I love you Daddy. Owen credits the olders siblings for blazing the trail for Tate. Travis Orndorff on Paul Orndorff's TemperLearn More about The Hannibal TV: https://www.thehannibaltv.com/Follow on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @TheHannib. He has more courage than any wrestler Ive had. HWT | No. He was an All-Pac-10 selection in football in addition to being an All-American in wrestling. Paul Orndorff - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages Paul Orndorff We found 15 records for Paul Orndorff in NC, MN and 6 other states. Orndorff had stints in the UWF (Universal Wrestling Federation) and the indies between 1990 to 1993. [12], While working for the UWF, Orndorff also competed in the American Wrestling Federation (not the same promotion as the AWF) and held the AWF Heavyweight title after beating Stan Lane on December 16, 1991. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. Wonderful has passed away at the age of 71. 12 Gonzaga holds off No. Ronda and Paul have two grown sons, Paul III and Travis. No. Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. (October 29, 1949 July 12, 2021), nicknamed "Mr. [12], During a February 5, 1995 taping of WCW Worldwide, Orndorff crossed paths with Hogan for the first time since 1987. He recruited me hard. Tate Orndorff HWT Player profile Weight HWT Year R-Senior High School University Hometown Spokane, Washington Previous College Utah Valley University Bio Pronunciation CAREER HONORS NCAA Qualifier (2019 (15-seed, 2-2), 2020 (8-seed, canceled), 2021 (21-seed, 4-3/eighth), 2022 (13-seed, 3-2) Big Ten Championships (2021-6th, 2022-8th, 5-6 record) No. 22 AJ Nevills (SDSU) | D, 4-4 (TB2) If he were 6-foot-4, he would have been recruited by everybody in football, Dave said. Mr. In January 1993 he took on Cactus Jack, with the winner being manager Harley Race's chosen replacement for an injured Rick Rude at Clash of the Champions XXII. It is not known what caused his death, but according to reports, he had been diagnosed with dementia not long ago. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. WE TRAIN TOGETHER. He also defeated "Mean" Mark Callous in multiple house show encounters. It is not clear if an autopsy has been done yet. He made two tours of Japan, the first in April. I love their coaches. I was at the Big Event in Toronto. 2023 Ohio State University. That had a lot of influence on it, Tate said. HWT | No. #1derful Paul Orndorff. HWT | No. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE pic.twitter.com/RXovORjxVp, WWE WRESTLER BOBBY ROODE TWEETS THAT ORNDORFF WAS AN 'INSPIRATION'. MY BROTHER. Afterwards, Orndorff laid out Guerrero and several preliminary wrestlers with his piledriver finisher. On February 3, 2005, Orndorff was announced as one of the inductees for the Class of 2005 into the WWE Hall of Fame. In Mid-South, Orndorff feuded with Ken Mantell over Mantell's propensity for cutting people's hair after a match. He returned to the WCW in late 1992 and continued to fight until his retirement in 2001. Placed 5th at the Big Ten Championships and eighth at the NCAA Championships From his robes and ring gear to his muscular physique and legitimate toughness, he was to me what a pro wrestler should be. Orndorff's family created aGoFundMepage in order to raise money for the icon's funeral. No. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. 44-13 record in two seasons at Utah Valley 285 (Orndorff, 2-3, 8th) The cage match saw both Orndorff and Hogan climb over the top of the cage and touch the floor at the same time; heel referee Danny Davis, illegally at ringside, declared Orndroff the winner and assigned referee Joey Marella declared Hogan victorious. Many will remember his intensity. Tates uncle, Matt, head coach at Lewis and Clark, also wrestled at OSU. Adonis kept on irritating Orndorff, going so far as daring Orndorff to prove just how close his relationship with Hogan really was. ", RIC FLAIR REMEMBERS ORNDORFF AS A 'GREAT GUY, LEGIT TOUGH!'. His death was confirmed via Instagram on Monday by his son . No. Mar 18, 2022 . Mason Fiscella (APP) | D, 7-1 Five years later he was inducted to the WWE Hall of Fame and shortly after to the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame. [46], At Clash of the Champions XXIX Stars and Stripes were granted a final shot at the tag team title, but the challengers also had to put up the Patriot's mask on the line. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. During this time he became known as "The Brandon Bull", a nickname he had during his days as a football player. [12], Orndorff returned to singles competition with his most notable match at the time being an unsuccessful shot at the IWGP Heavyweight Championship when he faced champion the Great Muta at Slamboree. 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | Fall, 6:02 They have two grown sons, Paul Orndorff III and Travis Orndorff, as well as eight grandchildren. On the page, Travis's wife, Amayou Smith, wrote: "Hi my name is Amayou, my husband is Travis Orndorff. Hes growing into his body. [16] The next time that Hogan and Orndorff teamed up, against The Moondogs, Orndorff wrestled most of the match by himself in an attempt to upstage Hogan, scoring the winning pin. [61][62] He believed that his father's dementia was a result of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Who is NFL's Richard Sherman and why was he arrested? [55][11], On January 5, 2011, Orndorff told the Busted Open Sirius Satellite Radio show that he had recently been diagnosed with throat cancer. No. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Orndorff joined the World Football League's Jacksonville Express in 1975 after training camp with the Chicago Bears in 1974, but he was injured. Tweets & replies. It is set to occur later this week in Fayetteville, Georgia. During the tag match Ali climbed up on to the ring apron and took a swing at Piper. Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news. Before he heads to Corvallis, though, he will do a two-year mission as did his brothers and dad before him. No. Jacob Bullock (IU) | D, 8-3, Ohio Intercollegiate Open (Nov. 14, 2021, Tiffin, Ohio) While he lost the support of the fans, he won the North American title on July 4, 1981. Spokane defends No. He is among the most renowned entertainers of the 21st century, and his sporting ability was evident. 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) won by forfeit vs. Nebraska Paul Orndorff, alias Mr Wonderful, was an American professional wrestler best known for his performances in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). How old is Paul Orndorff? Wonderful" in the first place. "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. Two-time NCAA Qualifier for Utah Valley University (2019, 2020) Is Einstein the horse still alive? [60], On May 8, 2021, Orndorff's son Travis posted a video of him at a medical facility, where he was seen in a state of reported dementia. Orndorff. In 1979, Orndorff traveled to the Alabama territory's "Southeast Championship Wrestling." Tate, one of four brothers, carries a 44-13 collegiate record to Columbus and was seeded eighth for the COVID-canceled 2020 NCAA Championships. Hulk Hogan led tributes online to the legendary wrestler and said that he was "slammed" by the news of Orndoff's death on Monday. [citation needed], Orndorff returned to WCW in late 1992. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-2 ", My heart is saddened again. However, he did not stay long and left in the fall of 1990. Streaming now http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Thank you for 1.9M . 12 Tate Orndorff (OSU) MD, 13-4 21 (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-1 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Paul Orndorff, better known by his in-ring name Mr Wonderful, passed away on Monday, July 12. Starting in January 1984, Orndorff took on "Rowdy" Roddy Piper as his manager. He defeated Brian Pillman in a tournament to earn the shot at the champion. Gold Division (Open) HWT (Tate Orndorff 4-0/1st) 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. After the 1993 WCW pay-per-view Battlebowl, Horsemen members Paul Roma and Arn Anderson faced the semi-regular team of Paul Orndorff and "Stunning" Steve Austin on WCW Saturday Night. Luke Luffman (ILL) | D, 3-2 Tate Orndorff, U-His defending state champion heavyweight, practices a throw on a training partner. Orndorff will be a redshirt junior this season after reaching the national tournament each of the past two campaigns for Utah Valley University. I was a little kid again. At Clash of the Champions XI Orndorff defeated Anderson[28] and at the 1990 Great American Bash, Orndorff teamed up with the Junkyard Dog and El Gigante to defeat Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, and Sid Vicious by disqualification. This time they wrestled without their manager and were officially known as "Pretty Wonderful". 4 Cornell. You are already subscribed to our newsletter! It does help when you have older siblings laying the gauntlet down for what you have to do, Owen said. [48] In May, Orndorff got a golden opportunity to regain the WCW Television title. Orndorff weighed scholarship offers from Iowa State, Minnesota and OSU before deciding to follow his dad to Corvallis, Oregon. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart. He also reignited his feud with Bob Orton, Jr. in the UWF, where he beat Orton for the UWF Southern States Championship on June 22, 1992, and held the title until he left the promotion. Tate Orndorff, U-Hi's defending state champion heavyweight, practices a throw on a training partner. The two feuded over the WCW World Tag Team Championship. After a controversial double pin finish, Stars and Stripes were declared the winners and thus the champions,[47] putting the end to Pretty Wonderful's second and final run with the gold. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D. 9-4, 2022 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, Lincoln, Nebraska, March 5-6 Pinned Tweet. He has a simple goal for the remainder of the season. A stud," he wrote on Twitter. "My heart is saddened again. Boxing legend Ali helped promote the event, featuring as a guest referee. It was not until Studd and Bundy had Hogan in a compromised position that Orndorff reentered the ring to fend off Studd and Bundy. Ancestry.com. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. The pair got marriedback in 1971 and remained together until the end. I love you Daddy.". Orndorff lost the title to DiBiase on November 1, 1981, in a match at the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans, Louisiana. [12] He was unsuccessful in his challenge and soon focused on the title he gave up. He will never be forgotten. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Senior U.S. Open finalist in Greco-Roman (2019) HWT | No. Paul has one sister Patricia Orndorff and has two brothers named Mickey Ronald Cain and Terry Orndorff, with whom he wrestled briefly as a tag team in the early 1980s. [11] He won the gold on June 20, 1982. Meet Kayla Simmons, the world's sexiest volleyball player who loves posing topless, Ex-UFC star VanZant sends fans wild as she flashes bum while climbing tree, Veronika Rajek wows in figure-hugging top as she invites fans to 'happy time', Brady could star in 'Netflix roast' while still 'trying to win back Gisele', 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Orndorff retired from wrestling after he injured his arm in a match, Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's death, He explained that his father had been battling with dementia. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. The "wild card" status was a blow to Orndoff's ego (storyline), causing him to attack several wrestlers including Hector Guerrero, whom he defeated in a "wild card" match to earn a spot in the tournament. Jacob Cover (KENT) | Fall, 0:16 [12], After feuding with Ladd, Orndorff continued to make a name for himself in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) where he feuded with The Masked Superstar. YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. All rights reserved. HWT | Tyrell Gordon ( UNIA) def. [4] He scored 21 career touchdowns and gained over 2,000 all-purpose yards in his playing career with the Spartans. Ric Flair, a retired professional wrestler, took toTwitterafter learning of Paul Orndorff's passing. Injuries caused Mr Wonderful to step away from the square ring in 2000. 9 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2 [57], In July 2016, Orndorff was named part of a class action lawsuit filed against WWE which alleged that wrestlers incurred "long term neurological injuries" and that the company "routinely failed to care" for them and "fraudulently misrepresented and concealed" the nature and extent of those injuries. Paul Orndorff excelled in various sports, including amateur wrestling, bodybuilding, football, track and field, and even arm wrestling. "He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. Mr Wonderful, as he was known by fans, suffered an injury to his arm back in the late 1980's. What happened to Paul Orndorff's Maybe 95ish. ", THE IRON SHEIK TWEETS AFTER 'BROTHER' ORNDORFF'S DEATH. Jordan Earnest (Ohio U.) linktr.ee/PaulOrndorff Joined July 2021. [12][40] After unsuccessfully challenging Ricky Steamboat throughout the fall and winter of 1993, Orndorff moved into the tag team division. 285 | No. Paul Orndorff's son Travis announced the news of his father's deathwith a heartbreaking Instagram post. R.I.P. Tristan Ruhlman (PUR) | Fall, 6:03 Posted an overall high school record of 142-15 with 103 pins as two-time Washington state champion The reason was that his entire right side was beginning to atrophy (causing his arm and leg muscles to shrink). Early in the match, Rude eliminated Orndorff with a roll-up. Brandon Whitman (UNC) | Fall, 5:22 Orndorff will be a redshirt junior this season after reaching the national tournament each of the past two campaigns for Utah Valley University. "He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. [4] He voluntarily quit during training camp, citing "personal problems". 18 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 9-0 R.I.P. His rivalry with Hulk Hogan made him a household name, where he was involved in the first ever WrestleMania main event, teaming with Roddy Piper against Hogan and Mr. T. Tributes are pouring in from the wrestling world, as friends and . [16], Orndorff and Hogan started teaming up to feud with Piper and Orton, facing them in tag team competition all over the country. I just want to win out and get better, he said. 2020 First Team All-Americans MANHEIM, Pa. -Utah Valley University sophomore heavyweight Tate Orndorffhas been named a 2020 Division I First Team All-American by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA). He was inducted on April 2 at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles by Bobby Heenan. During his time away from wrestling he was actually reported to have died; the story made several newspapers. Once the match restarted, Hogan easily exited the cage to win the match following a leg drop,[23] ending their feud. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. "He is better known as Mr. 13 Christian Lance (NEB) def. Read our Paul Orndorff live blog for the latest news and updates. U23 World Greco-Roman Team Member (2019) HWT | (4) Greg Kerkvliet (PSU) def. [12] Orndorff next feuded with The Masked Superstar, with whom he traded the National Heavyweight title back and forth during the fall of 1982. . Orndorff earned a shot at the North American champion The Grappler but on the day of the match he overslept (storyline) and was incensed when his replacement Jake "The Snake" Roberts beat the Grappler for the title. The only similarity between the two is that they share a surname. Roddy Piper, aka "Rowdy," became his manager and would end up nicknaming Orndorff "Mr Wonderful," a title he kept for the rest of his life. We lost another great one," one fan wrote. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2 On April 6, 2014, Orndorff made an appearance at WrestleMania XXX, marking his first time on WWE television since the 2005 Hall of Fame. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis wrote. "Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business," he wrote. Hulk Hogan is one of the biggest babyfaces to ever catch on in professional wrestling. He was considering giving professional wrestling a try, like his former Tampa teammate Ron Mikolajczyk, who made his wrestling debut that summer. "Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. No. "YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. HWT | No. [citation needed] On August 11, 2014, Orndorff made an appearance at Hogan's birthday celebration on WWE Raw, celebrating in the ring with many other WWE legends, including Hogan himself, Ric Flair, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Okerlund, Jimmy Hart, and Piper. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 15 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 7-2 Ascended as high as No. 30 Joe Doyle (BING) | MD, 10-2 After Orndorff fired Heenan as his manager, Heenan placed a $25,000 bounty on Orndorff, payable to anyone who could injure him. He told me he knew what he had to do.. [12][32], Siding with the "Dirty White Boy" Tony Anthony, Orndorff feuded with Hector Guerrero and Brian Lee. [17], Near the end of 1984, Piper's assault on Cyndi Lauper (kayfabe) brought Orndorff and Piper on a collision course with Hogan and Mr. T.[16] Hogan's feud with Piper also meant that Orndorff was thrust back into the main event picture; he defeated Tony Atlas at The War to Settle the Score and then played a part in the main event. Famous commentator Jim Ross paid tribute to the late wrestler Paul Orndorff on Monday. Orndorff quickly became affiliated with a group called the "Dudes with Attitudes" consisting of himself, Sting, Lex Luger, Junkyard Dog, and The Steiner Brothers. In 1988, he left WWE for WCW, where he captured the WCW World Television Championship and the WCW World Tag Team Championships with Paul Roma. Orndorff was unable to wrestle in the rematch due to car trouble, which meant that Orndorff's friend Bob Roop got the title shot and won the match. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 12-1, 2020-21 (Redshirt Junior) You wont find a heavyweight that works harder or has an energy level like he has, Owen said. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr," Travis Orndorff wrote. He was 71. Next, Pretty Wonderful was challenged by the duo of Stars and Stripes (Marcus Alexander Bagwell and The Patriot) at Fall Brawl. Ben Cohen: co-founder of Ben & Jerry's early life, age, social activism, net worth, updates. The time off was because of the injury to his arm/neck that he suffered during the Hogan feud and left untreated for too long. Their matches included a memorable outdoor match in Toronto ("The Big Event") which drew an estimated 76,000 fans. Just heard about the passing of Paul Mr 1derfulOrndorff. HWT | No. Washingtons Dave Schultz High School National Wrestling Hall of Fame Award winner (2015) The only similarity between the two is that they share a surname. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Paul Orndorff dead WWE wrestler cause of death revealed as son raises awareness of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Khabib Nurmagomedov names himself in 'magnificent seven' UFC GOAT list but has no room for rival Conor McGregor. Tates better than I was in football and he loves it more than I did, Dave said. Read Full. 2021 All-American (eighth), PRIOR TO OHIO STATE The only difference was that his right arm was noticeably smaller due to a neck injury that caused nerve damage and eventually the atrophy of his right biceps. He married his high school girlfriend Ronda Maxwell Orndorff. Orndorff began working for the NWA Tri-State promotion where he got involved in a feud with Ernie Ladd. A post shared by Paul Orndorff (@mr1derfulofficial), ORNDORFF'S SON SAYS HE WAS 'AN AMAZING FATHER'. Paul's career in the World Wrestling Federation began in late 1983 when he made his debut. 1 seed/3-2 Fourth) Orndorff excels in the classroom as well, garnering NWCA Scholar All-American and First Team Academic All-Big 12 laurels in 2019 and 2020. Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. Likes. [12] During the summer, he vacated the title to focus on pursuing the NWA World Champion "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. 285 | No. The anomaly (atrophy) made him not be able to compete at his level best and put him at risk of injury. Two years ago, Tanner had to win his match in the final to clinch a state title for U-Hi. I was a little kid again. No. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. NWCA All-American (2020) [citation needed], In 1990 Orndorff returned to the squared circle, wrestling a series of matches against Kerry Von Erich on the independent circuit. Paul Orndorff Death. Tate Orndorff kicked off the new wrestling season Sunday with a 2-0 decision victory over North Carolina's Brandon Whitman. He appeared in a segment with his WrestleMania I teammate Roddy Piper and their opponents from the event, Hulk Hogan and Mr. T, as well as the referee for the match, Pat Patterson, interrupting Hogan's interview with Gene Okerlund. 2023 Ohio State University. Orndorff exploded on theWWEscene in the 1980s, paired with manager Bobby Heenan. Orndorff played college football at the University of Tampa,[4] where he was a fullback for his first three seasons before he was moved to tight end mid-season in his senior year by coach Earle Bruce. Greg Valentine discusses the late-great "Mr Wonderful" Paul Orndorff during his WWF days. 285 | No. [12] Austin, Condrey, and Rose formed The Midnight Express shortly thereafter. Orndorff's TV title reign also included a successful defence against future ECW champion Shane Douglas and a disqualification loss to Johnny B Badd, after Maxx Payne violently interfered. [citation needed], Under the tutelage of manager Masked Assassin, the team quickly began to work well together in a feud with Marcus Alexander Bagwell and 2 Cold Scorpio. [12] The duo held on to the title for five months before losing it to Raschke and his new partner Paul Jones on April 16, 1979.[12]. What is Paul Orndorff's net worth? Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. (October 29, 1949 - July 12, 2021), nicknamed "Mr. Wonderful", was an American professional wrestler and college football player, best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). [20] Orndorff's feud with Piper and Orton continued to rage on while Hogan started to defend his title against other contenders; Orndorff faced both Orton[20] and Piper[20] in individual competition, usually without a conclusive outcome. The injury forced him to retire in . Orndorff returned in October and partnered with Big John Studd against Maeda and Sakaguchi, then faced Maeda again in singles competition. One of my fondest memories. Rest In Peace!". It's unclear whether dementia had a part in his demise. Orndorff got the better of Mantell and won the right to use the Freebird hair removal cream on Mantell. Malachi Smith delivers key 3-pointer, block to help Gonzaga beat Saint Mary's , Recap and highlights: No. One of my fondest memories. [26] His final match came on a house show on January 4, 1988, against Rude in Augusta, Georgia. The champions retained,[45] but a week later the championship changed hands when Stars and Stripes got the victory. Paul Orndorff was one of the greatest and most talented entertainers. He wrote: "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr.". Paul Orndorff's Tweets. #PaulOrndorff" he wrote. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". He is better known as "Mr. #1derful" Paul Orndorff. Chris Paul's net worth 2021: salary, endorsements and lifestyle. [citation needed] On May 3, 2017, aged 67, Orndorff had his final match, and first since 2000, winning a six-man tag at a Canadian Wrestling's Elite (CWE) show in Brandon, Manitoba. Garnered 17 wins over nationally-ranked opponents His wife Brinley (Nelson) logged nearly 500 minutes of action on the pitch for Utah Valley womens soccer. After losing more and more matches, including a match on WorldWide to Randy Savage, Orndorff lost all faith in his abilities; the outwardly arrogant Mr. "Paul Orndorff had more class, talent, athletic ability than almost anyone I ever knew. Travis wrote, "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. . WWE Hall of Fame member Eric Bischoff tweeted out his condolences after announcements of Paul Orndorff's death. He returned to wrestling in 1990 in the WCW (world championship wrestling), making his debut in Dudes with Attitudes. Story of the smallest horse in the world. Is Tate Orndorff related to Paul Orndorff? Mr. His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday. Or I should say I put myself on the mat pretty hard.. Thank you for all of them Paul. It was something he had worked through as best he could but by the end of 1995 he was forced to retire and started to work as a trainer and a road agent for WCW.[16]. 17 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. MY BROTHER. Lucas Davison (NU) def. HWT | No. Orndorff won his first wrestling title when he pinned Lawler for the NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship on June 7, 1977. 1 Gable Steveson (MINN) def. 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