DLo Brown was emphatically upset and even considered retiring from wrestling after the injury. "I had to block him all night. However, Tyson Kidds career was over following the move, which was actually the good news all things considered. 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 IRON SHEIK TWEETS AFTER 'BROTHER' ORNDORFF'S DEATH. A Scorpion Death Drop on Muta ends the match. Ron hides the bat under the ring. They knew I was an athlete, but they wanted to see if I had what it took to be a professional wrestler.". Paige is still hopeful for an in-ring return, but WWE is taking no chances and keeping Paige out of action indefinitely. Hopefully, things can turn around in this situation. Comedian Bill Burr spoke out about Paul Orndorff's death on Twitter. In late 1983, Orndorff went North to wrestle for the WWF, where "Mr. In sad news, WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend Paul "Mr. Wonderful" Orndorff has suffered another setback due to his failing health. 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. 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). If you would like to contribute help for funeral expenses, a donation page has been set up by his family here. The Architectwould hit Sting with not one but two turnbuckle powerbombs resulting in a severe neck injury for The Icon, Sting. Slamboree 1995: The Great Muta defeated Paul Orndorff to retain the IWGP World title. Tampa was a regular stop in the Florida territory, and Smith fell in love with the area. The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. Before his senior season began, Earle Bruce was hired as the new head coach after six years as an assistant at Ohio State under Woody Hayes. His career ended when he suffered a neck injury at Fall Brawl 2000 and went on to help run the WCW Power Plant. His skills led to multiple scholarships offers from prestigious football programs such as the University of Tennessee and Clemson. "YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. Next is an Orndorff vs. Buzz Sawyer match from Georgia. "YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. MY BROTHER. The Tangerine Bowl was a mid-major showcase pitting the Mid-American Conference champion vs. a random foe. YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. 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. He said hed like to see him and talk. ", Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. "He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. He came to WWF from the NWA, and would go on to work for WCW in the '90s. Feb 11: NWA Nuff Said Mean Gene calls Jarrett a crazy bastard. After retiring, he trained . He was 71. 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. ", RIC FLAIR REMEMBERS ORNDORFF AS A 'GREAT GUY, LEGIT TOUGH!'. . The depth of dedication from the bookers to the wrestlers was encouraging. Your email address will not be published. Sting pulls his nemesis out of the ring and saves his hide. "He (Orndorff) has all the natural attributes of a tight end," Earle said at the time. 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. 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. Paul Orndorff, aka " Mr. The pair got marriedback in 1971 and remained together until the end. Without . 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 is in a medical facility and doesnt seem to know who his son was in the video. His highest honor was winning the Huerta Award, which recognized the best Class AA athlete in Hillsborough County. 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. A very hilarious and imaginative turn of events. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who once fought in Wrestlemania, has died at the age of 71. This was the case involving Stone Cold Steve Austin and one of the safer wrestlers to work with, Owen Hart. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. Hacksaw Jim Duggan is the special ringside enforcer. "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 Hate to see this, but know he's not in pain anymore. Thanks for all the laughs and great matches. He finished the season with 98 rushes for 415 yards while catching 17 passes for 195 yards. "Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. Sting retrieves his baseball bat and clobbers them. Smith also trained other football players, including Ordnorffs college football teammate and future NFL star, John Matuszak, WWE Hall of Famer Bob Backlund, and 3x Mr. Olympia & Mr. Universe Frank Zane. "He was the best coach I ever had in my life, and I mean that with all my heart," Orndorff told the Tampa Bay Times in a 2013 article. Great Guy, Legit Tough!" Wicked! Furthermore, it happened after "Mr. Wonderful" applied his own finisher, the. . 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 Rection goes up for his No Laughing Matter finishing move, Duggan whacks him over the back with his 2/4! WWE Hall of Fame member Eric Bischoff tweeted out his condolences after announcements of Paul Orndorff's death. Mike Tenay interviews David Flair in his home about who might be the father of Ms. Hancocks baby. Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. MY BROTHER. 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. Updated: 13th July 2021, 12:58 pm. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2011 but overcame it and went into remission. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. "He (Lambert) was my responsibility, and I was his in that game," Orndorff recalled in a February 1979 interview with The Tampa Tribune. I know hes a good coach, but I still dont like him. Since Goldberg is out, the ref drops his hand three times and Goldberg doesnt answer the count. His son Travis made the announcement Monday on Instagram, where. Published July 12, 2021 Updated July 14, 2021. Follow Jesse on Twitter at https://twitter.com/JessePRodriguez to get his latest articles. WE RIDE TOGETHER. Rey hit Aguayo with a dropkick which sent him to the middle rope as planned, but Aguayo lost consciousness. "Hiro told me to come back tomorrow. Orndorff had dealt with health issues in recent . Most of you will remember him for his physique. In his promo with Madusa, Kidman sent out his best wishes to Orndorff for a speedy recovery. He is paranoid and delusional. Not long after the gym opened, Smith added another bodybuilding championship to his resume by winning the Mr. Florida title. All comments are welcome. Thats the way I was. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. Unfortunately, his career came to an end the same night as his life after receiving a routine belly to back suplex. MY BROTHER. MY BROTHER. The WWE fame Paul Orndorff passed away on 12 July 2021. Wonderful ," one of the greats from the World Wrestling Federation's 1980s heyday, has died. That lawsuit. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's death, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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?]. On the Golden Flashes depth chart was future Missouri wins leader Gary Pinkel, and a heady safety named Nick Saban, now the legendary Alabama head coach. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. That time arrived a few months into training when Orndorff invited his father-in-law to a session. He suffered. In this article well detail 15 of these moves that ended the careers of 15 wrestlers. "My heart is saddened again. He believes the condition was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. 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. It turned out Maxwell had a connection and gave his son-in-law a phone number to call. Talks turned to football, and Orndorffs name came up. Orndorff was about to do the same to the 66 Mark Jindrak. I am going to play for that club somewhere.". The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. Now, WWE uses only contracted wrestlers who have more than six weeks of training. However, DLo failed to get a good grip on Droz because of Droz's loose shirt, and Droz admits he failed to jump properly for the move. It was working now. We set up the meeting, and you know the rest.". Goldberg breaks The Steiner Recliner twice. The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. This video shows his son saying I love you, dad, while his father tries to give him salt packets as a gift. In the same meet, he won a trophy with a discus throw of 154' -9". Particularly by modern standards, that's not all that old for a top-tier wrestler. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who once fought in Wrestlemania, has died at the age of 71. Boxing legend Ali helped promote the event, featuring as a guest referee. Eventually, a trainer and EMTs were called to the ring and the match was declared a No Contest. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. Maybe 95ish. 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff Dies, WWE Hall of Fame Wrestler Was 71 By Anthony Lund Published Jul 12, 2021 The world of pro-wrestling mourned the loss of one of its greats as news broke of. 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 2003, at the age of 38, Austin decided to hang it up, lest he risk permanent damage. Bret Hart never recovered from the concussion which ultimately ended his career. Looking at the card beforehand nobody would have ever thought the annual pay-per-view would be as good as it was. While. Fall Brawl was a big surprise for WCW. Wonderful aka The Brandon Bull. Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according toCelebrity Net Worth. One tweet read, "RIP, "Mr Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. He posted a picture of him hugging his father. 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. Orndorff beat cancer a few years ago after being diagnosed in 2011. 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. We lost another great one. ", 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. "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.". One of my fondest memories. He later brought that same natural athleticism to professional wrestling, where as "Mr. In wrestling there is nothing more dangerous than a botched move. Martel was supposed to retain, but the match had to be reworked with Booker T improvising and winning the match instead. Orndorff couldnt get Jindrak up on the first attempt. 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. ICP and Vampiro take it to Muta. "He will never be forgotten. FANS 'SADDENED' AT NEWS OF PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. On July 12,Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's deathafter battling dementia and head trauma. By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. Orndorff worked at the WCW Power Plant and was brought back for a ten-man elimination tag at the Fall Brawl event in September 2000. Rey Mysterio Jr. assisted the EMTs and kissed the cross hanging around his neck. He was in Fayetteville, Georgia, and was with his family. Orndorff's death was announced by his son . During the tag match Ali climbed up on to the ring apron and took a swing at Piper. That evening, a linebacker on the team was shot to death. His son, Travis, took to Instagram this afternoon and announced the passing. Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. "I can do that," Orndorff told his father-in-law Ross Maxwell, "Ill see what I can do," Maxwell said. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. He . Coleman does a run-in low-blowing Jarrett. . "WWE extends its condolences to Orndorffs family and friends.". The injury was left untreated for too long and the nerve damage caused his right bicep to. You can check out the video below. The two miscues led to Droz being dropped on his head and breaking two discs in his neck. "We need some running back strength," Bears Personnel Director Bobby Walston told The Tampa Tribune in the next days edition. "He will never be forgotten. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. May God rest his soul! I was at the Big Event in Toronto. 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. His debut match was in Fort Myers, Florida, against Gordon Nelson. In the late 1980s, he suffered an arm and neck injury during a match with. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. Smith earned the equivalent of a Masters Degree in bodybuilding by pumping iron alongside A-Listers such as fitness guru Jack LaLanne, bodybuilder Steve Reeves, who famously portrayed Hercules in several films, and Joe Gold, who founded legendary fitness chains Worlds Gym and Golds Gym. Needless to say Chuck Austins career was over, and he sued the WWE and Jannetty for failing to protect him. The news of the wrestler's death came through the Instagram post made by Paul's son Travis Orndorff. Contents 1 Football 2 Professional wrestling 2.1 Starting out 2.2 World Wrestling Federation 2.3 Semi-retirement and return Terry Funk, Jerry Lawler and Paul Orndorff are among the many men who made the move an exciting part of their matches. Ron Matejko is a contributing writer for Pro Wrestling Stories. 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. Sting's win-loss record in All Elite Wrestling is 13-0 as of this writing. Wonderful Paul Orndorff when he was trying to piledrive an opponent. After a while, Watts said I could stay. Injuries caused Mr Wonderful to step away from the square ring in 2000. Bruce moved Orndorff to tight end despite his leading the team in rushing at the time (79 rushes, 358 yards). "PAUL ORNDORFF. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. After the WFL folded, Orndorff returned to Brandon and worked in construction. He wrote: "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr.". Wonderful' Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. The legendary WWE Hall of Famer was 71. In Jan. 1973, just a few weeks after the impressive Tangerine Bowl performance, Orndorff participated in the American Bowl in Tampa, which featured numerous graduating college football players. On the page, Travis's wife, Amayou Smith, wrote: "Hi my name is Amayou, my husband is Travis Orndorff. WWE legend and Hall of Fame star Paul Orndorff has died at the age of 71, his son Travis confirmed on Monday July 12th. Many will remember his intensity. Wonderful Orndorff. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. 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. "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. Famous commentator Jim Ross paid tribute to the late wrestler Paul Orndorff on Monday. Sting cuts a promo saying he has a world title match against either Booker T or Nash on Nitro tonight. Orndorff left in great shape after working as an ironworker during the summer. He injured his arm during the biggest run of his career, but failed to get it repaired. The move sounds ridiculous enough, but it was made even worse coming from a large guy who normallydidn't perform moves off the turnbuckle. He also covers Big Brother USA, Big Brother Canada and Survivor for Corus.
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