Roddy Piper, aka "Rowdy," became his manager and would end up nicknaming Orndorff "Mr Wonderful," a title he kept for the rest of his life. No. 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. 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. Anderson and Flair tried to calm Orndorff down but Orndorff lost his temper and attacked Pillman. He fired Heenan two months later and began a feud with Rude. 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May God rest his soul! 2022-23 NCAA 285-Pound Preseason Preview: Big Shoes To Fill. One of my fondest memories. [12] Orndorff next feuded with The Masked Superstar, with whom he traded the National Heavyweight title back and forth during the fall of 1982. [18] Blaming Orndorff for the loss, Piper and Orton attacked him on Saturday Night's Main Event I. Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. It does help when you have older siblings laying the gauntlet down for what you have to do, Owen said. No. WE RIDE TOGETHER. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. Orndorff at the 2022 NCAA Championships (3-2) Paul Orndorff was married to Ronda Maxwell. 2 Greg Kerkvliet (PSU) def. Mr Wonderful was believed to have made most of his money wrestling for WWE prior to his retirement. #1derful Paul Orndorff. HWT (Orndoff is No. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". [5][6] He was inducted into the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986. You cant do two sports, like wrestling and football, at the NCAA Division I level today like you could when I was in school.. Most of you will remember him for his physique. [51], On the December 11, 1995 episode of Monday Nitro, Orndorff confronted Brian Pillman after Pillman made derogatory comments about Orndorff. [15] On August 19, 1982, Orndorff regained the title from the Super Destroyer. In 1976, Orndorff began his career as a wrestler. He put me on the mat pretty hard. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. 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. If Tate were two inches taller theres no doubt hed have had an even more difficult decision about college. It wouldnt surprise me if hes about 300 pounds by the time hes done with his mission.. Their matches included a memorable outdoor match in Toronto ("The Big Event") which drew an estimated 76,000 fans. 285 lb R16, Greg Kerkvliet, Penn State vs Tate Orndorff, Ohio State. Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief, Check your email and confirm your subscription. 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. [50] Orndorff was also unable to beat the rookie in subsequent matches and (in kayfabe) began to lose confidence in his abilities. And he had the confidence to have fun with his character.". No. As a youngster, Orndorff was a star high school football player. This time they wrestled without their manager and were officially known as "Pretty Wonderful". Story of the smallest horse in the world. "Him and Sherri were the best on that show with working the crowd. [24] Orndorff received a babyface response from the crowd during his return, leading the WWF to change his character. Tates goal is to do what his dad fell just short of doing at OSU win an NCAA title. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. Tates uncle, Matt, head coach at Lewis and Clark, also wrestled at OSU. [4] He voluntarily quit during training camp, citing "personal problems". 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. Is Einstein the horse still alive? 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. [12][40] After unsuccessfully challenging Ricky Steamboat throughout the fall and winter of 1993, Orndorff moved into the tag team division. [52] He had a brief onscreen role during this time in the Old Age Outlaws with Terry Funk, Arn Anderson, and Larry Zbyszko to feud with the last WCW version of the nWo. What happened to Paul Orndorff? "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. Spivey convinced Orndorff to believe in himself and that he shouldn't forget that he was "Mr. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram. When Orndorff left the AWF in February 1992, he vacated the title. The only similarity between the two is that they share a surname. "From his robes and ring gear to his muscular physique and legitimate toughness, he was to me what a pro wrestler should be. Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according toCelebrity Net Worth. [citation needed] On August 11, 2014, Orndorff made an appearance at Hogan's birthday celebration on WWE Raw, celebrating in the ring with many other WWE legends, including Hogan himself, Ric Flair, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Okerlund, Jimmy Hart, and Piper. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 2021 All-American (eighth), PRIOR TO OHIO STATE Hes heavily favored to repeat this winter. 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) won by forfeit vs. Nebraska 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. Two years ago, Tanner had to win his match in the final to clinch a state title for U-Hi. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. Later in the evening, Orndorff ran to the ring to even the sides when Piper and Orton were preparing to double team Hogan. While Hogan fought off Bundy, Orndorff battled Muraco in a match that ended in a double count out. Statistics major. Owen credits the olders siblings for blazing the trail for Tate. He was a member of the U23 World Greco-Roman team and a Senior U.S. Open Greco-Roman finalist in 2019. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. One of the greatest of all time! U-Hi coach Don Owen needed an upper weights coach when he asked Orndorff to be an assistant coach 15 years ago. Unlike last year, Orndorff has a loss this season. Orndorff signed with the World Wrestling Federation in late 1983 and made his debut in November of that year on Championship Wrestling. 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. Next, Pretty Wonderful was challenged by the duo of Stars and Stripes (Marcus Alexander Bagwell and The Patriot) at Fall Brawl. Orndorff and Piper often faced Snuka and "The Tonga Kid" in tag team competition. It is unclear whether he had investments elsewhere because many presume him to be richer. Then, coach Earle Bruce shifted him to tight end in the middle of his senior year. After reviewing the footage it was decided that it was a draw and the match was restarted. HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) vs. (5) Wyatt Hendrickson (AF) | D, 9-5 He really wanted someone from U-Hi.. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis wrote. The cage match saw both Orndorff and Hogan climb over the top of the cage and touch the floor at the same time; heel referee Danny Davis, illegally at ringside, declared Orndroff the winner and assigned referee Joey Marella declared Hogan victorious. Dan Conley (COL) | Fall, 3:54 Chances are you or someone you love has experienced what its like to be a caregiver while juggling lifes bills and responsibilities. He ascended as high as No. The duo of Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage faced Pretty Wonderful in a televised match which the latter lost. "Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business," he wrote. He was inducted on April 2 at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles by Bobby Heenan. 6 Buckeyes Earn Top 5 win vs. No. Before he heads to Corvallis, though, he will do a two-year mission as did his brothers and dad before him. Their half-year-long feud is one of the most notable (and profitable) feuds in the history of pro wrestling. Son needed just 1 minute, 52 seconds to finish the match. 1, BTN Presents Coverage of 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, No. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. He defeated Brian Pillman in a tournament to earn the shot at the champion. Who is NFL's Richard Sherman and why was he arrested? Throughout the 80s, Orndorff became a star, often going head-to-head with the ImmortalHulk Hoganin the main event of the firstWrestlemaniaand Survivors Series. That had a lot of influence on it, Tate said. Paul Orndorff - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages Paul Orndorff We found 15 records for Paul Orndorff in NC, MN and 6 other states. No. Jacob Cover (KENT) | Fall, 0:16 Young Paul spent his first three seasons as a fullback at the University of Tampa. 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. Tate Orndorff, U-Hi's defending state champion heavyweight, practices a throw on a training partner. 14 Nathan Trexler (VT) | D, 3-2 You wont find a heavyweight that works harder or has an energy level like he has, Owen said. On the page, Paul's wife, Amayou Smith, wrote: "Hi my name is Amayou, my husband is Travis Orndorff. 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. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis wrote. He is well known for his nickname, Mr. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. His cause of death evidently was tied to a long-time illness t. [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. [20] When no one succeeded, Heenan upped the bounty to $50,000. 13 Christian Lance (NEB) def. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Orndorff becomes UVU's third wrestling All-American in program history. [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. Mr. More than anything, though, Owen said Orndorffs character on and off the mat is what he wants in his program. 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. [11] He resided in Fayetteville, Georgia. No. ", RIC FLAIR REMEMBERS ORNDORFF AS A 'GREAT GUY, LEGIT TOUGH!'. In 1986, he was named to the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame. Denise Gordy's career in the entertainment world is both fascinating and inspiring. 5 Tony Cassioppi (IOWA) def. 19 Owen Trephan (NCST) def. (19) Luke Surber (OKST) | D, 5-0 Orndorff's family created aGoFundMepage in order to raise money for the icon's funeral. Travis Orndorff on Paul Orndorff's TemperLearn More about The Hannibal TV: https://www.thehannibaltv.com/Follow on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @TheHannib. [12] It was soon revealed that Roop had sabotaged Orndorff's car so he could get the title shot instead (storyline). Orndorff lost the title to DiBiase on November 1, 1981, in a match at the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans, Louisiana. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. "He is better known as Mr. Mr Wonderful, as he was known by fans, suffered an injury to his arm back in the late 1980s. Orndorff then helped Hogan to his feet and raised his hand in the air, only to give Hogan a clothesline followed by a piledriver. [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. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who once fought in Wrestlemania, has died at the age of 71. [30], By late 1990, Orndorff became one of the featured headliners for Herb Abrams' fledgling Universal Wrestling Federation. Tweets. 1 seed against Rainier Beach. It was not until Studd and Bundy had Hogan in a compromised position that Orndorff reentered the ring to fend off Studd and Bundy. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | TF, 19-4 30 Joe Doyle (BING) | MD, 10-2 Jacob Robb (Mercyhurst) | D, 10-3 (1st), 2021 Cliff Keen Invitational 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Wonderful Paul Orndorff died on July 12 2021, at the age of 71. 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. [16] With the time off, Orndorff recovered and started working out, reestablishing the physique that earned him the nickname "Mr. Its just the right way to live, thats how I feel. "Man, I had so many matches and learned a ton with #PaulOrndorff," he wrote. Fellow WWE wrestler Bobby Roode took to Twitter to express the inspiration that Paul Orndorff was to him following Orndorff's death. [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. "Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. And as much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it. [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. Paul Orndorff and Hulk Hogan had a wildly successful feud that started in the early days of WWE. he wrote. He wrestled Kengo Kimura, Riki Choshu, and Akira Maeda, as well as teaming up with Ed Leslie against Antonio Inoki and Seiji Sakaguchi. "He Was Another Amazing Athlete That I Had The Pleasure Of Wrestling An Hour For The NWA Championship On Many Occasions! Sometimes the youngest in a herd ofsizeable siblings turns out to be the best athlete. On April 6, 2014, Orndorff made an appearance at WrestleMania XXX, marking his first time on WWE television since the 2005 Hall of Fame. Media. He was 71. Instead, Orndorff missed and his opponent stuck him. U23 World Greco-Roman Team Member (2019) Tate, whose baby face belies his age, matched that state title last year, going 38-0 the first U-Hi junior to go undefeated. The injury was left untreated for too long and the nerve damage caused his right bicep to atrophy. [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. [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 | No. Tate Orndorff (OSU) | TF-1.5 3:49 (20-5) Sadly, the situation doesn't seem to be improving . Given the time of the rivalry, it's understandable that you might have forgotten some details about their feud. Just heard about the passing of Paul Mr 1derfulOrndorff. Orndorff departed from the promotion that fall. A post shared by Paul Orndorff (@mr1derfulofficial), ORNDORFF'S SON SAYS HE WAS 'AN AMAZING FATHER'. 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). On August 18, 1993, Orndorff's luck ran out as Ricky Steamboat won the title at Clash of the Champions XXIV. 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. 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. Instead of keeping the peace, Sammartino became a target for Orton and Piper,[20] which led to Orndorff and Sammartino teaming up. From his robes and ring gear to his muscular physique and legitimate toughness, he was to me what a pro wrestler should be. 1-ranked wrestler in the nation. 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. No. No. 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. #RIPMrWonderful, ORNDORFF WAS ALL-STAR FOOTBALL PLAYER IN HIGH SCHOOL. 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. The referee, Charles Robinson stopped the match as a result. Orndorff was only listed as a "wild card" who had to win a match in order to enter the tournament. Went 2-2 as the No. [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). Christian Lance (NEB) def. Paul was married to his high school girlfriend, Ronda Maxwell Orndorff, with whom they have two grown-up sons, Paul Orndorff III and Travis. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. [citation needed], Orndorff returned to WCW in late 1992. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911 [database on-line]. Five years later he was inducted to the WWE Hall of Fame and shortly after to the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-2 "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. The reason was that his entire right side was beginning to atrophy (causing his arm and leg muscles to shrink). 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