A post shared by Paul Orndorff (@mr1derfulofficial), ORNDORFF'S SON SAYS HE WAS 'AN AMAZING FATHER'. 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. HWT | No. 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. And as much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it. After the feud with Cactus cooled off, "Mr. 14 Nathan Trexler (VT) | D, 3-2 285 | No. It makes me a better person.. No. He wrote: "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr.". [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. 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. I just want to win out and get better, he said. This WWE Elite Collection action figure is around 6-in/15.24-cm and comes ready to unleash havoc straight out of the box! 17 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Orndorff excels in the classroom as well, garnering NWCA Scholar All-American and First Team Academic All-Big 12 laurels in 2019 and 2020. [12], During a February 5, 1995 taping of WCW Worldwide, Orndorff crossed paths with Hogan for the first time since 1987. Mike Viramontes (NDC) | MD, 12-3 [12][32], Siding with the "Dirty White Boy" Tony Anthony, Orndorff feuded with Hector Guerrero and Brian Lee. Unlike last year, Orndorff has a loss this season. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. "WWE extends its condolences to Orndorffs family and friends.". I love you Daddy.". Gold Division (Open) HWT (Tate Orndorff 4-0/1st) Adonis kept on irritating Orndorff, going so far as daring Orndorff to prove just how close his relationship with Hogan really was. [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. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. During the match, Roma acted very indifferently to his tag team partner, sowing the seeds to his heel turn. ", Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. Son needed just 1 minute, 52 seconds to finish the match. [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. Christian Lance (NEB) def. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 3 in the national heavyweight rankings and owns 17 wins over nationally-ranked opponents. 19 Owen Trephan (NCST) def. He was an All-Pac-10 selection in football in addition to being an All-American in wrestling. [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). 285 | No. 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. "He is better known as Mr. [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. The two feuded over the WCW World Tag Team Championship. Tweets & replies. During his time away from wrestling he was actually reported to have died; the story made several newspapers. He called his father-in-law, who knew someone who knew Florida promoter Eddie Graham, which got his start into the wrestling business. Orndorff. Man, I had so many matches and learned a ton with #PaulOrndorff Hate to see this, but know he's not in pain anymore. 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 spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. Orndorff had stints in the UWF (Universal Wrestling Federation) and the indies between 1990 to 1993. Mr Wonderful was believed to have made most of his money wrestling for WWE prior to his retirement. Rest In Peace!". 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. HWT | No. If he were 6-foot-4, he would have been recruited by everybody in football, Dave said. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2 In Mid-South, Orndorff feuded with Ken Mantell over Mantell's propensity for cutting people's hair after a match. Sep 4, 2022 . 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. I think hes still growing. He was 71 years old at the time of his death on July 12, 2021. [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. 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 Paul Orndoff, known to wrestling fans as "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, has passed away at age 71. No. Paul Orndorff excelled in various sports, including amateur wrestling, bodybuilding, football, track and field, and even arm wrestling. ADDITIONAL INFO Spivey convinced Orndorff to believe in himself and that he shouldn't forget that he was "Mr. Orndorff's family created aGoFundMepage in order to raise money for the icon's funeral. The champions retained,[45] but a week later the championship changed hands when Stars and Stripes got the victory. Mr. 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. Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief, Check your email and confirm your subscription. In December 1978, Orndorff teamed with Jimmy Snuka to capture the NWA World Tag Team Championship from Baron von Raschke and Greg Valentine. From his robes and ring gear to his muscular physique and legitimate toughness, he was to me what a pro wrestler should be. No. Posted an overall high school record of 142-15 with 103 pins as two-time Washington state champion Senior U.S. Open finalist in Greco-Roman (2019) No. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". Lee brought in Ron Garvin to fight off Orndorff;[33] the feud included a featured "piledriver match", which Garvin won. He explained that his father had been battling with dementia, which he believes was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. You wont find a heavyweight that works harder or has an energy level like he has, Owen said. After Orndorff fired Heenan as his manager, Heenan placed a $25,000 bounty on Orndorff, payable to anyone who could injure him. The injury was left untreated for too long and the nerve damage caused his right bicep to atrophy. No. He married his high school girlfriend Ronda Maxwell Orndorff. FORMER WWE wrestler Paul Orndorff passed away on June 12, 2021. Went 2-2 as the No. Hes up 30 pounds from a year ago. Yen.com.gh recently published an article regarding Denise Gordy's biography. I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE", PAUL ORNDORFF. He was 71. Brothers Tyson, Tegan and Tanner Young Paul spent his first three seasons as a fullback at the University of Tampa. Sometimes the youngest in a herd ofsizeable siblings turns out to be the best athlete. Wonderful. 285 | No. I was at the Big Event in Toronto. You cant be afraid to compete no matter the outcome.. [63], On July 12, 2021, Orndorff died of his dementia at the age of 71 in Atlanta, Georgia.[64][65]. The champions had one last defense against former champions the Nasty Boys that also saw Kevin's injured brother Dave. 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'. Jacob Cover (KENT) | Fall, 0:16 During the tag match Ali climbed up on to the ring apron and took a swing at Piper. 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. Orndorff signed with the World Wrestling Federation in late 1983 and made his debut in November of that year on Championship Wrestling. Fellow WWE wrestler known by his wrestling name "The Natural" tweeted in response to Orndorff's death. Jacob Bullock (IND) | D, 7-4 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. Most of you will remember him for his physique. This time, Roma took it a step further and attacked Erik Watts before announcing that he was now teaming with Paul Orndorff. MY BROTHER. He was considering giving professional wrestling a try, like his former Tampa teammate Ron Mikolajczyk, who made his wrestling debut that summer. Gifts processed in this system are not tax deductible, but are predominately used to help meet the local financial requirements needed to receive national matching-grant funds. Mike Tindall slams ridiculous England fans after breaking up fight between blood-soaked yobs during Euro 2020 final, Arsenal star Granit Xhaka willing to cut summer holiday short to force 15m Roma transfer after Euro 2020 heroics, Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's death. 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). "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. Orndorff returned in October and partnered with Big John Studd against Maeda and Sakaguchi, then faced Maeda again in singles competition. 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 6:02 ", ERIC BISCHOFF TWEETS TO ADDRESS PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who once fought in Wrestlemania, has died at the age of 71. His wife Brinley (Nelson) logged nearly 500 minutes of action on the pitch for Utah Valley womens soccer. This is a very sad situation that has left him in a bad state. Brandon Whitman (UNC) | Fall, 5:22 Just heard about the passing of Paul Mr 1derfulOrndorff. 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). 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Tate, one of four brothers, carries a 44-13 collegiate record to Columbus and was seeded eighth for the COVID-canceled 2020 NCAA Championships. [16] Piper nicknamed Orndorff "Mr. Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan were unable to hold off Roma and Orndorff, as Pretty Wonderful left the ring with the gold. [16] With the time off, Orndorff recovered and started working out, reestablishing the physique that earned him the nickname "Mr. 15 seed in the 2019 NCAA Championships Get the days top sports headlines and breaking news delivered to your inbox by subscribing here. He was a member of the U23 World Greco-Roman team and a Senior U.S. Open Greco-Roman finalist in 2019. The duo of Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage faced Pretty Wonderful in a televised match which the latter lost. Paul Orndorff was born on October 29, 1949, in Winchester, Virginia, U.S.A. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. Dave was an NCAA runner-up wrestler for Oregon State and also played football She saw extended action during the 2017 WAC Tournament championship run and ensuing NCAA Tournament match versus eventual national champion Stanford. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. WE RIDE TOGETHER. [7] After attending training camp with the Chicago Bears in 1974,[8] Orndorff joined the Jacksonville Express of the World Football League in 1975, but he was injured. ", THE IRON SHEIK TWEETS AFTER 'BROTHER' ORNDORFF'S DEATH. Their half-year-long feud is one of the most notable (and profitable) feuds in the history of pro wrestling. Great Guy, Legit Tough!" 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-2 Among the participants invited to compete were Buddy Landel, "Dirty White Boy" Tony Anthony, and Brian Lee. Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. (October 29, 1949 July 12, 2021), nicknamed "Mr. He is well known for his nickname, Mr. Orndorff quickly became affiliated with a group called the "Dudes with Attitudes" consisting of himself, Sting, Lex Luger, Junkyard Dog, and The Steiner Brothers. MY BROTHER. This time they wrestled without their manager and were officially known as "Pretty Wonderful". [12][13] Orndorff feuded with Ted DiBiase, JYD, Dusty Rhodes, and Dick Murdoch while holding on to the North American title. [4] He voluntarily quit during training camp, citing "personal problems". "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. 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.' Many will remember his intensity. Jane and Walt Dennis Golf Perfomance Center, Jennings Family Wrestling Practice Facility, 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), All-American in 2021 (eighth at NCAA Championships), Won Ohio Intercollegiate Open with 4-0 record, Finished the year 7-4 in duals, 7-4 in open events and 5-5 in the postseason, Wrestled at the U.S. Open Greco-Roman competition in Las Vegas in early May of 2022 and posted a 4-1 record (130kg) to finish third overall also wrestled in the senior freestyle bracket at 125kg (1-2), Earned a spot on the U.S. National Team (Greco-Roman) with a third-place finish at the World Team Trials (May 21-22) in Iowa finished 4-2 at 130kg. 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. WCW later explained that Orndorff had been seriously hurt in the attack and that his career was over. "Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. When Orndorff left the AWF in February 1992, he vacated the title. [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. Paul was a phenomenal wrestler and athlete," he wrote. In 1986, he was named to the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame. Sadly, the situation doesn't seem to be improving . "Paul was a bad ass. On December 13, 1999 Orndorff wrestled against the Harris Twins in a handicap match by a losing effort on Monday Night Nitro. He made two tours of Japan, the first in April. 285 | No. 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. Jacob Bullock (IU) | D, 8-3, Ohio Intercollegiate Open (Nov. 14, 2021, Tiffin, Ohio) #PaulOrndorff" he wrote. Dave had a brief chat with Tate before the final with some fatherly advice. I hate to lose ask my friends, Orndorff said. Ronda and Paul have two grown sons, Paul III and Travis. Tate performs at a state title-level in the classroom, too, where he carries a 3.97 grade-point average. Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. Paul Orndorff, better known by his in-ring name Mr Wonderful, passed away on Monday, July 12. Yes. 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. Hes mostly solid muscle and bone, Owen said. Related Content. Injuries caused Mr Wonderful to step away from the square ring in 2000. It was not until Studd and Bundy had Hogan in a compromised position that Orndorff reentered the ring to fend off Studd and Bundy. [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. 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. 15 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 7-2 It is set to occur later this week in Fayetteville, Georgia. Brooks beat Orndorff with the help of a chair and won the title only to turn around and give it to Zbyszko. On July 12, 2021, Paul Orndorff died in Fayetteville, Georgia. I tried a throw and lost my grip, he said. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. He really wanted someone from U-Hi.. 18 Hunter Catka (VT) | D, 3-1 Tristan Ruhlman (PUR) | Fall, 6:03 Orndorff will be a redshirt junior this season after reaching the national tournament each of the past two campaigns for Utah Valley University. However, he did not stay long and left in the fall of 1990. No. On February 3, 2005, Orndorff was announced as one of the inductees for the Class of 2005 into the WWE Hall of Fame. No. He called me every day when he could. Posted an 11-11 record, 4-5 in duals Tate Orndorff, U-His defending state champion heavyweight, practices a throw on a training partner. [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. Paul Orndorff and Hulk Hogan had a wildly successful feud that started in the early days of WWE. [51], On the December 11, 1995 episode of Monday Nitro, Orndorff confronted Brian Pillman after Pillman made derogatory comments about Orndorff. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. She overcame personal controversies to build a reputation for herself in Hollywood by acting and singing her way into the hearts of audiences. The OFFICIAL YouTube channel for Paul Orndorff, managed by Some Kind of #1derful, the podcast hosted by Travis Orndorff (son of Paul). This led to a brief six man tag team alliance between Orndorff, Payne, and Chris Benoit. [citation needed], Going into Bash at the Beach,[43] Pretty Wonderful had the advantage as both champions were suffering from injuries inflicted by the challengers on previous occasions (kayfabe). The condition happens when someone suffers repeated head trauma; however, it can only be diagnosed once someone has passed away. What is Paul Orndorff's net worth? Orndorff got the better of Mantell and won the right to use the Freebird hair removal cream on Mantell. [50] Orndorff was also unable to beat the rookie in subsequent matches and (in kayfabe) began to lose confidence in his abilities. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 12-1, 2020-21 (Redshirt Junior) I appreciate how mature he is, Owen said. What happened to Paul Orndorff? HWT (Orndoff is No. 285 | No. Paul Orndorff excelled in various sports, including amateur wrestling, bodybuilding, football [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 was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame in 2009. His father also played football there, and had a tryout with the New Orleans Saints. Media. 4 Cornell. 285 | No. 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. WE RIDE TOGETHER. According to Hannibal TV, Orndorff is suffering from late stages of dementia. [19] He solidified his babyface status by publicly firing manager Bobby Heenan shortly afterwards. "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. No. Orndorff tips the scales at 265 pounds, 20 pounds shy of the limit at heavyweight. 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. Placed 5th at the Big Ten Championships and eighth at the NCAA Championships I love you Daddy. No. Ben Cohen: co-founder of Ben & Jerry's early life, age, social activism, net worth, updates. WWE legend and Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff aka Mr. He has a simple goal for the remainder of the season. Chris Paul's net worth 2021: salary, endorsements and lifestyle. 1-ranked wrestler in the nation. Tate, whose baby face belies his age, matched that state title last year, going 38-0 the first U-Hi junior to go undefeated. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram. I love you, Daddy," he concluded the tribute. The pair got marriedback in 1971 and remained together until the end. He went to a prestigious tournament in Ohio last month hoping to go up against the No. His reign as champion lasted years. [25] Orndorff took Oliver Humperdink as his manager in his fight with Rude and Heenan. 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[12] During this time Orndorff also worked in the National Wrestling League, holding its tag team championship alongside Brian Blair some time in 1993. During his time with the Spartans, he scored 21 touchdowns and racked up over 2,000 all-purpose yards. His career highlights included competing alongside the likes of other wrestling legends like Hulk Hogan and Mr T. Paul Orndorff will have a public funeral, according to Wrestling Inc. Instead, he voluntarily resigned during training camp, claiming "personal difficulties." [57], In July 2016, Orndorff was named part of a class action lawsuit filed against WWE which alleged that wrestlers incurred "long term neurological injuries" and that the company "routinely failed to care" for them and "fraudulently misrepresented and concealed" the nature and extent of those injuries. Wonderful" set his sights on the vacant WCW World Television Championship. Many will remember his intensity. I was a little kid again. Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 0:46 Paul Orndorff's son Travis announced the news of his father's deathwith a heartbreaking Instagram post. 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. Lee Herrington (UNK) | Fall, 2:32 1 seed/3-2 Fourth) We invite you to share condolences for Paul Orndorff in our Guest Book. Paul Orndorff - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages Paul Orndorff We found 15 records for Paul Orndorff in NC, MN and 6 other states. HWT | No. 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. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Tweets. Greco-Roman competition has also treated Orndorff well over the years. How old is Paul Orndorff? 5 Tony Cassioppi (IOWA) def. Tate picked up the gauntlet and will leave U-Hi as the most successful Orndorff. He returned to wrestling in 1990 in the WCW (world championship wrestling), making his debut in Dudes with Attitudes. 19 Tyrel Gordon (UNI) def. 285 | No. One of the greatest of all time! 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. 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. [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. Orndorff, ranked third at the time by Intermat, instead ran into the second-ranked heavyweight in the final. Afterwards, Orndorff laid out Guerrero and several preliminary wrestlers with his piledriver finisher. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. #1derful Paul Orndorff. Wonderful". Paul Orndorff started his career in wrestling in 1976 in Mid-Southern Wrestling. "So Sorry To Hear Of The Passing Of Paul Orndorff aka Mr. On the page, Paul's wife, Amayou Smith, wrote: "Hi my name is Amayou, my husband is Travis Orndorff. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. He explained that his father had been battling with dementia, which he believes was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Orndorff began working for the NWA Tri-State promotion where he got involved in a feud with Ernie Ladd. 1, BTN Presents Coverage of 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, No. No. No. Spokane defends No. Ascended as high as No. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. he wrote. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. [12] The duo beat Condrey and Randy Rose, the same team that ended Orndorff and Austin's run with the gold. Paul Orndorff was a pro wrestler known as "Mr. Wonderful," known for his WWF feud with Hulk Hogan. Orndorff made his in-ring debut on June 9 in Beckley, West Virginia, defeating "Nasty" Ned Brady on Main Event. One incident especially stands out that established Pretty Wonderful in the title chase. [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. Five years later he was inducted to the WWE Hall of Fame and shortly after to the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame. He told me he knew what he had to do.. "He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. Throughout the 80s, Orndorff became a star, often going head-to-head with the ImmortalHulk Hoganin the main event of the firstWrestlemaniaand Survivors Series. 1 seed against Rainier Beach. 285 | No. Changed my life. Former WWE superstar CM Punk wrote: "Damn. First Team USA Wrestling Senior All-American (2015) [48] In May, Orndorff got a golden opportunity to regain the WCW Television title. 2022-23 Duals Statistics major. [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. "Him and Sherri were the best on that show with working the crowd. One of my fondest memories. Tate is a heavyweight wrestler from Spokane, Wash. HWT | No. "He will never be forgotten. 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