R.I.P. Wonderful more or less immediately started feuding with "Dr. Death" Steve Williams, who attacked Orndorff to kickstart the feud. Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. While he was here, he was given the name of Mr Wonderful by his then-manager, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. What happened to Paul Orndorff? Terry went on to have limited success as a tag team wrestler with other partners such as The Junkyard Dog and Kerry Von Erich. After Orndorff retired for a final time, he began to run the WCW Power Plant, where he trained several wrestlers including The Natural Born Thrillers. He is well known for his nickname, Mr. He defeated Brian Pillman in a tournament to earn the shot at the champion. [12] During this time Orndorff also worked in the National Wrestling League, holding its tag team championship alongside Brian Blair some time in 1993. How old is Paul Orndorff? Placed 5th at the Big Ten Championships and eighth at the NCAA Championships She saw extended action during the 2017 WAC Tournament championship run and ensuing NCAA Tournament match versus eventual national champion Stanford. In 1979, he travelled to the Alabama territory's, Southeast Championship Wrestling, where he worked as a tag team competitor. [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. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. Given the time of the rivalry, it's understandable that you might have forgotten some details about their feud. 38 of the 500 top wrestlers in the, Wrestler of the Week (August 2329, 1987), WCW World Television Championship Tournament (1993), This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 17:40. [citation needed], Orndorff returned to WCW in late 1992. Son needed just 1 minute, 52 seconds to finish the match. 285 lb R16, Greg Kerkvliet, Penn State vs Tate Orndorff, Ohio State. Sometimes the youngest in a herd ofsizeable siblings turns out to be the best athlete. [39] Orndorff defeated Bagwell controversially, using the second rope for leverage during the pinfall. Rest in power Mr. Early in the match, Rude eliminated Orndorff with a roll-up. This is a very sad situation that has left him in a bad state. Orndorff at the 2022 NCAA Championships (3-2) [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. Greg Valentine discusses the late-great "Mr Wonderful" Paul Orndorff during his WWF days. Jacob Bullock (IND) | D, 7-4 285 | No. WWE legend and Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff aka Mr. 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 6:02 He explained that his father had been battling with dementia, which he believes was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. 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). The pair got marriedback in 1971 and remained together until the end. 2023 Ohio State University. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. 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. In actuality, Orndorff was forced to retire due to his previous injuries in the WWF, with the entire right side of his body beginning to atrophy (eventually causing his arm and leg muscles to shrink). Wonderful" in the first place. he wrote. Fellow WWE wrestler Bobby Roode took to Twitter to express the inspiration that Paul Orndorff was to him following Orndorff's death. Their matches included a memorable outdoor match in Toronto ("The Big Event") which drew an estimated 76,000 fans. Canadian wrestler Edge, real name Adam Copeland, tweeted out a tribute to Paul Orndorff. Particularly by modern standards, that's not all that old for a top-tier wrestler. No. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 15 Yaraslau Slavikouski (HARV) def. Tweets. #PaulOrndorff, PAUL ORNDORFF'S SON CONFIRMS HIS DEATH IN STATEMENT. Get the days top sports headlines and breaking news delivered to your inbox by subscribing here. The only similarity between the two is that they share a surname. Two years ago, Tanner had to win his match in the final to clinch a state title for U-Hi. Pillman, Flair, and Anderson attacked Orndorff and then Arn Anderson and Ric Flair delivered a spike piledriver to Orndorff on the arena floor during the attack. No. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Paul's net worth was $100 thousand by the time of his death. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Read Full. After the match, Race declared that Paul Orndorff was his chosen man. He wrestled Kengo Kimura, Riki Choshu, and Akira Maeda, as well as teaming up with Ed Leslie against Antonio Inoki and Seiji Sakaguchi. 285 | No. [54], Orndorff's parents were both of German descent. [12] During the summer, he vacated the title to focus on pursuing the NWA World Champion "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. He returned to the WCW in late 1992 and continued to fight until his retirement in 2001. This time, Roma took it a step further and attacked Erik Watts before announcing that he was now teaming with Paul Orndorff. "Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. linktr.ee/PaulOrndorff Joined July 2021. Orndorff teamed with a variety of opponents in his fights with Piper and Orton, including Andr the Giant. Mason Fiscella (APP) | D, 7-1 He was 71 years old at the time of his death on July 12, 2021. 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. Hulk Hogan led tributes online to the legendary wrestler and said that he was "slammed" by the news of Orndoff's death on Monday. ", Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. May God rest his soul! 2023 Ohio State University. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan were unable to hold off Roma and Orndorff, as Pretty Wonderful left the ring with the gold. Owen credits the olders siblings for blazing the trail for Tate. He will never be forgotten. Tate, one of four brothers, carries a 44-13 collegiate record to Columbus and was seeded eighth for the COVID-canceled 2020 NCAA Championships. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. No. 3 in the national heavyweight rankings and owns 17 wins over nationally-ranked opponents. 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) won by forfeit vs. Nebraska Paul Orndorff excelled in various sports, including amateur wrestling, bodybuilding, football While Hogan fought off Bundy, Orndorff battled Muraco in a match that ended in a double count out. [11] He won the gold on June 20, 1982. Ive known (OSU assistant coach) Kevin Roberts (a U-Hi grad) most of my life. He recruited me hard. Orndorff and Williams clashed several times in what was promoted as the "Signature Feud" of the UWF in its early days. Gold Division (Open) HWT (Tate Orndorff 4-0/1st) Orndorff had stints in the UWF (Universal Wrestling Federation) and the indies between 1990 to 1993. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis wrote. 30 Joe Doyle (BING) | MD, 10-2 But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. Tates better than I was in football and he loves it more than I did, Dave said. In December 1978, Orndorff teamed with Jimmy Snuka to capture the NWA World Tag Team Championship from Baron von Raschke and Greg Valentine. 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. He married his high school girlfriend Ronda Maxwell Orndorff. We invite you to share condolences for Paul Orndorff in our Guest Book. 15 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 7-2 [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). 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. No. Mr Wonderful, as he was known by fans, suffered an injury to his arm back in the late 1980s. It was not until Studd and Bundy had Hogan in a compromised position that Orndorff reentered the ring to fend off Studd and Bundy. U23 World Greco-Roman Team Member (2019) When Orndorff vacated the title, it was put on the line in a tournament that was won by The Super Destroyer. After the feud with Cactus cooled off, "Mr. | D, 8-1 Orndorff excels in the classroom as well, garnering NWCA Scholar All-American and First Team Academic All-Big 12 laurels in 2019 and 2020. No. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Orndorff was unable to wrestle in the rematch due to car trouble, which meant that Orndorff's friend Bob Roop got the title shot and won the match. Who is NFL's Richard Sherman and why was he arrested? One incident especially stands out that established Pretty Wonderful in the title chase. Tristan Ruhlman (PUR) | Fall, 6:03 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. He was inducted on April 2 at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles by Bobby Heenan. T. Orndorff T. Orndorff N. Rino D. Romero J. Rubio A. Seely C. Smith T. Smith J. Tolentino C. Trussell K. Wilkinson J. Woodruff Brett Rojo/For The Big 12 Conference Tate Orndorff Weight: 285 Height: 6-0 Class: Redshirt Sophomore Hometown: Spokane, Wash. Highschool: University HS Summary Media Historical Summary At Utah Valley University . When Studd and Bundy started to double team Hogan, Orndorff did not help out; he looked like he had hurt his eye in the collision. Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. 9 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2 [41][42] In the following months, both Roma and Orndorff focused on their individual careers before reuniting around May. Wonderful", a nickname that he used thereafter. HWT | No. Wonderful". There, Orndorff worked mainly as a tag team competitor teaming with Dick Slater to win the NWA Southeast Tag Team Championship from the team of Jimmy Golden and Norvell Austin in October 1979. No. He told me he knew what he had to do.. 31 Jake Slinger (PITT) | MD, 10-2 Before the team left the ring, they also took a couple of shots at the Nasty Boys for good measure. Paul Orndorff's Tweets. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-2 No. Great Guy, Legit Tough!" His fearlessness in the ring was evident throughout his professional hardships and tribulations. "WWE extends its condolences to Orndorffs family and friends.". At Clash of the Champions XI Orndorff defeated Anderson[28] and at the 1990 Great American Bash, Orndorff teamed up with the Junkyard Dog and El Gigante to defeat Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, and Sid Vicious by disqualification. During the match, Roma acted very indifferently to his tag team partner, sowing the seeds to his heel turn. Jaron Smith (UMD) | D, 4-1 ", THE IRON SHEIK TWEETS AFTER 'BROTHER' ORNDORFF'S DEATH. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Orndorff then helped Hogan to his feet and raised his hand in the air, only to give Hogan a clothesline followed by a piledriver. Greco-Roman competition has also treated Orndorff well over the years. [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. Throughout the 80s, Orndorff became a star, often going head-to-head with the ImmortalHulk Hoganin the main event of the firstWrestlemaniaand Survivors Series. 285 (Orndorff, 2-3, 8th) [15] On August 19, 1982, Orndorff regained the title from the Super Destroyer. "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 12-1, 2020-21 (Redshirt Junior) It wouldnt surprise me if hes about 300 pounds by the time hes done with his mission.. He ascended as high as No. [55][11], On January 5, 2011, Orndorff told the Busted Open Sirius Satellite Radio show that he had recently been diagnosed with throat cancer. Paul Ondorff and Hulk Hogan in the main event of WrestleMania 1. "Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. Eagle scout also lettered for the University High School football and golf teams, PERSONAL [26] His final match came on a house show on January 4, 1988, against Rude in Augusta, Georgia. Streaming now http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Thank you for 1.9M . Hes like having another coach in the room. [4] He voluntarily quit during training camp, citing "personal problems". 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. Tate, one of four brothers, carries a 44-13 collegiate record to Columbus and was seeded eighth for the COVID-canceled 2020 NCAA Championships. Wonderful. On July 12, Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's death after battling dementia and head trauma. During this time he became known as "The Brandon Bull", a nickname he had during his days as a football player. Paul Orndorff was in his mid-30s when he suffered his arm injury. Tate is a heavyweight wrestler from Spokane, Wash. Orndorff was in control, winning 3-2, when he tried for a throw. #1derful Paul Orndorff. [50] Orndorff was also unable to beat the rookie in subsequent matches and (in kayfabe) began to lose confidence in his abilities. One of the greatest of all time! 285 | No. Best Match Powered by Whitepages Premium AGE 70s Paul E Orndorff Raleigh, NC (Northwest Raleigh) View Full Report Addresses [12], In 1992, Smoky Mountain Wrestling opened its doors for the first time as they announced a tournament to crown the first SMW Heavyweight Champion. Its just the right way to live, thats how I feel. WCW later explained that Orndorff had been seriously hurt in the attack and that his career was over. 285 | No. Went 2-2 as the No. Ancestry.com. On April 6, 2014, Orndorff made an appearance at WrestleMania XXX, marking his first time on WWE television since the 2005 Hall of Fame. He was 71. On July 12,Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's deathafter battling dementia and head trauma. Orndorff won his first wrestling title when he pinned Lawler for the NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship on June 7, 1977. Wonderful has passed away at the age of 71. On the page, Paul's wife, Amayou Smith, wrote: "Hi my name is Amayou, my husband is Travis Orndorff. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 0:46 On February 3, 2005, Orndorff was announced as one of the inductees for the Class of 2005 into the WWE Hall of Fame. 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). On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. R.I.P. "Paul Orndorff was a true, mans man. (Dec. 3-4, 2021, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas) Read our Paul Orndorff live blog for the latest news and updates. 2022-23 NCAA 285-Pound Preseason Preview: Big Shoes To Fill. Tates uncle, Matt, head coach at Lewis and Clark, also wrestled at OSU. Travis Orndorff on Paul Orndorff's TemperLearn More about The Hannibal TV: https://www.thehannibaltv.com/Follow on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @TheHannib. 285 | No. Hulk Hogan is one of the biggest babyfaces to ever catch on in professional wrestling. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. Church is a huge part of my life how I direct my life. The injury forced him to retire in . [12] Pretty Wonderful was granted a rematch against the new champions with a match booked for Halloween Havoc; Pretty Wonderful regained the belts when Roma used one of them to knock Bagwell out. [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. HWT | No. No. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. Paul Orndorff was a pro wrestler known as "Mr. Wonderful," known for his WWF feud with Hulk Hogan. A week later, Roma teamed with Erik Watts to take on the team of Orndorff and Lord Steven Regal. I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE", PAUL ORNDORFF. [60], On May 8, 2021, Orndorff's son Travis posted a video of him at a medical facility, where he was seen in a state of reported dementia. 15 Saint Mary's 77-68 to win share of WCC regular-season title , Daily marijuana use raises risk of heart disease by 34%, study indicates, Drew Timme's '94 feet' segment, Mark Few interview highlight ESPN College GameDay's visit to Gonzaga, Boys state: Maverick Sanders scores 24 points, Mt. He is better known as "Mr. #1derful" Paul Orndorff. Two-time NWCA Scholar All-American and First Team Academic All-Big 12 honoree ", My heart is saddened again. When Orndorff left the AWF in February 1992, he vacated the title. Paul was a phenomenal wrestler and athlete," he wrote. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2 Jane and Walt Dennis Golf Perfomance Center, Jennings Family Wrestling Practice Facility. Man, I had so many matches and learned a ton with #PaulOrndorff Hate to see this, but know he's not in pain anymore. #RIPMrWonderful, ORNDORFF WAS ALL-STAR FOOTBALL PLAYER IN HIGH SCHOOL. 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. I hate to lose ask my friends, Orndorff said. The champions had one last defense against former champions the Nasty Boys that also saw Kevin's injured brother Dave. WE RIDE TOGETHER. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. No. "Paul was a bad ass. One of the top heels of the 1980s, Paul Orndorff is remembered for his dashing looks and incredible physique. You wont find a heavyweight that works harder or has an energy level like he has, Owen said. Tate, whose baby face belies his age, matched that state title last year, going 38-0 the first U-Hi junior to go undefeated. No. COMMENTATOR JIM ROSS PAYS TRIBUTE TO ORNDORFF. MY BROTHER. Wonderful Paul Orndorff died on July 12 2021, at the age of 71. 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. Brandon Whitman (UNC) | Fall, 5:22 Mr. Ben Cohen: co-founder of Ben & Jerry's early life, age, social activism, net worth, updates. Unfortunately, he injured his arm in a weightlifting accident and retired in 1988 from the sport prematurely. In the finals, Brian Lee won the title when Orndorff was disqualified. I attribute a lot of my success in wrestling to church, Tate said. His final WCW match came on August 26 in Chicago when he teamed with The Junkyard Dog in a losing effort against the tag-team champions Doom. Tate relishes the idea of following in his dads footsteps at OSU at least on the mat. [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. I went to a wcw house show at the uic pavilion once. HWT | Jacob Bullock (IU) def. Paul Orndorff started his career in wrestling in 1976 in Mid-Southern Wrestling. The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. His father also played football there, and had a tryout with the New Orleans Saints. 14 Nathan Trexler (VT) | D, 3-2 [16] The next time that Hogan and Orndorff teamed up, against The Moondogs, Orndorff wrestled most of the match by himself in an attempt to upstage Hogan, scoring the winning pin. Sadly, the situation doesn't seem to be improving . Orndorff began working for the NWA Tri-State promotion where he got involved in a feud with Ernie Ladd. HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) vs. (5) Wyatt Hendrickson (AF) | D, 9-5 After a controversial double pin finish, Stars and Stripes were declared the winners and thus the champions,[47] putting the end to Pretty Wonderful's second and final run with the gold. A list of the top 8, 100+ beautiful Hong Kong female names and surnames for your child, 100+ miss you sister quotes, messages, and texts to show your love, Adinkra symbols explained: Meaning, origin, spiritual significance, and style variations, Kyiri Abosom proposes to Delay on live TV, assures her she'll never lack, GMA urges the general public to wear nose masks, adhere to safety protocols as cases surge, UK-based man takes Ghana to the world, shows off the interior of the Signature Apartments in Accra, Serwaa Amihere, Nana Aba Anamoah, and Keche dance for EIB boss Bola Ray on his 46th birthday, video drops, Lady who lost her child at birth gives out all her baby things, cries in emotional video. He was inducted into theWWE Hall of Fame in 2005and theNational Wrestling AllianceHall of Famein 2009. Orndorff's family created a GoFundMe page to raise money for the icon's funeral. Brendan Furman (COR) D, 4-1, 2022 Cliff Keen Invitational, Dec. 2-3, Las Vegas (3-2) Related Content. "So Sorry To Hear Of The Passing Of Paul Orndorff aka Mr. "PAUL ORNDORFF. [22], Orndorff soon reunited with manager Heenan and again feuded with Hogan, and began using Hogan's theme music, "Real American", as his own entrance theme. Orndorff becomes UVU's third wrestling All-American in program history. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram. HWT | No. This WWE Elite Collection action figure is around 6-in/15.24-cm and comes ready to unleash havoc straight out of the box! 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. He was a member of the U23 World Greco-Roman team and a Senior U.S. Open Greco-Roman finalist in 2019. [11], Orndorff started wrestling in 1976 in Mid-Southern Wrestling where he feuded with a young Jerry Lawler. No. After Orndorff fired Heenan as his manager, Heenan placed a $25,000 bounty on Orndorff, payable to anyone who could injure him. [12], Orndorff returned to singles competition with his most notable match at the time being an unsuccessful shot at the IWGP Heavyweight Championship when he faced champion the Great Muta at Slamboree. No. Orndorff will be a redshirt junior this season after reaching the national tournament each of the past two campaigns for Utah Valley University. HWT | (4) Greg Kerkvliet (PSU) def. Andrew Irick (IND) | Fall, 5:51 Its been a multiple win situation for Owen, who has enjoyed coaching and watching Orndorffs four boys grow up before his eyes. 285 | No. [16] With the time off, Orndorff recovered and started working out, reestablishing the physique that earned him the nickname "Mr. It was awarded back to Orton when Orndorff left the promotion. HWT | No. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Tate picked up the gauntlet and will leave U-Hi as the most successful Orndorff. [49] He lost to WCW newcomer The Renegade at Bash at the Beach. Is Tate Orndorff related to Paul Orndorff? She has had her fair share of drama in her life, some of which having nothing to do with her profession as an actor. 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. No. Is Einstein the horse still alive? Boone McDermott (RU) | D, 6-1 FORMER WWE wrestler Paul Orndorff passed away on June 12, 2021. No. During his time with the Spartans, he scored 21 touchdowns and racked up over 2,000 all-purpose yards. [18] Blaming Orndorff for the loss, Piper and Orton attacked him on Saturday Night's Main Event I. Paul Orndorff was one of the greatest and most talented entertainers. [16] Piper nicknamed Orndorff "Mr. 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. Thanks for all the laughs and great matches. Tate Orndorff, U-Hi's defending state champion heavyweight, practices a throw on a training partner. Fans took to Twitter to express their sadness at the news of Paul Orndorff's recent death. Tate performs at a state title-level in the classroom, too, where he carries a 3.97 grade-point average. [16] After the program with Hogan ended, Orndorff worked a reduced schedule for a few months before he was forced to take some time off because of the injury. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. Chris Paul's net worth 2021: salary, endorsements and lifestyle. Ascended as high as No. It is not known what caused his death, but according to reports, he had been diagnosed with dementia not long ago. Paul's career in the World Wrestling Federation began in late 1983 when he made his debut. Yes. Young Paul spent his first three seasons as a fullback at the University of Tampa. [12][40] After unsuccessfully challenging Ricky Steamboat throughout the fall and winter of 1993, Orndorff moved into the tag team division. 1 Gable Steveson (MINN) def. 4 Lucas Davison (NW) def. And he had the confidence to have fun with his character.". [35] Orndorff was pinned by Cactus Jack in a subsequent Thunderdome match;[36] the two had an intense feud including a Falls Count Anywhere match at SuperBrawl III, which Cactus Jack won.[37]. That had a lot of influence on it, Tate said. Son of Dave and Amy Orndorff Garnered 17 wins over nationally-ranked opponents "Paul Orndorff was the first wrestler I hated & feared as a child. If Tate were two inches taller theres no doubt hed have had an even more difficult decision about college. 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