Inside WCW's Mayhem: Paul Orndorff and Vader's Explosive Clash

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In 1995, a heated argument between Paul Orndorff and Vader erupted backstage in WCW, escalating into a messy, all-out brawl, as witnessed by those present. Learn more

VADER: "It was pretty much just a misunderstanding. I wasn’t who I am today. I was drinking a lot."

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TERRY TAYLOR (witness): "After a match, Vader was asked to do an interview, and he said, ‘Sure, just wait until I’ve changed.’ Around this time, Paul Orndorff started talking s*** to Vader."

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VADER: "Eric Bischoff told me that he would let everyone know I would be late as I was taking a photo session that I had to do."

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VADER: "Again, he told me that he would let everyone know that I was coming, but I would be late. Paul Orndorff took exception to that, and we squared off…"

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PAUL ORNDORFF: "I was doing my job. One thing led to another – we had words. It was like David and Goliath."

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VADER: "Paul was threatening me four or five inches from my face, and I slapped him."

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