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Post by Nivro™ on Jul 12, 2021 12:51:03 GMT -5
I havent seen WWE mention it but multiple sources are confirming it, including Impact wrestling
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Post by The Brain on Jul 12, 2021 12:54:59 GMT -5
 Thank you for the memories Mr. Orndorff. You will forever be Wonderful. RIP
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Post by JC Motors on Jul 12, 2021 13:00:58 GMT -5
RIP
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Post by TheSystem 1.5 on Jul 12, 2021 13:06:31 GMT -5
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Post by LA Times on Jul 12, 2021 13:28:12 GMT -5
RIP ☹🙏
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Post by k5 on Jul 12, 2021 13:29:28 GMT -5
it's hard to see men who were the definition of strength both physically and in how they carried themselves break down to time, but it's the sad rite of passage we all must follow.
may he RIP
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Post by Zincdust on Jul 12, 2021 13:37:34 GMT -5
Rest in power to Mr. Wonderful.
I've mentioned it several times here in WF, but I will always believe that Orndorff should have been the man to end Hulk's first title reign. That feud was white-hot, and during the Golden Era, that was saying something.
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Post by stc13 on Jul 12, 2021 13:38:29 GMT -5
Orndorff was the first heel I remember really hating as a kid during his early 90's WCW run. He was a natural heat magnet and had one heck of a career. I didn't realize he was in such poor health - I thought he had been on some WWE Network programming within the past few years.
RIP
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Post by stc13 on Jul 12, 2021 13:48:15 GMT -5
Rest in power to Mr. Wonderful. I've mentioned it several times here in WF, but I will always believe that Orndorff should have been the man to end Hulk's first title reign. That feud was white-hot, and during the Golden Era, that was saying something. To me Orndorff is one of the more interesting "what ifs" in wrestling. If he hadn't had the arm injury and/or had beat Hogan, you'd have to think he remains a top heel through the late 80's and early 90's. He's only 40 in 1990, which should have still been prime years. Instead he was semi-retired and mostly bouncing around small promotions until he comes back to WCW in late 92. He had great runs as TV champ and with Pretty Wonderful. But nothing anywhere close to the top of the card run he had with Hogan. |
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Post by cordless2016 on Jul 12, 2021 14:18:49 GMT -5
RIP Mr. Wonderful. The only man who ever beat up Vader in nothing but flip flops.
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Post by drifter on Jul 12, 2021 14:22:59 GMT -5
Sad to hear, but it's also at least good to know he's no longer suffering either. It sucks how some people can get to very old age, in relatively good shape, while others bodies can just break down. Obviously the tole of wrestling on his body probably aided in his problem. One good thing I've seen here though, is he had that good family relationship. It's sad when you see someone pass, and you find out they did not get along with their children, or parents, or other family members. Thankful he had a family he loved, and who loved him back.
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Post by TKO Propagandist on Jul 12, 2021 14:43:23 GMT -5
He was everything his name stated & so much more. Thank you for being truly Wonderful. We won't forget you & the way you entertained us. God speed.
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Post by J'Dinkalage Morgoone on Jul 12, 2021 15:01:29 GMT -5
so sad to see this, dementia is horrible.
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Post by zoomfactor32 on Jul 12, 2021 15:10:10 GMT -5
RIP Mr. Wonderful. Thanks for entertaining us all those years. You will be missed.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2021 15:36:42 GMT -5
Sadly I knew this was imminent due to his health issues! He was a great one! One of the biggest stars when wrestling was popular in the mid 80s. I was fortunate to meet him a few years ago. I loved his mid 90s WCW theme song! A true legend and a man’s man!
RIP Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff!
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Post by ClassicFan2 on Jul 12, 2021 17:12:13 GMT -5
RIP to one of my favs of all time.
from his part in wm1 to turning good on piper, then the big one with hulk/studd/bundy is one of my fav memeories ever.
then the big fued with hulk.
true legend!
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Post by Retrospect on Jul 12, 2021 17:16:45 GMT -5
Damn we lost a good one. R.I.P. Mr. Wonderful. You will be missed.
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Post by PJ on Jul 12, 2021 19:15:06 GMT -5
I just saw this on Instagram. This is very sad new. Rest In Peace “Mr Wonderful”
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Post by Grumpyoldman on Jul 12, 2021 19:33:56 GMT -5
From what I've seen, he had impeccable penmanship. Kind of a lost art now.
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Post by The Brain on Jul 12, 2021 19:36:45 GMT -5
I said it before and I'll say it again...Best piledriver in the biz  |
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Hogan VS Flair
