However, not always do injuries result from a botch, or a high risk move. 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. #RIPMrWonderful", Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business. Ha. "WWE extends its condolences to Orndorffs family and friends.". Russo rips off his shirt and stands triumphant on Goldbergs chest. "Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business," he wrote. His son Travis made the announcement Monday on Instagram, where. One of the greatest of all time! WE RIDE TOGETHER. Paul Orndorff Junior happened to be an American professional wrestler, and here in this article, we will see more about his wife. The news of the wrestler's death came through the Instagram post made by Paul's son Travis Orndorff. 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. Just heard about the passing of Paul Mr 1derfulOrndorff. Orndorff was a natural at the field events, where his freakish strength enabled him to excel in both shot put and discus. "He Was Another Amazing Athlete That I Had The Pleasure Of Wrestling An Hour For The NWA Championship On Many Occasions! Jarrett (wearing a Tennessee Titans jersey) harasses the Buffalo Bills players at ringside [what, it wasnt enough that the Bills lost to the Jets Sunday?]. > Canadian Hall of Fame "Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. He was inducted into the WWE . Muta attempts a cover. Orndorff was the surprise tag team partner of The Filthy Animals in their elimination match against The Natural Born Killers. Orndorff nearly earned the Most Valuable Player Award, but he played both tight end and fullback in the game and received votes at each position, which likely hurt him as the media awarded an MVP to both the top lineman (the tight end is part of the offensive line) and top back. Particularly by modern standards, that's not all that old for a top-tier wrestler. (Use code PWS for a nice surprise). By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. 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. Why did Paul Orndorff quit wrestling? News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. He was 71. "But Paul also was one funny son-of-a-bitch. During his sophomore season, Orndorff missed two weeks with a broken cheekbone and a cut that required 24 stitches to repair. Wow! The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. Boxing legend Ali helped promote the event, featuring as a guest referee. Instead, Orndorff chose to play college football at his hometown University of Tampa and remain close to his wife and young son. This video shows his son saying I love you, dad, while his father tries to give him salt packets as a gift. He was in Fayetteville, Georgia, and was with his family. As much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it.. Changed my life. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. In Feb. 1972, Orndorff confirmed he would finish his college career at Tampa despite rumors he might leave a year early to play pro football in Canada. > Photo Galleries 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. The reason was that his entire right side was beginning to atrophy (causing his arm and leg muscles to shrink). Juvie is given the heave-ho by OHaire at 11:31. Mitsuharu Misawa may not be well known in The States, but he is a legend in Japan and in professional wrestling. The injury would not heal properly and eagle-eyed fans later noted the apparent difference . Orndorff was recruited three years prior when Ladd set up a meeting for him in New York, where there was talk of a program with WWF Champion Bob Backlund. Changed my life. "PAUL ORNDORFF. "Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. I love you Daddy. Billy Silverman wakes up just in time to see Adams bleeding and awards the match to The Harris Brothers. He was 71. Despite his successful WWE career, Orndorff never won the WWE Championship. He had lost almost all of his muscle mass and was regulated to jobbing in WCW. Orndorff had dealt with health issues in recent years, including cancer and dementia. Without a strong parental presence, Orndorff found himself spending a lot of time on the streets while hanging out with kids nearly twice his age. Just when she made her return to the company after dealing with a neck injury, a WWE wellness violation and a tumultuous relationship with Alberto Del Rio, Paige would suffer another injury at the hands, or rather the feet, of Sasha Banks. "All I did was work people out until they dropped. The condition happens when someone suffers repeated head trauma, however, it can only be diagnosed once someone has passed away. His skills led to multiple scholarships offers from prestigious football programs such as the University of Tennessee and Clemson. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. Because of that, people were always trying to infiltrate the business and then sell the truth of what we were doing and how we were doing it to the outside world. I was a little kid again. R.I.P. Injuries caused Mr Wonderful to step away from the square ring in 2000. Garvin eventually makes a comeback and Orndorff flees the ring, at which point Hildebrant awards the match to Garvin. "Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. 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. Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an American professional wrestler. They tested my will. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. Follow Jesse on Twitter at https://twitter.com/JessePRodriguez to get his latest articles. It is a hard-hitting, stiff contest as most would have thought. Orndorff was 71-years-old at the time of his death. MY BROTHER. Wonderful Paul Orndorff when he was trying to piledrive an opponent. After Rick Rude was outside of the ring, Sting dove over the top rope for a suicide dive. Three weeks after that, Orndorff showed up for his tryout, where he met Hiro Matsuda, Robert Fuller, Bob Backlund, Bob Roop, and Jack Brisco. While Orndorff got along well with his previous coach Fran Curci, he and Bruce mixed like oil and water. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. ", Besides, he later said, "I had accomplished everything I wanted to do in football.". The medical staff was unable to revive him, and he was pronounced dead at a local hospital. That was what he wanted to see. I started doing moves I didnt know I knew. He injured his arm during the biggest run of his career, but failed to get it repaired. Fed up with Jarretts taunts, the Bills climb up on the apron surrounding it all on sides. Douglas kicks Madusa off the ladder. It is set to occur later this week in Fayetteville, Georgia. Graham recorded one 15-minute match they had and was so impressed by what he saw that he sent that match to all the area high schools for promoting his shows. Think I have his autograph on a patriot mask somewhere. "My heart is saddened again. 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. Paul Orndorff was married to Ronda Maxwell. He vacated it that summer to concentrate on an unsuccessful World Title chase against NWA World Champion Ric Flair. Mr Wonderful was believed to have made most of his money wrestling for WWE prior to his retirement. Former WWE superstar CM Punk wrote: "Damn. he wrote. Orndorff began his senior season as a fullback, but a vacancy at tight end opened up after starter Alex Edlin injured his hand. The man has exceptional musical taste. Mean Gene calls Jarrett a crazy bastard. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. He is paranoid and delusional. He would go on to reinjure his neck and incur several concussions. Sid jumped and all his weight landed on his one leg snapping it in two. The popular running back often amazed the fans and energized his teammates by running down the field with multiple defenders hanging onto him. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. who famously had his leg broken by Matsuda, The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Heels. Jan 28: WWE Royal Rumble The WWE fame Paul Orndorff passed away on 12 July 2021. 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. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. Botching even a routine move can lead to severe injuries. The only way to keep that from happening was to impose the "proving ground" between the outside world and those of us on the inside.". After graduating, Smith joined the Navy, which led to an interest in fitness and bodybuilding. 7 WWE Hall of Fame Stories WWE Doesnt Want You To Know! Mysterio would attempt his 619 finisher where the opponent would drape himself over the middle rope. 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. ", "Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. Paul Orndorff and Vader | The Messy Fight That Led to WCW Departure, Paul Orndorff How a Social Media Movement Saved His Home, Disclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. Rick Rude was ravishing in the ring, but unfortunately his wrestling days were cut short after an injury that involved The Man They CallSting. Orndorff bounced around before settling down in Mid-South and worked for Bill Watts for four years during two runs. Troy Orndorff, Pauls son, uploaded a video of his father on YouTube that showed his father in a bad state. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. Wonderful, Paul Orndorff. 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. In any case, his match at the pay per view, Sin, was the end of his full time career in both WCW and WWE. In April 2016, Paul Orndorff was honored by the Cauliflower Alley Club, and he noted how much he cared about professional wrestling: 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. He was later part of the class action lawsuit against WWE for the long-term injuries that he suffered in the ring. Feb 11: NWA Nuff Said N.C. A&T Aggies headed to the Tokyo Olympics:Aggie Track and Field team to be well-represented 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. Sasha would jump and kick Paige in the back, and Paige would not be able to continue the match. One of the greatest of all time! "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis wrote. One of the greatest of all time! He didnt get back up laying motionless. 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. Paul Orndorff @Pau1Orndorff Later through a brief period, we saw him leaving the competition with an untreated injury in the neck. "So Sorry To Hear Of The Passing Of Paul Orndorff aka Mr. Man, I had so many matches and learned a ton with #PaulOrndorff Hate to see this, but know he's not in pain anymore. This was the case involving Stone Cold Steve Austin and one of the safer wrestlers to work with, Owen Hart. John Powell is a veteran entertainment journalist, the Editor-in-Chief and one of the founders of SLAM! Storm makes Rection submit to the Maple Leaf. If we didnt think he did, we wouldnt be here.". Ric Flair, a retired professional wrestler, took toTwitterafter learning of Paul Orndorff's passing. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who once fought in Wrestlemania, has died at the age of 71. Paul Orndorff was in his mid-30s when he suffered his arm injury. 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. In the same meet, he won a trophy with a discus throw of 154 -9". . Lance Storm invites the Americans in the crowd to drive to Kitchener with him so they can experience Canada. In 1969, Orndorff finished second on the team in rushing as a freshman and carried over his high-school reputation as a punishing runner to the collegiate level. 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. Orndorff was the surprise tag team partner of The Filthy Animals in their elimination match against The Natural Born Killers. He retired in 2000. The unbelievable finally happened. Jay Briscoes widow provides update on kids, NXT: The Road to Vengeance (Day) Continues, George Tahinos Jay and Mark Briscoe photo gallery, Shareholder revolt continues as WWE, McMahon face another lawsuit, Slam readers pick their best and worst of 2022, A drowsy Raw features a great main event, yet another insensitive comment from Graves, Mat Matters: We put AI bookers to work and heres what happened. For more #1derful Paul Orndorff content & to learn more about the Some Kind of #1derful with Travis Orndorff podcast, click: https://linktr.ee/PaulOrndorff. Doctors have said, Tyson is lucky to be alive and that most people that do survive such an injury end up quadriplegics. "YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. I love you, Daddy," he concluded the tribute. WCW promised to provide a full update on Orndorffs condition on tonights edition of Nitro from Kitchener, Ontario. LONG, LONG match, running about 30 minutes. Paul Orndorff, known to wrestling fans around the world as "Mr. Wonderful," died this week at age 71. Mike Awesome arrives with Gary Coleman from Different Strokes fame. "I went through hell that night," Orndorff said. Paul Orndorff, better known by his in-ring name Mr Wonderful, passed away on Monday, July 12. 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. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. Furthermore, it happened after "Mr. Wonderful" applied his own finisher, the. Roberts is a straight shooter," said Orndorff, who had been to two Saints rookie camps. "And, believe me, being an ironworker is hard work.". Fellow WWE wrestler Bobby Roode took to Twitter to express the inspiration that Paul Orndorff was to him following Orndorff's death. Ushered in with a towel over his head to conceal his identity, Orndorff was the perfect choice based on the beat-down the Killers gave him in the Power Plant on WCW television. "Paul Orndorff was a true, mans man. A table with barbed wire wrapped around it, chairs, tables, broom sticks and a strap are worked into the match. > WrestleMania, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. There he won the Television and Tag titles (with Paul Roma), but a nagging neck injury eventually caused one of his arms to atrophy. Ronda and Paul have two grown sons, Paul III and Travis. 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Hes the only superstar to appear on both Monday Nitro and Monday Night Raw on the same night as well. I know hes a good coach, but I still dont like him. but if they repeat the approach they had last night across the board, the future of WCW could be very promising. He was 71. MY BROTHER. He lands like Madusa did. He soured my attitude, screwed me up after moving me to tight end after I had played for so long as a fullback. Last month, he. We lost another great one. 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. #PaulOrndorff" he wrote. The condition happens when someone suffers repeated head trauma, however, it can only be diagnosed once someone has passed away. #RIPMrWonderful", Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business. Fellow WWE wrestler known by his wrestling name "The Natural" tweeted in response to Orndorff's death. The injury was left untreated for too long and the nerve damage caused his right bicep to atrophy. Required fields are marked *. WWE legend and Hall of Fame star Paul Orndorff has died at the age of 71, his son Travis confirmed on Monday July 12th. "Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. 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. Scott Hudson saysI thought the Canadian national anthem was Freewill by Rush. Eager to learn from the best, he regularly made the 140-mile ride from the Naval Base in San Diego to Santa Monicas famed Muscle Beach. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. His first spark was lit one day when he was lying on the floor of his in-laws home, watching TV, and Championship Wrestling from Florida came on. 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. Paige is still hopeful for an in-ring return, but WWE is taking no chances and keeping Paige out of action indefinitely. Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. 13th July 2021, 12:58 pm. WE RIDE TOGETHER. WWE's officialTwitteraccount posted a tribute to the fallen star, tweeting: "WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer 'Mr. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". Orndorff suffered a neck injury after delivering a piledriver. Orndorff was 71-years-old at the time of his death. "Auburn was the first to take an interest, back when I was a junior," Orndorff recalled. "Just heard about the passing of Paul Mr 1derfulOrndorff. Estrada failed to answer the ten-count, and Edge won his debut match albeit not in the way he wanted to. He is an award-winning writer and filmmaker for Turnbuckle Magazine (@TurnbuckleMag on Twitter / @turnbucklemagazine on Facebook), curator of Old Wrestling Pics (@OldWrestlingPic), and has covered MLB and NHL for ESPN.com. The technique is said to have been innovated by Wild Bill Longson.. Sting pulls his nemesis out of the ring and saves his hide. . During their match on a taped SmackDown event, DLo Brown went for his signature running powerbomb. Rest In Peace!". Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. "So Sorry To Hear Of The Passing Of Paul Orndorff aka Mr. Winner: Mike Awesome at 9 minutes and 3 seconds. 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. Hulk Hogan led tributes online to the legendary wrestler and said that he was "slammed" by the news of Orndoff's death on Monday. The scaffold is actually a part of the metal rigging on hydraulics. Despite his successful WWE career, Orndorff never won the WWE Championship. Known as "Georgia Boy," Smith mostly wrestled for Cowboy Luttrells Championship Wrestling from Florida, frequently appearing on cards with Eddie Graham, Dory Funk, and Haystacks Calhoun. Chuck Austin, no relation to Steve Austin, was a star football player in college and decided to train to be a pro wrestler. Wonderful ," one of the greats from the World Wrestling Federation's 1980s heyday, has died. They have been together for over 50 years as she was his high school sweetheart. In his promo with Madusa, Kidman sent out his best wishes to Orndorff for a speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/RiOY6Rdj7w, PAUL ORNDORFF'S DAUGHTER-IN-LAW RELEASES STATEMENT ON GOFUNDME. 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. WCW Legend Sting originally retired from in-ring competition in 2015, after suffering a neck injury during his match against Seth Rollins. "I have decided not to pursue a pro career anymore, at least at this time," he said in a brief statement. Goldberg bleeds. I was a little kid again. Paul Orndorff, the WWE Hall of Famer who fought in the first-ever WrestleMania, died on Monday. Terry Funk, Jerry Lawler and Paul Orndorff are among the many men who made the move an exciting part of their matches. A neck injury suffered during a match at the 2000 Fall Brawl pay-per-view led to his retirement, with the lasting effects of the injury causing significant muscle loss in his arm. "I had to block him all night. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. Orndorff left in great shape after working as an ironworker during the summer. 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. "I felt like hanging it up a couple of times," Orndorff said. One of the most bizarre injuries ever witnessed happened to Paul Orndorff, and it also involved a piledriver. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2011 but overcame it and went into remission. Sting retrieves his baseball bat and clobbers them. However, after The Icon signed with AEW in December 2020, he ended up returning to the ring in 2021 during his 60s! He was 71. Paul Orndorff, friend and foe to Hulk Hogan in the 1980s WWF, died at 71 WWE By Ian Casselberry on July 13, 2021 Before Andre the Giant turned heel and betrayed Hulk Hogan, Paul Orndorff did it. Martel was supposed to retain, but the match had to be reworked with Booker T improvising and winning the match instead. Press Esc to cancel. Wonderful ," one of the greats from the World Wrestling Federation's 1980s heyday, has died. Paul was a phenomenal wrestler and athlete," he wrote. Two weeks ago, word spread that 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff was in ill-health following the release of an upsetting video shared by his son. "He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. He suffered. 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