One of the 100 greatest wrestlers of the 20th century. (as determined by Inside Wresting) One of the biggest supporters of Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock. Works with the WWF in the talent relations field. Professional wrestler. Was the first WWF Intercontinental Champion Member of the Stooges. Member of Vince McMahon's Corporation. Was crowned the first WWF Intercontinental Champion in September 1979. He was said to have won a tournament in Rio De Janerio to gain the title. He held the title on two occassions, losing to Olympic strongman Ken Patera on April 21, 1980, in Madison Square Garden, New York. Served as color commentator during the early to mid-1980s for the WWF's syndicated and cable programs. With retired wrestler Gerald Brisco, was a "stooge" for Vince McMahon in storylines involving the WWF/WWE owner on the wrestling organization's cable programs. WWE Hall-of-Famer. Wrestled as "Pretty Boy" Patterson, in the early-60s, which included red lipstick, and pink tights. In the early 1980s, he and Sgt. Slaughter had some of the greatest and bloodiest matches of that time, wrestling in boot camp matches in many live cards. Has worked for the WWF/E as am official, a road agent and as a part time booker. He is known for putting finishing touches on the booking of top matches. He is the godfather of Stephanie McMahon. Inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2006. Former Intercontintental Champion. Former WWE Hardcore Champion.
