A look at the life and career of Paul Orndorff, one of the top stars of the 70s, 80s and 90, is the lead story in the new issue of the Observer.
We go deep into the issue of dementia, his life after wrestling, what he was known for in wrestling, the street fighter talk, the fight with Tony Atlas, the fight with John Matuszak, his high school and college sports stardom in Florida, the unique story about how he got into pro wrestling and another street fight story just as he was breaking in where he wound up arrested and Eddie Graham thought it was great for business, his rise to stardom in the territorial era, the Vader fight, how he got started lifting weights, his second run with Hulk Hogan that remains the most successful live event program in pro wrestling history, the Hogan vs. Orndorff years, both teaming and as rivals, the first WrestleMania, The Big Event in Toronto and how monumental that show was and how it blew away expectations, how WrestleMania III being held at the P
Berin Andrew Johnston, 39, was found dead at his Clifton Terrace home on June 13. An inquest heard that he had suffered mental health issues since being diagnosed with depression in 2004 – after abused in his younger years. The nature of this abuse was not discussed at Winchester Coroner s Court. This was worsened by the death of both of his parents in recent years. Caroline Holiday, a friend of Mr Johnston, said in a statement: I knew he was depressed and exhausted from living in London and the death of his mum and dad. He said he was abused in his younger years. When lockdown started he was strict with the rules but we eventually started going on socially distanced walks and he seemed okay.
Winfree’s MLW: Fusion Review (Ep 120) 2.03.21
Hey everyone, Winfree back again. Tonight on MLW Fusion we’ve got a fair bit of action. The tag team titles will be up for grabs as freshly minted champions Los Parks try to defend the titles against TJP and Bu Ku Dao. The other big match is a Baklei Brawl between Alexander Hammerstone and Mads Kurgger. Those two have been brawling a lot recently and we might get some closure as Hammerstone starts making his way towards the world title picture. There’s also going be be a couple of less important squash matches. Anyway let’s get to it.