Wrestlers are a close knit bunch, especially in the modern era’s decidedly-less-cutthroat locker rooms.
So it’s not surprising to see an outpouring of support or joy when something major happens in someone’s career. But you can tell when someone is particularly loved and appreciated. It happened when Bayley got injured a couple weeks back, and we saw it with both Money in the Bank winners on Sunday night.
Big E will get a similar reaction when [praying hands emoji] he successfully cashes in his briefcase sometime over the next 12 months. But Nikki A.S.H. didn’t wait, using the contract to pin a weary Charlotte Flair at the close of
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Many pro wrestling stars have paid tribute to the legendary Hall of Fame pro wrestler “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff today.
As noted, Orndorff passed away at the age of 71 in Fayetteville, Georgia. You can click here to read our original report, which includes the message from his son, Travis.
You can click here to read statements on Orndorff’s passing from WWE, AEW, Impact Wrestling and the Cauliflower Alley Club. The NWA also paid tribute to Mr. Wonderful this afternoon.
They wrote, “The NWA sends it condolences to the friends & family of the legendary Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff. We’ll forever be grateful for the memories and admire the legacy he leaves us with. #MrWonderful #RIPPaulOrndorff”
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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
So Sorry To Hear Of The Passing Of Paul Orndorff aka Mr. Wonderful aka The Brandon Bull. Great Guy, Legit Tough! He Was Another Amazing Athlete That I Had The Pleasure Of Wrestling An Hour For The NWA Championship On Many Occasions! Rest In Peace! ðð»ðð»ðð» pic.twitter.com/5dFDmqZh2N
Impact Wrestling Preview (5/13): Two Title Qualifying Matches Ahead Of “Under Siege,” More
Impact Wrestling will hold two qualification matches to determine who will challenge the Knockouts and X-Division Champions this Saturday. The show will also showcase a massive six-man tag team main event before a new No. 1 Contender for the Unified Impact World Championship is crowned.
The first qualification match on tonight’s card will see Havok and Rosemary clash for a Knockouts Championship opportunity against Deonna Purrazzo. Both Havok and Rosemary are former Knockouts Champions, which gives them leverage in this title fight. Which of these dark entities will propel forward and meet “The Virtuosa” this Saturday?
Mick Foley wrote: “
Dear Vince, An all women’s brand NEEDS to happen in @WWE Unless you want @AEW to beat you to the punch. Sincerely, Mick.”
Several wrestlers responded, as both Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis noted that ROH is already doing this.
Gail Kim replied: “
Lance Storm added: “
Would the women no longer be on Raw & SD? I think this is a much more complicated decision. If the women (especially the top women) remain on RAW and SD then the all women’s show will struggle. If the all women’s show in on a lessor platform it will feel like a demotion.”