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    WWE Issues Statement Following Death Of Pat Patterson

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    Louis Dangoor

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    Published 2nd December 2020 at 2:19pm

    WWE Issues Statement Following Death Of Pat Patterson
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    It was unfortunately announced today that legendary wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer Pat Paterson had passed away today in a Miami hospital at the age of 79 after a battle with cancer.

    Following the news breaking on social media this afternoon, WWE has released the following statement onto their official website:

    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.

    Once again, everyone here at WrestleTalk would like to extend their best wishes to the family, friends and fans of Pat Patterson at this incredibly tough time.


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