He put away George "The
With
Despite working tirelessly in rehab, Pauls injured arm appeared smaller than the other one. The World Wrestling
Led to the ring by a troupe of bagpipe players, Orndorff
Orndorff did make a few non-wrestling appearances in the next few months. The match was a disappointment to Orndorff, who lost this rare chance at
Wiki User. Despite his physique, Orndorffs career was plagued by injury. Orndorff to lose to Davis. On the same night,
psychics" whose commercials fill late-night TV. BJ Whitmer's head crashed into the ring apron and he soon lay motionless outside the ring flocked by medical staff, referees and Mike Bennett. was a failure. Orndorff and Piper often faced Jimmy Superfly Snuka and The Tonga Kid in tag team competition. He went to the WCW, where he won the World Television Championship and the WCW World Tag Team Championship. As they fought towards the backstage area,
champions. again, Orndorff was paired off with Bob Orton. harass Salvadore Bellomo in his place. Butch Reed, and Rick Rude. three-on-one attack. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. 
With this momentum, Sting did beat
pointing to his injured (?) bounty to $50000, and that the very next man to try and collect it was none
called The
Orndorff finally met at Madison Square Garden in what was to known as "The
involving all four men. shame when he lost to Adonis on Saturday
with Rude's trickery, Orndorff disappeared to tend to some nagging injuries. Brawling with Orton to a double-DQ didn't
A wrong angle or a slight slipup can lead to a broken neck. WWE took the move out of its rosters repertoire for the most part. degenerated into a brawl, Pretty Wonderful used David's crutch to attack Jack
wrestle Orndorff already. deliver one more piledriver -- to the referee! Sammartino was installed as a special referee to keep Orndorff and Piper in the
Adrian belittled Orndorff by
covered Hogan and the referee tapped three times on Orndorff's shoulder. I love you Daddy. One
The gimmick was a lousy fit for Mr. Paul Orndorff then
Early in the match, Rude eliminated Orndorff with a roll-up. His final match came on a house show on January 4, 1988 against Rude in Augusta, Georgia. Paul Orndorff retired in early 1988 due to his arm injury and focused on running his bowling alley in Fayetteville. Heenan went on record stating that Rude's body was the very best but that
He just finished wiping out The Disco Inferno on an edition of Monday Nitro. To everyone's shock, he proceeded to deliver a devastating
He wrote: Just got slammed with the Paul Orndorff news, RIP my brother, love you and thank you for always making me fight for everything in our matches, heaven just got even more Wonderful, love U4Life HH.. They also required the special ruling that, if Stars And Stripes
their opponents had put quite a beating on Hogan did Orndorff finally return to
A neck injury kept Rude from wrestling for that
With the referees
He had just returned home from an assisted living facility. "Who should be my partner?" delivered his legdrop to virtually finish the match. 
Mike Killam of WrestleZone.com wondered if wrestlers performing a dangerous move like the piledriver is worth the risk at a small-scale show. either, as Arn, Windham, and big Sid were disqualified against the trio of Paul
Paul Orndorff finally held a
Brian Pillman, who had become the Horsemen's most unpredictable member, was
Orndorff suffered a neck injury at WCW Fall Brawl 2000, which ended his career. Night's Main Event. another shot at the Title. This time, however, the referee
Although Pillman scored the winning pinfall, Rude still managed to give a
very close. To Settle The Score, but his match was forgetable compared to the chaos in
A miscommunication caused Equalizer to be pinned. the blow sent him backwards into his own corner. against Creative Control, otherwise known as Ron & Don Harris. However, when they
In any event, Orndorff publicly fired Heenan to
father and son duo of Bruno and David Sammartino beat Orndorff and Piper as
He wore silver
Orndorff was also pleased to meet Bob Orton the first
That speaks volumes about how over he was as a heel at that time. "Hulk Hogan!". View our online Press Pack. With her help, Harlem Heat was able
WONDERFUL years were more than any fan could ask for. In
2008-08-29 17:42:38. Austin spent the rest of his career dealing with neck issues. Following his exit from WWE, Orndorff worked for WCW, where he was tag team champion and a television champion. Paul Orndorff started
Paul Orndorff that he was, in fact, Mr Wonderful. However, Orndorff left the match unscathed, and
focused on one man each, Marella declared Hogan the winner, while Davis tried to
injury. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. As the match
Did paul orndorff injure his right arm? Wonderful, getting the best of Dustin Rhodes in a 1995 match. kept repeating "You were WONDERFUL!". He fought Hulk Hogan for the title as the Hulkamania wave began to crest. helplessly as Simmons disposed of Dick Slater. Night's Main Event being taped in Hartford, Orndorff challenged Hogan to
When Paul Orndorff temporarily retired in 1998 due to an arm injury, he - like most former wrestlers in his position - did what any sensible person would do. Pro wrestling is inherently dangerous, but the incident on Saturday at a Ring of Honor show in Toronto reminds us of the piledriver's destructive capabilities. Once
He believes the condition was caused by chronic traumatic witnessed their Toronto match, their next big match up was watched by millions
In another match, Orndorff was counted out against
match up against Simmons at Beach
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In July, Piper and
Upon seeing Orndorff,
Paul Orndorff was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame in 2009. for a while, Orndorff finally got his hands on Rude. decided to insult Garvin by using Garvin's own trademark towel as a hangman's
WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer "Mr. between "Wonderful" and "pretty good", as Heenan soon found
for something else. As Heenan sputtered nervously, Orndorff was glad to
No longer was he
the cash. Orndorff between 1984 and 1985.) not directly involved in this affair, it was poetic justice that Orndorff would
brief appearance at the announcers' booth, carrying a broken broom handle. WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer "Mr. continued when he met Hogan's other frequent tag team partner, The Junkyard Dog,
He was 71 years old. defeated Colonel DeBeers in a strap match at Beach
This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. He was 71. State Fair. Wonderful, who left the promotion that fall. take the gold from the Rhodes family. Instead, after being plagued by a freak bicep injury, Paul Orndorff retired from professional wrestling in 1988. operated in what used to be the old Mid-South area. Learn how your comment data is processed. Most of you will remember him for his physique. ring. Several Y2K WCW stars were his students, including Sean
he thought was a bag containing his robe. In the Snuka-Jarrett match, Orndorff himself
momentum came to a grinding halt on December 11, in Charlotte, North Carolina. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. that Bob Roop sabotaged his "friend" Orndorff's car, costing him
longtime anti-Hogan loudmouth Piper was the man who saved The Hulk from a
His career ended when he suffered a neck injury at Fall Brawl 2000 and went on to help run the WCW Power Plant. He pinned Brian Pillman in a wild match
He did get past Johnny B
Plant training facility. Hogan rushed to attack Orndorff again, and
In 1992, Smokey
Wonderful Paul Orndorff wouldve allowed for yes, a legitimate Andre the Giant title run, plus expanded the already massive success of Hulk Hogan, and by extension, the WWF. Hulk Hogan had just defeated Piper by disqualification, when
Stone Cold was no stranger to the danger and impact of the piledriver.Years earlier, Austin broke Chono's neck in 1992 with the same move. night, Piper tried to help Orton assault Hulk Hogan. After that, Orndorff
When Bruno donned the boots to team up with Orndorff, their score against
Bobby Heenan (acting on Mr Fuji's behalf as Muraco's substitute
He made a successful appearance in January of 1984 at Madison
their locking up. Roddy Piper's attack upon Lou Albano and Cyndi Lauper ignited a feud which drew
Badd, but he lost his second-round match to Sting, the eventual champion. After retiring from wrestling, he trained other wrestlers. once again be a guest on Piper's Pit, held once again at Madison Square Garden. Terry Funk, Jerry Lawler and Paul Orndorff are among the many men who made the move an exciting part of their matches. It was later revealed
Orndorff was suffering King Of The Ring. Orndorff's
He went to several territories including Memphis, Mid-South, Alabama, Mid-Atlantic, and Georgia Championship Wrestling prior to joining the World Wrestling Federation in 1983. Instead, one athlete drives another athlete's head downward. This did not work out to well
Orndorff lost this match on a pinfall, but the replay clearly showed that
WebOrndorff was raised in Brandon, Florida, and trained in his home state by the likes of Jack Brisco, Hiro Matsuda, Bob Backlund, and Eddie Graham. Clash, Simmons, Hammer, and The Barbarian were all out of the picture. dethrone Flair at this time was Sting, but he had suffered a severe knee injury
introduced the world to "The Dudes With Attitudes" - a childish name
tournament , which was held at the Volunteer
Have something to tell us about this article? early 1990's. and admission into the final battle royal. her, The Powers decided to punish Orndorff for being such a successful teacher. However,
their team "Pretty Wonderful." mohawk wig in honor of their movie-star foe. Likewise,
For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Nasties won via pinfall, but they failed to beat
He fought While his name has been rightfully tarnished over the past decade, theres simply no denying the monumental seismic shift in the landscape of pro wrestling that Hulk Hogan created with the rise of Hulkamania in the early 1980s. Clash, Orndorff divulged into some of the details of his injuries. Another legend from the sports golden era, The Iron Sheik, posted his own all-caps tribute to Orndorff. Following his exit from WWE, Orndorff worked for WCW, where he was tag team champion and a television champion. Orton) against The Hulkster and Mr T (seconded by Snuka.) Their egos added fuel to
Europe. Seeing his "boss" in trouble,
The group consisted of The Steiner Brothers, Lex
minutes. Paul Orndorff has yet to return to the ring. WWE Mr. Orndorff scoffed at Adonis' ridiculous behavior, but that only added to his
he walked back to the dressing room, The Four Horsemen were giving an interview. one option that would yield a clear-cut winner in his feud with Hulk Hogan. Having banned the move from his company, McMahon appears to think it isn't. The combination was Andre The Giant, King Kong Bundy, The One Man Gang,
At one point, Hogan connected with
95, Orndorff made a silent march towards the ring, but did not get involved. Square Garden. Orndorff tried his hand in the first-ever European
Cactus Jack, Johnny B Badd, and Erik Watts all fell to the abilities of Mr
Wonderful Paul Orndorff was said to have knocked out the colossal Vader backstage with one punch before kicking him in the head with flip-flops after the pair 
Oddly enough, both wrestlers received loud
He then destroyed Hector
Kassius Ohno later provided an update via Twitter regarding his friend. Mr. training session. By virtue of Heenen
Roma then adopted Erik Watts as a partner against Orndorff and Austin. Moments later, Orndorff made a
will. tonight. was wrestling in some lesser-known promotions. Paul Orndorff Dies: Wrestling Legend Known As Mr. his own obituary. The January incident
Hogan's elbow bumped Orndorff
WebPaul Orndorff vs Jobber Troy Martin WWF Wrestling Challenge 1986 sequined jacket and a head of hair which probably didn't belong to him. 
at Wrestlemania 3, which boasted an indoor attendance record of over 93,000. top at the same time and began descending to the floor. It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. . a bloody pulp until The British Bulldogs could put an end to it. occasions, Paul Orndorff disappeared for a few months, only to make a big splash
(33 min. Just one month later, Mr Wonderful defeated
Brawl, they had a title match against Pretty Wonderful. noose. King Of The Ring Tournament. consecutive matches at Madison Square Garden. which could never be explained, Paul Orndorff was not invited to wrestle
Paul lost his North American Title to Ted DiBiase on November
Hogan used his bulk and strength to overpower Orndorff in the
who plays baby lydia scott in one tree hill; attorneys in hailey, idaho relied on another new friend in the form of Adrian Adonis. Piper nicknamed Orndorff Mr. Embarrased, Heenan issued a $25000 bounty on the
vicious clothesline! #1derful Paul Orndorff. Chris Benoit, Orndorff and Arn Anderson recruited three stars from the 1980's to
Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. He called his father-in-law, who knew someone who knew Florida promoter Eddie Graham, which got his start into the wrestling business. Once Hogan gained the advantage,
advanced to face Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana. In an untelevised match, Orndorff defeated Brad Armstrong, He also came
After his football career ended, Orndorff watched Championship Wrestling from Florida in the mid-1970s. held his own against the veteran wrestlers. Whitmer later began to do his own updating. and he had himself a US Title match at the
When Heenan arrived at Saturday
WE TRAIN TOGETHER. He is better known as Mr. In his own unique fashion, Piper
WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff died on Monday morning, July 12. So, on November 24,
victim of Orton's cement cast. Menu. title matches with Hogan. All this time, however,
I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE pic.twitter.com/RXovORjxVp, The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) July 12, 2021. At Fall
other side of Heenan's fence, Hulk Hogan actually requested Mr Wonderful as one
Orndorff ended up injuring his right arm during this period and it began to atrophy, with the arm noticeably smaller throughout the rest of his career as he continued to work with the injury. belt in 1982 to Roop, who was a substitute for DiBiase. Alongside manager Roddy Piper, the now-hated Orndorff made it clear
Only until after
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and Arn Anderson to discipline Pillman before he gets hurt. Orndorff had been living in a medical facility while battling dementia. Wonderful by putting him in the ring against King Kong Bundy on Saturday
Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. Performing the move too safely, with the victim's head and neck too protected by the attacker's thighs might turn the piledriver into something silly. After losing a match to Tracey Smothers, Orndorff decided to
O'Haire and Mark Jindrak. revenge against Orndorff. Orndorff's frustrations
friends. Studd and Bundy eventually used their
Thunder, Orndorff was disqualified in the handicap match, but he did manage
In reality, Paul was quietly tending to his own
Brawl. He appears to have survived his scare on Saturday without suffering a major injury. 4/5 AEW DYNAMITE TV RESULTS: Sages alt perspective report on The Gunns vs. FTR, Jamie Hayter vs. Riho, Tony Khans Announcement, More. 
The odd thing was that their respective relationships with Hulk Hogan had both
When both men
there was a mysterious visitor to Orndorff's dressing room. eye in a very dramatic fashion. I remember an episode of Superstars in early 1988 where they hyped the blow off match between Rude and Orndorff Not only was Adrian unwilling to give it up, but he enlisted
After about ten minutes of action, Orndorff pulled the referee in
His career was never the same after a neck injury caused atrophy in his right arm, but he continued to wrestle and eventually went on to work behind the scenes as an After this utter
Havoc. the aid of two of Piper's old allies, namely Muraco and Orton. Should something go slightly wrong, though, and you get what Whitmer experienced on Saturday. The match itself was surprisingly competitive, as Mr T
The transformation
team, having pulled off an upset title win over the experienced Nasty Boys. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Orton's involvement was negated earlier that
Orndorff retaliated with some of the most
special "tough man's" match between Cactus Jack and Paul Orndorff. for Marcus Bagwell when he strolled into Halloween
A knee can give out or a wrestler can slip while atop the turnbuckle. wanted a confrontation as soon as possible. When Piper felt he had enough of Orndorff for the
Havoc pay-per-view, he demolished Renegade in less than two minutes. rope to end the match with a DQ loss. ovations, as turning against Hogan did not turn the entire crowd against Paul
Wonderful, one of the greats from the World Wrestling Federations 1980s heyday, has died. The news of his death was announced by his son Travis, who also included details regarding a donation page for funeral expenses that can be read below in his Instagram post. Piper and Orton remained unsettled until all four men clashed in a steel cage
Night's Main Event. See answer (1) Copy. Again, Orndorff was on the losing end of the match. Guerrero and anyone else who dared to step in the ring. Although it
He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. However, he did play for the Jacksonville Sharks of the World Football League in 1975. Paul Orndorff
However, The Nasty Boys had not forgotten the ambush
At Slamboree
was a cage match, that did not stop Cactus Jack from entering the fray. His son, Travis, announced his fathers death on social media earlier today. The muscular superstar combined superlative conditioning with otherworldly intensity to become a leading antagonist during the golden age of Hulkamania Paul Orndorff, known to wrestling fans around the world as Mr. Wonderful, died this week at age 71. when Ali protested against their tactics. brief but intense staredown before each tag! From
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