WWE Twitter reacts to death of the legendary Mr. Wonderful, Paul Orndorff
By Josh Hill
WWE legend and Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, known as Mr. Wonderful, died on Monday after battling a long illness.
Mr. Wonderful is at peace.
Paul Orndorff, the WWE legend and Hall of Fame wrestler, died on Monday at the age of 71. In recent months, Orndorff’s health began to decline as he suffered from dementia.
He was known to generations of wrestling fans thanks to his rise in the 1980s and his sustained presence throughout the decades. He appeared alongside Hulk Hogan, won titles in the WCW, and was a part of the first WrestleMania.
Simply put, he was truly Wonderful.
Mr. Wonderful dead: WWE Twitter and stars react
The outpouring of love and support as the WWE world mourned showed just how beloved Orndorff was.
PAUL ORNDORFF. MY BROTHER. YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. WE RIDE TOGETHER. YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE pic.twitter.com/RXovORjxVp
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) July 12, 2021
https://twitter.com/JRsBBQ/status/1414640092979867651?s=20
Just got slammed with the Paul Orndorff news,RIP my brother,love you and thank you for always making me fight for everything in our matches,heaven just got even more Wonderful,love U4LifeHH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) July 12, 2021
My heart and my prayers go out to the family of my friend and colleague, Mr. Wonderful, Paul Orndorff. Great wrestler and many great memories.
— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) July 12, 2021
Rest In Peace my friend. pic.twitter.com/wmmAxtNpA5
R.I.P. “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff
— Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) July 12, 2021
His family has setup a GoFundMe for help with funeral expenses here: https://t.co/iGrhDq1H9m pic.twitter.com/6z38nGvM1d
My two favorite Paul Orndorff memories:
— Wrestling Geek Dad (@WrestleGeekDad) July 12, 2021
--Jesse Ventura always comparing his physique to that of a Greek god.
--Using "Real American" as his entrance music during his feud with Hulk Hogan.
--Squashing a young Shane Douglas on the first episode of Wrestling Challenge.
RIP pic.twitter.com/2Bhnz59SzU
"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff has passed away. Sending love to his family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/IJbBB87fXH
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) July 12, 2021
https://twitter.com/90sWWE/status/1414649962177118216?s=20
One of Orndorff’s greatest battles, and perhaps part of his lasting legacy, happened outside of the ring. Orndorff was part of a lawsuit against WWE that alleged wrestlers incurred long-term neurological injuries and that the company fraudulently misrepresented and concealed the nature and extent of those injuries.
It’s believed by his family that Orndorff’s dementia was caused by CTE that he suffered throughout his wrestling career.