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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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LA Knight Says He Has Surprise For Ted Dibiase On NXT
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New Million Dollar Champion LA Knight joined Busted Open Radio to talk about his victory over Cameron Grimes at NXT TakeOver: In Your House. Knight captured the Million Dollar Championship over Grimes in a ladder match, and he reflected a bit on his journey to winning the title.
“It’s been such a long crazy journey that I think about, as a kid, watching the Million Dollar Man run around with that belt,” Knight said. “Like, it’s next level. And here’s a guy that I’m talking to right now (Tommy Dreamer), who actually booked me my first extra spot, where I had a dark match in 2006 for the first time. We’re talking long, long, long journey to get to where we are. So personally, as banged up and beat up as I’m feeling from last night, I’m feeling pretty damn amazing.”
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Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso made his WWE NXT panel debut during Sunday’s “Takeover: In Your House” Pre-show, with Sam Roberts and Arash Markazi. Barrasso wrote about the experience in his latest SI.com article.
Barrasso noted that he did not accept any compensation from WWE in the interest of maintaining his impartiality. He was contacted a few weeks back by the WWE PR department, asking if he’d like to be a part of the Takeover Pre-show.
“My on-screen history is limited, but having covered the overwhelming majority of the roster either before or during their NXT run, I thought I could add a unique perspective,” he wrote on accepting the gig. “For full disclosure, I did not accept any compensation from WWE in the interest of maintaining my impartiality. But there were other enticing reasons to take on the opportunity. It imm