Son of wrestling icon Paul Orndorff arrested after high-speed chase in Georgia

Pro wrestler's son arrested again after chase

The son of professional wrestler Paul Orndorf is in trouble with the law again after another high-speed chase and encounter with a police K-9 in Peachtree City.

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. - The son of late professional wrestling icon Paul Orndorff, known in the ring as "Mr. Wonderful," was arrested Thursday following a high-speed chase and another encounter with a police K-9 in Peachtree City.

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Paul Orndorff III, a convicted felon, is facing numerous felony charges, including fleeing law enforcement and possession of methamphetamine. Officers say he also had a handgun in the glove compartment of his vehicle.

The incident unfolded on the afternoon of May 29 after police received word that Orndorff was wanted on multiple charges and may have been armed with stolen firearms. Officers attempted to stop him, but Orndorff allegedly refused to pull over, speeding through a busy shopping center parking lot and reaching speeds over 100 miles per hour.

Police body camera footage captured what authorities described as a familiar scene.

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As Yogi Berra said, it was déjà vu all over again. A nearly identical 2019 incident happened when Orndorff fled Peachtree City police, ending in a crash and another K-9 takedown.

In Thursday’s incident, officers said Orndorff refused to exit the vehicle and reached under his seat. After repeated warnings, a K-9 was deployed into the car. According to police, the dog latched onto Orndorff’s arm before officers pulled him from the vehicle.

Orndorff previously served prison time following the 2019 pursuit. His latest arrest marks yet another run-in with Peachtree City authorities.