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Paul Orndorff, WWE Hall of Famer and one of the four men to main event the first ever WrestleMania, died Monday at the age of 71. The news was announced by his son, Travis Orndorff, in an Instagram post. The cause of death was not immediately given.
"It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr." Travis Orndorff wrote. "He is better known as 'Mr. #1derful' Paul Orndorff. Most of you will remember him for his physique. Many will remember his intensity. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. And as much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it. He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. I love you Daddy.
Orndorff was a college football star at the University of Tampa before being selected by the New Orleans Saints in the 1973 NFL draft. Orndorff did not pass his physical and never played in the NFL before beginning his wrestling career three years later.
After a run in several different territories, which included winning several secondary championships, including multiple runs with the NWA national heavyweight title, Orndorff signed with the WWF in 1983, where he was eventually managed by Roddy Piper and given the "Mr. Wonderful" nickname.
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Go Mr. Wonderful!!
Paul Orndorff, WWE Hall of Famer and one of the four men to main event the first ever WrestleMania, died Monday at the age of 71. The news was announced by his son, Travis Orndorff, in an Instagram post. The cause of death was not immediately given.
"It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr." Travis Orndorff wrote. "He is better known as 'Mr. #1derful' Paul Orndorff. Most of you will remember him for his physique. Many will remember his intensity. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. And as much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it. He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. I love you Daddy.
Orndorff was a college football star at the University of Tampa before being selected by the New Orleans Saints in the 1973 NFL draft. Orndorff did not pass his physical and never played in the NFL before beginning his wrestling career three years later.
After a run in several different territories, which included winning several secondary championships, including multiple runs with the NWA national heavyweight title, Orndorff signed with the WWF in 1983, where he was eventually managed by Roddy Piper and given the "Mr. Wonderful" nickname.
WWE Hall of Famer 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff dead at age 71
Orndorff main evented the first WrestleMania and was a huge draw against Hulk Hogan
www.cbssports.com
Go Mr. Wonderful!!