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.
Worked with the WWE in the talent relations field as well as being a road agent/producer from the 1980's - 2000's. He is credited with coming up with the idea for the Royal Rumble match, as well as booking it for years.
Served as color commentator during the early to mid-1980s for the WWF's
syndicated and cable programs.
Wrestled as "Pretty Boy" Pat Patterson, in the late-50s to early-60s, which included wearing red lipstick and pink trunks while coming out with his pet Poodle.