Hes finally living up to his nickname. As much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it.. The legendary Hall of Famer "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff has passed away. "Condolences to Pauls family and friends. Most people probably dont remember Jose Estrada Jr., but they definitely should rememberEdge. "He Was Another Amazing Athlete That I Had The Pleasure Of Wrestling An Hour For The NWA Championship On Many Occasions! "There wasnt a sport I couldnt do or couldnt master; that was my mentality," Orndorff said during his acceptance speech for the Mens Wrestling Award at the 2016 Cauliflower Alley Club Annual Reunion. Despite a student body of only 1,300, the Spartans notched wins over established programs such as Ole Miss, Miami, and fourth-ranked Michigan. This helps us provide free content for you to enjoy! In the same meet, he won a trophy with a discus throw of 154' -9". "Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. His son released new video of the WWE Hall of Famer, and it is heartbreaking to see. "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. "We are impressed with his strength, running, and blocking. Accidents can happen at any given moment in a wrestling match, even something as simple as a dropkick. Published July 12, 2021 Updated July 14, 2021. Ronda and Paul have two grown sons, Paul III and Travis. I love football, and I think I can make it in the pros. While Tyson will never wrestle again, the fact that he can still walk and is still alive is as close to a miracle as one can come. "YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. Meanwhile, Coach Bruce left Tampa after one season to become head coach at Iowa State. "They hurt Hogan, and they tried to do it to me, but I was a different type of horse. . 13th July 2021, 12:58 pm. Orndorff beat cancer a few years ago after being diagnosed in 2011. While teaming with Big Vito, Rey Mysterio, Disco Inferno & Juventud Guerrera against The Natural Born Thrillers, Orndorff suffered a neck injury while trying to execute a piledriver and the match was stopped. Wonderful Paul Orndorff entertained millions of fans throughout his life, but his health has taken a turn for the worse. I love you Daddy. Its one of the most dangerous moves in the sport and has potential to cause paralysis or even death if botched. Wonderful aka The Brandon Bull. and Los Boricuas?) "PAUL ORNDORFF. "The next day, all hell broke loose. In 2011, he also. During their match on a taped SmackDown event, DLo Brown went for his signature running powerbomb. He is in a medical facility and doesnt seem to know who his son was in the video. Just heard about the passing of Paul Mr 1derfulOrndorff. He was 71. A table with barbed wire wrapped around it, chairs, tables, broom sticks and a strap are worked into the match. He injured his arm during the biggest run of his career, but failed to get it repaired. During his early 20s, the powerful 5-8, 220-pounder became a professional wrestler and carved out a 20-plus-year career that began in the 1940s at the University of Tampa the same school where Orndorff would eventually play college football. Lance Storm invites the Americans in the crowd to drive to Kitchener with him so they can experience Canada. As a youngster, Orndorff was a star high school football player. After dealing with a severe spinal cord injury that hampered his career during the. Davids place is a mess. Before his senior season began, Earle Bruce was hired as the new head coach after six years as an assistant at Ohio State under Woody Hayes. Smith also trained other football players, including Ordnorffs college football teammate and future NFL star, John Matuszak, WWE Hall of Famer Bob Backlund, and 3x Mr. Olympia & Mr. Universe Frank Zane. Mike Tenay interviews David Flair in his home about who might be the father of Ms. Hancocks baby. FANS 'SADDENED' AT NEWS OF PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. While. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. "My heart is saddened again. Inexplicably, Sid Vicious climbed to the middle rope and attempted a diving big boot. Orndorff's family created aGoFundMepage in order to raise money for the icon's funeral. Ron hides the bat under the ring. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Paul Orndorff was born in Winchester, Virginia, but raised near Brandon, Florida, a bedroom community in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan area. 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. "I got Hiro back, and I mauled his ass. The two miscues led to Droz being dropped on his head and breaking two discs in his neck. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis wrote. We lost another great one. Hacksaw rips off his referee shirt revealing a T-shirt underneath with a red Canadian maple leaf on it. Angelo Mosca and Joe Kapp Old Rivalries Die Hard, Dick Murdoch Always Controversial, Always Himself, Eddie and Mike Graham Triumph and Dark Tragedy, Tully Blanchard | His Memorable Football Career Before Wrestling, WWE Greatest Royal Rumble Fluke Finish A Throwback to a Classic, Bob Backlund Humble Beginnings to Championship Gold, Gino Hernandez His Tragic Death and The Mystery That Remains, Battle for Atlanta | How The NWA Crushed Ann Gunkels Outlaw Promotion. So, when he decided to open his own health club in 1958, Smith chose the sunny, tropical coastal city as its home. I had done some wrestling with Ervin Smith at UT and liked it, and I went to (Eddie) Graham about turning professional. After landing, Misawa lost consciousness and was unable to be revived as medical staff performed CPR in the ring. Your email address will not be published. Instead of taking the move appropriately and landing flat on his belly, Austin decided to imitate a lawn dart and jump as high as he could and land on the very top of his head. Pauls son Travis wrote on Instagram, Most of you will remember him for his physique. That lawsuit has later dismissed in 2018. "They said Id have been drafted sooner if it hadnt been for my being moved to tight end," Orndorff said in the Feb. 1, 1973 edition of The Tampa Tribune. As anyone other than Austin would expect, he broke his neck and was instantly paralyzed. Wonderful ," one of the greats from the World Wrestling Federation's 1980s heyday, has died. In Jan. 1973, just a few weeks after the impressive Tangerine Bowl performance, Orndorff participated in the American Bowl in Tampa, which featured numerous graduating college football players. Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. In any case, his match at the pay per view, Sin, was the end of his full time career in both WCW and WWE. Press Esc to cancel. With his sights set on eventually getting a college education, Orndorff saw sports as his only way to escape the streets and achieve that goal, so he turned to football at Dowdell Junior High School. All comments are welcome. For more #1derful Paul Orndorff content & to learn more about the Some Kind of #1derful with Travis Orndorff podcast, click: https://linktr.ee/PaulOrndorff. I wanted it bad, and I wasnt going to be denied.". The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. Chuck Austin, no relation to Steve Austin, was a star football player in college and decided to train to be a pro wrestler. The move was botched, and Edges leg came down on top of Estradas head instead of around it. Jeff Jarrett attacks Sting disputing his claim. pic.twitter.com/h7crlyHme6, WRESTLING WORLD COMMENTS AFTER PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. Despite hours of surgery, Droz was initially paralyzed from the neck down, although he has recently regain much of his upper body mobility. > WrestleMania, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. He . Some who have watched the video speculate he may have dementia, although that hasn't been confirmed. 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'. Mysterio had set up his 619 finisher in similar fashion to plenty of wrestlers without anyone ever being injured before. pic.twitter.com/RiOY6Rdj7w, PAUL ORNDORFF'S DAUGHTER-IN-LAW RELEASES STATEMENT ON GOFUNDME. The schools football history dated back to 1933, and once Paul arrived, the Spartans were two seasons into playing their home games at Tampa Stadium, which had a capacity of more than 40,000. The scaffold is actually a part of the metal rigging on hydraulics. "I have decided not to pursue a pro career anymore, at least at this time," he said in a brief statement. However, not always do injuries result from a botch, or a high risk move. Paul Orndorff, a bronzed, brawny star of professional wrestling during its boom period of the 1980s and '90s who became known for athleticism in . I know hes a good coach, but I still dont like him. WWE's officialTwitteraccount posted a tribute to the fallen star, tweeting: "WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer 'Mr. "He was like a father to me because I didnt really have one.". The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. Paul Orndorff defeated Flyin' Brian to win the tournament and to become #1 contender for the TV title. Apr 2: WWE WrestleMania Goldberg bleeds. #PaulOrndorff" he wrote. In the Fall Brawl main event, Booker T. defeated Kevin Nash in a passable cage match by reversing Nashs Jack Knife Powerbomb into his Bookend finisher. Muta attempts a cover. During the tag match Ali climbed up on to the ring apron and took a swing at Piper. Sadly, at the age of 71, he now appears to be in ill health at a medical facility as his son Travis has shared a heartbreaking video of the WWE Hall of Famer where he is unrecognizable and appears to be confused. Hiro would show me some things, but they never told me anything. Ric Flair, a retired professional wrestler, took toTwitterafter learning of Paul Orndorff's passing. Douglas allows a visibly nervous Torrie to climb down the ladder and ensure victory. In 2003, at the age of 38, Austin decided to hang it up, lest he risk permanent damage. His son, Travis, announced his father's death on social media earlier today. From out of nowhere, Sting Scorpion Death Drops Jarrett so Awesome can get the easy cover. Estrada failed to answer the ten-count, and Edge won his debut match albeit not in the way he wanted to. but if they repeat the approach they had last night across the board, the future of WCW could be very promising. Yes, a piledriver ended Mr. Wonderfuls career, but the career ending movedidn't come from him taking a piledriver, it came from him administering one. However, Orndorff had a commitment to the Pensacola territory at the time, so he turned them down. I was a little kid again. The pay-per-view came to a halt as they assessed Orndorffs condition. Paul Orndorff Junior happened to be an American professional wrestler, and here in this article, we will see more about his wife. The unbelievable finally happened. Eventually, a trainer and EMTs were called to the ring and the match was declared a No Contest. . David claims to see the father walking up his front lawn. Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. (October 29, 1949 - July 12, 2021), nicknamed "Mr. Wonderful", was an American professional wrestler and NFL football player, best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). You can access his entire portfolio here. "He was the best coach I ever had in my life, and I mean that with all my heart," Orndorff told the Tampa Bay Times in a 2013 article. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who once fought in Wrestlemania, has died at the age of 71. Steve Austin, the biggest rising star in the WWE, suffered a broken neck and temporary paralysis from the move. Rest In Peace!". 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. He wrote: "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr.". WWE's officialTwitteraccount posted a tribute to the fallen star, tweeting: "WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer 'Mr. With an untreated neck injury, he left the WWF for WCW in early 1990, where he won the WCW World Television Championship and the WCW World Tag Team Championship with Paul Roma (as a team called Pretty Wonderful). Fellow WWE wrestler Bobby Roode took to Twitter to express the inspiration that Paul Orndorff was to him following Orndorff's death. Perfect excelling at various sports, Mr. "Auburn was the first to take an interest, back when I was a junior," Orndorff recalled. "Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. It seems that his spirits are up, but his health is not great. However, Orndorffs stay there was almost a short one when early in his run, Watts pulled Orndorff aside and told him things werent working out, but hed give him one more day. The 5-11, 230-pound Orndorff was in tremendous shape from his football days and years of weightlifting with Harry Smith. Wonderful. In late 1983, Orndorff went North to wrestle for the WWF, where "Mr. Smith worked his way up the card and eventually main-evented many events in Florida, including a Nov. 1958 show that featured him in a title match against NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Dick Hutton. MY BROTHER. He plans on making no comments in the near future. > Photo Galleries Pro Wrestling Stories - Your daily source of nostalgia and a peek behind the curtain wall of wrestlings past! Corporal Cajun hits the Whiplash in the confusion. For some reason the Natural Born Killers are watching this match from the entrance way. "Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. "I felt like hanging it up a couple of times," Orndorff said. On July 12, 2021, Paul Orndorff died in Fayetteville, GA. . I thought it,but I didnt know it. He literally retired due to a neck injury in 2000, suffered at the Fall Brawl event, but he managed to wrestle the last match, one in 2017 at the age of 67. That time arrived a few months into training when Orndorff invited his father-in-law to a session. Check out his Binge News site for all of your streaming, binge-watching news. Paul Orndorff was legitimately one of WWE's top stars in the mid-1980s. Later on in the broadcast, the announce team imparted the news that Orndorff has suffered a stinger, a sharp blow to the back or neck which can cause temporary of permanent paralysis to the body. Bret Hart never recovered from the concussion which ultimately ended his career. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's death, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Paul Orndorff set new records while competing in track and field events at Brandon High School. Normally, a cross body isnt a move that would be considered overtly dangerous, but when Sami dove off the top rope and Graves caught him, Gravesappearedto slam the back of his head into the mat. In the late 1980s, he suffered an arm and neck injury during a match with. Bitten by the bug, Smith began entering bodybuilding competitions. COMMENTATOR JIM ROSS PAYS TRIBUTE TO ORNDORFF. Still, its kept short. "It looked like he was chiseled out of marble. Fourth is an Orndorff vs. Akira Maeda match from . Mr. Five days a week. A stud," he wrote on Twitter. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. Under Smiths expert guidance, Paul Orndorff built an impressive, powerful physique, a characteristic that would later define him as a wrestler. he wrote. including in the main events of the first WrestleMania and Survivor Series. Unfortunately, it was in the heat of his marquee issue with Hulk Hogan that he suffered a catastrophic injury. He will never be forgotten. I was at the Big Event in Toronto. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. #1derful Paul Orndorff. Orndorff had been living in a medical facility while battling dementia. Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according toCelebrity Net Worth. My boobs are the biggest in Austria but I'm too 'erotic' to sponsor my team, Shakira 'worked out Piqu had cheated on her after spotting clue in her FRIDGE', Lineker insists BBC has 'nothing to apologise for' after porn noise scandal, Wolves vs Liverpool 'porn noise' culprit found as YouTube comedian owns up, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Hulk Hogan led tributes online to the legendary wrestler and said that he was "slammed" by the news of Orndoff's death on Monday. 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. LONG, LONG match, running about 30 minutes. Sid argued that that he was pressured to do the move, and while Sid isnt always the most reliable source, for him to decide to do such a stupid move on his own seems a bit farfetched also. Throughout the 80s, Orndorff became a star, often going head-to-head with the ImmortalHulk Hoganin the main event of the firstWrestlemaniaand Survivors Series. Thank you for all of them Paul. Austins head wasnt protected, and he landed on the top of his head. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". WE RIDE TOGETHER. One of my fondest memories. John Powell is a veteran entertainment journalist, the Editor-in-Chief and one of the founders of SLAM! "I said he was thinking of playing Canadian football. I love you, Daddy," he concluded the tribute. As a youngster, Orndorff was a star high school football player. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. In his promo with Madusa, Kidman sent out his best wishes to Orndorff for a speedy recovery. Hacksaw Jim Duggan is the special ringside enforcer. Its hard to believe a simple belly to back suplex could cause an injury much less a death, but supposedly Misawa already suffered from a cervical sprain and probably should not have been cleared to wrestle. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. Wicked! Bah. Plus Paul was having a lot of injury problems at the time due to his neck and didn't really re-emerge until, what, 1990 WCW? #RIPMrWonderful, ORNDORFF WAS ALL-STAR FOOTBALL PLAYER IN HIGH SCHOOL. Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according toCelebrity Net Worth. Pro beachballs at pro wrestling shows, pro dives if someone catches, anti bullies, olives, and pineapples on pizza. "I didnt like Bruce at all," Orndorff said. Man, I had so many matches and learned a ton with #PaulOrndorff Hate to see this, but know he's not in pain anymore. Required fields are marked *. I love you, Daddy," he concluded the tribute. Though the move didnt end Austins career right then, the effects from the move eventually caused Austin to retire from the ring. One of the saddest injuries came from a simple dropkick which not only ended a career, it ended a life as well. Wonderful used his skills as a veteran to foul up the Killers planned moves and put away Johnny The Bull with his trademark Piledriver maneuver. Comedian Bill Burr spoke out about Paul Orndorff's death on Twitter. It wasnt unusual for the scrappy youngster to get into a fight with an older kid to prove his toughness. Contents 1 Football 2 Professional wrestling 2.1 Starting out 2.2 World Wrestling Federation 2.3 Semi-retirement and return B Brian Blair on Paul Orndorff, Shoot Fights, Ribs, and More! Boxing legend Ali helped promote the event, featuring as a guest referee. Corey Graves had a great look, great in-ring skills, was good on the mic and had all the potential to be a star in WWE. Later through a brief period, we saw him leaving the competition with an untreated injury in the neck. After sending Bret Hart to the ropes, Goldberg hit Hart with a sidekick to the head, and Bret Hart received a severe concussion as a result of it. Unlike other scaffold matches where you must throw your opponent off to win, all someone has to do in this one is climb down a ladder to the floor. Orndorff couldnt get Jindrak up on the first attempt. Even though Graves would wrestle one final match on NXT during a three man tag match, its believed that Graves previous match with Sami Zayn is the one that did him in. #PaulOrndorff, PAUL ORNDORFF'S SON CONFIRMS HIS DEATH IN STATEMENT. I remember, too, that he played an excellent game, slowing us down a lot after the early scoring as Kent State nearly caught up with us.". Looking at the card beforehand nobody would have ever thought the annual pay-per-view would be as good as it was. His son, Travis, took to Instagram this afternoon and announced the passing. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "WWE extends its condolences to Orndorffs family and friends.". It is stationed in front of the Nitro Tron, twenty or so feet in the air. The technique is said to have been innovated by Wild Bill Longson.. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Orndorff was the offensive leader for Tampa, scoring on a pair of touchdown catches from 15 and 35 yards. After their breakup, Paul lived with his dad in a 22-foot trailer. > Canadian Hall of Fame WE TRAIN TOGETHER. He explained that his father had been battling with dementia, which he believes was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Talks turned to football, and Orndorffs name came up. "I recruited Paul, and I can tell you, even as a freshman, he looked like a man among boys," said Fran Curci (Orndorffs first football coach at the University of Tampa) in a February 1986 Philadelphia Daily News article. Great tag team action as the underrated Three Count (WCWs answer to the Hardy Boyz) showcase some really innovative moves. Former WWE superstar CM Punk wrote: "Damn. A star fullback, he was known as the "Brandon Bull" because of a punishing ball-carrying style that oftentimes saw him run over outmatched defenders. After leaving Saints camp, Orndorff returned home and out of the spotlight and sold insurance to support his family. His highest honor was winning the Huerta Award, which recognized the best Class AA athlete in Hillsborough County. Orndorff was 71-years-old at the time of his death. Rock on, Scott! Paige is still hopeful for an in-ring return, but WWE is taking no chances and keeping Paige out of action indefinitely. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. Orndorff suffered a neck injury after delivering a piledriver. Changed my life. Disqo is dazed and accidentally hits the Last Dance on Konnan booting him at 5:23. Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. > Books Not surprisingly, in 1976, when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers joined the National Football League as an expansion team, Smith was hired as the strength and conditioning coach. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. His career ended when he suffered a neck injury at Fall Brawl 2000 and went on to help run the WCW Power Plant. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2011 but overcame it and went into remission. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. Rey Mysterio leg drop-to-the-crotches Reno at 10:08 and the pony-tailed one is gone. Despite the uncertainty about the position change, Orndorff looked like a natural, as Tampa finished with a 10-2 record and earned a berth in the Tangerine Bowl, the first bowl game for Tampa since 1954. He wrestled for WWF until 1988 when he was forced to retire due to injury, but he later returned . The big fullback admitted he stuck it out during the second half of his final season even though he felt the change was a blow to his dignity. Ha. WWE Mr. With an untreated neck injury, he left the WWF for WCW in early 1990 . "Hes an excellent blocker, has good hands, and runs well once he catches the ball.". CM Punk Over his near fifteen years in wrestling, CM Punk went from an indie darling to one of the most beloved and longest reigning champions in WWE history. he hurt his arm and rather than take time off to heal, he continued wrestling. There's piledrivers, and then there's Mr Wonderful looking ready to absolutely destroy every neck in sight. Great Guy, Legit Tough!" Thank you for all of them Paul. > Obituary Archive Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. was an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation who has an estimated Net Worth of $100 thousand in 2021. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. One of my fondest memories. After signing, Orndorff said, "I cant get it out of my system. His career was ended abruptly after a neck injury that . Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. He vacated it that summer to concentrate on an unsuccessful World Title chase against NWA World Champion Ric Flair. Heartbreaking Video Shows Paul Orndorffs Failing Health, Mystery Hand At WWE Hell In A Cell Was Disposing Of Crash Pad Evidence, AEW Dynamite Sees Nice Viewership Increase In Final Week On Fridays, Ric Flair Apologized To Triple H After Bitter Dispute, WWE CEO Nick Khan Says Vince McMahon Is Ready To Sell The Company, Ric Flair Is Not A Fan Of Women Bleeding In Pro Wrestling Matches, Eric Bischoff Roasted Over Tone-Deaf Tweet After Jay Briscoes Passing, Nick Khan Always Expected Vince McMahons WWE Return, Bray Wyatt & JoJo Offerman Finally Pick A Wedding Date, WWE NXT Changed Funeral Segment During The Show After News Of Jay Briscoes Passing. However, the father and son didnt have a close relationship. pic.twitter.com/h7crlyHme6, WRESTLING WORLD COMMENTS AFTER PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. A stud," he wrote on Twitter. The powerful Orndorff won the state championship as a rookie, defeating a former champion along the way, and that was after Orndorff was hospitalized for several days with pneumonia. "Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business," he wrote. He would go on to reinjure his neck and incur several concussions. "So Sorry To Hear Of The Passing Of Paul Orndorff aka Mr. Well, we saw him retire later in 2000 because of arm atrophy from his nagging . Bah. Years of experience in writing, journalism, and digging exclusive insider info for Ringside News. He calls one of them a prick and tells another to blow it out his ass. Mike Awesome arrives with Gary Coleman from Different Strokes fame. Orndorff faced each of them for five minutes, one after another with no rest, and after doing repeated rounds of Hindu squats, intended to tire him before the training sessions. > Collectibles YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. 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