Still, there is debate on whether Rey was responsible, or if Aguayo simply hit the ropes improperly or too hard. After leaving Saints camp, Orndorff returned home and out of the spotlight and sold insurance to support his family. While playing at Brandon High, Orndorff developed a close relationship with his football coach Charlie Livingstone, who became a father figure to him. The pay-per-view came to a halt as they assessed Orndorffs condition. There's piledrivers, and then there's Mr Wonderful looking ready to absolutely destroy every neck in sight. 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. 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 incident is a tragedy none the less and one that many wouldnt expect from a dropkick into the ropes. Orndorff beat cancer a few years ago after being diagnosed in 2011. The cause of death was ruled as cardiac arrest due to a cervical stroke after three of his vertebrae broke resulting from the whiplash against the ropes. World Championship Wrestling still has some kinks to work out like maintaining uniform angles and breaking out of the put-everyone-in-a-gang mentality that led to the WWFs downfall in the nineties (Anyone remember The Nation, D.O.A. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and two appearances, first at . Despite his successful WWE career, Orndorff never won the WWE Championship. The Architectwould hit Sting with not one but two turnbuckle powerbombs resulting in a severe neck injury for The Icon, Sting. Ron hides the bat under the ring. On the page, Travis's wife, Amayou Smith, wrote: "Hi my name is Amayou, my husband is Travis Orndorff. . Dropkick to the ropes . Well soon see. Paul Orndorff Professional Career Paul Orndorff started wrestling in 1976 in Mid-Southern Wrestling where he feuded with a young Jerry Lawler. Orndorff was a natural at the field events, where his freakish strength enabled him to excel in both shot put and discus. "It was Eddie Graham," Orndorff said. "He Was Another Amazing Athlete That I Had The Pleasure Of Wrestling An Hour For The NWA Championship On Many Occasions! 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. "So Sorry To Hear Of The Passing Of Paul Orndorff aka Mr. Orndorff was just as confident about earning a roster spot with New Orleans as he was with the University of Tampa four years earlier. ", "Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. I went to a wcw house show at the uic pavilion once. It is set to occur later this week in Fayetteville, Georgia. "We need some running back strength," Bears Personnel Director Bobby Walston told The Tampa Tribune in the next days edition. 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. The match against Rollins would unfortunately be his last, and Sting would officially retire during his 2016 Hall of Fame speech. 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. Wrestling. Instead, Orndorff chose to play college football at his hometown University of Tampa and remain close to his wife and young son. 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. Wicked! #RIPMrWonderful, ORNDORFF WAS ALL-STAR FOOTBALL PLAYER IN HIGH SCHOOL. May God rest his soul! 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. One of the most bizarre injuries ever witnessed happened to Paul Orndorff, and it also involved a piledriver. including in the main events of the first WrestleMania and Survivor Series. 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. 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.". Thanks for all the laughs and great matches. Once the Filthy Animals were behind in numbers, a fired-up Orndorff tagged in. Despite the chance of making an NFL roster, Orndorff instead decided to cut himself and walked out of training camp. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". He later brought that same natural athleticism to professional wrestling, where as "Mr. The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. "Hes an excellent blocker, has good hands, and runs well once he catches the ball.". 3/15 3. ", Orndorff would come clean in a Sept. 2, 1976 story in The Tampa Tribune where he admitted he withdrew from football because he "just got homesick, to tell you the truth. Table of Contents. Despite his successes and strongman physique, Orndorff battled many injuries during his career. 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. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. One of the greatest of all time! During a match at SuperBrawl VIII, defending his WCW Television Title that he just recently won, Rick Martel would face Booker T and suffer a devastating injury from one of the safer wrestling moves in the business. WE RIDE TOGETHER. The Saints just didnt suit. Maybe 95ish. Worked in finance before realizing pro wrestling journalism made much less sense. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. From there, Orndorff went to Memphis for eight months and then St. Louis for another eight months before moving on to Charlotte and Mid-Atlantic, where he teamed with Jimmy Snuka for nearly a year. I wanted it bad, and I wasnt going to be denied.". Among other things, Orndorff was suffering from late-stage dementia. After taking several months off to heal, Martel would return and face Booker Ts brother, Stevie Ray. Paul Orndorff's arm was a constant injury that plagued his career and was a factor in his decision to retire. "I didnt like Bruce at all," Orndorff said. During their match Owen would nail a reverse piledriver, arguably an even more dangerous variation of the move. 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. Mysterio had set up his 619 finisher in similar fashion to plenty of wrestlers without anyone ever being injured before. I was a little kid again. The condition happens when someone suffers repeated head trauma, however, it can only be diagnosed once someone has passed away. Could Hacksaw really be a spy infiltrating Storms Canadian Alliance? One of my fondest memories. MY BROTHER. He was 71. While Orndorff got along well with his previous coach Fran Curci, he and Bruce mixed like oil and water. who famously had his leg broken by Matsuda, The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Heels. Sting pulls his nemesis out of the ring and saves his hide. 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. One of the greatest of all time! A very hilarious and imaginative turn of events. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Paige is still hopeful for an in-ring return, but WWE is taking no chances and keeping Paige out of action indefinitely. "I said he was thinking of playing Canadian football. Think I have his autograph on a patriot mask somewhere. 1 overall pick in the 1973 draft), Leon McQuay, Freddie Solomon, and Noah Jackson, and still six years before the NFLs arrival in Tampa, the Spartans were the big game in town. Paige VanZant shows off tanned bum in bikini and sends fans into meltdown, Olivia Dunne branded 'Wonder Woman' in stunning figure-hugging leotard, Russell Gage hospitalized after collision as head coach reveals update, NFL star carted off field after struggling to get up from ground following hit, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's death. 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. Wonderful ," one of the greats from the World Wrestling Federation's 1980s heyday, has died. During his sophomore season, Orndorff missed two weeks with a broken cheekbone and a cut that required 24 stitches to repair. In 2011, he also. May God rest his soul! It seemed as if the bouts angle was shaping up to be that the old-timer would led the way to victory against what appeared to be insurmountable odds. The injury was left untreated for too long and the nerve damage caused his right bicep to. Standing at a muscular 6-feet, 195-pounds, Orndorff thrived at Brandon High School, where he lettered three times in football and track and field. Mean Gene calls Jarrett a crazy bastard. The opportunity came about when a mutual friend, Ted Dorfman, ran into Walston at the Tampa Airport as Walston was en route to the NFL meetings in Miami. The depth of dedication from the bookers to the wrestlers was encouraging. Published July 12, 2021 Updated July 14, 2021. "Ive done a lot of running, and Im in shape," he said. WWE may have banned it, but the piledriver is still a part of the industry. WWE Paul Orndorff Wife, Age, Net worth, Cause of Death, Health, Arm, Neck Injury, Arm Size, Brother, Obituary July 13, 2021 July 13, 2021 Editor 0 Comments. I was at the Big Event in Toronto. WCW promised to provide a full update on Orndorffs condition on tonights edition of Nitro from Kitchener, Ontario. Wonderful. They tested me. 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. Bret Hart never recovered from the concussion which ultimately ended his career. Orndorff left in great shape after working as an ironworker during the summer. "I was drafted as a fullback, but by then, my attitude was screwed up.". Pro wrestling legend Paul Orndorff died on Monday at age 71. It is very sad to watch, but this is Orndorffs current state. #RIPMrWonderful, ORNDORFF WAS ALL-STAR FOOTBALL PLAYER IN HIGH SCHOOL. Snuka was a veteran and passed along a lot of his knowledge to Orndorff, who had less than two years in the business when they began teaming. "He (Orndorff) has all the natural attributes of a tight end," Earle said at the time. He injured his arm during the biggest run of his career, but failed to get it repaired. He posted a picture of him hugging his father. With an untreated neck injury, he left the WWF for WCW in early 1990 . Sting joined WWE. Orndorff is injured and the match is called a No Contest at 16:00. Orndorff's family created aGoFundMepage in order to raise money for the icon's funeral. Orndorff was a natural at the field events, where his freakish strength enabled him to excel in both shot put and discus. He was tearing it up in NXT, but unfortunately, two concussions ultimately ended his promising career. In Georgia, Orndorff became popular again, and he beat Buzz Sawyer for the National Title on June 20, 1982. As a youngster, Orndorff was a star high school football player. . Feb 11: NWA Nuff Said Think I have his autograph on a patriot mask somewhere. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and two appearances, first at . R.I.P. Eventually, a trainer and EMTs were called to the ring and the match was declared a No Contest. The match went on with the wrestlers side-stepping Orndorff not realizing he was legitimately hurt. > Career Records He knew that if he took the time off he needed to heal, he'd lose his spot and lots of cash in the process. 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. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. Vampiro pulls him off. Orndorff was about to do the same to the 66 Mark Jindrak. Hacksaw rips off his referee shirt revealing a T-shirt underneath with a red Canadian maple leaf on it. > WrestleMania, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. "Him and Sherri were the best on that show with working the crowd. The move looked perfect as both Samoa Joe and Tyson Kidd executed and took the move perfectly. 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. "WWE extends its condolences to Orndorffs family and friends.". Douglas kicks Madusa off the ladder. (Use code PWS for a nice surprise). pic.twitter.com/h7crlyHme6, WRESTLING WORLD COMMENTS AFTER PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. Needless to say Chuck Austins career was over, and he sued the WWE and Jannetty for failing to protect him. The daring position change garnered newspaper headlines like "Bruce Hopes Orndorff Experiment Pans Out.". I could be a main event and draw money.". The reason was that his entire right side was beginning to atrophy (causing his arm and leg muscles to shrink). . After dealing with a severe spinal cord injury that hampered his career during the. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. Ha. Paul Orndorff, a bronzed, brawny star of professional wrestling during its boom period of the 1980s and '90s who became known for athleticism in . 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. In June 1973, the Saints training camp opened. This article is about these wrestling moves, which includes moves that were botched, taking incorrectly or just an average move that was correctly taken and executed that still caused a career ending injury. 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. Tampa was a regular stop in the Florida territory, and Smith fell in love with the area. There he won the Television and Tag titles (with Paul Roma), but a nagging neck injury eventually caused one of his arms to atrophy. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. Follow Jesse on Twitter at https://twitter.com/JessePRodriguez to get his latest articles. pic.twitter.com/RiOY6Rdj7w, PAUL ORNDORFF'S DAUGHTER-IN-LAW RELEASES STATEMENT ON GOFUNDME. "Tight end wasnt a bad position, but it didnt help me at all as an NFL prospect to be suddenly switched to tight end.". Orndorff exploded on theWWEscene in the 1980s, paired with manager Bobby Heenan. Mean Gene is getting feisty as he interviews The Natural Born Killers. Injuries caused Mr Wonderful to step away from the square ring in 2000. The respectful crowd in Buffalo, New York, gave Orndorff a standing ovation and cheered his name to show their concern and support. On July 12,Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's deathafter battling dementia and head trauma. "I had to block him all night. In retirement, he survived a bout of lymph node cancer, but health problems persisted. "He is better known as Mr. YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. Arm atrophy from a nagging injury led him to retire in 2000 and he was treated for cancer in 2011. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. I was a little kid again. Paul Orndorff was legitimately one of WWE's top stars in the mid-1980s. Three weeks after that, Orndorff showed up for his tryout, where he met Hiro Matsuda, Robert Fuller, Bob Backlund, Bob Roop, and Jack Brisco. It wasnt unusual for the scrappy youngster to get into a fight with an older kid to prove his toughness. Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania . The medical staff was unable to revive him, and he was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Whether its a compilation of nagging injuries or a severe injury in the ring, many wrestlers find their careers shortened or at a shocking end from the abuse they put their bodies through. Ha. 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. While Paul Orndorff elected to play college football at the University of Tampa for geographic reasons, he was hardly making a great sacrifice in terms of the success of the program. Sid jumped and all his weight landed on his one leg snapping it in two. DLo Brown was emphatically upset and even considered retiring from wrestling after the injury. Fans took to Twitter to express their sadness at the news of Paul Orndorff's recent death. ", RIC FLAIR REMEMBERS ORNDORFF AS A 'GREAT GUY, LEGIT TOUGH!'. May God rest his soul! The man has exceptional musical taste. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. His son Travis made the announcement Monday on Instagram, where. Talks turned to football, and Orndorffs name came up. #PaulOrndorff" he wrote. "Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. They tested my will. 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. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. Rest in power Mr. Standard, uneventful brawling until Ron Harris pulls out a baseball bat with a steel chain wrapped around it. Thats the way I was. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "They hurt Hogan, and they tried to do it to me, but I was a different type of horse. Your email address will not be published. Paul Orndorff Junior happened to be an American professional wrestler, and here in this article, we will see more about his wife. Paul Orndorff joined WWE in 1983 and was given his "Mr. Wonderful". It is a hard-hitting, stiff contest as most would have thought. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. #1. 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. This was the case involving Stone Cold Steve Austin and one of the safer wrestlers to work with, Owen Hart. He was inducted into theWWE Hall of Fame in 2005and theNational Wrestling AllianceHall of Famein 2009. Orndorff was suffering from CTE according to his family. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. 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). Wonderful' Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. ", My heart is saddened again. #RIPPaulOrndorff . COMMENTATOR JIM ROSS PAYS TRIBUTE TO ORNDORFF. Steve Austin, the biggest rising star in the WWE, suffered a broken neck and temporary paralysis from the move. Ha. ", ERIC BISCHOFF TWEETS TO ADDRESS PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. That lawsuit. After being put through a table, A-Wall rules the roost. For other inquiries, Contact Us. He was 71. 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. "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. 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. 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. "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. For some reason the Natural Born Killers are watching this match from the entrance way. PWSTees.com Your favorite Pro Wrestling Stories, on a tee! WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who was known as "Mr. Wonderful," has died at the age of 71. . Droz continues to believe his injury was an accident and has said he holds no animosity towards DLo whatsoever. His career ended when he suffered a neck injury at Fall Brawl 2000 and went on to help run the WCW Power Plant. . Terry Funk, Jerry Lawler and Paul Orndorff are among the many men who made the move an exciting part of their matches. 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. Disqo is dazed and accidentally hits the Last Dance on Konnan booting him at 5:23. 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. The 5-11, 230-pound Orndorff was in tremendous shape from his football days and years of weightlifting with Harry Smith. A Scorpion Death Drop on Muta ends the match. 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. After a few weeks, Orndorff made a passing comment that would unknowingly lead to the beginning of a Hall of Fame career. He is in a medical facility and doesnt seem to know who his son was in the video. 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. LONG, LONG match, running about 30 minutes. Orndorff's death was announced by his son . I started doing moves I didnt know I knew. Boxing legend Ali helped promote the event, featuring as a guest referee. he hurt his arm and rather than take time off to heal, he continued wrestling. 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). Orndorff experienced a difficult childhood, growing up in the tough Clair-Mel City neighborhood, and his parents divorced when he was young. At one meet, his shot put of 54' -9" broke all local records. He said hed like to see him and talk. Thank you for all of them Paul. "PAUL ORNDORFF. 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. Graham was one of the top wrestling stars of his era and eventually the owner of the Championship Wrestling from Florida territory. During the tag match Ali climbed up on to the ring apron and took a swing at Piper. 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