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";s:4:"text";s:38547:""They hurt Hogan, and they tried to do it to me, but I was a different type of horse. Hulk Hogan led tributes online to the legendary wrestler and said that he was "slammed" by the news of Orndoff's death on Monday. While Orndorff got along well with his previous coach Fran Curci, he and Bruce mixed like oil and water. He retired in 2000. Paul Orndorff, the WWE Hall of Famer who fought in the first-ever WrestleMania, died on Monday. He didnt get back up laying motionless. "God gave me a good body; I should use it make a living with it.". Apr 16: Impact Rebellion, > Archives Thanks for all the laughs and great matches. "WWE extends its condolences to Orndorffs family and friends.". "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. After signing, Orndorff said, "I cant get it out of my system. CM Punk Over his near fifteen years in wrestling, CM Punk went from an indie darling to one of the most beloved and longest reigning champions in WWE history. Roddy Piper, Cowboy Bob Orton, and Paul Orndorff. Paul Orndorff defeated Flyin' Brian to win the tournament and to become #1 contender for the TV title. The legendary WWE Hall of Famer was 71. "He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. Orndorff bounced around before settling down in Mid-South and worked for Bill Watts for four years during two runs. One of my fondest memories. However, the father and son didnt have a close relationship. Rick Martel said thats enough and retired immediately after. Injuries caused Mr Wonderful to step away from the square ring in 2000. Fall Brawl was a big surprise for WCW. Orndorff is injured and the match is called a No Contest at 16:00. Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. 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. Perro Aguayo Jr. was wrestling a tag team match involving Rey Mysterio. ", RIC FLAIR REMEMBERS ORNDORFF AS A 'GREAT GUY, LEGIT TOUGH!'. ", THE IRON SHEIK TWEETS AFTER 'BROTHER' ORNDORFF'S DEATH. Orndorff initially retired due to a neck injury at the 'Fall Brawl' event in 2000, but he managed to wrestle one last match in 2017 at the age of 67. . He had lost almost all of his muscle mass and was regulated to jobbing in WCW. Vince Russo and Midajah hit Goldberg with a bat and a steel pipe. While the exact move that rendered Graves second career ending concussion isnt certain, it is widely believed that Graves catching Sami Zayns top rope flying cross body maneuver causedhis final injury. While Orndorff was a physical specimen who could handle the physical demands of playing tight end and had good speed, running a 4.7 in the 40-yard dash, he didnt have the ideal size to play there. pic.twitter.com/h7crlyHme6, WRESTLING WORLD COMMENTS AFTER PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. I love you, Daddy," he concluded the tribute. Graham was one of the top wrestling stars of his era and eventually the owner of the Championship Wrestling from Florida territory. On the gridiron, Orndorff was just as dominant. He wrote: "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr.". "Man, I had so many matches and learned a ton with #PaulOrndorff," he wrote. he wrote. #RIPMrWonderful", Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business. 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. Paige is still hopeful for an in-ring return, but WWE is taking no chances and keeping Paige out of action indefinitely. After taking several months off to heal, Martel would return and face Booker Ts brother, Stevie Ray. Many will remember his intensity. 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. Paul Orndorff, aka " Mr. Orndorff. Maybe 95ish. "Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business," he wrote. Thank you for all of them Paul. Last month, he. During the tag match Ali climbed up on to the ring apron and took a swing at Piper. DLo Brown was emphatically upset and even considered retiring from wrestling after the injury. Ha. "Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. Furthermore, it happened after "Mr. Wonderful" applied his own finisher, the. Orndorff was 71-years-old at the time of his death. 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. 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. YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. Despite Earles explanation, Orndorff thought the position change was punishment for his two fumbles in the prior game against Louisville. "He Was Another Amazing Athlete That I Had The Pleasure Of Wrestling An Hour For The NWA Championship On Many Occasions! He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. The medical staff was unable to revive him, and he was pronounced dead at a local hospital. At one meet, his shot put of 54 -9" broke all local records. Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. An amusing, absurd skit. We set up the meeting, and you know the rest.". In what should have been a great debut for a future WWE Hall of Famer like Edge instead came to be rather bittersweet. Maybe 95ish. Troy Orndorff, Pauls son, uploaded a video of his father on YouTube that showed his father in a bad state. Strangely enough, Kidman and Madusa dont win. 12807771. "Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. His football coaches took notice and urged him to start working out at Smiths Health Studio in South Tampa, one of the oldest gyms in the U.S. and owned by fitness guru Harry Smith. One of the greatest of all time! Orndorff was 71-years-old at the time of his death. For the majority of the match, Orndorff stayed on the outside. "Auburn was the first to take an interest, back when I was a junior," Orndorff recalled. Still, its kept short. Paige VanZant shows off tanned bum in bikini and sends fans into meltdown, Olivia Dunne branded 'Wonder Woman' in stunning figure-hugging leotard, Russell Gage hospitalized after collision as head coach reveals update, NFL star carted off field after struggling to get up from ground following hit, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's death. You can access his entire portfolio here. Former WWE superstar CM Punk wrote: "Damn. I love you Daddy. ", My heart is saddened again. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Perfect excelling at various sports, Mr. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. Hiro would show me some things, but they never told me anything. Sadly, his career came to a shocking end after taking Samoa Joes Muscle Buster finisher. It was the toughest thing I ever did in my life. Published July 12, 2021 Updated July 14, 2021. They tested me. He was inducted into theWWE Hall of Fame in 2005and theNational Wrestling AllianceHall of Famein 2009. The popular running back often amazed the fans and energized his teammates by running down the field with multiple defenders hanging onto him. Since Goldberg is out, the ref drops his hand three times and Goldberg doesnt answer the count. Jeff Jarrett attacks Sting disputing his claim. Former WWE star Paul Orndroff recalls the night he punched out Vader, comments on his hot feud with Hulk Hogan, working with Mr. T at the original WrestleMania May 22, 2010 - 11:27 AM In Your. "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.". Reno Snake Eyes Disqo at 6:15. COMMENTATOR JIM ROSS PAYS TRIBUTE TO ORNDORFF. A table with barbed wire wrapped around it, chairs, tables, broom sticks and a strap are worked into the match. He is also a reporter for Entertainment Tonight Canada. He finished the season with 98 rushes for 415 yards while catching 17 passes for 195 yards. However, his tag team career showed a great deal of promise. During their match Owen would nail a reverse piledriver, arguably an even more dangerous variation of the move. . I love pro wrestling and hate BS. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. . Orndorff was a natural at the field events, where his freakish strength enabled him to excel in both shot put and discus. Orndorff was selected in the 12th round (289th overall) of the 1973 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints after finishing his college career with 376 rushes for 1,671 yards. "He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. 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. I love football, and I think I can make it in the pros. Despite his successful WWE career, Orndorff never won the WWE Championship. In his debut match against Jose Estrada Jr., Edge would attempt an over the top rope somersault senton onto Jose Estrada who was outside the ring at the time. With an untreated neck injury, he left the WWF for WCW in early 1990 . I was at the Big Event in Toronto. He is paranoid and delusional. In fact, even Sting said that both times he failed to take the move properlyby not keeping his head in place. Acting as a sort of Anerican patriot, Mr Wonderful feuded with Ivan Koloff while in Georgia. 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). 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. Paul Orndorffs path to a career in the squared circle was non-descript. Orndorff's death was announced by his son . Rest in power Mr. At one meet, his shot put of 54' -9" broke all local records. "I got Hiro back, and I mauled his ass. Comedian Bill Burr spoke out about Paul Orndorff's death on Twitter. ICP and Vampiro take it to Muta. Paul Orndorff Biography - Paul . It is stationed in front of the Nitro Tron, twenty or so feet in the air. Even in those times, it stands to reason he might have remained in or around the main event picture for another five-to-ten years. 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. Because the match suddenly concluded without any real winners, Orndorff appears to have legitimately hurt himself. The match went on with the wrestlers side-stepping Orndorff not realizing he was legitimately hurt. He was later part of the class action lawsuit against WWE for the long-term injuries that he suffered in the ring. Mysterio would attempt his 619 finisher where the opponent would drape himself over the middle rope. He was 71. The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. WWE's officialTwitteraccount posted a tribute to the fallen star, tweeting: "WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer 'Mr. Fans took to Twitter to express their sadness at the news of Paul Orndorff's recent death. WWE Paul Orndorff Wife, Age, Net worth, Cause of Death, Health, Arm, Neck Injury, Arm Size, Brother, Obituary July 13, 2021 July 13, 2021 Editor 0 Comments. Wow! One of the most sickening injuries ever seen on pro wrestling television occurred to one of themost famous big men in the business, Sid Vicious. Mysterio had set up his 619 finisher in similar fashion to plenty of wrestlers without anyone ever being injured before. Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. The Architectwould hit Sting with not one but two turnbuckle powerbombs resulting in a severe neck injury for The Icon, Sting. Kronik level Silverman with High Time. Our thoughts are with the Orndorff family during this sad time. This video shows his son saying I love you, dad, while his father tries to give him salt packets as a gift. However, many times the injury isnt from the move but rather the improper execution or taking of the move. 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. Wonderful," Orndorff carved out a career that would earn him worldwide fame, fortune, and inductions into multiple wrestling Halls of Fame. Pro Wrestling Stories - Your daily source of nostalgia and a peek behind the curtain wall of wrestlings past! Kwee-wee (challenger) Vs Elix Skipper (champion) (WCW Cruiserweight Title Match), Kronik Vs The Harris Brothers (chain match), Lance Storm (champion) Vs General Rection (challenger) (WCW U.S. Canadian Heavyweight Title Match), The Natural Born Killers Vs The Filthy Animals (Tag Team Elimination Match), Billy Kidman, Madusa Vs Shane Douglas, Torrie (Scaffold Match), Jeff Jarrett Vs Mike Awesome (Bunkhouse Brawl Match), Booker T. (challenger) Vs Kevin Nash (champion) (WCW World Heavyweight Title Steel Cage Match). News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. He plans on making no comments in the near future. WCW promised to provide a full update on Orndorffs condition on tonights edition of Nitro from Kitchener, Ontario. 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. Needless to say Chuck Austins career was over, and he sued the WWE and Jannetty for failing to protect him. 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. However, Orndorff had a commitment to the Pensacola territory at the time, so he turned them down. His highest honor was winning the Huerta Award, which recognized the best Class AA athlete in Hillsborough County. Wonderful" was born. "PAUL ORNDORFF. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. ICP and Vampiro once again attack Muta. Paul was a phenomenal wrestler and athlete," he wrote. Fellow WWE wrestler known by his wrestling name "The Natural" tweeted in response to Orndorff's death. "I went through hell that night," Orndorff said. Hes the only superstar to appear on both Monday Nitro and Monday Night Raw on the same night as well. Chuck Austin, no relation to Steve Austin, was a star football player in college and decided to train to be a pro wrestler. . In his promo with Madusa, Kidman sent out his best wishes to Orndorff for a speedy recovery. They knew I was an athlete, but they wanted to see if I had what it took to be a professional wrestler.". John Powell is a veteran entertainment journalist, the Editor-in-Chief and one of the founders of SLAM! Bah. They agree. "We need some running back strength," Bears Personnel Director Bobby Walston told The Tampa Tribune in the next days edition. Rey hit Aguayo with a dropkick which sent him to the middle rope as planned, but Aguayo lost consciousness. The pay-per-view came to a halt as they assessed Orndorffs condition. In June 1973, the Saints training camp opened. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". As anyone other than Austin would expect, he broke his neck and was instantly paralyzed. On July 12,Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's deathafter battling dementia and head trauma. On the second he did but either his back gave out or Jindraks weight was more than he could handle as Orndorff dropped to the mat hard finishing the move. Orndorff incurred a serious arm injury during a weightlifting accident that forced him . I was at the Big Event in Toronto. I went to a wcw house show at the uic pavilion once. "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. He didnt say no the second time, and the rest is history. Sadly, at the age of 71, he now appears to be in ill health at a medical facility as his son Travis has shared a heartbreaking video of the WWE Hall of Famer where he is unrecognizable and appears to be confused. "Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business," he wrote. In the same meet, he won a trophy with a discus throw of 154' -9". Orndorff was the offensive leader for Tampa, scoring on a pair of touchdown catches from 15 and 35 yards. 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. Stevie Ray would hit his Slapjack finisher, which is a variation of the pedigree, but in an effort to protect his knee, Martel took the move awkwardly and landed on his head, injuring his neck. However, Rollins has hit the move before on many other superstars without any incident. Professional wrestler the Iron Sheik, real name Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, tweeted a heartfelt message in his classic all caps style following Paul Orndorff's death. It seems that his spirits are up, but his health is not great. Orndorff closed the famed Superdome show in a match against Bruiser Brody, which drew 33,000. His career ended when he suffered a neck injury at Fall Brawl 2000 and went on to help run the WCW Power Plant. Just heard about the passing of Paul Mr 1derfulOrndorff. Some of the other guardians of the business actually made it their business to seriously hurt these people. Jul 12, 2021. (Use code PWS for a nice surprise). Mike Tenay interviews David Flair in his home about who might be the father of Ms. Hancocks baby. Wrestling lost a legend in the industry when Paul Orndorff died at the age of 71 as revealed by his son via social media on Monday. 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. Despite his successful WWE career, Orndorff never won the WWE Championship. I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE", PAUL ORNDORFF. One of the greatest of all time! He soured my attitude, screwed me up after moving me to tight end after I had played for so long as a fullback. Orndorff was the surprise tag team partner of The Filthy Animals in their elimination match against The Natural Born Killers. Brian Adams dares the twins to make the match a First Blood contest. Famous commentator Jim Ross paid tribute to the late wrestler Paul Orndorff on Monday. . 15 Routine Moves That Ended A Wrestler's Career. After the WFL folded, Orndorff returned to Brandon and worked in construction. He was 71. Estrada failed to answer the ten-count, and Edge won his debut match albeit not in the way he wanted to. "There wasnt a sport I couldnt do or couldnt master; that was my mentality," Orndorff said during his acceptance speech for the Mens Wrestling Award at the 2016 Cauliflower Alley Club Annual Reunion. In April 2016, Paul Orndorff was honored by the Cauliflower Alley Club, and he noted how much he cared about professional wrestling: "Paul was a bad ass. Without . Orndorffs career was just about over from a nagging untreated bicep injury. "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. > Collectibles > Gaming WWE's officialTwitteraccount posted a tribute to the fallen star, tweeting: "WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer 'Mr. Ronda and Paul have two grown sons, Paul III and Travis. The financially strapped league folded in October, 14 games into its 20-game second season. They have been together for over 50 years as she was his high school sweetheart. When Paul Orndorff turned face and fired Bobby Heenan for a second time, Did the WWF have plans for him long term beyond the feud with Rick Rude? Orndorff had been living in a medical facility while battling dementia. His skills led to multiple scholarships offers from prestigious football programs such as the University of Tennessee and Clemson. It wasnt unusual for the scrappy youngster to get into a fight with an older kid to prove his toughness. Three weeks after that, Orndorff showed up for his tryout, where he met Hiro Matsuda, Robert Fuller, Bob Backlund, Bob Roop, and Jack Brisco. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis wrote. I was at the Big Event in Toronto. One of the greatest of all time! Whether it was amateur wrestling, bodybuilding, football, track and field, or even arm wrestling, Paul Orndorff displayed a wide-ranging athletic aptitude that exceeded most mens capabilities. #PaulOrndorff, PAUL ORNDORFF'S SON CONFIRMS HIS DEATH IN STATEMENT. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. His son, Travis, took to Instagram this afternoon and announced the passing. Boxing legend Ali helped promote the event, featuring as a guest referee. The move was executed normally, and Rude would have taken the move just fine had that raised area of the ramp not been there. Paul Orndorff, aka " Mr. The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo (2018-19), HOMAGE.com Our favorite in retro wrestling attire! With his sights set on eventually getting a college education, Orndorff saw sports as his only way to escape the streets and achieve that goal, so he turned to football at Dowdell Junior High School. Great Guy, Legit Tough!" ", Besides, he later said, "I had accomplished everything I wanted to do in football.". Instead, Orndorff chose to play college football at his hometown University of Tampa and remain close to his wife and young son. #RIPPaulOrndorff . Canadian wrestler Edge, real name Adam Copeland, tweeted out a tribute to Paul Orndorff. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. And as much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it. Goldberg bleeds. 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. Here's a video clip of what happened to Mr. I was a little kid again. Vampiro pulls him off. And he had the confidence to have fun with his character.". 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. 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. "And, believe me, being an ironworker is hard work.". Think I have his autograph on a patriot mask somewhere. The Saints just didnt suit. Orndorffs first Mid-South program was with Ernie Ladd, who had a great influence on him. 0 comments. The unbelievable finally happened. "My heart is saddened again. As a junior, Orndorff rushed for 503 yards and four touchdowns. Great Guy, Legit Tough!" Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. ", 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. Changed my life. 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. "Paul was a bad ass. Rock on, Scott! This was the case involving Stone Cold Steve Austin and one of the safer wrestlers to work with, Owen Hart. Legendary WWE Hall of Famer "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff has passed away aged 71. Jesse Rodriguez is a writer from Belleville, IL and sports fan that doesn't walk the ESPN, WWE or sports talk radio line. 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. Injuries caused Mr Wonderful to step away from the square ring in 2000. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Pro wrestling legend Paul Orndorff died on Monday at age 71. Mr Wonderful was believed to have made most of his money wrestling for WWE prior to his retirement. Once the Filthy Animals were behind in numbers, a fired-up Orndorff tagged in. YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. WE RIDE TOGETHER. Orndorff beat cancer a few years ago after being diagnosed in 2011. The community experienced rapid growth during Orndorffs childhood in the mid-1960s, with a population that topped 30,000 around the time he reached high school. From there, Orndorff went to Memphis for eight months and then St. Louis for another eight months before moving on to Charlotte and Mid-Atlantic, where he teamed with Jimmy Snuka for nearly a year. He will never be forgotten. Muta attempts a cover. ", "Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. R.I.P. Man, I had so many matches and learned a ton with #PaulOrndorff Hate to see this, but know he's not in pain anymore. His career ended when he suffered a neck injury at Fall Brawl 2000 and went on to help run the WCW Power Plant. Canadian wrestler Edge, real name Adam Copeland, tweeted out a tribute to Paul Orndorff. While playing at Brandon High, Orndorff developed a close relationship with his football coach Charlie Livingstone, who became a father figure to him. Rey Mysterio Jr. assisted the EMTs and kissed the cross hanging around his neck. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis wrote. ", ERIC BISCHOFF TWEETS TO ADDRESS PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. Orndorff left in great shape after working as an ironworker during the summer. Particularly by modern standards, that's not all that old for a top-tier wrestler. In 2003, at the age of 38, Austin decided to hang it up, lest he risk permanent damage. He would go on to reinjure his neck and incur several concussions. Gene continues to spew forth rude comments in his subsequent Fall Brawl interviews. I went to a wcw house show at the uic pavilion once. Orndorff beat cancer a few years ago after being diagnosed in 2011. He was 71. 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. For some reason the Natural Born Killers are watching this match from the entrance way. Orndorff trained a lot with Backlund, and they had many matches together. Droz continues to believe his injury was an accident and has said he holds no animosity towards DLo whatsoever. The incident is a tragedy none the less and one that many wouldnt expect from a dropkick into the ropes. Still, there is debate on whether Rey was responsible, or if Aguayo simply hit the ropes improperly or too hard. 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. Updated: 13th July 2021, 12:58 pm. The referee, Charles Robinson stopped . He suffered a neck injury, and Orndorff was immediately pinned, marking the rare occasion in which a wrestler eliminated himself after performing his own move. WE RIDE TOGETHER. He finally got the surgery but was never back in the main event picture. He believes the condition was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. 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. Hart at first was critical of Goldbergs careless kick but has eventually forgiven him. He calls one of them a prick and tells another to blow it out his ass. 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. ", My heart is saddened again. 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