RIP Pat Ptterson

[ChristmasFnatic]

WWE announced the following:

WWE is saddened to learn that Pat Patterson has passed away at the age of 79.

A true trailblazer of the industry, Patterson was linked to many “firsts” in sports-entertainment throughout his storied career, including the first-ever Intercontinental Title reign and the creation of the Royal Rumble Match. In a career spanning six decades, the renaissance man left an indelible mark on the industry in the ring, on the microphone and behind the scenes.

Patterson began his career in 1958 in his native Canada before becoming a fixture in the Bay Area for nearly two decades. After winning the AWA Tag Team Championship with Ray Stevens in 1978, Patterson moved on to WWE. Under the tutelage of The Grand Wizard, Patterson made an immediate impact and became the first Intercontinental Champion in September 1979. Patterson’s most legendary WWE rivalry was undoubtedly his war with Sgt. Slaughter, which captivated the WWE Universe with Boot Camp Matches and a brutal Alley Fight at Madison Square Garden.

Shortly before his in-ring retirement in 1984, Patterson joined Mr. McMahon as a color commentator. Even after hanging up his boots, Patterson was far from finished reimagining the possibilities of the sports-entertainment industry. In 1988, Patterson brought one of the ring’s most groundbreaking ideas to life by creating the original format for the Royal Rumble Match.

Patterson returned to the ring during WWE's electric "Attitude Era," creating many memorable moments alongside Gerald Brisco as one of Mr. McMahon's hilarious "Stooges." Patterson even pinned Crash Holly to claim Hardcore Title. For all his efforts, Pat Patterson was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996 by Bret Hart.

In his 25-plus years in WWE, Patterson was synonymous with making history. From the Intercontinental Title to the Royal Rumble Match and beyond, his name will forever be revered in WWE lore. This amazing legacy was captured in Patterson's 2016 autobiography, Accepted: How the First Gay Superstar Changed WWE, a moving chronicle about his life both inside and out of the ring.

WWE extends its condolences to Patterson’s family and friends.

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This is sad. One of Vince's stooges back in the late 90s.

[wings_unhinged]

That's gonna hit hard for Vince. RIP Patterson

[Or1ginal1ty]

To clear the air. Wasn't he the gay "Harvey Weinstein" of wrestling.

Roddy Piper almost came out about it, almost broke down crying. Vid on Youtube I can't link.

Not just Piper, tons of other wrestlers. When they would check into hotel room - junior wrestler would say to hotel clerk "2 beds please". Pat Patterson would yell from the back "1 bed is good!" Junior wrestler would put his head down sad.

[HairyWBush]

I too don't think vince can take any more deaths this close. That's a long time buddy of his, wow. This is tragic

[StinnerOzz]

One of the greatest wrestling minds, and hopefully not truly one of the worst people as we hear. Hard to ignore what appear to be facts, but credit where its's due either way, I suppose. RIP

[Deathstroke]

Rip to a legend

It was his ******* lover Brooklyn Brawler I never liked.

[Deathstroke]

Mick Foley said he wanted to end his career as a stooge to an authority figure just like pat, and Gerald brisco .

Pointed out they were bigger during that attitude era than in their heyday.

[Deathstroke]

^ I believe that happened during the highest rated raw in wwf history. It gave me chills at the time.

[StinnerOzz]

The stooges thing was so f'n funny.

[Mountaineer92]

a total POS.

[Rubberduckyeee]

^ I believe that happened during the highest rated raw in wwf history. It gave me chills at the time.

Back when the crowd was all in and everyone had a sign. The “WCW SUCKS!” signs and “Shawn Michaels is a f4g” signs were the best!

[anonymous]

Guy was a scumbag. Made jobbers bend over so he could stick his French Canadian baguette in their juiced up asses

And then they wouldn’t even get pushed afterwards.

From what I understand though, he was always pitching, not catching.

[LiftBigEatBig]

Feel bad for Vince. Taker retires, now his boy dies.

Also, didn't the dirt come out about Fabulous Moolah after she died? Maybe we will finally get confirmation on Pat's hotel room antics...

[SmillironS]

Dude deserves to rot in hell for his actions but I’m not gonna lie him and Gerry brisco coming out to Real American and cleaning house was an absolutely sweet piece.

[Land Shark]

“A go behind! From the Pat Patterson school of wrestling”

[Evil_D]

Are we all going to forget the at least one report of homosexual sexual harassment performed by Patterson?
Or is the world ok with homosexual sexual harassment because it's happening against straight males?

[EidFnatic]

God rest his soul

I for one will carry on the good work of the 'Cream Team'.

R.I.P, to an attitude era legend.

[John_Connor]

rip

[UnstableJ]

Anyone care to elaborate on the alleged gay buttfukcings administered by Pat Patterson? (srs)

[ChunkBuster]

Pat up to his old tricks in the afterlife:



Good riddance

[pandaboy89]

Anyone care to elaborate on the alleged gay buttfukcings administered by Pat Patterson? (srs)

[Evil_D]

Anyone care to elaborate on the alleged gay buttfukcings administered by Pat Patterson? (srs)

Word going around is Alex Wright got pushed for agreeing to it [see edit note], which is kind of sad because Alex was entertaining.
How many were denied pushes or outright ousted from the business for not going along with it?
I even remember a first hand account of Sid being sexually harassed by Patterson. Apparently Patterson actually knew how to wrestler. Sid was just a young, massive athletic guy who made it into the business mostly due to his look and charisma. Sid says Patterson put him into a hold from behind against his will. It didn't go any further though.
Just sick.

[Evil_D]

Word going around is Alex Wright got pushed for agreeing to it, which is kind of sad because Alex was entertaining.
How many were denied pushes or outright ousted from the business for not going along with it?
I even remember a first hand account of Sid being sexually harassed by Patterson. Apparently Patterson actually knew how to wrestler. Sid was just a young, massive athletic guy who made it into the business mostly due to his look and charisma. Sid says Patterson put him into a hold from behind against his will. It didn't go any further though.
Just sick.

And no, 2020 cuck ******* males, sexual harassment isn't funny just because it's happening to a male.
Dont act like this is ok.

[EidFnatic]

War Pat Patterson.

[Land Shark]

Word going around is Alex Wright got pushed for agreeing to it [see edit note], which is kind of sad because Alex was entertaining.
How many were denied pushes or outright ousted from the business for not going along with it?
I even remember a first hand account of Sid being sexually harassed by Patterson. Apparently Patterson actually knew how to wrestler. Sid was just a young, massive athletic guy who made it into the business mostly due to his look and charisma. Sid says Patterson put him into a hold from behind against his will. It didn't go any further though.
Just sick.

Alex Wright never worked for the WWF though

[Mr.PissShivers]

[Evil_D]

Alex Wright never worked for the WWF though

I believe Patterson was in WCW at the time.

[Evil_D]

06:25
Anyone know when Sid's book is coming out?

[masterfulsky]

I believe Patterson was in WCW at the time.

no he wasnt

[Evil_D]

no he wasnt

Those wrestling head honchos were all buddy buddy with one another. It's reasonable to assume they spent some time on the others premises whether in official capacity or not.
I'm just repeating the word that has been going around for many years. And that is that Alex Wright was a victim of Patterson.
Not surprised by the pushback honestly. People of a certain political persuasion have been trying to re-write history for a while now.