Pat patterson gay

NBC News Logo. The visibility of his coming out years later was great, but having a seat at the table and making sure the people around him knew he was gay, the power of that can't be overstated. God bless you and your family. Cyd Zeigler, co-founder of Outsports.

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He embraced his identity and became a trailblazer for LGBTQ+ representation in wrestling. The teenaged Patterson was thrown out of his home in Montreal after coming out to his parents and did the unthinkable — immigrated to America to make it in the hyper-macho world of pro wrestling, he wrote in his biography, "Accepted: How the First Gay Superstar Changed WWE.

He was the first to hold the title of "Intercontinental Champion" inand his early 80s rivalry with Sgt. Slaughter took pro wrestling to new heights of popularity. Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, better known as The Iron Sheik, tweeted an all-caps eulogy of his contemporary, lauding Patteron's "beautiful mind for this business and beautiful heart for this world.

You are a hero to many! Pat Patterson, the WWE icon who was pat first intercontinental champion, is gay. IE 11 is not supported. Long-time Patterson referee Charles Robinson said he'll miss seeing his old friend in the ring, backstage, on press row and even at the karaoke bar.

At the encouragement of PNW promoter Harry Elliot, who was aware of Patterson's homosexuality, Patterson developed the character of "Pretty Boy" Pat Patterson, an effeminate wrestler who wore lipstick, sunglasses, and a beret and carried a cigarette holder.

For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Pro wrestling icon Pat Pattersonthe industry's first openly gay star and a long-time lieutenant of promoter Vince McMahon, has died, officials said Wednesday. RIP my friend. Skip to Content.

He will live on in my life always. Pro wrestler John Cena said he'll never forget Patterson's friendly demeanor and zest for life. Thank you for your friendship. Love you Patrick. Love you, Pat. We miss you. I will miss him and his karaoke! Despite the conservative nature of professional wrestling back in the day, Pat Patterson was the first openly gay wrestler.

His mentorship shaped careers, his creativity sparked innovation and his friendship lifted spirits. After retiring as a performer, Patterson served as a color commentator and worked behind the scenes in a long career that "helped lay the foundation" of today's WWE, according to McMahon.

The Canadian wrestling legend, 73, has kept his sexuality a secret throughout his entire career, but finally used. One of the greatest minds in the gay and just an all around great guy. So sad to hear of the passing of wwe legend Pat Patterson.

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