#RIPPatPatterson – Pat Patterson, First Intercontinental Champion and Royal Rumble creator, Passes Awayy
We are sad to write that WWE’s Pat Patterson has passed away at the age of 79! #RIPPatPatterson
The legendary wrestler, born Pierre Clermont passed away today and is celebrated by the WWE and other wrestling promotions.
He was known as the first ever Intercontinental Champion…
It’s also common knowledge that Patterson was the one who created the Royal Rumble…
And if you joined the WWE during the “Attitude Era” you’ll be familiar with Patterson as the other half of the “McMahon Stooges” together with other wrestling legend Gerald Brisco.
NXT even opened with a moment of silence for the backstage legend…
Here are some of the comments on social media by Superstars and people from WWE!
Thank you for everything, Pat.#RIPPatPatterson pic.twitter.com/XTmTDpam8O
— WWE (@WWE) December 3, 2020
🎶 I’ve lived a life that’s full
I traveled each and every highway
But more, much more than this
I did it my way 🎶#ThankYouPat #RipPatPatterson pic.twitter.com/v9zhb2yLYD— WWE (@WWE) December 3, 2020
Saddened to hear the news of the passing of Pat Patterson. I can hear his karaoke classic “My Way” in my head. Yes you did, Pat. #RIPPatPatterson
— Amy Dumas (@AmyDumas) December 3, 2020
Thank you PAT for just being you💙You have laid the foundation for so many of us. You have given me so many great memories. Your love for singing got me every time I heard you🥺 Thank you for being so real and educating me on our industry.
I will miss you🤍🤟🏽🌺#RIPPatPatterson— Tamina Snuka (@TaminaSnuka) December 2, 2020
Thank you PAT for just being you💙You have laid the foundation for so many of us. You have given me so many great memories. Your love for singing got me every time I heard you🥺 Thank you for being so real and educating me on our industry.
I will miss you🤍🤟🏽🌺#RIPPatPatterson— Tamina Snuka (@TaminaSnuka) December 2, 2020
Sad to hear this today 🙏🏾#RIPPatPatterson #wwehof Thank You for all you’ve done for our industry of pro wrestling .You will be missed my friend . My condolences goes out to the entire family #respect 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 – #Rikishi https://t.co/uJS6NE8JJX
— RIKISHI (@TheREALRIKISHI) December 3, 2020
#RIPPatPatterson I’m deeply grateful to have grown up with @wwe Hall of Famer, the first-ever Intercontinental Champion, the father of the #RoyalRumble and the first openly gay wrestler of his generation. Thank you for teaching me how to not take it all so seriously. Abooze ❤️
— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) December 2, 2020
Karaoke Night with Pat Patterson in Belgium will forever be a highlight of mine. #RIPPatPatterson
— Miro (@ToBeMiro) December 2, 2020
I don’t have the words to properly convey the respect and admiration I have for Pat Patterson.
Whatever I can offer, it’s simply not enough. #RIPPatPatterson — your contributions to our lives will forever be appreciated! pic.twitter.com/vm4C6cRXLl
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) December 2, 2020
I just heard the terrible news about the passing of Pat Patterson. I loved the man. I could listen to his stories for hours. One of the all-time great wrestlers, one of the best minds in the business, and a dear friend.#RIPPatPatterson https://t.co/SozhlF8bQY
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) December 2, 2020
💔 this really hurts my heart 😞 #RipPatPatterson https://t.co/NkV0Q60JCN
— Lexi Kaufman (@AlexaBliss_WWE) December 2, 2020
Drake Maverick even posted a clip of him being beaten up by Patterson
I’m blessed to forever be able to say “Here’s me & Pat Patterson”
He made me laugh when I seen him. A true genius. We wouldn’t have a place to work & earn a living without him helping lay the foundation.
My heart goes out to so many of his close friends & family #RIPPatPatterson pic.twitter.com/wFEvlUg4EH— DRAKE MAVERICK (@WWEMaverick) December 2, 2020
Pat Patterson won championship gold everywhere, including reigns as NWA World Tag Team Champion with Ray Stevens and NWA North American Champion.
Pat was a world-class performer in the ring and genius out of it.
A mentor to so many and a legend to us all.#RIPPatPatterson pic.twitter.com/QJwKVkqw4p
— NWA (@nwa) December 2, 2020
Current WWE Heavyweight Champion Drew McIntyre had this to say on his Twitter account…
The outpouring of love for Pat Patterson shows how many lives he impacted. His wisdom was unmatched. He was a trailblazer in this industry, and a top notch jokester.
“Guess who’s been talking about you Drew? …. ABSOLUTELY NOBODY!”
I’ll miss him#RIPPatPatterson
— Drew McIntyre (@DMcIntyreWWE) December 2, 2020
X-Pac also had a Star Wars reference…
Pro Wrestling lost it’s Master Yoda today.🙏#RIPPatPatterson https://t.co/lCB2Sds9dH pic.twitter.com/vlE3v2ffxu
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) December 2, 2020
We send our condolences to Patterson’s friends and family and we’re sorry for their loss.
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