ICP and Vampiro take it to Muta. He finished the season with 98 rushes for 415 yards while catching 17 passes for 195 yards. I love football, and I think I can make it in the pros. Orndorff far surpassed that prediction as he once won a meet with a discus throw of 177 feet 11 feet more than his closest competitor. Wonderful. Paul Orndorff defeated Flyin' Brian to win the tournament and to become #1 contender for the TV title. Orndorff's son, Travis Orndorff, announced the news of his father's death on Instagram Monday. Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. (October 29, 1949 - July 12, 2021), nicknamed "Mr. Wonderful", was an American professional wrestler and college football player, best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). "He (Lambert) was my responsibility, and I was his in that game," Orndorff recalled in a February 1979 interview with The Tampa Tribune. Paul Orndorff had suffered from numerous issues in recent years, including throat cancer in 2011 and memory loss. 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. He was tearing it up in NXT, but unfortunately, two concussions ultimately ended his promising career. It is set to occur later this week in Fayetteville, Georgia. Its such a shame that the legendary career of Bret Hart would end on a simple kick, with Goldberg calling the incident one of the worst moments of his life. The wear and tear of professional wrestling has broken down the bodies of many wrestlers resulting in some minor lingering injuries to other injuries are far more serious. I was at the Big Event in Toronto. He suffered. His son released new video of the WWE Hall of Famer, and it is heartbreaking to see. The respectful crowd in Buffalo, New York, gave Orndorff a standing ovation and cheered his name to show their concern and support. Paul Orndorff's son Travis announced the news of his father's deathwith a heartbreaking Instagram post. YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. In 2011, he also. He was inducted into theWWE Hall of Fame in 2005and theNational Wrestling AllianceHall of Famein 2009. Furthermore, it happened after "Mr. Wonderful" applied his own finisher, the. The injury, which resulted from a simple kick, didnt look devastating, but the whiplash to an already fragile neck might have put Paiges promising WWE return to an abrupt end. 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. After dealing with a severe spinal cord injury that hampered his career during the. Paul Orndorff, aka " Mr. "Walston asked what Orndorffs plans were," Dorfman said. Five days a week. Orndorff bounced around before settling down in Mid-South and worked for Bill Watts for four years during two runs. It was reported that Orndorff was talking to medical personel and that he was able to move his legs which is always a good sign that the paralysis could be a transient state. A bad neck injury left to arm atrophy and later forced him to retire in 200. They tested me. Ron hides the bat under the ring. > Obituary Archive While Rick Rude had memorable matches in both WCW and WWE, Rude is probably most remembered as for his time as an insurance policy for D-Generation X and manager in the New World Order. "And, believe me, being an ironworker is hard work.". Orndorff was suffering from CTE according to his family. Roddy Piper, Cowboy Bob Orton, and Paul Orndorff. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. During the tag match Ali climbed up on to the ring apron and took a swing at Piper. ", From 1969-72, Orndorff again established a reputation as a punishing runner and became the teams leading blocker as one of the core players at the University of Tampa, which already had a reputation as a Giant Killer.. The match against Rollins would unfortunately be his last, and Sting would officially retire during his 2016 Hall of Fame speech. "Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. "From his robes and ring gear to his muscular physique and legitimate toughness, he was to me what a pro wrestler should be. Consider Mr. In his debut match against Jose Estrada Jr., Edge would attempt an over the top rope somersault senton onto Jose Estrada who was outside the ring at the time. WWE Hall of Fame member Eric Bischoff tweeted out his condolences after announcements of Paul Orndorff's death. Most of you will remember him for his physique. Orndorffs play led to numerous scholarship offers from prestigious football programs such as the University of Tennessee and Clemson. In his promo with Madusa, Kidman sent out his best wishes to Orndorff for a speedy recovery. 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. He said hed like to see him and talk. Great Guy, Legit Tough!" ", "Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. Orndorffs first Mid-South program was with Ernie Ladd, who had a great influence on him. In a match involving the Filthy Animal and The Natural Born Thrillers, Paul Orndorff hit his patented piledriver on Mark Jindrak and suddenly went limp. John Powell is a veteran entertainment journalist, the Editor-in-Chief and one of the founders of SLAM! The Aug. 14, 1974 edition of The Tampa Tribune quoted his wife Rhonda as saying, "Paul has no intention of talking to the press at this time. ", Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. "He says no one has a job won for himself at this point that only the best man stays. He was later part of the class action lawsuit against WWE for the long-term injuries that he suffered in the ring. Sadly, it's the nature of the wrestlingbusiness in that even a routine move executed perfectly can still cause a career ending injury that nobody could see coming. The incident is a tragedy none the less and one that many wouldnt expect from a dropkick into the ropes. "I owe everything to Eddie Graham for giving me a chance and Hiro Matsuda," Orndorff said. Despite the chance of making an NFL roster, Orndorff instead decided to cut himself and walked out of training camp. Instead, Orndorff chose to play college football at his hometown University of Tampa and remain close to his wife and young son. It was working now. Orndorff had dealt with health issues in recent years, including cancer and dementia. Orndorff was also one of five Floridians, and the first from Brandon, to be named to the All-Southern football team. And he had the confidence to have fun with his character.". He vacated it that summer to concentrate on an unsuccessful World Title chase against NWA World Champion Ric Flair. Bill Goldberg wasnt known to be the safest worker, which is why he takes most, if not all, of the blame for ending the career of Bret Hart and putting the final nail in the coffin of Harts lackluster WCW tenure. #PaulOrndorff" he wrote. Man, I had so many matches and learned a ton with #PaulOrndorff Hate to see this, but know he's not in pain anymore. Rey hit Aguayo with a dropkick which sent him to the middle rope as planned, but Aguayo lost consciousness. His football coaches took notice and urged him to start working out at Smiths Health Studio in South Tampa, one of the oldest gyms in the U.S. and owned by fitness guru Harry Smith. Bruce moved Orndorff to tight end despite his leading the team in rushing at the time (79 rushes, 358 yards). 3/15 3. Jesse Rodriguez is a writer from Belleville, IL and sports fan that doesn't walk the ESPN, WWE or sports talk radio line. I was a little kid again. but if they repeat the approach they had last night across the board, the future of WCW could be very promising. He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. . Because the match suddenly concluded without any real winners, Orndorff appears to have legitimately hurt himself. Accidents can happen at any given moment in a wrestling match, even something as simple as a dropkick. The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. WWE's officialTwitteraccount posted a tribute to the fallen star, tweeting: "WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer 'Mr. After the WFL folded, Orndorff returned to Brandon and worked in construction. Mr T - real name Laurence Tureaud - debuted for the WWE in 1985 as Hulk Hogans tag-team partner at the very first WrestleMania, beating Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff. "Just heard about the passing of Paul Mr 1derfulOrndorff. . WE RIDE TOGETHER. On July 12, 2021, Paul Orndorff died in Fayetteville, GA. . 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. "I felt like hanging it up a couple of times," Orndorff said. Disqo is dazed and accidentally hits the Last Dance on Konnan booting him at 5:23. Think I have his autograph on a patriot mask somewhere. After taking several months off to heal, Martel would return and face Booker Ts brother, Stevie Ray. He finally got the surgery but was never back in the main event picture. Arm atrophy from a nagging injury led him to retire in 2000 and he was treated for cancer in 2011. "WWE extends its condolences to Orndorffs family and friends.". Fellow WWE wrestler Bobby Roode took to Twitter to express the inspiration that Paul Orndorff was to him following Orndorff's death. "I couldve signed a two or three-year contract, but we decided that a 1-year contract would be better because if I make it, I can get more money the next time I sign," Orndorff said. Orndorff shows Johnny The Bull to the showers at 12:52. It is very sad to watch, but this is Orndorffs current state. Orndorff left the WWF in 1988 with an untreated neck injury, yet continued to wrestle in the WCW and won the World Television Championship and the WCW World Tag Team Championship. As soon as the news of Paul Orndorff's death broke out, fans swarmed to social media to pay their respects to the wrestling legend. Kronik level Silverman with High Time. However, Orndorff had a commitment to the Pensacola territory at the time, so he turned them down. DUSTIN RHODES POSTS IN MEMORY OF PAUL ORNDORFF. Paul Orndorff was named "Mr. Wonderful" by Roddy Piper. Corporal Cajun hits the Whiplash in the confusion. Wrestling lost a legend in the industry when Paul Orndorff died at the age of 71 as revealed by his son via social media on Monday. While he was fortunate to still get several years of wrestling out of his neck, other superstars havent been so lucky. May God rest his soul! Well soon see. pic.twitter.com/RiOY6Rdj7w, PAUL ORNDORFF'S DAUGHTER-IN-LAW RELEASES STATEMENT ON GOFUNDME. I know hes a good coach, but I still dont like him. Changed my life. Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. Injuries caused Mr Wonderful to step away from the square ring in 2000. However, the father and son didnt have a close relationship. Paul Orndorffs path to a career in the squared circle was non-descript. He suffered another neck injury after delivering a piledriver at the 2000 Fall Brawl, which led to his final retirement. YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. Thanks for all the laughs and great matches. There's piledrivers, and then there's Mr Wonderful looking ready to absolutely destroy every neck in sight. Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. (born October 29, 1949) is an American former professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW) as 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff. After signing, Orndorff said, "I cant get it out of my system. After their breakup, Paul lived with his dad in a 22-foot trailer. Throughout his career, Orndorff excelled out of the backfield and appeared on track to eclipse his goal of 1,000 rushing yards that season. 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. This helps us provide free content for you to enjoy! Mr Wonderful was believed to have made most of his money wrestling for WWE prior to his retirement. Under Smiths expert guidance, Paul Orndorff built an impressive, powerful physique, a characteristic that would later define him as a wrestler. "Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. #RIPPaulOrndorff . Brian Adams dares the twins to make the match a First Blood contest. Fellow WWE wrestler Bobby Roode took to Twitter to express the inspiration that Paul Orndorff was to him following Orndorff's death. "He (Orndorff) has all the natural attributes of a tight end," Earle said at the time. Hopefully, things can turn around in this situation. His career ended when he suffered a neck injury at Fall Brawl 2000 and went on to help run the WCW Power Plant. On his scores, Orndorff beat future NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Jack Lambert, as Tampa grabbed an early 14-0 lead, on its way to a 21-18 victory. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. . One of the most bizarre injuries ever witnessed happened to Paul Orndorff, and it also involved a piledriver. Initially believed to be a stinger, Paige became injured after she turned her back to Sasha who was against the corner. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who once fought in Wrestlemania, has died at the age of 71. Theres a reason why the piledriver is largely banned in WWE. Many will remember his intensity. Located just three miles from Tampa Stadium, Smiths gym became a popular destination for bodybuilders and wrestlers who lived in or visited the area, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mr. Saito, Hulk Hogan, Eddie & Mike Graham, the Malenko family, and Sailor Art Thomas to name just a few. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "Coach (J.D.) The pay-per-view came to a halt as they assessed Orndorffs condition. Sadly, his career came to a shocking end after taking Samoa Joes Muscle Buster finisher. Paul Orndorff, better known by his in-ring name Mr Wonderful, passed away on Monday, July 12. Apr 16: Impact Rebellion, > Archives Your email address will not be published. Muta attempts a cover. While he was here, he was given the name of Mr Wonderful by his then-manager, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. 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. His outstanding performance earned Orndorff numerous All-County, All-Region, All-Conference, and All-State honors, and he was named a Scholastic Magazine All-American. Orndorff incurred a serious arm injury during a weightlifting accident that forced him . After retiring, he trained . "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. In sad news, WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend Paul "Mr. Wonderful" Orndorff has suffered another setback due to his failing health. He plans on making no comments in the near future. Eventually, a trainer and EMTs were called to the ring and the match was declared a No Contest. Rude saved Stings life by catching him, but Rude landed awkwardly on a lifted part of the ramp that was in place and severely injured his back. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. Some of the other guardians of the business actually made it their business to seriously hurt these people. MY BROTHER. Even Kevin Nash, not known for having the best work rate in the business, bladed in his WCW World Heavyweight Title cage match against challenger Booker T. Will wonders never cease? "Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. As much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it.. As anyone other than Austin would expect, he broke his neck and was instantly paralyzed. The pair got marriedback in 1971 and remained together until the end. He credits his time in Mid-South and the firm teachings of Watts for his growth as a wrestler to where he could master his craft by always putting on different matches and become a draw. I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE", PAUL ORNDORFF. Chicago excites me. He . Paul performed at the first WrestleMania in 1985, where he and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper fought against Mr. T and Hogan. Particularly by modern standards, that's not all that old for a top-tier wrestler. Mr. Douglas kicks Madusa off the ladder. Vampiro pulls him off. Douglas hurls Kidman off the scaffold. Looking at the card beforehand nobody would have ever thought the annual pay-per-view would be as good as it was. 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. He was 71. Kwee-wee (challenger) Vs Elix Skipper (champion) (WCW Cruiserweight Title Match), Kronik Vs The Harris Brothers (chain match), Lance Storm (champion) Vs General Rection (challenger) (WCW U.S. Canadian Heavyweight Title Match), The Natural Born Killers Vs The Filthy Animals (Tag Team Elimination Match), Billy Kidman, Madusa Vs Shane Douglas, Torrie (Scaffold Match), Jeff Jarrett Vs Mike Awesome (Bunkhouse Brawl Match), Booker T. (challenger) Vs Kevin Nash (champion) (WCW World Heavyweight Title Steel Cage Match). Orndorff's family created aGoFundMepage in order to raise money for the icon's funeral. "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. A post shared by Paul Orndorff (@mr1derfulofficial), ORNDORFF'S SON SAYS HE WAS 'AN AMAZING FATHER'. "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. N.C. A&T Aggies headed to the Tokyo Olympics:Aggie Track and Field team to be well-represented Paul Orndorff was in his mid-30s when he suffered his arm injury. Stevie Ray would hit his Slapjack finisher, which is a variation of the pedigree, but in an effort to protect his knee, Martel took the move awkwardly and landed on his head, injuring his neck. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. Rick Rude was ravishing in the ring, but unfortunately his wrestling days were cut short after an injury that involved The Man They CallSting. Perro Aguayo Jr. was wrestling a tag team match involving Rey Mysterio. Paul Orndorff joined WWE in 1983 and was given his "Mr. Wonderful". This was the case involving Stone Cold Steve Austin and one of the safer wrestlers to work with, Owen Hart. "Paul has a good chance of making our team. #PaulOrndorff, PAUL ORNDORFF'S SON CONFIRMS HIS DEATH IN STATEMENT. Wonderful ," one of the greats from the World Wrestling Federation's 1980s heyday, has died. Davids place is a mess. Hart at first was critical of Goldbergs careless kick but has eventually forgiven him. 0 comments. Orndorff was about to do the same to the 66 Mark Jindrak. The last man Orndorff had to wrestle was Hiro Matsuda, a known shooter who was trained by Karl Gotch, one of the greatest shooters who ever lived. 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