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Pat Patterson

Jan 19, 1941 - Dec 02, 2020 (79 years old) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Pat Patterson was a Canadian–American professional wrestler and producer, widely known for his long tenure in the professional wrestling promotion WWE, first as a wrestler, then as a creative consultant and producer. He is recognized by the company as their first Intercontinental Champion and creator of the Royal Rumble match. Patterson was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame as part of the class of 1996.

In 2019, Patterson became the oldest person to win a title in WWE history, after winning the WWE 24/7 Championship at age 78. He was described by journalist Dave Meltzer as "Vince McMahon's right-hand man" and "one of the chief architects of the WWE, playing an integral role in helping it become a global phenomenon."

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WWE: The Best of Raw 15th Anniversary
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The True Story of WrestleMania
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WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
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WWE: Attitude Era: Vol. 2
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WWE Armageddon 2000
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Stone Cold Steve Austin: The Bottom Line on the Most Popular Superstar of All Time
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WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
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WWE WrestleMania XV
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My Way: The Life and Legacy of Pat Patterson
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WWE King of the Ring 2000
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