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Paul Orndorff
Nickname: The Brandon Bull; Mr. Wonderful
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 253 lbs
From: Brandon, FL
Birthday: Oct 29th
Pro Debut: 1976
Feds Worked For: MSW, TSW, NWA, WCW, WWF, American Wrestling Federation, Canadian Wrestling's Elite (Canada), Central States Wrestling (IA/KS/MO), Championship Wrestling from Florida (FL), Continental Wrestling Asociation (AL/TN), Georgia Championship Wrestling (GA), Maple Leaf Wrestling (Canada), Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling (NC/SC), Mid-Southern Wrestling (TN), National Wrestling Federation (NJ/NY/OH/PA), National Wrestling League (MD/PA/WV), New Japan Pro Wrestling (Japan), Smoky Mountain Wrestling (KY/NC/SC/TN/WV), Southeast Championship Wrestling (AL/TN), St. Louis Wrestling Club (MO), Trans World Wrestling Federation (CT/MD/NJ/PA), Tri-State Wrestling Alliance (DE/MD/NJ/PA), Universal Independent Wrestling (PA), Universal Wrestling Federation (CA/FL/ND/NV/NY/SC)
Finisher: Piledriver
Signature Moves: Forearm Clothesline, Armbar, Knee Drop, Elbow Drop
Career Highlights: -AWF Champion (3x)
-Mid-Southern Champion
-MSW Mid-South Tag Team Champion (w/ Ted DiBiase)
-MSW North American Champion
-NWA (Mid-America) Southern Champion
-NWA (Mid-America) World 6-Man Tag Team Champion (w/ Gorgeous George, Jr. & Tommy Gilbert)
-NWA (Mid-Atlantic) World Tag Team Champion (w/ Jimmy Snuka)
-NWA National Champion (4x)
-NWA (Northern Division) Southeastern Tag Team Champion (2x; 1 each w/ Dick Slater and Norvell Austin)
-NWL Tag Team Champion (w/ B. Brian Blair)
-TSW North American Champion (2x)
-UWF Southern States Champion
-WCW World Tag Team Champion (2x; both w/ Paul Roma)
-WCW World Television Champion
Affiliates: Bob Orton, Jr, The Assassin, Terry Orndorff, Bob Roop, Danny Duggan, Oliver Humperdink, Jimmy Snuka, Roddy Piper, Bobby Heenan, Adrian Adonis, Andre the Giant, Arn Anderson, John Studd, Buddy Rose, Haku, Tama, Hercules, High Chief Afi, Jesse Ventura, Ken Patera, Harley Race, King Kong Bundy, Mr. Perfect, Ric Flair, Rick Rude, The Barbarian, The Brooklyn Brawler, Missing Link, The Red Rooster, Paul Roma, Tully Blanchard, El Gigante, Lex Luger, Rick Steiner, Scott Steiner, Sting, Junkyard Dog, Larry Zbyszko, Terry Funk, Tommy Rich
Notable Feuds: Larry Zbyszko, Hulk Hogan, Mr. T, Adrian Adonis, Hercules, Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, Barry Windham, Steve Williams, Col. DeBeers, Buddy Landel, Brian Lee, Hector Guerrero, Kevin Sullivan, Too Cold Scorpio, Vince Russo, Chuck Palumbo, Johnny the Bull, Mark Jindrak, Mike Sanders, Reno, Sean O'Haire, Shawn Stasiak, Bob Orton, Jr., Roddy Piper, Junkyard Dog, Ken Mantell, Don Muraco, Tito Santana, Ivan Koloff, Marcus Alexander Bagwell, Baron Von Raschke, Buzz Sawyer, John Studd, Rocky Johnson, Greg Valentine, The Patriot, Cactus Jack, Ted DiBiase, Ivan Putski, Jimmy Snuka, Dustin Rhodes, Ernie Ladd, Tony Atlas, Ken Patera, André the Giant, Scott Irwin/Super Destroyer, Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat, Paul Jones, Sting, B. Brian Blair, S. D. Jones, The Brute/Bugsy McGraw, Salvatore Bellomo, The Iron Sheik, Gene Anderson, Ronnie Garvin
Other Facts: -Full name was Paul Parlette Orndorff, Jr.
-Brother of pro wrestler Terry Orndorff, who he trained for pro wrestling
-Billed as the brother of pro wrestler Ray Orndorff
-Billed as the cousin of pro wrestler Shane Douglas
-Trained for pro wrestling by Bob Backlund, Eddie Graham, Hiro Matsuda, and Jack Brisco
-Credited with the invention of the counter to the figure-4 leglock, which he came up with during his feud with Ted DiBiase
-While competing in South East Championship Wrestling, he was billed as the Florida Arm Wrestling Champion.
-Appeared on the March 30, 1985 episode of "Saturday Night Live" which was hosted by Hulk Hogan and Mr. T, his Wrestlemania opponents the next night.
-Part of the main event tag team match on the first Wrestlemania Card.
-Was on standby to be Hulk Hogan's opponent at WrestleMania III if Andre the Giant was not able to perform.
-After 1987, Paul left the wrestling world for several years, there were rumors circulating that he had passed away. In reality, he actually ran a popular bowling alley near Atlanta.
-Was supposed to be in the main event against Hulk Hogan on the first episode of WCW Monday Nitro
-Credited with creating the idea for an "invasion" of WCW that eventually became the nWo.
-From 1996-2000, he was a trainer at the WCW Power Plant
-In 2000, he suffered a stinger while delivering a piledriver on one of The Natural Born Thrillers and his in-ring career was ended.
-Trained Erik Watts for pro wrestling
-Was featured in the WWE DVD "The Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '80's"
-Former member of The Heenan Family (WWF version)
-Former member of The Old Age Outlaws
-Voted Match of Year Award (w/ Roddy Piper vs. Hulk Hogan & Mr. T) by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1985
-Voted Most Hated Wrestler by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1986
-Voted Feud of the Year (vs. Hulk Hogan) by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1986
-Won Wrestling Observer Newsletter's Feud of the Year (vs. Hulk Hogan) in 1986
-Inducted in the University of Tampa Hall of Fame in 1986
-Ranked #115 in the 1991 PWI 500
-Ranked #108 in the 1992 PWI 500
-Ranked #38 in the 1993 PWI 500
-Ranked #64 in the 1994 PWI 500
-Ranked #50 in the 1995 PWI 500
-Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005
-Inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame in 2009
-Inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009
-Inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2017
-Passed away July 12, 2021 at the age of 71. He had been living in an assisted living centre and was reported to have been suffering from dementia
Supplemental Information
Spotlight in History
- 1959 Pretty Boy Collins & Duke Scarbo became the TSW Louisiana Tag Team Champion
- 1969 Ramon Torres & Alberto Torres def. Karl Von Stroheim & Treacherous Phillips for the TSW United States Tag Team Champion
- 1974 Rip Tyler def. Bob Sweetan for the TSW Brass Knucks Champion
- 1984 The Rock & Soul Connection (Buck Zumhofe & King Parsons) def. The Super Destroyers (Super Destroyer 1 & Super Destroyer 2) for the WCCW American Tag Team Champion
- 1984 The Von Erichs (Fritz Von Erich & Kevin Von Erich & Mike Von Erich) def. The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy, Michael Hayes, & Buddy Roberts) for the WCCW World 6-Man Tag Team Champion
- 1984 The Von Erichs (Kerry Von Erich & Kevin Von Erich & Mike Von Erich) became the WCCW World 6-Man Tag Team Champion
- 1985 The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton) became the WCCW American Tag Team Champion
- 2005 Shane Morbid def. Kenny Campbell for the SRPW X Division Champion
- 2005 The 918 Boyz (Timmy J & Cade Sydal) became the SRPW Tag Team Champions
- 2011 Jeff Starchild became the MWA Heavyweight Champion
- 2017 Lone Star, Inc. (Cody Burns & Trey Cole & The Longhorn Outlaw) def. Simply the Future (J. D. & Alex) for the WFC Tag Team Champions
- 2017 Team Dean Machine (Christopher Dean & Jerry Dean) def. El Greengo Loco & Karnage for the BPPW Oklahoma Tag Team Champion
- 2023 Thrash def. Jason Jones for the WFC Prime Champion
- 2023 MLP def. Red James for the RDW Brass Knucks Champion
- 2023 Red James def. MLP for the RDW Brass Knucks Champion
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- 05-05 1941 Maurice Shapiro became the TSW Missouri Junior Heavyweight Champion
- 05-05 1958 Jim LaRock became the TSW United States Junior Heavyweight Champion
- 05-05 1958 Jim LaRock def. Sandor Kovacs for the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Champion
- 05-05 1978 Jerry Brown & Bobby Jaggers def. Ray Candy & Steven Little Bear for the TSW United States Tag Team Champion
- 05-05 1982 King Kong Bundy def. Kerry Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
- 05-05 1982 Junkyard Dog & Mr. Olympia def. The Wild Samoans (Afa & Sika) for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Champion
- 05-05 1986 Rick Rude def. Lance Von Erich for the WCCW Television Champion
- 05-05 2002 Red Eagle def. Terry Montana for the OCW Oklahoma Hardcore Champion
- 05-05 2002 Terry Montana def. Red Eagle for the OCW Oklahoma Hardcore Champion
- 05-05 2007 The Compound Varsity (Romero Contreras & Justin Lee) became the FCW Tag Team Champions
- 05-05 2012 Kareem Sadat def. David Kyzer for the SWCW Hardcore Champion
- 05-05 2017 El Greengo Loco & Karnage def. Team Dean Machine (Christopher Dean & Jerry Dean) for the BPPW Oklahoma Tag Team Champion
- 05-05 2024 Tzuki def. Guerrerito for the EDW Heavyweight Champion
- 05-06 1959 Pretty Boy Collins & Duke Scarbo became the TSW Louisiana Tag Team Champion
- 05-06 1969 Ramon Torres & Alberto Torres def. Karl Von Stroheim & Treacherous Phillips for the TSW United States Tag Team Champion
- 05-06 1974 Rip Tyler def. Bob Sweetan for the TSW Brass Knucks Champion
- 05-06 1984 The Rock & Soul Connection (Buck Zumhofe & King Parsons) def. The Super Destroyers (Super Destroyer 1 & Super Destroyer 2) for the WCCW American Tag Team Champion
- 05-06 1984 The Von Erichs (Fritz Von Erich & Kevin Von Erich & Mike Von Erich) def. The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy, Michael Hayes, & Buddy Roberts) for the WCCW World 6-Man Tag Team Champion
- 05-06 1984 The Von Erichs (Kerry Von Erich & Kevin Von Erich & Mike Von Erich) became the WCCW World 6-Man Tag Team Champion
- 05-06 1985 The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton) became the WCCW American Tag Team Champion
- 05-06 2005 Shane Morbid def. Kenny Campbell for the SRPW X Division Champion
- 05-06 2005 The 918 Boyz (Timmy J & Cade Sydal) became the SRPW Tag Team Champions
- 05-06 2011 Jeff Starchild became the MWA Heavyweight Champion
- 05-06 2017 Lone Star, Inc. (Cody Burns & Trey Cole & The Longhorn Outlaw) def. Simply the Future (J. D. & Alex) for the WFC Tag Team Champions
- 05-06 2017 Team Dean Machine (Christopher Dean & Jerry Dean) def. El Greengo Loco & Karnage for the BPPW Oklahoma Tag Team Champion
- 05-06 2023 Thrash def. Jason Jones for the WFC Prime Champion
- 05-06 2023 MLP def. Red James for the RDW Brass Knucks Champion
- 05-06 2023 Red James def. MLP for the RDW Brass Knucks Champion
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- 05-07 2016 Tyson Jaymes def. Brandon Groom for the BCW Heavyweight Champion
- 05-07 2018 Jack Swagger became the WCR Heavyweight Champion
- 05-07 2018 The Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich) became the WCR Tag Team Champions
- 05-07 2018 Damon Windsor became the WCR Revolutionary Champion
- 05-07 2021 Jerome Daniel Griffey def. Tino Valentino for the ASP Heavyweight Champion
- 05-07 2022 Drake Gallows def. Oxley for the RDW Heavyweight Champion
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- 05-07 2022 Luna Nightshade became the RDW Women's Champion
- 05-07 2022 Brandon Groom def. Derek James for the AWE Lion Heart Champion
- 05-07 2022 Becky def. Luna Nightshade for the RDW Women's Champion
- 05-08 1970 The Hollywood Blondes (Jerry Brown & Buddy Roberts) became the TSW United States Tag Team Champion
- 05-08 1985 The Snowman became the MSW Television Champion
- 05-08 1988 Kerry Von Erich def. King Parsons for the WCCW World Champion
- 05-08 2004 Brandon Groom def. Michael Barry for the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Champion
- 05-08 2004 John O'Malley became the IZW Heavyweight Champion
- 05-08 2004 Kenny Campbell became the IZW Impact Division Champion
- 05-08 2004 Luc Lapointe & Se7en became the IZW Tag Team Champions
- 05-08 2010 Excellence Personified (Dustin Heritage & Se7en & Michael Barry & Jack Legacy) became the TAP Tag Team Champions
- 05-08 2010 Wage def. Eric Rose for the IZW Impact Division Champion
- 05-08 2010 John O'Malley def. Kevin Morgan for the IZW Heavyweight Champion
- 05-08 2010 Michael H def. Tex for the 412PE Heavyweight Champion
- 05-08 2010 J. R. Orullian & The Unknown def. The Trenchcoat Mafia (Ryan Reed & Dennis Williams) for the 412PE Tag Team Champions
- 05-09 1967 Gorgeous George, Jr. & Jack Brisco def. The Assassins (Assassin #1 & Assassin #2) for the TSW United States Tag Team Champion
- 05-09 2004 John O'Malley def. Chris Matthews for the ACW Heavyweight Champion
- 05-09 2004 Se7en became the ACW Hardcore Champion
- 05-09 2004 Bernie Donderwitz def. Se7en for the ACW Hardcore Champion
- 05-09 2009 Crazy Beautiful (Brett Taylor & Michael York) def. Team SuperBad (El Super Colibri & Justin Lee) for the ComPro Tag Team Champions
- 05-09 2009 Dane Griffin def. Dustin Heritage for the IZW Impact Division Champion
- 05-09 2009 BLK-OUT (Jermaine Johnson & Montego Seeka) def. Impact, Inc. (Johnny Z & Bernie D) for the IZW Tag Team Champions
- 05-09 2015 The Trenchcoat Mafia (Ryan Reed & Billy Ray [1st]) def. Hurricane Ross & J. R. Orullian for the NAW Tag Team Champions
- 05-09 2021 Erica def. Brandon Barricade for the ASP All Time Champion
- 05-10 1966 The Assassins (Assassin 1 & Assassin 2) became the TSW United States Tag Team Champion
- 05-10 2008 Jerry Bostic became the 3DW Violent Division Champion
- 05-10 2014 Billy Ray [1st] def. Running Wolf for the NAW Heavyweight Champion
- 05-10 2014 American Made def. Tim Rockwell for the UWE United States Champion
- 05-10 2019 Kody Lane def. Latrell Upton for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Champion
- 05-10 2023 Leo Fox def. The Wolf of War for the RDW Iron Man Champion
- 05-11 1976 Karl Kox & Bob Sweetan def. Ted DiBiase & Dick Murdoch for the TSW United States Tag Team Champion
- 05-11 1981 Ernie Ladd def. Kerry Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
- 05-11 2008 The Midnite Rider def. Outlaw for the MSWA Oklahoma Champion
- 05-11 2008 Limited Edition (Les Mayne & Dane Griffin) def. The South Side Soul Assassins (Tyson Jaymes & 3rd Rail) for the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Champion
- 05-11 2013 Billy Ray [1st] became the NAW Heavyweight Champion
- 05-11 2013 The Trenchcoat Mafia (Ryan Reed & Billy Ray [1st]) def. Pretty In Pink (Mike Rose & Michael Duplanti) for the NAW Tag Team Champions
- 05-11 2019 Drake Gallows became the KCW National Champion
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