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 has won a total of 7 championships in major promotions during his career.
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
- GenderMale
- Real NamePaul 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 PlaceWinchester, Virginia
- Billed From
- Brandon, Florida
- Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight
- 252 lbs (114 kg)
- NicknamesMr. Wonderful
Career History
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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)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WCWDecember 7, 1992 March 26, 2001 Promotion 
SMWOctober 30, 1991 December 27, 1992 Promotion WCWJune 13, 1990 August 26, 1990 Promotion 
WWFNovember 15, 1983 January 4, 1988 Promotion 
NWAJuly 19, 1976 December 9, 1983 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
April 1, 1983 November 3, 1983 Promotion 
GCWJune 16, 1982 June 11, 1983 Promotion 
MSWApril 24, 1981 May 29, 1982 Promotion MSWJanuary 17, 1980 December 13, 1980 Promotion NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 10, 1980 November 6, 1980 Promotion GCWNovember 30, 1979 January 20, 1980 Promotion 
SECWAugust 10, 1979 November 9, 1979 Promotion 
JCPNovember 2, 1978 July 19, 1979 Promotion 
SLWCOctober 6, 1978 November 4, 1978 Promotion 
NWA TRI STATENovember 28, 1977 September 22, 1978 Promotion 
CWAApril 18, 1977 August 15, 1977 Promotion 
CWFJuly 19, 1976 April 13, 1977 -
Images History
Jul 1976 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details 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
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Finishers
- Spike Piledriver (July 19, 1976 - September 17, 2000)
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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
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2005)
- NWA Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2009)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Modern Era (Year2009)
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World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
National Wrestling Alliance & Georgia Championship Wrestling
National Wrestling Alliance, Jim Crockett Promotions & World Championship Wrestling
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x3 NWA/WCW World Tag Team Championship (2 with Paul Roma, 1 with Jimmy Snuka)
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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
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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)
x1 WCW World Television Championship
x3 NWA National Heavyweight ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Old Age Outlaws - Arn Anderson, Larry Zbyszko, Terry Funk (December 13, 1999 - April 10, 2000)
- Pretty Wonderful - Paul Roma (November 13, 1993 - March 7, 1995)
- The Dudes with Attitude - Giant González, Junkyard Dog, Lex Luger, Rick Steiner, Scott Steiner, Sting (July 7, 1990 - July 7, 1990)
- The Heenan Family - André the Giant, Bobby Heenan, Harley Race, King Kong Bundy, Hercules (December 9, 1986 - June 3, 1987)
- The Heenan Family - Big John Studd, Bobby Heenan, Ken Patera (January 14, 1985 - March 17, 1985)
- Managers
