Paul Orndorff, Wrestler Known as Mr. Wonderful, Dies at 71

Paul Orndorff, the WWE Hall of Famer known to fans as Mr. Wonderful, who fought against Hulk Hogan in the first-ever WrestleMania, died on Monday in Fayetteville, Ga.

The next year, Mr. Orndorff fought against Mr. Hogan in an event that drew more than 60,000 spectators to Canadian National Exhibition Stadium in Toronto, which Mr. Hogan won by disqualification.

attended the University of Tampa, where he was a running back, and graduated in 1972, according to the university.

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