Get the days top sports headlines and breaking news delivered to your inbox by subscribing here. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. [12] He was unsuccessful in his challenge and soon focused on the title he gave up. Ascended as high as No. His wife Brinley (Nelson) logged nearly 500 minutes of action on the pitch for Utah Valley womens soccer. The only difference was that his right arm was noticeably smaller due to a neck injury that caused nerve damage and eventually the atrophy of his right biceps. [54], Orndorff's parents were both of German descent. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. Mr Wonderful, as he was known by fans, suffered an injury to his arm back in the late 1980s. Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. ", Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. It is set to occur later this week in Fayetteville, Georgia. [16], On the May 26 episode of World Championship Wrestling it was announced that Paul Orndorff would face Arn Anderson at Clash of the Champions XI. His rivalry with Hulk Hogan made him a household name, where he was involved in the first ever WrestleMania main event, teaming with Roddy Piper against Hogan and Mr. T. Tributes are pouring in from the wrestling world, as friends and . No. No. Jaron Smith (UMD) | D, 4-1 WE TRAIN TOGETHER. [16], Orndorff and Hogan started teaming up to feud with Piper and Orton, facing them in tag team competition all over the country. Sportsmanship was always in his blood and he excelled in the fields. 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 9-0 "Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. 285 | No. No. No. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. Unlike last year, Orndorff has a loss this season. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D. 9-4, 2022 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, Lincoln, Nebraska, March 5-6 Because he was in the middle of his big-money run with Hogan, he did not want to take the time off to have the surgery to properly treat it, opting instead to continue to wrestle. Streaming now http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Thank you for 1.9M . U23 World Greco-Roman Team Member (2019) After telling Flair and Anderson how much he respected them, Orndorff told Pillman that he could have been a Horseman and the only reason Pillman was a Horseman was because he was also offered to be one, but turned it down. He competed in the National Wrestling Alliance for a considerable time before becoming a sensation during the 1980s. "Just heard about the passing of Paul Mr 1derfulOrndorff. "Paul was a bad ass. (Jesse Tinsley). When Orndorff left the AWF in February 1992, he vacated the title. [55][11], On January 5, 2011, Orndorff told the Busted Open Sirius Satellite Radio show that he had recently been diagnosed with throat cancer. Hes up 30 pounds from a year ago. HWT | (7) Mason Parris (MICH) def. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. [16] Piper nicknamed Orndorff "Mr. [26] His final match came on a house show on January 4, 1988, against Rude in Augusta, Georgia. After two years at a junior college and a two-year mission with the LDS church, dad went on to be an All-American in wrestling, placing second in the NCAA tournament at heavyweight his senior year at Oregon State University. 285 | No. 12 Gonzaga holds off No. (20) Joe Doyle (BING) | MD, 10-2 Jane and Walt Dennis Golf Perfomance Center, Jennings Family Wrestling Practice Facility, NCAA Qualifier (2019(15-seed, 2-2), 2020(8-seed, canceled), 2021(21-seed, 4-3/eighth), 2022(13-seed, 3-2), Big Ten Championships (2021-6th, 2022-8th, 5-6 record), All-American in 2021 (eighth at NCAA Championships), Won Ohio Intercollegiate Open with 4-0 record, Finished the year 7-4 in duals, 7-4 in open events and 5-5 in the postseason, Wrestled at the U.S. Open Greco-Roman competition in Las Vegas in early May of 2022 and posted a 4-1 record (130kg) to finish third overall also wrestled in the senior freestyle bracket at 125kg (1-2), Earned a spot on the U.S. National Team (Greco-Roman) with a third-place finish at the World Team Trials (May 21-22) in Iowa finished 4-2 at 130kg. He appeared in a segment with his WrestleMania I teammate Roddy Piper and their opponents from the event, Hulk Hogan and Mr. T, as well as the referee for the match, Pat Patterson, interrupting Hogan's interview with Gene Okerlund. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Chances are you or someone you love has experienced what its like to be a caregiver while juggling lifes bills and responsibilities. 4 Lucas Davison (NW) def. You are already subscribed to our newsletter! Related Content. Terry went on to have limited success as a tag team wrestler with other partners such as The Junkyard Dog and Kerry Von Erich. HWT | Jacob Bullock (IU) def. Instead, he voluntarily resigned during training camp, claiming "personal difficulties." FORMER WWE wrestler Paul Orndorff passed away on June 12, 2021. At the 2000 Fall Brawl, in a match between The Filthy Animals and The Natural Born Thrillers, Orndorff suffered a neck injury after delivering a piledriver. He would later move to the New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he stayed for several months. Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according toCelebrity Net Worth. In 1976, Orndorff began his career as a wrestler. No. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. HWT | No. 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). It was awarded back to Orton when Orndorff left the promotion. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis wrote. Orndorff turned face to feud with Roop but found himself unable to regain the title[14] after which he left the Mid-South Territory. HWT | No. [19] He solidified his babyface status by publicly firing manager Bobby Heenan shortly afterwards. Orndorff's family created aGoFundMepage in order to raise money for the icon's funeral. Man, I had so many matches and learned a ton with #PaulOrndorff Hate to see this, but know he's not in pain anymore. Thank you for all of them Paul. Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. The feud with Ladd saw Orndorff win the NWA Tri-State North American Heavyweight Title[12] from Ladd on two occasions (on May 29, 1978[12] and again in June). Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. After reviewing the footage it was decided that it was a draw and the match was restarted. Paul Orndorff was married to Ronda Maxwell. Tate is a heavyweight wrestler from Spokane, Wash. "But Paul also was one funny son-of-a-bitch. Read our Paul Orndorff live blog for the latest news and updates. WE RIDE TOGETHER. 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Paul's career in the World Wrestling Federation began in late 1983 when he made his debut. Just heard about the passing of Paul Mr 1derfulOrndorff. YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. Travis wrote, "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. . During a televised phone call to Hogan, Orndorff was told that Hogan was too busy training to come to the phone, something which aggravated Orndorff no end. Instead, Orndorff missed and his opponent stuck him. HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) vs. (5) Wyatt Hendrickson (AF) | D, 9-5 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. On April 6, 2014, Orndorff made an appearance at WrestleMania XXX, marking his first time on WWE television since the 2005 Hall of Fame. University senior Tate Orndorff has the big-bone build of his father, Dave, who was a two-sport standout in football and wrestling like his son. Spivey convinced Orndorff to believe in himself and that he shouldn't forget that he was "Mr. Ancestry.com. "From his robes and ring gear to his muscular physique and legitimate toughness, he was to me what a pro wrestler should be. [61][62] He believed that his father's dementia was a result of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Tegan, the second oldest, earned the first state medal when he placed seventh. [citation needed], In 1990 Orndorff returned to the squared circle, wrestling a series of matches against Kerry Von Erich on the independent circuit. [27], Paul Orndorff retired in early 1988 due to his arm injury and focused on running his bowling alley in Fayetteville. Orndorff's TV title reign also included a successful defence against future ECW champion Shane Douglas and a disqualification loss to Johnny B Badd, after Maxx Payne violently interfered. Starting in January 1984, Orndorff took on "Rowdy" Roddy Piper as his manager. YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. One of my fondest memories. In the finals, Brian Lee won the title when Orndorff was disqualified. [17] When Piper assaulted Jimmy Snuka on the set of Piper's Pit, Orndorff assisted the Rowdy One in his matches. Orndorff was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame in 2009. Placed third in both Greco and Freestyle at the 2014 Fargo Junior Nationals Mr Wonderful was believed to have made most of his money wrestling for WWE prior to his retirement. 12 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 2:21 The "wild card" status was a blow to Orndoff's ego (storyline), causing him to attack several wrestlers including Hector Guerrero, whom he defeated in a "wild card" match to earn a spot in the tournament. [12][13] Orndorff feuded with Ted DiBiase, JYD, Dusty Rhodes, and Dick Murdoch while holding on to the North American title. Likes. On July 12,Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's deathafter battling dementia and head trauma. (Dec. 3-4, 2021, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas) In 1979, Orndorff traveled to the Alabama territory's "Southeast Championship Wrestling." [41][42] In the following months, both Roma and Orndorff focused on their individual careers before reuniting around May. Wonderful. Tate Orndorff HWT Player profile Weight HWT Year R-Senior High School University Hometown Spokane, Washington Previous College Utah Valley University Bio Pronunciation CAREER HONORS NCAA Qualifier (2019 (15-seed, 2-2), 2020 (8-seed, canceled), 2021 (21-seed, 4-3/eighth), 2022 (13-seed, 3-2) Big Ten Championships (2021-6th, 2022-8th, 5-6 record) Hes growing into his body. He made two tours of Japan, the first in April. Gold Division (Open) HWT (Tate Orndorff 4-0/1st) Wonderful" set his sights on the vacant WCW World Television Championship. [46], At Clash of the Champions XXIX Stars and Stripes were granted a final shot at the tag team title, but the challengers also had to put up the Patriot's mask on the line. "YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. Brooks beat Orndorff with the help of a chair and won the title only to turn around and give it to Zbyszko. No. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". [12], While working for the UWF, Orndorff also competed in the American Wrestling Federation (not the same promotion as the AWF) and held the AWF Heavyweight title after beating Stan Lane on December 16, 1991. Orndorff will be a redshirt junior this season after reaching the national tournament each of the past two campaigns for Utah Valley University. Then, coach Earle Bruce shifted him to tight end in the middle of his senior year. One of my fondest memories. 2,457 Followers. She has had her fair share of drama in her life, some of which having nothing to do with her profession as an actor. No. All rights reserved. 285 (Orndorff, 2-3, 8th) [11] On August 10, he announced it was gone. (19) Luke Surber (OKST) | D, 5-0 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2 I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. Orndorff at the 2022 NCAA Championships (3-2) He was 71 years old at the time of his death on July 12, 2021. From his robes and ring gear to his muscular physique and legitimate toughness, he was to me what a pro wrestler should be. [citation needed], Orndorff returned to WCW in late 1992. Rest in power Mr. [12] The duo held on to the title for five months before losing it to Raschke and his new partner Paul Jones on April 16, 1979.[12]. His son, Travis Orndorff made the announcement on Instagram. Tate Orndorff, U-His defending state champion heavyweight, practices a throw on a training partner. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 285 | No. No. #RIPPaulOrndorff . It makes me a better person.. U-Hi coach Don Owen needed an upper weights coach when he asked Orndorff to be an assistant coach 15 years ago. WWE's officialTwitteraccount posted a tribute to the fallen star, tweeting: "WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer 'Mr. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. Dave had a brief chat with Tate before the final with some fatherly advice. Tweets. WWE Hall of Fame member Eric Bischoff tweeted out his condolences after announcements of Paul Orndorff's death. [16] Televised on several cable outlets, the UWF saw many former WWF stars such as Don Muraco, Bob Orton, Jr., "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka, Lou Albano, and The Killer Bees (known as "Masked Confusion" in the UWF). [53] In 2009, Orndorff was elected by a committee of his peers to the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame,[citation needed] then located in Amsterdam, New York, now located in Wichita Falls, Texas. Lee brought in Ron Garvin to fight off Orndorff;[33] the feud included a featured "piledriver match", which Garvin won. However, he did not stay long and left in the fall of 1990. The time off was because of the injury to his arm/neck that he suffered during the Hogan feud and left untreated for too long. While Hogan fought off Bundy, Orndorff battled Muraco in a match that ended in a double count out. We lost another great one," one fan wrote. The fact that Zbyszko bought the title and did not win it forced NWA President Bob Geigel to step in and strip Zbyszko of the title.[12]. Wonderful was riddled with self-doubt, until one night, after beating himself up backstage after yet another loss, he was visited by psychic Gary Spivey. I think hes still growing. 3 nationally during 2019-20 season and was seeded eighth for the 2020 NCAA Championships I was at the Big Event in Toronto. Most of you will remember him for his physique. ADDITIONAL INFO "My heart is saddened again. Orndorff excels in the classroom as well, garnering NWCA Scholar All-American and First Team Academic All-Big 12 laurels in 2019 and 2020. Jordan Earnest (Ohio U.) Orndorff then moved to New Japan Pro Wrestling for several months. 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) won by forfeit vs. Nebraska No. Young Paul spent his first three seasons as a fullback at the University of Tampa. 5 Tony Cassioppi (IOWA) def. Paul's career, in both football and wrestling, started in his higher learning years. Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. [12][44] Pretty Wonderful was immediately challenged by the Nasty Boys after winning the title, but the Nasty Boys were never able to take the gold from the champions. Hulk Hogan led tributes online to the legendary wrestler and said that he was "slammed" by the news of Orndoff's death on Monday. 1 seed/3-2 Fourth) #RIPMrWonderful, ORNDORFF WAS ALL-STAR FOOTBALL PLAYER IN HIGH SCHOOL. [12] Orndorff's reaction to Roberts's title win signaled a change in attitude; he turned heel as he demanded a title match against Roberts. He explained that his father had been battling with dementia, which he believes was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. No. MY BROTHER. [12] Orndorff then traded the title back and forth with Super Destroyer. Roddy Piper, aka "Rowdy," became his manager and would end up nicknaming Orndorff "Mr Wonderful," a title he kept for the rest of his life. Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2, 2022 NCAA Championships, Detroit, Michigan March 17-19 [51], On the December 11, 1995 episode of Monday Nitro, Orndorff confronted Brian Pillman after Pillman made derogatory comments about Orndorff. No. He told me he knew what he had to do.. Paul Orndorff excelled in various sports, including amateur wrestling, bodybuilding, football WE RIDE TOGETHER. [citation needed], Under the tutelage of manager Masked Assassin, the team quickly began to work well together in a feud with Marcus Alexander Bagwell and 2 Cold Scorpio. [58] In September 2018, US District Judge Vanessa Lynne Bryant dismissed the case, ruling that some of its claims were frivolous and some had been filed after the statute of limitations had expired. As a youngster, Orndorff was a star high school football player. Ive known (OSU assistant coach) Kevin Roberts (a U-Hi grad) most of my life. Instead of keeping the peace, Sammartino became a target for Orton and Piper,[20] which led to Orndorff and Sammartino teaming up. 1 Gable Steveson (MINN) def. Most of you will remember him for his physique. The OFFICIAL Twitter for the late Paul Orndorff, managed by Some Kind of #1derful, the podcast hosted by Travis Orndorff (son of Paul). Paul Orndorff Death. [50] Orndorff was also unable to beat the rookie in subsequent matches and (in kayfabe) began to lose confidence in his abilities. [25] Orndorff took Oliver Humperdink as his manager in his fight with Rude and Heenan. Orton's interference at the end of the match backfired when he accidentally hit Orndorff with the cast on his arm, allowing Hogan to pin Orndorff and win the match for his team. While he lost the support of the fans, he won the North American title on July 4, 1981. This time they wrestled without their manager and were officially known as "Pretty Wonderful". 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. On July 12, Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's death after battling dementia and head trauma. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. Thanks for all the laughs and great matches. Afterwards, Orndorff laid out Guerrero and several preliminary wrestlers with his piledriver finisher. Orndorff had stints in the UWF (Universal Wrestling Federation) and the indies between 1990 to 1993. More than anything, though, Owen said Orndorffs character on and off the mat is what he wants in his program. The New Orleans Saints selected him in the 12th round of the 1973 NFL Draft as a fullback while leaving the door open for him to play tight end. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2 It wouldnt surprise me if hes about 300 pounds by the time hes done with his mission.. Ric Flair, a retired professional wrestler, took toTwitterafter learning of Paul Orndorff's passing. Five years later he was inducted to the WWE Hall of Fame and shortly after to the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame. 6 Buckeyes Earn Top 5 win vs. No. He has a simple goal for the remainder of the season. FANS 'SADDENED' AT NEWS OF PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. Orndorff teamed with a variety of opponents in his fights with Piper and Orton, including Andr the Giant. Orndorff is amazed with how far hes come in the sport considering he won just one match in seventh grade. This led to a brief six man tag team alliance between Orndorff, Payne, and Chris Benoit. During this time he became known as "The Brandon Bull", a nickname he had during his days as a football player. [12] During the summer, he vacated the title to focus on pursuing the NWA World Champion "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Tate is a heavyweight wrestler from Spokane, Wash. And he had the confidence to have fun with his character.". In Mid-South, Orndorff feuded with Ken Mantell over Mantell's propensity for cutting people's hair after a match. Orndorff lost the title to DiBiase on November 1, 1981, in a match at the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans, Louisiana. Orndorff signed with the World Wrestling Federation in late 1983 and made his debut in November of that year on Championship Wrestling. Jacob Bullock (IU) | D, 8-3, Ohio Intercollegiate Open (Nov. 14, 2021, Tiffin, Ohio) His father also played football there, and had a tryout with the New Orleans Saints. 102 Following. Orndorff joined the World Football League's Jacksonville Express in 1975 after training camp with the Chicago Bears in 1974, but he was injured. Is Tate Orndorff related to Paul Orndorff? His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. Hes mostly solid muscle and bone, Owen said. [56] He was reportedly in critical condition and was on a feeding tube with a few days to live. pic.twitter.com/RiOY6Rdj7w, PAUL ORNDORFF'S DAUGHTER-IN-LAW RELEASES STATEMENT ON GOFUNDME. She is a mother and grandma who did not let the issue surrounding the paternity of her first child derail her meteoric ascent to fame. While Orndorff was away from the WWF, Heenan brought in a new man "Ravishing" Rick Rude to take Orndorff's place in the Heenan Family. Gable's Last . HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Among the participants invited to compete were Buddy Landel, "Dirty White Boy" Tony Anthony, and Brian Lee. "PAUL ORNDORFF. [16] The fallout from The War to Settle the Score led to the creation of WrestleMania, with Hogan and Mr. T (backed by Snuka) taking on Piper and Orndorff in the main event (with Bob Orton, Jr, as Piper and Orndorff's manager). On July 12, 2021, Paul Orndorff died in Fayetteville, Georgia. Paul Orndorff, better known by his in-ring name Mr Wonderful, passed away on Monday, July 12. MY BROTHER. He is better known as "Mr. #1derful" Paul Orndorff. He was an All-Pac-10 selection in football in addition to being an All-American in wrestling. Jacob Robb (Mercyhurst) | D, 10-3 (1st), 2021 Cliff Keen Invitational Former World Wrestling Federation favorite Paul Orndorff, who gained fame with fans as Mr. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-1 Best Match Powered by Whitepages Premium AGE 70s Paul E Orndorff Raleigh, NC (Northwest Raleigh) View Full Report Addresses Get the news that matters from one of the leading news sites in Ghana, "Atsu's wife published 'Stop Bullying Me' and filed for divorce before his death" - Insider reveals, Over 900 fake social media accounts of MPs, ambassadors pulled down by police, Don't judge me because I am wiser than you, and my daughter does what she wants - Tonardo fires critics, TikToker tours 'the biggest hotel in Africa with 400 rooms' located in Ghana, List of all Category C schools in Ghana by region in 2022, UCC masters programmes, fee structure, admission requirements 2022/2023, Best blood group compatibility for marriage and pregnancy, Who is the ugliest person in the world in 2022? Orndorff won his first wrestling title when he pinned Lawler for the NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship on June 7, 1977. "Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. Mr Wonderful was believed to have made most of his money wrestling for WWE prior to his retirement. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 30 Joe Doyle (BING) | MD, 10-2 He competed in the National Wrestling Alliance for a considerable time before becoming a sensation during the 1980s. Before he heads to Corvallis, though, he will do a two-year mission as did his brothers and dad before him. No. If he were 6-foot-4, he would have been recruited by everybody in football, Dave said. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911 [database on-line]. [24] Orndorff received a babyface response from the crowd during his return, leading the WWF to change his character. [30], By late 1990, Orndorff became one of the featured headliners for Herb Abrams' fledgling Universal Wrestling Federation. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. He is among the most renowned entertainers of the 21st century, and his sporting ability was evident. He wrote: "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr.". Paul Orndorff, alias Mr Wonderful, was an American professional wrestler best known for his performances in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Christian Lance (NEB) def. Is Tate Orndorff related to Paul Orndorff? Paul Orndorff's Tweets. HWT | No. [11] He resided in Fayetteville, Georgia. [7] After attending training camp with the Chicago Bears in 1974,[8] Orndorff joined the Jacksonville Express of the World Football League in 1975, but he was injured. Both times, Orndorff's reigns were short and were ended by Ladd. Spokane defends No. Tristan Ruhlman (PUR) | Fall, 6:03 [12] On June 9, 1991, Orndorff competed on the UWF's only PPV Beach Brawl, defeating Colonel DeBeers in a Strap match. Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Orndoff beat Tim Horner[32] and Robert Gibson[32] in the preliminary rounds to advance to the finals of the tournament. ", RIC FLAIR REMEMBERS ORNDORFF AS A 'GREAT GUY, LEGIT TOUGH!'. Orndorff becomes UVU's third wrestling All-American in program history. 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. Thank you for all of them Paul. NWCA All-American (2020) Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief, Check your email and confirm your subscription. He was 71. 14 Nathan Trexler (VT) | D, 3-2 Brandon Whitman (UNC) | Fall, 5:22 Paul Orndorff's son Travis announced the news of his father's deathwith a heartbreaking Instagram post. Paul was a phenomenal wrestler and athlete," he wrote. We lost another great one. Orndorff weighed scholarship offers from Iowa State, Minnesota and OSU before deciding to follow his dad to Corvallis, Oregon. 285 | No. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Read Full. [17], Near the end of 1984, Piper's assault on Cyndi Lauper (kayfabe) brought Orndorff and Piper on a collision course with Hogan and Mr. T.[16] Hogan's feud with Piper also meant that Orndorff was thrust back into the main event picture; he defeated Tony Atlas at The War to Settle the Score and then played a part in the main event. 22 AJ Nevills (SDSU) | D, 4-4 (TB2) The injury was left untreated for too long and the nerve damage caused his right bicep to atrophy. R.I.P. He is better known as "Mr. #1derful" Paul Orndorff. 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