The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. Wicked! However, after The Icon signed with AEW in December 2020, he ended up returning to the ring in 2021 during his 60s! He was tearing it up in NXT, but unfortunately, two concussions ultimately ended his promising career. Wrestling legend Paul Orndorff has died at the age of 71, his son confirmed on social media on Monday. Steve Austin, the biggest rising star in the WWE, suffered a broken neck and temporary paralysis from the move. 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. . "Paul has a good chance of making our team. #1. He didnt grow up a fan, so becoming a wrestler wasnt on his radar as a professional goal. PWSTees.com Your favorite Pro Wrestling Stories, on a tee! One of my fondest memories. 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. 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. "You have to remember; it was back in the mid-1970s when the mystique and uncertainty about the predetermined nature of professional wrestling was still a closely guarded secret. Initially believed to be a stinger, Paige became injured after she turned her back to Sasha who was against the corner. Orndorff beat cancer a few years ago after being diagnosed in 2011. Chuck Austin, no relation to Steve Austin, was a star football player in college and decided to train to be a pro wrestler. The match went on with the wrestlers side-stepping Orndorff not realizing he was legitimately hurt. Required fields are marked *. Mean Gene calls Jarrett a crazy bastard. Our thoughts are with the Orndorff family during this sad time. Former WWE superstar CM Punk wrote: "Damn. R.I.P. '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. "And I feel the same way about the Saints going into Saints camp. In 1969, he earned Brandon High Schools first state championship in the discus with a throw of 165 -7". WWE may have banned it, but the piledriver is still a part of the industry. On his first day on the job, two offensive linemen left the team. Despite his successes and strongman physique, Orndorff battled many injuries during his career. "Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business," he wrote. 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. Orndorff's family created aGoFundMepage in order to raise money for the icon's funeral. Tyson Kidd really wasnt going anywhere as a singles star in WWE. "Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. #RIPMrWonderful, ORNDORFF WAS ALL-STAR FOOTBALL PLAYER IN HIGH SCHOOL. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. . You can even see Rey Mysterio unmasked in th. Paul Orndorff, better known by his in-ring name Mr Wonderful, passed away on Monday, July 12. 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. Wonderful" was born. Reno does the same to Vito at 8:04. He will never be forgotten. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. During their match on a taped SmackDown event, DLo Brown went for his signature running powerbomb. Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time. He was 71. A Scorpion Death Drop on Muta ends the match. Orndorff couldnt get Jindrak up on the first attempt. Goldbergs best match ever. "We need some running back strength," Bears Personnel Director Bobby Walston told The Tampa Tribune in the next days edition. They tested me. He . "But Paul also was one funny son-of-a-bitch. I am going to play for that club somewhere.". "He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. From his robes and ring gear to his muscular physique and legitimate toughness, he was to me what a pro wrestler should be. From there, Orndorff went South and wrestled for Georgia Championship Wrestling. He believes the condition was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. "Condolences to Pauls family and friends. As much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it.. I know hes a good coach, but I still dont like him. Stone Cold Steve Austin has said that any match can be a wrestler's last in the business, and if anyone wouldunderstand that, it would be Stone Cold. #RIPMrWonderful", Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business. I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE", PAUL ORNDORFF. Livingstone, and his wife Vonda, looked after Orndorff and provided guidance during his formidable high school years. Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. 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. Paul Orndorff, aka " Mr. Orndorff's son, Travis Orndorff, announced the news of his father's death on Instagram Monday. Fellow WWE wrestler known by his wrestling name "The Natural" tweeted in response to Orndorff's death. 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. Eventually, a trainer and EMTs were called to the ring and the match was declared a No Contest. He is paranoid and delusional. As the population grew, sports became more of an integral part of this community that later produced many professional athletes and Olympians, including former MLB pitcher Sterling Hitchcock, former NBA center Dwayne Schintzius and fellow professional wrestler Daffney, who is best known for her 1999-2001 run in WCW and TNA from 2008-2011. > The Artist Canvas Storm makes Rection submit to the Maple Leaf. They knew I was an athlete, but they wanted to see if I had what it took to be a professional wrestler.". Unfortunately, it was in the heat of his marquee issue with Hulk Hogan that he suffered a catastrophic injury. Ron Matejko is a contributing writer for Pro Wrestling Stories. In April 2016, Paul Orndorff was honored by the Cauliflower Alley Club, and he noted how much he cared about professional wrestling: Orndorff was stretchered out of the ring to the back and appeared to be in great pain. Orndorff has Sawyer down and is beating him but the bell rings for the draw. MY BROTHER. He vacated it that summer to concentrate on an unsuccessful World Title chase against NWA World Champion Ric Flair. Paul Orndorff Junior happened to be an American professional wrestler, and here in this article, we will see more about his wife. Rick Martel said thats enough and retired immediately after. I was a little kid again. Talks turned to football, and Orndorffs name came up. Sting pulls his nemesis out of the ring and saves his hide. Ron (who is already busted open but the official is knocked out and cant call it) hits a double braining both Adams and Clark. Sasha would jump and kick Paige in the back, and Paige would not be able to continue the match. Slamboree 1995: The Great Muta defeated Paul Orndorff to retain the IWGP World title. Slow, boring and a waste of time. "He will never be forgotten. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. Strangely enough, Kidman and Madusa dont win. WWE's officialTwitteraccount posted a tribute to the fallen star, tweeting: "WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer 'Mr. "YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. "Walston asked what Orndorffs plans were," Dorfman said. 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. As anyone other than Austin would expect, he broke his neck and was instantly paralyzed. Vampiro pulls him off. Due to his past injuries in the WWF, Paul was forced to retire. Orndorff bounced around before settling down in Mid-South and worked for Bill Watts for four years during two runs. Paul Orndorff was born in Winchester, Virginia, but raised near Brandon, Florida, a bedroom community in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan area. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. At the Hillsborough Relays, he set a record for both the shot put and discus while also participating in the broad jump and relays. Troy Orndorff, Pauls son, uploaded a video of his father on YouTube that showed his father in a bad state. "God gave me a good body; I should use it make a living with it.". Orndorff left in great shape after working as an ironworker during the summer. Published July 12, 2021 Updated July 14, 2021. He calls one of them a prick and tells another to blow it out his ass. The Tangerine Bowl was a mid-major showcase pitting the Mid-American Conference champion vs. a random foe. The unbelievable finally happened. This was the case involving Stone Cold Steve Austin and one of the safer wrestlers to work with, Owen Hart. 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. 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 Parlette Orndorff Jr. (October 29, 1949 - July 12, 2021), nicknamed "Mr. Wonderful", was an American professional wrestler and NFL football player, best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). The position change was unpopular, as Orndorff averaged nearly 100-yards per game before the move, including a 169-yard, three-touchdown effort against Eastern Michigan. Wonderful, the wrestler was 71 years old. A piledriver is a professional wrestling driver move in which the wrestler grabs their opponent, turns them upside-down, and drops into a sitting or kneeling position, driving the opponent head-first into the mat. Paul Orndorff Professional Career Paul Orndorff started wrestling in 1976 in Mid-Southern Wrestling where he feuded with a young Jerry Lawler. In the Fall Brawl main event, Booker T. defeated Kevin Nash in a passable cage match by reversing Nashs Jack Knife Powerbomb into his Bookend finisher. 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. Orndorff. I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE", PAUL ORNDORFF. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. I love you Daddy. Updated: 13th July 2021, 12:58 pm. Booker T delivered a hip toss to Martel, but his leg hit the ropes and Martel tore his knee ligament. "Paul was a bad ass. Thanks for all the laughs and great matches. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. MY BROTHER. "Condolences to Pauls family and friends. 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. Paul performed at the first WrestleMania in 1985, where he and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper fought against Mr. T and Hogan. 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. The 5-11, 230-pound Orndorff was in tremendous shape from his football days and years of weightlifting with Harry Smith. Changed my life. During the tag match Ali climbed up on to the ring apron and took a swing at Piper. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. Many will remember his intensity. . 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. This helps us provide free content for you to enjoy! Muta attempts a cover. The name is taken from a piece of construction equipment, also called a pile driver, that drives countless massive . A post shared by Paul Orndorff (@mr1derfulofficial), ORNDORFF'S SON SAYS HE WAS 'AN AMAZING FATHER'. pic.twitter.com/h7crlyHme6, WRESTLING WORLD COMMENTS AFTER PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. He wrestled for WWF until 1988 when he was forced to retire due to injury, but he later returned . The legendary WWE Hall of Famer was 71. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. He was later part of the class action lawsuit against WWE for the long-term injuries that he suffered in the ring. It is very sad to watch, but this is Orndorffs current state. Its hard to believe a simple belly to back suplex could cause an injury much less a death, but supposedly Misawa already suffered from a cervical sprain and probably should not have been cleared to wrestle. Roddy Piper, Cowboy Bob Orton, and Paul Orndorff. Paul Orndorff @Pau1Orndorff During his sophomore season, Orndorff missed two weeks with a broken cheekbone and a cut that required 24 stitches to repair. May God rest his soul! Bitten by the bug, Smith began entering bodybuilding competitions. "He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. ", Besides, he later said, "I had accomplished everything I wanted to do in football.". Orndorffs first Mid-South program was with Ernie Ladd, who had a great influence on him. Ha. He suffered. We lost another great one. 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). I was at the Big Event in Toronto. Terry Funk, Jerry Lawler and Paul Orndorff are among the many men who made the move an exciting part of their matches. I was a little kid again. Courtesy of WWE. Rick Rude was ravishing in the ring, but unfortunately his wrestling days were cut short after an injury that involved The Man They CallSting. 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. "I was drafted as a fullback, but by then, my attitude was screwed up.". Legendary WWE Hall of Famer "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff has passed away aged 71. MY BROTHER. Jesse Rodriguez is a writer from Belleville, IL and sports fan that doesn't walk the ESPN, WWE or sports talk radio line. We've spent a lot of time talking about the impact Hulk Hogan had on Paul Orndorff's . The big fullback admitted he stuck it out during the second half of his final season even though he felt the change was a blow to his dignity. Boxing legend Ali helped promote the event, featuring as a guest referee. 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. However, many times the injury isnt from the move but rather the improper execution or taking of the move. "YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. He returned to the NFL before the following season after signing a contract with the Chicago Bears on Feb. 24, 1974. Paul Orndorff, the WWE Hall of Famer who fought in the first-ever WrestleMania, died on Monday. We set up the meeting, and you know the rest.". WE RIDE TOGETHER. Great tag team action as the underrated Three Count (WCWs answer to the Hardy Boyz) showcase some really innovative moves. On the page, Travis's wife, Amayou Smith, wrote: "Hi my name is Amayou, my husband is Travis Orndorff. On his scores, Orndorff beat future NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Jack Lambert, as Tampa grabbed an early 14-0 lead, on its way to a 21-18 victory. Unfortunately, his career came to an end the same night as his life after receiving a routine belly to back suplex. Most of you will remember him for his physique. After landing, Misawa lost consciousness and was unable to be revived as medical staff performed CPR in the ring. Despite Earles explanation, Orndorff thought the position change was punishment for his two fumbles in the prior game against Louisville. 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). In 2003, at the age of 38, Austin decided to hang it up, lest he risk permanent damage. Wonderful ," one of the greats from the World Wrestling Federation's 1980s heyday, has died. Paul Orndorffs path to a career in the squared circle was non-descript. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who once fought in Wrestlemania, has died at the age of 71. The man has exceptional musical taste. Orndorff was a natural at the field events, where his freakish strength enabled him to excel in both shot put and discus. Rest In Peace!". YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. > Books The financially strapped league folded in October, 14 games into its 20-game second season. Wonderful Paul Orndorff entertained millions of fans throughout his life, but his health has taken a turn for the worse. "Just heard about the passing of Paul Mr 1derfulOrndorff. Jul 12, 2021. Particularly by modern standards, that's not all that old for a top-tier wrestler. A very hilarious and imaginative turn of events. 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. His debut match was in Fort Myers, Florida, against Gordon Nelson. Orndorff was 71-years-old at the time of his death. As a junior, Orndorff rushed for 503 yards and four touchdowns. In sad news, WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend Paul "Mr. Wonderful" Orndorff has suffered another setback due to his failing health. #RIPPaulOrndorff . I was at the Big Event in Toronto. Orndorff's death was announced by his son . Doctors have said, Tyson is lucky to be alive and that most people that do survive such an injury end up quadriplegics. "Ive done a lot of running, and Im in shape," he said. Fellow WWE wrestler Bobby Roode took to Twitter to express the inspiration that Paul Orndorff was to him following Orndorff's death. His career ended when he suffered a neck injury at Fall Brawl 2000 and went on to help run the WCW Power Plant. 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. May God rest his soul! Many will remember his intensity. In any case, his match at the pay per view, Sin, was the end of his full time career in both WCW and WWE. It is set to occur later this week in Fayetteville, Georgia. 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. 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. They agree. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. Orndorff beat cancer a few years ago after being diagnosed in 2011. Despite hours of surgery, Droz was initially paralyzed from the neck down, although he has recently regain much of his upper body mobility. Most people probably dont remember Jose Estrada Jr., but they definitely should rememberEdge. In the same meet, he won a trophy with a discus throw of 154 -9". Just when his career was starting to take off, Droz was injured in a match with DLo Brown. Storm bets none of them would want to return to the U.S. after that. Once the Filthy Animals were behind in numbers, a fired-up Orndorff tagged in. "I had to block him all night. ICP and Vampiro once again attack Muta. He posted a picture of him hugging his father. Mitsuharu Misawa may not be well known in The States, but he is a legend in Japan and in professional wrestling. They knew during the Hogan series that he was in pain as well, but . Orndorff suffered a neck injury after delivering a piledriver. "And, believe me, being an ironworker is hard work.". On this day in 1990 Paul Orndorff didn't expect the 12th punch in this sequence with Steve Williams to land the place it did. Canadian wrestler Edge, real name Adam Copeland, tweeted out a tribute to Paul Orndorff. The depth of dedication from the bookers to the wrestlers was encouraging. The WWE fame Paul Orndorff passed away on 12 July 2021. One tweet read, "RIP, "Mr Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. Even at 14, Orndorff already exhibited the athletic gifts that defined his pro wrestling career. The match against Rollins would unfortunately be his last, and Sting would officially retire during his 2016 Hall of Fame speech. In the video, the WWE Hall of Famer was unrecognizable and appeared to be confused while eating the contents of condiment packets.Travis Orndorff intended to make fans aware of his father's condition, but he received a lot of backlash from those in the . The condition happens when someone suffers repeated head trauma, however, it can only be diagnosed once someone has passed away. While Rick Rude had memorable matches in both WCW and WWE, Rude is probably most remembered as for his time as an insurance policy for D-Generation X and manager in the New World Order. Sid jumped and all his weight landed on his one leg snapping it in two. He wrote: "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr.". Botching even a routine move can lead to severe injuries. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. Because many of these injuries have ended careers, WWE is trying to combatthis issue by banning the more dangerous maneuvers. Here's a video clip of what happened to Mr. Sting's win-loss record in All Elite Wrestling is 13-0 as of this writing. Ronda and Paul have two grown sons, Paul III and Travis. Sadly, his career came to a shocking end after taking Samoa Joes Muscle Buster finisher. On the page, Travis's wife, Amayou Smith, wrote: "Hi my name is Amayou, my husband is Travis Orndorff. Wonderful used his skills as a veteran to foul up the Killers planned moves and put away Johnny The Bull with his trademark Piledriver maneuver. Paul was a phenomenal wrestler and athlete," he wrote. Orndorff semi-retired in 1988 due to arm and neck injuries but would wrestle occasionally on the independent circuit. Just heard about the passing of Paul Mr 1derfulOrndorff. In retirement, he survived a bout of lymph node cancer, but health problems persisted. Mysterio had set up his 619 finisher in similar fashion to plenty of wrestlers without anyone ever being injured before. After signing, Orndorff said, "I cant get it out of my system. Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according toCelebrity Net Worth. ", My heart is saddened again. Dropkick to the ropes . Feb 18: WWE Elimination Chamber WWE Hall of Fame member Eric Bischoff tweeted out his condolences after announcements of Paul Orndorff's death. Throughout the 80s, Orndorff became a star, often going head-to-head with the ImmortalHulk Hoganin the main event of the firstWrestlemaniaand Survivors Series. Rest in power Mr. He plans on making no comments in the near future. Gene continues to spew forth rude comments in his subsequent Fall Brawl interviews. . Apr 16: Impact Rebellion, > Archives Orndorff was the offensive leader for Tampa, scoring on a pair of touchdown catches from 15 and 35 yards. 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. Sting cuts a promo saying he has a world title match against either Booker T or Nash on Nitro tonight. Arm atrophy from a nagging injury led him to retire in 2000 and he was treated for cancer in 2011. 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. Some who have watched the video speculate he may have dementia, although that hasn't been confirmed. Orndorff experienced a difficult childhood, growing up in the tough Clair-Mel City neighborhood, and his parents divorced when he was young. If we didnt think he did, we wouldnt be here.". 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. A story in the book The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Heelssaid Orndorff remembered the moment when Matsuda choked him and waited to get his revenge. 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. With an untreated neck injury, he left the WWF for WCW in early 1990 . "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. "I couldve signed a two or three-year contract, but we decided that a 1-year contract would be better because if I make it, I can get more money the next time I sign," Orndorff said. Estrada failed to answer the ten-count, and Edge won his debut match albeit not in the way he wanted to. Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania He explained that his father had been battling with dementia, which he believes was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. One of the most bizarre injuries ever witnessed happened to Paul Orndorff, and it also involved a piledriver. WE RIDE TOGETHER. FANS 'SADDENED' AT NEWS OF PAUL 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. Heartbreaking Video Shows Paul Orndorffs Failing Health, Mystery Hand At WWE Hell In A Cell Was Disposing Of Crash Pad Evidence, AEW Dynamite Sees Nice Viewership Increase In Final Week On Fridays, Ric Flair Apologized To Triple H After Bitter Dispute, WWE CEO Nick Khan Says Vince McMahon Is Ready To Sell The Company, Ric Flair Is Not A Fan Of Women Bleeding In Pro Wrestling Matches, Eric Bischoff Roasted Over Tone-Deaf Tweet After Jay Briscoes Passing, Nick Khan Always Expected Vince McMahons WWE Return, Bray Wyatt & JoJo Offerman Finally Pick A Wedding Date, WWE NXT Changed Funeral Segment During The Show After News Of Jay Briscoes Passing. I wanted it bad, and I wasnt going to be denied.". "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.". Bret Hart never recovered from the concussion which ultimately ended his career. Among other things, Orndorff was suffering from late-stage dementia. As a youngster, Orndorff was a star high school football player. Orndorff was about to do the same to the 66 Mark Jindrak. May God rest his soul! Wonderful," Orndorff carved out a career that would earn him worldwide fame, fortune, and inductions into multiple wrestling Halls of Fame. 7 WWE Hall of Fame Stories WWE Doesnt Want You To Know! 13th July 2021, 12:58 pm. 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. Well booked non-stop action. > Music His son Travis made the announcement Monday on Instagram, where. Douglas allows a visibly nervous Torrie to climb down the ladder and ensure victory. Wonderful. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". Still, its kept short. He soured my attitude, screwed me up after moving me to tight end after I had played for so long as a fullback. Comedian Bill Burr spoke out about Paul Orndorff's death on Twitter.