WWE Hall Of Famer Pat Patterson passes away at 79, tributes pour in from wrestling world
Patterson, who is often helmed as a booking genius will leave a huge void in the WWE as he was a big part of WWE’s backstage operation systems.
The WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon was his pal who worked together with Gerald Brisco for multiple years. McMahon noted on Twitter how Patterson laid the foundation of the global brand now known as WWE.
“Pat Patterson was more than the first Intercontinental Champion & father of the Royal Rumble Match. He helped lay the foundation for WWE as we know it. His mentorship shaped careers, his creativity sparked innovation and his friendship lifted spirits. Love you, Pat. We miss you.”
Just got a text from my buddy Rodger Brulotte letting me know that legendary wrestler Pat Patterson of @WWE passed away earlier this morning in a Miami hospital. Patterson, had cancer. He was 79. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. RIP. #WWE
— Tony Marinaro (@TonyMarinaro) December 2, 2020
Shane McMahon remembered Patterson on Twitter, writing, “I can not express how crushed I feel right now with the loss of Pat Patterson. A true member of my family, mentor, and dear friend. I love you, Pat. God speed.”
I can not express how crushed I feel right now with the loss of Pat Patterson. A true member of my family, mentor and dear friend.
I love you Pat.
God speed. pic.twitter.com/FdaAFnsw8m— Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) December 2, 2020
Apart from the McMahons, The Rock, John Cena, Hulk Hogan, Triple H, Kane, Natalya, and many more wrestling talents have expressed their condolences using their social media handles over Patterson’s death.
Last night’s Takeover WarGames 2020 go-home edition of WWE NXT on the USA Network opened up with a tribute to WWE Hall of Famer. Triple H and the rest of the NXT roster, including WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels and General Manager William Regal, stood on the stage to pay tribute to the inaugural WWE Intercontinental Champion.
NXT then aired a video package to take us through Patterson’s legendary career with “My Way” by Frank Sinatra in the background. The vignette came to a close with a piped-in “thank you Pat!” chant all around the Capitol Wrestling Center while images of Patterson had been displayed on the LED boards.
Thank you for everything, Pat.#RIPPatPatterson pic.twitter.com/XTmTDpam8O
— WWE (@WWE) December 3, 2020
WWE mentioned Pat Patterson as a true trailblazer of this wrestling industry, who could be linked to many “firsts” in sports-entertainment throughout his career. It includes the first-ever Intercontinental Title reign in 1979 and the creation of the original Royal Rumble Match.
A legacy and presence which will forever be felt. #ThankYouPat #RIPPatPatterson pic.twitter.com/3EESnVmzoK
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 3, 2020
His career had spanned for almost six decades in the old school WWF and the new generation WWE. He left an indelible mark on the roster be it in the ring, on the microphone, and in behind-the-scenes works.
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