WWF History: Hulk Hogan and "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff [Videos]

Airing on July 19, 1986, Hulk Hogan and "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff took on the tag team duo of King Kong Bundy and Big John Studd in Poughkeepsie, New York. Watch for the subtle clues before and throughout the match and the surprise finish that set off one of the fiercest feuds in World Wrestling Federation history. The Hogan-Orndorff feud would eventually be named Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine's Feud of the Year for 1986, by a vote of the magazine's readers. In addition, Orndorff also received the Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Most Hated Wrestler of the Year award in 1986.

Hulk Hogan and Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff
vs King Kong Bundy and Big John Studd

Aired on July 19, 1986

(Commentary: Vince McMahon and Bruno Sammartino) 

Hulk Hogan interview about Orndorff betrayal

Aired July 26, 1986

 

"Mr. Wonderful" with Bobby Heenan

August 1986

Hulk Hogan vs "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff

August 28, 1986

(Commentary: Gorilla Monsoon, Johnny Valiant, and Ernie Ladd)

Ken Resnick interviews Hulk Hogan

September 28, 1986

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff

Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (1986)