Paul Orndorff, the WWE Hall of Famer known to fans as Mr. Wonderful, who fought against Hulk Hogan in the first WrestleMania, died Monday in Fayetteville, Georgia. He was 71.
Mr. Orndorff’s death was announced by his son Travis Orndorff on Instagram. No cause was given.
“Most of you will remember him for his physique,” his son said in the Instagram post. “Many will remember his intensity. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart.”
Mr. Orndorff was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005, in the same class as Mr. Hogan.
On Monday, Mr. Hogan paid tribute to Mr. Orndorff on Twitter: “Thank you for always making me fight for everything in our matches, heaven just got even more wonderful.”
Mr. Orndorff’s death was announced by his son Travis Orndorff on Instagram. No cause was given.
“Most of you will remember him for his physique,” his son said in the Instagram post. “Many will remember his intensity. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart.”
Mr. Orndorff was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005, in the same class as Mr. Hogan.
On Monday, Mr. Hogan paid tribute to Mr. Orndorff on Twitter: “Thank you for always making me fight for everything in our matches, heaven just got even more wonderful.”
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