He competed in the National Wrestling Alliance for a considerable time before becoming a sensation during the 1980s. HWT | (4) Greg Kerkvliet (PSU) def. He explained that his father had been battling with dementia, which he believes was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. WWE legend and Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff aka Mr. Many will remember his intensity. Son of Dave and Amy Orndorff Tate Orndorff, U-His defending state champion heavyweight, practices a throw on a training partner. Tweets. The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. This is a very sad situation that has left him in a bad state. [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. "PAUL ORNDORFF. I was a little kid again. "But Paul also was one funny son-of-a-bitch. [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. He put me on the mat pretty hard. Rest In Peace!". "He Was Another Amazing Athlete That I Had The Pleasure Of Wrestling An Hour For The NWA Championship On Many Occasions! Later in the evening, Orndorff ran to the ring to even the sides when Piper and Orton were preparing to double team Hogan. Had that been the case, Tate probably still would have ultimately chosen wrestling, though. Senior U.S. Open finalist in Greco-Roman (2019) Thank you for all of them Paul. COMMENTATOR JIM ROSS PAYS TRIBUTE TO ORNDORFF. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. It was awarded back to Orton when Orndorff left the promotion. Orndorff was 71-years-old at the time of his death. He returned to wrestling in 1990 in the WCW (world championship wrestling), making his debut in Dudes with Attitudes. YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. And he had the confidence to have fun with his character.". #PaulOrndorff, PAUL ORNDORFF'S SON CONFIRMS HIS DEATH IN STATEMENT. Who is NFL's Richard Sherman and why was he arrested? 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). Its been a multiple win situation for Owen, who has enjoyed coaching and watching Orndorffs four boys grow up before his eyes. 18 Hunter Catka (VT) | D, 3-1 MY BROTHER. 285 | No. 12 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. 2021 All-American (eighth), PRIOR TO OHIO STATE Get the days top sports headlines and breaking news delivered to your inbox by subscribing here. [12] Orndorff next feuded with The Masked Superstar, with whom he traded the National Heavyweight title back and forth during the fall of 1982. [24] Orndorff received a babyface response from the crowd during his return, leading the WWF to change his character. [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. Gable's Last . HWT | No. Is Tate Orndorff related to Paul Orndorff? First Team USA Wrestling Senior All-American (2015) Early in the match, Rude eliminated Orndorff with a roll-up. HWT | No. Orndorff faced Salvatore Bellomo on the night that Hulk Hogan defeated The Iron Sheik for the WWF World Heavyweight Title and "Hulkamania was born". Orndorff and Piper often faced Snuka and "The Tonga Kid" in tag team competition. Get the news that matters from one of the leading news sites in Ghana, "Atsu's wife published 'Stop Bullying Me' and filed for divorce before his death" - Insider reveals, Over 900 fake social media accounts of MPs, ambassadors pulled down by police, Don't judge me because I am wiser than you, and my daughter does what she wants - Tonardo fires critics, TikToker tours 'the biggest hotel in Africa with 400 rooms' located in Ghana, List of all Category C schools in Ghana by region in 2022, UCC masters programmes, fee structure, admission requirements 2022/2023, Best blood group compatibility for marriage and pregnancy, Who is the ugliest person in the world in 2022? 285 | No. All rights reserved. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. 1-ranked wrestler in the nation. Married to Brinley, a former soccer student-athlete for Utah Valley Unlike last year, Orndorff has a loss this season. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. [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. Many will remember his intensity. He recruited me hard. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Paul's net worth was $100 thousand by the time of his death. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 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. Paul Orndorff was married to Ronda Maxwell. Dave had a brief chat with Tate before the final with some fatherly advice. No. No. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. Tate Orndorff (OSU) | TF-1.5 3:49 (20-5) "He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. Tristan Ruhlman (PUR) | Fall, 6:03 WCW later explained that Orndorff had been seriously hurt in the attack and that his career was over. Hes growing into his body. He was 71 years old at the time of his death on July 12, 2021. Thanks for all the laughs and great matches. Sportsmanship was always in his blood and he excelled in the fields. Tates better than I was in football and he loves it more than I did, Dave said. "Paul Orndorff was a true, mans man. It wouldnt surprise me if hes about 300 pounds by the time hes done with his mission.. "Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. Boxing legend Ali helped promote the event, featuring as a guest referee. On July 12, Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's death after battling dementia and head trauma. Best Match Powered by Whitepages Premium AGE 70s Paul E Orndorff Raleigh, NC (Northwest Raleigh) View Full Report Addresses [30], By late 1990, Orndorff became one of the featured headliners for Herb Abrams' fledgling Universal Wrestling Federation. Brothers Tyson, Tegan and Tanner In 1979, Orndorff traveled to the Alabama territory's "Southeast Championship 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). One incident especially stands out that established Pretty Wonderful in the title chase. [56] He was reportedly in critical condition and was on a feeding tube with a few days to live. After reviewing the footage it was decided that it was a draw and the match was restarted. While he lost the support of the fans, he won the North American title on July 4, 1981. I attribute a lot of my success in wrestling to church, Tate said. [17] When Piper assaulted Jimmy Snuka on the set of Piper's Pit, Orndorff assisted the Rowdy One in his matches. John ODonnell (RUT) | TF, 15-0 Paul Orndorff was born on October 29, 1949, in Winchester, Virginia, U.S.A. Greco-Roman competition has also treated Orndorff well over the years. 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. Wonderful in the 1980s, has died at age 71. In 1986, he was named to the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame. Two-time NWCA Scholar All-American and First Team Academic All-Big 12 honoree When Orndorff left the AWF in February 1992, he vacated the title. 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. No. HWT | (7) Mason Parris (MICH) def. Tates uncle, Matt, head coach at Lewis and Clark, also wrestled at OSU. His son, Travis Orndorff made the announcement on Instagram. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 285 (Orndorff, 2-3, 8th) On August 18, 1993, Orndorff's luck ran out as Ricky Steamboat won the title at Clash of the Champions XXIV. Orndorff signed with the World Wrestling Federation in late 1983 and made his debut in November of that year on Championship Wrestling. 31 Jake Slinger (PITT) | MD, 10-2 But Orndorff chose to play college football at his hometown the University of Tampa and remain close to his wife and young son, according toProWrestling stories. Ben Cohen: co-founder of Ben & Jerry's early life, age, social activism, net worth, updates. It does help when you have older siblings laying the gauntlet down for what you have to do, Owen said. Five years later he was inducted to the WWE Hall of Fame and shortly after to the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame. Rest in power Mr. "Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business," he wrote. 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 9-0 17 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. linktr.ee/PaulOrndorff Joined July 2021. Or I should say I put myself on the mat pretty hard.. Think I have his autograph on a patriot mask somewhere. [16], Orndorff and Hogan started teaming up to feud with Piper and Orton, facing them in tag team competition all over the country. [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. No. Malcolm Washington: Age, family, net worth, movies, wife. [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. Mr Wonderful, as he was known by fans, suffered an injury to his arm back in the late 1980s. His death was confirmed via Instagram on Monday by his son . With both men rededicated to teaming, they soon challenged for the WCW World Tag Team Championship then held by Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan. 1, BTN Presents Coverage of 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, No. [11] He won the gold on June 20, 1982. Paul Orndorff started his career in wrestling in 1976 in Mid-Southern Wrestling. Orndorff tips the scales at 265 pounds, 20 pounds shy of the limit at heavyweight. Tate picked up the gauntlet and will leave U-Hi as the most successful Orndorff. Paul Orndorff is an American professional wrestler best remembered for his performances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). 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. (Dec. 3-4, 2021, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas) Paul Ondorff and Hulk Hogan in the main event of WrestleMania 1. #1derful Paul Orndorff. He returned to the WCW in late 1992 and continued to fight until his retirement in 2001. Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. It's unclear whether dementia had a part in his demise. "Man, I had so many matches and learned a ton with #PaulOrndorff," he wrote. Greg Valentine discusses the late-great "Mr Wonderful" Paul Orndorff during his WWF days. 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. Hes heavily favored to repeat this winter. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. He was a three-year starter in football, and was a first-team All-Greater Spokane League pick at center last fall. Statistics major. Hes mostly solid muscle and bone, Owen said. 19 Owen Trephan (NCST) 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. According to Hannibal TV, Orndorff is suffering from late stages of dementia. 4 Lucas Davison (NW) def. I was at the Big Event in Toronto. The injury was left untreated for too long and the nerve damage caused his right bicep to atrophy. [12][32], Siding with the "Dirty White Boy" Tony Anthony, Orndorff feuded with Hector Guerrero and Brian Lee. Owen credits the olders siblings for blazing the trail for Tate. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Afterwards, Orndorff laid out Guerrero and several preliminary wrestlers with his piledriver finisher. [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. [12], While working for the UWF, Orndorff also competed in the American Wrestling Federation (not the same promotion as the AWF) and held the AWF Heavyweight title after beating Stan Lane on December 16, 1991. [12] It was soon revealed that Roop had sabotaged Orndorff's car so he could get the title shot instead (storyline). No. 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. American professional wrestler (19492021), Retirement and various appearances (19952001). 2023 Ohio State University. Dave was an NCAA runner-up wrestler for Oregon State and also played football WE RIDE TOGETHER. Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news. Orndorff's family created aGoFundMepage in order to raise money for the icon's funeral. [19] He solidified his babyface status by publicly firing manager Bobby Heenan shortly afterwards. After the feud with Cactus cooled off, "Mr. He is the brother of Mickey Ronald Cain, Terry Orndorff and Patricia. From his robes and ring gear to his muscular physique and legitimate toughness, he was to me what a pro wrestler should be. Jacob Robb (Mercyhurst) | D, 10-3 (1st), 2021 Cliff Keen Invitational WE TRAIN TOGETHER. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. During the tag match Ali climbed up on to the ring apron and took a swing at Piper. I just want to win out and get better, he said. This was the only time Orndorff and Hogan wrestled in WCW. 285 | No. Placed 5th at the Big Ten Championships and eighth at the NCAA Championships 285 | No. Paul Orndorff was one of the greatest and most talented entertainers. The Dudes backed Sting in his fight with the Four Horsemen. Before the team left the ring, they also took a couple of shots at the Nasty Boys for good measure. No. Tate relishes the idea of following in his dads footsteps at OSU at least on the mat. Son needed just 1 minute, 52 seconds to finish the match. The two feuded over the WCW World Tag Team Championship. I just wanted to tell him that if he got a chance at a pin to go for it, Dave said. [citation needed], Orndorff returned to WCW in late 1992. The duo of Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage faced Pretty Wonderful in a televised match which the latter lost. On the page, Paul's wife, Amayou Smith, wrote: "Hi my name is Amayou, my husband is Travis Orndorff. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 12-1, 2020-21 (Redshirt Junior) 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. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". He has a simple goal for the remainder of the season. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 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. Thanks for all the laughs and great matches. Orndorff had stints in the UWF (Universal Wrestling Federation) and the indies between 1990 to 1993. You cant be afraid to compete no matter the outcome.. Fellow WWE wrestler Bobby Roode took to Twitter to express the inspiration that Paul Orndorff was to him following Orndorff's death. Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. While he was here, he was given the name of Mr Wonderful by his then-manager, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. [12] The duo beat Condrey and Randy Rose, the same team that ended Orndorff and Austin's run with the gold. 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. One of the greatest of all time! Canadian wrestler Edge, real name Adam Copeland, tweeted out a tribute to Paul Orndorff. Tate is a heavyweight wrestler from Spokane, Wash. Church is a huge part of my life how I direct my life. [9][10], After his football career ended, Orndorff watched Championship Wrestling from Florida in the mid-1970s. 3 in the national heavyweight rankings and owns 17 wins over nationally-ranked opponents. Orndorff reappeared in Georgia Championship Wrestling in early 1982 immediately launching into a feud with Buzz Sawyer over the NWA National Heavyweight Championship. On July 12,Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's deathafter battling dementia and head trauma. Buckeyes Earn Four Top 3 Big Ten Championship Seeds, Sasso Earns No. He competed in the National Wrestling Alliance for a considerable time before becoming a sensation during the 1980s. 2022-23 NCAA 285-Pound Preseason Preview: Big Shoes To Fill. #RIPPaulOrndorff . The champions had one last defense against former champions the Nasty Boys that also saw Kevin's injured brother Dave. Paul Orndorff's son Travis announced the news of his father's deathwith a heartbreaking Instagram post. HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. [12] The duo held on to the title for five months before losing it to Raschke and his new partner Paul Jones on April 16, 1979.[12]. 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. "He is better known as Mr. Great Guy, Legit Tough!" [17] Hogan disposed of the challenger and moved on while Orndorff fought a variety of opponents including the Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana. One of my fondest memories. [12] On June 9, 1991, Orndorff competed on the UWF's only PPV Beach Brawl, defeating Colonel DeBeers in a Strap match. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Paul's net worth was $100 thousand by the time of his death. Tate Orndorff kicked off the new wrestling season Sunday with a 2-0 decision victory over North Carolina's Brandon Whitman. The condition happens when someone suffers repeated head trauma, however, it can only be diagnosed once someone has passed away. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Sometimes the youngest in a herd ofsizeable siblings turns out to be the best athlete. The referee, Charles Robinson stopped the match as a result. Mr. Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan were unable to hold off Roma and Orndorff, as Pretty Wonderful left the ring with the gold. The suit was litigated by attorney Konstantine Kyros, who led a number of other lawsuits against WWE. Paul Orndorff Death. HWT | No. [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. 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. Orndorff won his first wrestling title when he pinned Lawler for the NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship on June 7, 1977. Just heard about the passing of Paul Mr 1derfulOrndorff. FORMER WWE wrestler Paul Orndorff passed away on June 12, 2021. [60], On May 8, 2021, Orndorff's son Travis posted a video of him at a medical facility, where he was seen in a state of reported dementia. However, he did not stay long and left in the fall of 1990. While the new season is just beginning, Orndorff hasn't stopped. 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. 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. (19) Luke Surber (OKST) | D, 5-0 "He will never be forgotten. He was inducted on April 2 at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles by Bobby Heenan. 102 Following. [49] He lost to WCW newcomer The Renegade at Bash at the Beach. [citation needed], In 1990 Orndorff returned to the squared circle, wrestling a series of matches against Kerry Von Erich on the independent circuit. No. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. Comedian Bill Burr spoke out about Paul Orndorff's death on Twitter. Travis wrote, "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. . 2,457 Followers. Orndorff's TV title reign also included a successful defence against future ECW champion Shane Douglas and a disqualification loss to Johnny B Badd, after Maxx Payne violently interfered. [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. Sadly, the situation doesn't seem to be improving . [61][62] He believed that his father's dementia was a result of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). WWE Hall of Fame member Eric Bischoff tweeted out his condolences after announcements of Paul Orndorff's death. Last year, Tate had to get a pin for the Titans to place fourth and earn a trophy. 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. 33 Brandon Whitman (UNC) | D, 2-0 His cause of death evidently was tied to a long-time illness t. "My heart is saddened again. After the match, Race declared that Paul Orndorff was his chosen man. (Jesse Tinsley) By Greg Lee gregl@spokesman.com (509) 844-8168 Sometimes the youngest in a. He really wanted someone from U-Hi.. It was not until Studd and Bundy had Hogan in a compromised position that Orndorff reentered the ring to fend off Studd and Bundy. HWT | No. [27], Paul Orndorff retired in early 1988 due to his arm injury and focused on running his bowling alley in Fayetteville. It is not known what caused his death, but according to reports, he had been diagnosed with dementia not long ago. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Orndorff was only listed as a "wild card" who had to win a match in order to enter the tournament. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. Brooks beat Orndorff with the help of a chair and won the title only to turn around and give it to Zbyszko. Tate, one of four brothers, carries a 44-13 collegiate record to Columbus and was seeded eighth for the COVID-canceled 2020 NCAA Championships. [63], On July 12, 2021, Orndorff died of his dementia at the age of 71 in Atlanta, Georgia.[64][65]. 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 is well known for his nickname, Mr. 285 | No. They have two grown sons, Paul Orndorff III and Travis Orndorff, as well as eight grandchildren. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. Terry went on to have limited success as a tag team wrestler with other partners such as The Junkyard Dog and Kerry Von Erich. Eagle scout also lettered for the University High School football and golf teams, PERSONAL Particularly by modern standards, that's not all that old for a top-tier wrestler. It was something he had worked through as best he could but by the end of 1995 he was forced to retire and started to work as a trainer and a road agent for WCW.[16]. FORMER WWE wrestler Paul Orndorff passed away on June 12, 2021. [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. His final WCW match came on August 26 in Chicago when he teamed with The Junkyard Dog in a losing effort against the tag-team champions Doom. (20) Joe Doyle (BING) | MD, 10-2 Story of the smallest horse in the world. Before he heads to Corvallis, though, he will do a two-year mission as did his brothers and dad before him. ADDITIONAL INFO Mr Wonderful was believed to have made most of his money wrestling for WWE prior to his retirement. 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. Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. (October 29, 1949 July 12, 2021), nicknamed "Mr. HWT | No. "He is better known as Mr. Adonis kept on irritating Orndorff, going so far as daring Orndorff to prove just how close his relationship with Hogan really was. Paul Orndorff excelled in various sports, including amateur wrestling, bodybuilding, football, track and field, and even arm 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. Im glad hes wrestling. Orndorff is amazed with how far hes come in the sport considering he won just one match in seventh grade. 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 6:02 12 Tate Orndorff (OSU) MD, 13-4 21 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Paul's career in the World Wrestling Federation began in late 1983 when he made his debut. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. I love their coaches. 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