Pat Patterson Dead, WWE Legend & First Intercontinental Champion Dies At Age 79

Pat Patterson with his Intercontinental Championship belt

Pat Patterson has died. According to a statement from WWE, the pro wrestling legend 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,” the statement read, in part.


He Was The First Intercontinental Champion

Patterson was the inaugural Intercontinental Champion


He Is Considered Wrestling’s First Gay Superstar

Patterson was openly gay, having come out in the 1970s.

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