Paul Orndorff: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Paul Orndorff, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. was born in Winchester, Virginia on October 29, 1949.

He died on July 12, 2021 at the age of 71.

Paul Orndorff was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 as an individual, in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2009 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2009 as part of the Modern Era wing.

Paul Orndorff Profile Index

Profile Info

Gender Male
Real Name Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr.
Ring Names
- "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff ( January 1, 1984 - March 26, 2001)
- Paul Orndorff ( July 19, 1976 - March 26, 2001)
Born October 29, 1949
Died July 12, 2021 (aged 71)
Nationality United States
Birth Place Winchester, Virginia
Billed From
- Brandon, Florida
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight
- 252 lbs (114 kg)
Nicknames Mr. Wonderful

Career History

Roles
- Coach ( September 18, 2000 - March 26, 2001)
- Producer ( December 17, 1995 - March 26, 2001)
- Part Time Wrestler ( December 13, 1999 - September 17, 2000)
- Wrestler ( January 29, 1990 - December 16, 1995)
- Wrestler ( July 19, 1976 - January 4, 1988)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
Promotion WCW	December 7, 1992	March 26, 2001
Promotion SMW	October 30, 1991	December 27, 1992
Promotion WCW	June 13, 1990	August 26, 1990
Promotion WWF	November 15, 1983	January 4, 1988
Promotion NWA	July 19, 1976	December 9, 1983
Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight	April 1, 1983	November 3, 1983
Promotion GCW	June 16, 1982	June 11, 1983
Promotion MSW	April 24, 1981	May 29, 1982
Promotion MSW	January 17, 1980	December 13, 1980
Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight	October 10, 1980	November 6, 1980
Promotion GCW	November 30, 1979	January 20, 1980
Promotion SECW	August 10, 1979	November 9, 1979
Promotion JCP	November 2, 1978	July 19, 1979
Promotion SLWC	October 6, 1978	November 4, 1978
Promotion NWA TRI STATE	November 28, 1977	September 22, 1978
Promotion CWA	April 18, 1977	August 15, 1977
Promotion CWF	July 19, 1976	April 13, 1977

Images History

Jul 1976

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	from	to
Heel	June 13, 1990	September 17, 2000
Face	June 3, 1987	June 12, 1990
Heel	July 19, 1986	June 2, 1987
Face	May 11, 1985	July 18, 1986
Heel	November 15, 1983	May 10, 1985
Face	November 9, 1981	November 14, 1983
Heel	July 4, 1981	November 8, 1981
Face	July 19, 1976	July 3, 1981

Finishers
- Spike Piledriver ( July 19, 1976 - September 17, 2000)
Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Mr. Wonderful" by Jimmy Hart & Howard Helm - Single ( November 15, 1983 - September 17, 2000)
- Theme Song "Real American" by Rick Derringer - Single ( July 21, 1986 - January 3, 1987)
- Theme Song "U Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer - Single ( December 3, 1977 - May 29, 1982)

Titles & Accomplishments

Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2005, Individual
- NWA Hall of Fame - Year 2009, Individual
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Year 2009, Modern Era
World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
- 1 WCW World Television Championship
World Championship Wrestling, National Wrestling Alliance & Jim Crockett Promotions
- 3 NWA/WCW World Tag Team Championship (2 with Paul Roma, 1 with Jimmy Snuka)
National Wrestling Alliance & Georgia Championship Wrestling
- 3 NWA National Heavyweight Championship
American Wrestling Federation
- 1 AWF Heavyweight Championship
National Wrestling League
- 1 NWL Tag Team Championship (with Brian Blair)
NWA Mid-America
- 1 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Memphis version)
- 1 Mid-America World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (with Gorgeous George Jr. & Tommy Gilbert)
NWA Tri-State / Mid-South Wrestling Association
- 5 Mid-South North American Heavyweight Championship
- 1 Mid-South Tag Team Championship (with Ted Dibiase)
Peach State Wrestling
- 1 PSW Cordele City Heavyweight Championship
Southeastern Championship Wrestling
- 2 NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (1 with Dick Slater, 1 with Norvell Austin)
Universal Wrestling Federation
- 1 UWF Southern States Championship
Other Accomplishments
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2017)
- WCW World Television Championship Tournament Winner (1993)
- WCW Slim Jim Challenge Winner (1995)
- Cauliflower Alley Club's Men's Wrestling Award (2016)
- PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (1986)
- PWI Feud of the Year (1986 - vs. Hulk Hogan)
- PWI Match of the Year (1985 - with Roddy Piper vs. Hulk Hogan & Mr. T, WrestleMania)
- WON Feud of the Year (1986 - vs. Hulk Hogan)
- University of Tampa Hall of Fame induction (class of 1986 - football)