Eagle scout also lettered for the University High School football and golf teams, PERSONAL MY BROTHER. No. Malachi Smith delivers key 3-pointer, block to help Gonzaga beat Saint Mary's , Recap and highlights: No. The OFFICIAL Twitter for the late Paul Orndorff, managed by Some Kind of #1derful, the podcast hosted by Travis Orndorff (son of Paul). 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Mr Wonderful was believed to have made most of his money wrestling for WWE prior to his retirement. [12] Orndorff's reaction to Roberts's title win signaled a change in attitude; he turned heel as he demanded a title match against Roberts. 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. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) vs. No. For seven years, he represented the National Wrestling Alliance. R.I.P. [54], Orndorff's parents were both of German descent. Luke Martin (Glenville St. Col.) | Fall, 1:59 285 | No. Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". Paul Orndorff excelled in various sports, including amateur wrestling, bodybuilding, football DUSTIN RHODES POSTS IN MEMORY OF PAUL ORNDORFF. [22] The next week, during a tag match where Hogan and Orndorff faced the massive duo of Big John Studd and Bundy, Hogan and Orndorff accidentally collided and Hogan knocked Orndorff off the apron. [22], Orndorff soon reunited with manager Heenan and again feuded with Hogan, and began using Hogan's theme music, "Real American", as his own entrance theme. American professional wrestler (19492021), Retirement and various appearances (19952001). May God rest his soul! It is not known what caused his death, but according to reports, he had been diagnosed with dementia not long ago. Paul Orndorff - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages Paul Orndorff We found 15 records for Paul Orndorff in NC, MN and 6 other states. He explained that his father had been battling with dementia, which he believes was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. What is Paul Orndorff's net worth? Orndorff was only listed as a "wild card" who had to win a match in order to enter the tournament. John ODonnell (RUT) | TF, 15-0 [6], Orndorff was selected in the 12th round of the 1973 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints, who drafted him as a fullback, while leaving open the possibility of playing him at tight end. [59] In September 2020, an appeal was dismissed by a federal appeals court. From his robes and ring gear to his muscular physique and legitimate toughness, he was to me what a pro wrestler should be. 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. He married his high school girlfriend Ronda Maxwell Orndorff. [12] It was soon revealed that Roop had sabotaged Orndorff's car so he could get the title shot instead (storyline). He wrote: "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr.". He called me every day when he could. She is a mother and grandma who did not let the issue surrounding the paternity of her first child derail her meteoric ascent to fame. 2022-23 Duals Owen credits the olders siblings for blazing the trail for Tate. He is the brother of Mickey Ronald Cain, Terry Orndorff and Patricia. 15 Yaraslau Slavikouski (HARV) def. Hulk Hogan led tributes online to the legendary wrestler and said that he was "slammed" by the news of Orndoff's death on Monday. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. [11], Orndorff started wrestling in 1976 in Mid-Southern Wrestling where he feuded with a young Jerry Lawler. Thank you for all of them Paul. No. No. Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief, Check your email and confirm your subscription. We invite you to share condolences for Paul Orndorff in our Guest Book. Gable Steveson (MINN) def. Orndorff will be a redshirt junior this season after reaching the national tournament each of the past two campaigns for Utah Valley University. Sportsmanship was always in his blood and he excelled in the fields. 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'. 2022-23 NCAA 285-Pound Preseason Preview: Big Shoes To Fill. Tate, one of four brothers, carries a 44-13 collegiate record to Columbus and was seeded eighth for the COVID-canceled 2020 NCAA Championships. [31] Orndorff left the UWF sometime in early 1993, vacating the Southern States title. They have been together for over 50 years as she was his high school sweetheart. Orndorff and Piper often faced Snuka and "The Tonga Kid" in tag team competition. His death was confirmed via Instagram on Monday by his son . Orndorff will be a redshirt junior this season after reaching the national tournament each of the past two campaigns for Utah Valley University. [27], Paul Orndorff retired in early 1988 due to his arm injury and focused on running his bowling alley in Fayetteville. Instead, Orndorff missed and his opponent stuck him. NWCA All-American (2020) (20) Joe Doyle (BING) | MD, 10-2 On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Paul Orndorff, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.. Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. was born in Winchester, Virginia on October 29, 1949. Two years ago, Tanner had to win his match in the final to clinch a state title for U-Hi. Both times, Orndorff's reigns were short and were ended by Ladd. Due to his past injuries in the WWF, Paul was forced to retire. In Mid-South, Orndorff feuded with Ken Mantell over Mantell's propensity for cutting people's hair after a match. Andrew Irick (IND) | Fall, 5:51 Young Paul spent his first three seasons as a fullback at the University of Tampa. On February 3, 2005, Orndorff was announced as one of the inductees for the Class of 2005 into the WWE Hall of Fame. Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according toCelebrity Net Worth. Spokane defends No. Mr T - real name Laurence Tureaud - debuted for the WWE in 1985 as Hulk Hogans tag-team partner at the very first WrestleMania, beating Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff. His wife Brinley (Nelson) logged nearly 500 minutes of action on the pitch for Utah Valley womens soccer. HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) vs. (5) Wyatt Hendrickson (AF) | D, 9-5 Boone McDermott (RU) | D, 6-1 Ancestry.com. Orndorff then helped Hogan to his feet and raised his hand in the air, only to give Hogan a clothesline followed by a piledriver. FORMER WWE wrestler Paul Orndorff passed away on June 12, 2021. Or I should say I put myself on the mat pretty hard.. [18] Blaming Orndorff for the loss, Piper and Orton attacked him on Saturday Night's Main Event I. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. HWT | No. Travis wrote, "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. . | D, 8-1 Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below. He believes the condition was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Famous commentator Jim Ross paid tribute to the late wrestler Paul Orndorff on Monday. And he had the confidence to have fun with his character.". Afterwards, Orndorff laid out Guerrero and several preliminary wrestlers with his piledriver finisher. YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. His father also played football there, and had a tryout with the New Orleans Saints. Sadly, the situation doesn't seem to be improving . Ive known (OSU assistant coach) Kevin Roberts (a U-Hi grad) most of my life. You wont find a heavyweight that works harder or has an energy level like he has, Owen said. Injuries caused Mr Wonderful to step away from the square ring in 2000. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Orndorff got the better of Mantell and won the right to use the Freebird hair removal cream on Mantell. "Just heard about the passing of Paul Mr 1derfulOrndorff. . It wouldnt surprise me if hes about 300 pounds by the time hes done with his mission.. His career highlights included competing alongside the likes of other wrestling legends like Hulk Hogan and Mr T. Paul Orndorff will have a public funeral, according to Wrestling Inc. Orton's interference at the end of the match backfired when he accidentally hit Orndorff with the cast on his arm, allowing Hogan to pin Orndorff and win the match for his team. "But Paul also was one funny son-of-a-bitch. Orndoff beat Tim Horner[32] and Robert Gibson[32] in the preliminary rounds to advance to the finals of the tournament. Wonderful" in the first place. 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. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. HWT | (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. This WWE Elite Collection action figure is around 6-in/15.24-cm and comes ready to unleash havoc straight out of the box! The feud with Ladd saw Orndorff win the NWA Tri-State North American Heavyweight Title[12] from Ladd on two occasions (on May 29, 1978[12] and again in June). WWE's officialTwitteraccount posted a tribute to the fallen star, tweeting: "WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer 'Mr. HWT | No. Streaming now http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Thank you for 1.9M . Tate, whose baby face belies his age, matched that state title last year, going 38-0 the first U-Hi junior to go undefeated. 2023 Ohio State University. [55][11], On January 5, 2011, Orndorff told the Busted Open Sirius Satellite Radio show that he had recently been diagnosed with throat cancer. I went to a wcw house show at the uic pavilion once. "YOU WERE EXCELLENT BUBBA. His fearlessness in the ring was evident throughout his professional hardships and tribulations. Orndorff is amazed with how far hes come in the sport considering he won just one match in seventh grade. [citation needed], Going into Bash at the Beach,[43] Pretty Wonderful had the advantage as both champions were suffering from injuries inflicted by the challengers on previous occasions (kayfabe). [9][10], After his football career ended, Orndorff watched Championship Wrestling from Florida in the mid-1970s. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-2 Yes. [16], Orndorff and Hogan started teaming up to feud with Piper and Orton, facing them in tag team competition all over the country. Tate is a heavyweight wrestler from Spokane, Wash. 38 of the 500 top wrestlers in the, Wrestler of the Week (August 2329, 1987), WCW World Television Championship Tournament (1993), This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 17:40. During the match, Roma acted very indifferently to his tag team partner, sowing the seeds to his heel turn. It is not clear if an autopsy has been done yet. "Paul Orndorff was a true, mans man. It was not until Studd and Bundy had Hogan in a compromised position that Orndorff reentered the ring to fend off Studd and Bundy. Jacob Robb (Mercyhurst) | D, 10-3 (1st), 2021 Cliff Keen Invitational [17] Hogan disposed of the challenger and moved on while Orndorff fought a variety of opponents including the Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana. He has more courage than any wrestler Ive had. I love their coaches. Hes like having another coach in the room. During 1980, Orndorff started to split his time between the Alabama and the Mid-South territories, until he left the Alabama territory by the end of 1980 to focus entirely on the Mid-South territory. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. This is a very sad situation that has left him in a bad state. I just wanted to tell him that if he got a chance at a pin to go for it, Dave said. He is well known for his nickname, Mr. [61][62] He believed that his father's dementia was a result of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). He would later move to the New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he stayed for several months. [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. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. It is unclear whether he had investments elsewhere because many presume him to be richer. Most of you will remember him for his physique. 285 | No. The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far. Paul Orndorff was married to Ronda Maxwell. Read our Paul Orndorff live blog for the latest news and updates. Orndorff quickly became affiliated with a group called the "Dudes with Attitudes" consisting of himself, Sting, Lex Luger, Junkyard Dog, and The Steiner Brothers. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. 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) His final WCW match came on August 26 in Chicago when he teamed with The Junkyard Dog in a losing effort against the tag-team champions Doom. Last year, Tate had to get a pin for the Titans to place fourth and earn a trophy. 285 | No. The reason was that his entire right side was beginning to atrophy (causing his arm and leg muscles to shrink). Even in those times, it stands to reason he might have remained in or around the main event picture for another five-to-ten years. YOU WERE THE TOUGHEST. He was a member of the U23 World Greco-Roman team and a Senior U.S. Open Greco-Roman finalist in 2019. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 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. Wonderful" set his sights on the vacant WCW World Television Championship. 1, BTN Presents Coverage of 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, No. 12 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 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. After Orndorff fired Heenan as his manager, Heenan placed a $25,000 bounty on Orndorff, payable to anyone who could injure him. Jaron Smith (UMD) | D, 4-1 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Sep 4, 2022 . He was 71 years old at the time of his death on July 12, 2021. Tate is a heavyweight wrestler from Spokane, Wash. 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. After the feud with Cactus cooled off, "Mr. Greg Valentine discusses the late-great "Mr Wonderful" Paul Orndorff during his WWF days. [16] Televised on several cable outlets, the UWF saw many former WWF stars such as Don Muraco, Bob Orton, Jr., "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka, Lou Albano, and The Killer Bees (known as "Masked Confusion" in the UWF). Paul's name will live on in the hearts of many sports fanatics for the rest of their lives, and his legacy will be etched in the halls of fame. Then, coach Earle Bruce shifted him to tight end in the middle of his senior year. The injury forced him to retire in . He was a three-year starter in football, and was a first-team All-Greater Spokane League pick at center last fall. [12] Orndorff, the TV champion, and Rick Rude, the U.S. Champion, began teaming on a regular basis, including a PPV victory over Dustin Rhodes and Kensuke Sasaki at Slamboree. [citation needed], Orndorff returned to WCW in late 1992. #PaulOrndorff" he wrote. [12] During the summer, he vacated the title to focus on pursuing the NWA World Champion "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. The champions retained,[45] but a week later the championship changed hands when Stars and Stripes got the victory. He was considering giving professional wrestling a try, like his former Tampa teammate Ron Mikolajczyk, who made his wrestling debut that summer. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MFF, Duals (7-4) ", RIC FLAIR REMEMBERS ORNDORFF AS A 'GREAT GUY, LEGIT TOUGH!'. Tate Orndorff, U-His defending state champion heavyweight, practices a throw on a training partner. "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. Paul was married to his high school girlfriend, Ronda Maxwell Orndorff, with whom they have two grown-up sons, Paul Orndorff III and Travis. "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. The suit was litigated by attorney Konstantine Kyros, who led a number of other lawsuits against WWE. [11] He won the gold on June 20, 1982. 3 in the national heavyweight rankings and owns 17 wins over nationally-ranked opponents. No. Tate performs at a state title-level in the classroom, too, where he carries a 3.97 grade-point average. Orndorff was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame in 2009. Tate relishes the idea of following in his dads footsteps at OSU at least on the mat. [24] Orndorff received a babyface response from the crowd during his return, leading the WWF to change his character. Boxing legend Ali helped promote the event, featuring as a guest referee. While he lost the support of the fans, he won the North American title on July 4, 1981. Read Full. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Most of you will remember him for his physique. HWT | No. Its just the right way to live, thats how I feel. No. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. 1 seed/3-2 Fourth) He went to a prestigious tournament in Ohio last month hoping to go up against the No. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. #RIPPaulOrndorff . Dan Conley (COL) | Fall, 3:54 [25] Orndorff took Oliver Humperdink as his manager in his fight with Rude and Heenan. Wonderful in the 1980s, has died at age 71. Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. (October 29, 1949 July 12, 2021), nicknamed "Mr. I attribute a lot of my success in wrestling to church, Tate said. The champions had one last defense against former champions the Nasty Boys that also saw Kevin's injured brother Dave. Chris Paul's net worth 2021: salary, endorsements and lifestyle. On February 3, 2005, he was named to the WWE Hall of Fame and was inducted by veteran wrestler Bobby Heenan on April 2, 2005. She overcame personal controversies to build a reputation for herself in Hollywood by acting and singing her way into the hearts of audiences. He called his father-in-law, who knew someone who knew Florida promoter Eddie Graham, which got his start into the wrestling business. He was inducted on April 2 at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles by Bobby Heenan. Im glad hes wrestling. However, he did not stay long and left in the fall of 1990. 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Jacob Bullock (IU) | D, 8-3, Ohio Intercollegiate Open (Nov. 14, 2021, Tiffin, Ohio) "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 3-2, 2022 NCAA Championships, Detroit, Michigan March 17-19 It makes me a better person.. 285 (Orndorff, 2-3, 8th) Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. That wrestler ended up skipping the tourney, though. Before the team left the ring, they also took a couple of shots at the Nasty Boys for good measure. Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news. All donations and love gifts are appreciated.". [11] On August 10, he announced it was gone. Tegan, the second oldest, earned the first state medal when he placed seventh. Christian Lance (NEB) def. Instead, he voluntarily resigned during training camp, claiming "personal difficulties." Their matches included a memorable outdoor match in Toronto ("The Big Event") which drew an estimated 76,000 fans. Ascended as high as No. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Orndorff exploded on theWWEscene in the 1980s, paired with manager Bobby Heenan. He wrestled Kengo Kimura, Riki Choshu, and Akira Maeda, as well as teaming up with Ed Leslie against Antonio Inoki and Seiji Sakaguchi. [12] He was unsuccessful in his challenge and soon focused on the title he gave up. "He Was Another Amazing Athlete That I Had The Pleasure Of Wrestling An Hour For The NWA Championship On Many Occasions! Orndorff had stints in the UWF (Universal Wrestling Federation) and the indies between 1990 to 1993. With both men rededicated to teaming, they soon challenged for the WCW World Tag Team Championship then held by Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan. [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. "Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business," he wrote. His son, Travis Orndorff made the announcement on Instagram. Terry went on to have limited success as a tag team wrestler with other partners such as The Junkyard Dog and Kerry Von Erich. All rights reserved. Race assisted Orndorff in the match and was quickly joined by Vader in his attack on Cactus Jack. [26] His final match came on a house show on January 4, 1988, against Rude in Augusta, Georgia. How old is Paul Orndorff? 4 Lucas Davison (NW) def. May God rest his soul! Placed third in both Greco and Freestyle at the 2014 Fargo Junior Nationals HWT | (4) Greg Kerkvliet (PSU) def. Adonis kept on irritating Orndorff, going so far as daring Orndorff to prove just how close his relationship with Hogan really was. Orndorff joined the World Football League's Jacksonville Express in 1975 after training camp with the Chicago Bears in 1974, but he was injured. But Orndorff chose to play college football at his hometown the University of Tampa and remain close to his wife and young son, according toProWrestling stories. 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]. One of the greatest of all time! 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. "Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. He is attributed for bring style and swagger into the sport of wrestling thus pioneering the culture of the modern-day superstar. Orndorff's family created aGoFundMepage in order to raise money for the icon's funeral. [16], On the May 26 episode of World Championship Wrestling it was announced that Paul Orndorff would face Arn Anderson at Clash of the Champions XI. 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. 285 | No. Greco-Roman competition has also treated Orndorff well over the years. No. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71. [63], On July 12, 2021, Orndorff died of his dementia at the age of 71 in Atlanta, Georgia.[64][65]. Travis Orndorff on Paul Orndorff's TemperLearn More about The Hannibal TV: https://www.thehannibaltv.com/Follow on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @TheHannib. [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. Gifts processed in this system are not tax deductible, but are predominately used to help meet the local financial requirements needed to receive national matching-grant funds. A week later, Roma teamed with Erik Watts to take on the team of Orndorff and Lord Steven Regal. Changed my life. Son of Dave and Amy Orndorff [20] When no one succeeded, Heenan upped the bounty to $50,000. I just want to win out and get better, he said. Brendan Furman (COR) D, 4-1, 2022 Cliff Keen Invitational, Dec. 2-3, Las Vegas (3-2) Orndorff at the 2022 NCAA Championships (3-2) Junior Greco National Champion (2015), Fila Cadet National Champion (2014) and Fargo National Cadet Freestyle runner-up (2013) Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Next, Pretty Wonderful was challenged by the duo of Stars and Stripes (Marcus Alexander Bagwell and The Patriot) at Fall Brawl. No. When Orndorff vacated the title, it was put on the line in a tournament that was won by The Super Destroyer. In actuality, Orndorff was forced to retire due to his previous injuries in the WWF, with the entire right side of his body beginning to atrophy (eventually causing his arm and leg muscles to shrink). Posted an overall high school record of 142-15 with 103 pins as two-time Washington state champion 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. [50] Orndorff was also unable to beat the rookie in subsequent matches and (in kayfabe) began to lose confidence in his abilities. 102 Following. [12] Orndorff lost the title back to Lawler before he left the Memphis territory. His cause of death evidently was tied to a long-time illness t. This was the only time Orndorff and Hogan wrestled in WCW. 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