Wrestling legend
Paul Orndorff has sadly passed away. Let s look at his ties with the state of Louisiana.
His name was Paul Orndorff, but many wrestling fans around the world will remember him as
Mr. Wonderful . His immense wrestling career took off back in the 1970 s and spanned across generations. Orndorff retired as an in-ring performer in 2000 following a neck injury sustained during the WCW pay-per-view
Fall Brawl.
Despite being retired as a performer, Mr. Wonderful stayed very much involved in the world of wrestling. He was inducted into the
WWE Hall of Fame in 2005, and last appeared on
WWE television in 2014.
WWE RAW REPORT: NO MORE GAMES FOR LASHLEY, STILL PLENTY OF GAMES FOR RIDDLE, WOODS VERSUS LASHLEY, FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE, AND MORE
By Richard Trionfo on 2021-07-12 22:59:00
We begin with a graphic In Memory of Paul Orndorff.
We take a look back at what happened last week between Bobby Lashley and Kofi Kingston.
We are in Tampa, Florida and your announcers are Corey Graves, Byron Saxton, and Jimmy Smith.
MVP tells Bobby it is time to set an example while the Lashley Ladies Legion cheers for him.
Match Number One: Xavier Woods (with Kofi Kingston) versus Bobby Lashley (with Montel Vontavious Porter) in a
WWE Hall of Famer âMr. Wonderful,â Brandon native passes away
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Hulk Hogan grimaces as he takes a well-placed boot in the ribs from Paul (Pretty Boy) Orndorff during their grudge match at the Ex. (Photo by Tony Bock/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
BRANDON, Fla. - The man known as Mr. Wonderful to his fans has passed away at the age of 71, the WWE announced Monday.
Paul Orndorff was born in Brandon, Florida, and attended the University of Tampa, where he was part of the football team. He joined Mid-Southern Wrestling after a short stint in the World Football League.
WWE RAW REPORT: NO MORE GAMES FOR LASHLEY, STILL PLENTY OF GAMES FOR RIDDLE, WOODS VERSUS LASHLEY, FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE, AND MORE
By Richard Trionfo on 2021-07-12 22:59:00
We begin with a graphic In Memory of Paul Orndorff.
We take a look back at what happened last week between Bobby Lashley and Kofi Kingston.
We are in Tampa, Florida and your announcers are Corey Graves, Byron Saxton, and Jimmy Smith.
MVP tells Bobby it is time to set an example while the Lashley Ladies Legion cheers for him.
Match Number One: Xavier Woods (with Kofi Kingston) versus Bobby Lashley (with Montel Vontavious Porter) in a
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Commentators: Byron Saxton, Jimmy Smith, Corey Graves
We are finally, and I do mean finally, coming to the end of the Thunderdome and that means a taped go home show for Money in the Bank. The card is mostly set, at least on the Raw side, but it is time to build some serious momentum for the show’s namesake matches. Maybe Nikki Cross can even take another pin. Let’s get to it.
In Memory of Paul Orndorff. That one hurts.
We open with a long recap of Big E. vs. Kofi Kingston, including last week with the New Day beating Lashley and MVP.
Also in this issue:
Ticket sales for WWE and AEW shows including the four shows that will top 10,000 tickets sold, hottest wrestling tickets on the secondary market as well as this week s UFC show, ticket sales for all AEW events on sale, every major WWE show including Madison Square Garden and every event this month, details on all shows and capacity of the buildings.
Schedule and some early details on the 2021 G1 Climax tournament.
The arrest of Jonathan Fatu (Jimmy Uso), his track record of arrests from the past and more reaction.
Grappl s list of the best matches of 2021 so far as well as sleeper matches from small promotions worth checking out.
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Many pro wrestling stars have paid tribute to the legendary Hall of Fame pro wrestler “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff today.
As noted, Orndorff passed away at the age of 71 in Fayetteville, Georgia. You can click here to read our original report, which includes the message from his son, Travis.
You can click here to read statements on Orndorff’s passing from WWE, AEW, Impact Wrestling and the Cauliflower Alley Club. The NWA also paid tribute to Mr. Wonderful this afternoon.
They wrote, “The NWA sends it condolences to the friends & family of the legendary Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff. We’ll forever be grateful for the memories and admire the legacy he leaves us with. #MrWonderful #RIPPaulOrndorff”
The wrestling world mourns the death of Paul Orndorff
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Since we learned about his death at age 71 earlier today (July 12), wrestling companies and wrestlers who worked with Paul Orndorff have been saying goodbye to the WWE Hall of Famer.
Those who learned from watching him and were inspired to follow in his footsteps are remembering the star of the ‘80s and ‘90s as well.
Here’s a sampling, starting with WWE’s obituary:
WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, known to fans as “Mr. Wonderful,” passed away at the age of 71.
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