In 1995, Vader made the mistake of crossing "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff backstage, leading to a heated encounter that saw the bruising heavyweight humiliated in front of his fellow wrestlers. Orndorff took exception to Vader running late for television tapings and tried hurrying him, determined to get in some pre-taped promos for the show. There was already heat between the men, making the situation even more volatile. The wrestlers came to blows and Orndorff flattened the much bigger Vader with a haymaker, then another shot. How did he finish the big man? He stomped a proverbial mudhole in his ass and walked it dry...while wearing flipflops. Is there any better way to show superior toughness by kicking someone's ass while wearing flipflops? Didn't think so.
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
