over 2,000 all-purpose yards. Instead, he voluntarily resigned during training camp, claiming "personal difficulties." Owen credits the olders siblings for blazing the trail for Tate. Son of Dave and Amy Orndorff The pair got marriedback in 1971 and remained together until the end. He competed in the National Wrestling Alliance for a considerable time before becoming a sensation during the 1980s. She saw extended action during the 2017 WAC Tournament championship run and ensuing NCAA Tournament match versus eventual national champion Stanford. Hes growing into his body. ADDITIONAL INFO 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.' Washingtons Dave Schultz High School National Wrestling Hall of Fame Award winner (2015) Placed third in both Greco and Freestyle at the 2014 Fargo Junior Nationals MY BROTHER. 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. Pillman, Flair, and Anderson attacked Orndorff and then Arn Anderson and Ric Flair delivered a spike piledriver to Orndorff on the arena floor during the attack. After the match, Race declared that Paul Orndorff was his chosen man. It was awarded back to Orton when Orndorff left the promotion. The injury was left untreated for too long and the nerve damage caused his right bicep to atrophy. 2021 All-American (eighth), PRIOR TO OHIO STATE (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 12-1, 2020-21 (Redshirt Junior) Tanner, the third oldest, captured the first state championship. In 1979, he travelled to the Alabama territory's, Southeast Championship Wrestling, where he worked as a tag team competitor. #RIPMrWonderful", Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business. Rest in power Mr. Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 0:46 he wrote. 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