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. Botching even a routine move can lead to severe injuries. Rest In Peace!". "I trained with him for eight months, five days a week. All comments are welcome. Read our Paul Orndorff live blog for all the latest news and updates "He was so much more than a wrestler," Paul Orndorffs son, Travis, captioned an Instagram post. He came to WWF from the NWA, and would go on to work for WCW in the '90s. As a youngster, Orndorff was a star high school football player. One of my fondest memories. In 1969, he earned Brandon High Schools first state championship in the discus with a throw of 165 -7". Former WWE superstar CM Punk wrote: "Damn. COMMENTATOR JIM ROSS PAYS TRIBUTE TO ORNDORFF. The daring position change garnered newspaper headlines like "Bruce Hopes Orndorff Experiment Pans Out.". 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. This video shows his son saying I love you, dad, while his father tries to give him salt packets as a gift. Maybe 95ish. Paul Orndorff's son Travis announced the news of his father's deathwith a heartbreaking Instagram post. "And I feel the same way about the Saints going into Saints camp. Paul Orndorff Biography - Paul . He believes the condition was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time. 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. Could Hacksaw really be a spy infiltrating Storms Canadian Alliance? Whether it was amateur wrestling, bodybuilding, football, track and field, or even arm wrestling, Paul Orndorff displayed a wide-ranging athletic aptitude that exceeded most mens capabilities. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. That lawsuit. "Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. 3/15 3. 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. Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania Rest in power Mr. At age 38, he was the oldest contestant ever to earn that distinction. Paul performed at the first WrestleMania in 1985, where he and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper fought against Mr. T and Hogan. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who once fought in Wrestlemania, has died at the age of 71. Even though Graves would wrestle one final match on NXT during a three man tag match, its believed that Graves previous match with Sami Zayn is the one that did him in. On July 12, 2021, Paul Orndorff died in Fayetteville, GA. . FANS 'SADDENED' AT NEWS OF PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. Brian Adams dares the twins to make the match a First Blood contest. 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. Orndorff was the surprise tag team partner of The Filthy Animals in their elimination match against The Natural Born Killers. Orndorff was a natural at the field events, where his freakish strength enabled him to excel in both shot put and discus. Fellow WWE wrestler Bobby Roode took to Twitter to express the inspiration that Paul Orndorff was to him following Orndorff's death. Changed my life. At the same time, Tampa considered a de-emphasis of football, which it followed through on a few years later. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Rey Mysterio Jr. assisted the EMTs and kissed the cross hanging around his neck. John Powell is a veteran entertainment journalist, the Editor-in-Chief and one of the founders of SLAM! In June 1973, the Saints training camp opened. ", Orndorff attended the Chicago Bears training camp in Rensselaer, Ind., but he ended up walking out of there as well and returning home to Brandon. From out of nowhere, Sting Scorpion Death Drops Jarrett so Awesome can get the easy cover. There he won the Television and Tag titles (with Paul Roma), but a nagging neck injury eventually caused one of his arms to atrophy. 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. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. Misawa was believed to have died from cardiac arrest after suffering a cervical spinal injury, and a police report verified the shattering of the C-1 and C-2 vertebrae. 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. Orndorff was the first player in the area to go pro after signing a one-year contract for a $16,000 base salary with bonus incentives for making the team and minutes played, among others. "Typically, Id take (students) outside into the Florida heat and humidity and work out with them for an hour doing four or five hundred squats, pushups, sit-ups, burpees, and jumping jacks," Backlund said in his biography Backlund: From All-American Boy to Professional Wrestlings World Champion. "It was Eddie Graham," Orndorff said. He said hed like to see him and talk. Great tag team action as the underrated Three Count (WCWs answer to the Hardy Boyz) showcase some really innovative moves. The popular running back often amazed the fans and energized his teammates by running down the field with multiple defenders hanging onto him. Sting pulls his nemesis out of the ring and saves his hide. As the match was wrapping up, Marty Jannetty prepared to hit his finishing maneuver, The Rocker Dropper, a leg drop bulldog move that even Kelly Kelly could perform. Hulk Hogan led tributes online to the legendary wrestler and said that he was "slammed" by the news of Orndoff's death on Monday. There's piledrivers, and then there's Mr Wonderful looking ready to absolutely destroy every neck in sight. Throughout the 80s, Orndorff became a star, often going head-to-head with the ImmortalHulk Hoganin the main event of the firstWrestlemaniaand Survivors Series. . May God rest his soul! WE TRAIN TOGETHER. One tweet read, "RIP, "Mr Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. For some reason the Natural Born Killers are watching this match from the entrance way. He believes the condition was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. 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. From his robes and ring gear to his muscular physique and legitimate toughness, he was to me what a pro wrestler should be. A table with barbed wire wrapped around it, chairs, tables, broom sticks and a strap are worked into the match. Wonderful Paul Orndorff entertained millions of fans throughout his life, but his health has taken a turn for the worse. ", ERIC BISCHOFF TWEETS TO ADDRESS PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. Muta attempts a cover. One of the greatest of all time! I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. Though the move didnt end Austins career right then, the effects from the move eventually caused Austin to retire from the ring. Match: https:// youtu.be/WjKy67QpmX4. 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. You can even see Rey Mysterio unmasked in th. Paul Orndorff Professional Career Paul Orndorff started wrestling in 1976 in Mid-Southern Wrestling where he feuded with a young Jerry Lawler. He is paranoid and delusional. While he was here, he was given the name of Mr Wonderful by his then-manager, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. A bad neck injury left to arm atrophy and later forced him to retire in 200. The 5-11, 230-pound Orndorff was in tremendous shape from his football days and years of weightlifting with Harry Smith. The legendary Hall of Famer "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff has passed away. The condition happens when someone suffers repeated head trauma, however, it can only be diagnosed once someone has passed away. 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. "PAUL ORNDORFF. During their match Owen would nail a reverse piledriver, arguably an even more dangerous variation of the move. "All I did was work people out until they dropped. 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. but if they repeat the approach they had last night across the board, the future of WCW could be very promising. Steiner clocks Goldberg with a steel pipe to the head and slaps on the Recliner. Former WWE star Paul Orndroff recalls the night he punched out Vader, comments on his hot feud with Hulk Hogan, working with Mr. T at the original WrestleMania May 22, 2010 - 11:27 AM In Your. The community experienced rapid growth during Orndorffs childhood in the mid-1960s, with a population that topped 30,000 around the time he reached high school. pic.twitter.com/h7crlyHme6, WRESTLING WORLD COMMENTS AFTER PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. He literally retired due to a neck injury in 2000, suffered at the Fall Brawl event, but he managed to wrestle the last match, one in 2017 at the age of 67. Paul Orndorff was named "Mr. Wonderful" by Roddy Piper. 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. Paige is still hopeful for an in-ring return, but WWE is taking no chances and keeping Paige out of action indefinitely. "They hurt Hogan, and they tried to do it to me, but I was a different type of horse. Sting's win-loss record in All Elite Wrestling is 13-0 as of this writing. "The next day, all hell broke loose. "Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. Orndorff had dealt with health issues in recent . The name is taken from a piece of construction equipment, also called a pile driver, that drives countless massive . The move was executed normally, and Rude would have taken the move just fine had that raised area of the ramp not been there. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE pic.twitter.com/RXovORjxVp, WWE WRESTLER BOBBY ROODE TWEETS THAT ORNDORFF WAS AN 'INSPIRATION'. Great Guy, Legit Tough!" Particularly by modern standards, that's not all that old for a top-tier wrestler. Fellow WWE wrestler known by his wrestling name "The Natural" tweeted in response to Orndorff's death. He gave me the chance.. In Georgia, Orndorff became popular again, and he beat Buzz Sawyer for the National Title on June 20, 1982. Essentially, the head and neck were no longer connected and had Misawa survived, he likely would have been a quadriplegic. #1derful Paul Orndorff. Well booked non-stop action. "but my mother-in-law (Wanda Maxwell) and wife (Rhonda) wouldnt let me. "Man, I had so many matches and learned a ton with #PaulOrndorff," he wrote. The anomaly (atrophy . Sadly, his career came to a shocking end after taking Samoa Joes Muscle Buster finisher. Your email address will not be published. Livingstone, and his wife Vonda, looked after Orndorff and provided guidance during his formidable high school years. Reno Snake Eyes Disqo at 6:15. Many will remember his intensity. "Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business," he wrote. Orndorff's family created aGoFundMepage in order to raise money for the icon's funeral. The move looked perfect as both Samoa Joe and Tyson Kidd executed and took the move perfectly. 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. Thanks for all the laughs and great matches. He will never be forgotten. Gene continues to spew forth rude comments in his subsequent Fall Brawl interviews. "I owe everything to Eddie Graham for giving me a chance and Hiro Matsuda," Orndorff said. Famous commentator Jim Ross paid tribute to the late wrestler Paul Orndorff on Monday. "But I was married as a junior (in high school), and Ronda and I had little Paul, so Tampa was just right in every way.". Mysterio would attempt his 619 finisher where the opponent would drape himself over the middle rope. Sasha would jump and kick Paige in the back, and Paige would not be able to continue the match. . Finn Balor was injured by Seth Rollins turnbuckle powerbomb as well, and as a result many fans blamed Rollins for injuring Sting and dubbed the move unsafe. "We won because we had a team of crazed animals, and I was one of them," Orndorff said in the YouTube video, Paul Orndorff: A Wonderful Story. His son, Travis, announced his father's death on social media earlier today. And as much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it. The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. He is also a reporter for Entertainment Tonight Canada. Orndorff semi-retired in 1988 due to arm and neck injuries but would wrestle occasionally on the independent circuit. In 1943, Smith was the quarterback at Atlanta Tech High School and led the team to one of its greatest seasons. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. Mean Gene is getting feisty as he interviews The Natural Born Killers. One of the most bizarre injuries ever witnessed happened to Paul Orndorff, and it also involved a piledriver. ", ERIC BISCHOFF TWEETS TO ADDRESS PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. Paul Orndorff's son Travis announced the news of his father's deathwith a heartbreaking Instagram post. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. Vince Russo and Midajah hit Goldberg with a bat and a steel pipe. He was later part of the class action lawsuit against WWE for the long-term injuries that he suffered in the ring. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis wrote. Orndorff beat cancer a few years ago after being diagnosed in 2011. Doctors have said, Tyson is lucky to be alive and that most people that do survive such an injury end up quadriplegics. Because many of these injuries have ended careers, WWE is trying to combatthis issue by banning the more dangerous maneuvers. The Tangerine Bowl was a mid-major showcase pitting the Mid-American Conference champion vs. a random foe. Droz continues to believe his injury was an accident and has said he holds no animosity towards DLo whatsoever. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. The match went on with the wrestlers side-stepping Orndorff not realizing he was legitimately hurt. Perro Aguayo Jr. was wrestling a tag team match involving Rey Mysterio. Paul Orndorff Jr., better known as WWE Hall of Famer "Mr. Wonderful," has died. The match against Rollins would unfortunately be his last, and Sting would officially retire during his 2016 Hall of Fame speech. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. LONG, LONG match, running about 30 minutes. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. He had just returned home from an assisted living facility. His career ended when he suffered a neck injury at Fall Brawl 2000 and went on to help run the WCW Power Plant. David claims to see the father walking up his front lawn. After all, Austin would suffer a neck injury in the ring that almost ended his career. Douglas kicks Madusa off the ladder. Standard, uneventful brawling until Ron Harris pulls out a baseball bat with a steel chain wrapped around it. And as much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who was known as "Mr. Wonderful," has died at the age of 71. . We've spent a lot of time talking about the impact Hulk Hogan had on Paul Orndorff's . He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and two appearances, first at . "My heart is saddened again. Rest In Peace!". "Him and Sherri were the best on that show with working the crowd. As a junior, Orndorff rushed for 503 yards and four touchdowns. His highest honor was winning the Huerta Award, which recognized the best Class AA athlete in Hillsborough County. 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 went to a wcw house show at the uic pavilion once. YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. "I didnt like Bruce at all," Orndorff said. 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. As anyone other than Austin would expect, he broke his neck and was instantly paralyzed. Legendary WWE Hall of Famer "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff has passed away aged 71. 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. In the same meet, he won a trophy with a discus throw of 154 -9". "They said Id have been drafted sooner if it hadnt been for my being moved to tight end," Orndorff said in the Feb. 1, 1973 edition of The Tampa Tribune. Fellow WWE wrestler Bobby Roode took to Twitter to express the inspiration that Paul Orndorff was to him following Orndorff's death. May God rest his soul! Now, WWE uses only contracted wrestlers who have more than six weeks of training. Despite his successful WWE career, Orndorff never won the WWE Championship. Mean Gene calls Jarrett a crazy bastard. I love you, Daddy," he concluded the tribute. 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. Orndorff was suffering from CTE according to his family. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. 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. Tampa was a regular stop in the Florida territory, and Smith fell in love with the area. He wrote: "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr.". Orndorff's son, Travis Orndorff, announced the news of his father's death on Instagram Monday. Despite Earles explanation, Orndorff thought the position change was punishment for his two fumbles in the prior game against Louisville. The news of his death was announced by his son Travis, who. Ronda and Paul have two grown sons, Paul III and Travis. Thank you for all of them Paul. Published July 12, 2021 Updated July 14, 2021. Orndorff was selected in the 12th round (289th overall) of the 1973 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints after finishing his college career with 376 rushes for 1,671 yards. Why did Paul Orndorff quit wrestling? 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. After Rick Rude was outside of the ring, Sting dove over the top rope for a suicide dive. That time arrived a few months into training when Orndorff invited his father-in-law to a session. Ha. He had lost almost all of his muscle mass and was regulated to jobbing in WCW. While the exact move that rendered Graves second career ending concussion isnt certain, it is widely believed that Graves catching Sami Zayns top rope flying cross body maneuver causedhis final injury. "It is with. The Saints just didnt suit. Good call. One of the greatest of all time! Thanks for all the laughs and great matches. 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. "Ive done a lot of running, and Im in shape," he said. Fans took to Twitter to express their sadness at the news of Paul Orndorff's recent death. He injured his arm during the biggest run of his career, but failed to get it repaired. "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. As much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it.. Orndorff never watched wrestling before because it looked fake to him. 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. In the same meet, he won a trophy with a discus throw of 154' -9". Think I have his autograph on a patriot mask somewhere. The Spartans bowl opponent, Kent State, was led by Don James, who would spend two more seasons there before becoming the head coach at the University of Washington, where he would lead the Huskies to a national championship. Mysterio had set up his 619 finisher in similar fashion to plenty of wrestlers without anyone ever being injured before. The WWE fame Paul Orndorff passed away on 12 July 2021. ", RIC FLAIR REMEMBERS ORNDORFF AS A 'GREAT GUY, LEGIT TOUGH!'. Pro wrestling legend Paul Orndorff died on Monday at age 71. 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. Inexplicably, Sid Vicious climbed to the middle rope and attempted a diving big boot. Wonderful aka The Brandon Bull. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. I love you, Daddy," he concluded the tribute. Hes the only superstar to appear on both Monday Nitro and Monday Night Raw on the same night as well. During the tag match Ali climbed up on to the ring apron and took a swing at Piper. Wonderful Paul Orndorff when he was trying to piledrive an opponent. He later brought that same natural athleticism to professional wrestling, where as "Mr. WCW promised to provide a full update on Orndorffs condition on tonights edition of Nitro from Kitchener, Ontario. His career ended when he suffered a neck injury at Fall Brawl 2000 and went on to help run the WCW Power Plant. He was tearing it up in NXT, but unfortunately, two concussions ultimately ended his promising career. They have been together for over 50 years as she was his high school sweetheart. May 27, 1995 - Saturday Night: Paul Orndorff defeated Jim Duggan in the semi-finals of the Slim Jim tournament. We lost another great one," one fan wrote. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who once fought in Wrestlemania, has died at the age of 71. Misawa was pronounced dead at a local hospital, but the official cause of death was not released by Misawas family. I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE", PAUL ORNDORFF. His career highlights included competing alongside the likes of Hulk Hogan and Mr T. Paul Orndorff's son Travis confirmed in a statement that his father suffered from dementia. He explained that his father had been battling with dementia, which he believes was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. His career skyrocketed after. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". Orndorff bounced around before settling down in Mid-South and worked for Bill Watts for four years during two runs. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. Many will remember his intensity. In this article well detail 15 of these moves that ended the careers of 15 wrestlers. 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