Hulk Hogan grimaces as he takes a well-placed boot in the ribs from Paul (Pretty Boy) Orndorff during their grudge match at the Ex. (Photo by Tony Bock/Toronto Star via Getty Images) BRANDON, Fla. - The man known as "Mr.
Wonderful" to his fans has passed away at the age of 71, the WWE announced Monday.Paul Orndorff was born in Brandon, Florida, and attended the University of Tampa, where he was part of the football team.
He joined Mid-Southern Wrestling after a short stint in the World Football League. In 1975, he started training with Hiro Matsuda, who groomed several WWE superstars.
Orndorff joined the WWE in 1983 and was given the nickname "Mr. Wonderful" by his manager at the time, according to WWE."With his awe-insipring in-ring style.