Paul Orndorff, aka “Mr. Wonderful,” one of the greats from the World Wrestling Federation’s 1980s heyday, has died. He was 71.
His son Travis made the announcement Monday on Instagram, where he has documented his father’s recent health struggles.
“It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr,” wrote the younger Orndorff. “He is better known as “Mr. #1derful” Paul Orndorff.”
Orndorff was instantly recognizable in the ring for his impressive build and blond hair, but his son said friends and family loved him for something else.
“Most of you will remember him for his physique,” he wrote. “Many will remember his intensity. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart.”
Orndorff came up in the Southern wrestling circuit, and signed with the WWE predecessor World Wrestling Federation in late 1983, where “Rowdy” Roddy Piper became his manager.
His son Travis made the announcement Monday on Instagram, where he has documented his father’s recent health struggles.
“It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr,” wrote the younger Orndorff. “He is better known as “Mr. #1derful” Paul Orndorff.”
Orndorff was instantly recognizable in the ring for his impressive build and blond hair, but his son said friends and family loved him for something else.
“Most of you will remember him for his physique,” he wrote. “Many will remember his intensity. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart.”
Orndorff came up in the Southern wrestling circuit, and signed with the WWE predecessor World Wrestling Federation in late 1983, where “Rowdy” Roddy Piper became his manager.
- 7/12/2021
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Welcome to this week’s Friday Night SmackDown review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Ted McCullty and we’ve got more sexy ladies here on Playboy TV…whoops! I’m Nathan Favel and we have the death of Pat Patterson to start. Pat Patterson was the one of the great names of professional wrestling, one so large that he helped start the Intercontinental Title just by being too popular to not portray as a champion. Not only did Pat cement his place in wrestling as a major star of tremendous wrestling skill, but he did so as the first major name to be openly homosexual, paving the way for many others to do so. It was Pat’s homosexuality that would stain his reputation as well, but I say that Pat, whether he was a bastard or not, does deserve to be remembered for his accomplishments. To a man who is many things,...
- 12/8/2020
- by Nathan Favel
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s Nxt review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and I’ve got a chunky butt. There’s just something about Mary…and Nxt! There, now I can cash Vince’s check for…$12?! F— that cheap f—! Vince hid a monkey in his suitcase so he’d have something to pee on during the flight home! Vince invented disappointment so we’d all have to suffer when women won’t let him punch them in the face. Vince hates Jesus! Vince…ohhhhhhh…this check say $12,000…thumb covered up the zeros. Vince sure is great and so is Nxt!
Match #1: Damien Priest and Leon Ruff def. Santos Escobar & Raul Mendoza The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Damian Priest enjoyed a dominant run early in the bout until an individual appeared in the crowd wearing the same mask as the person who helped Johnny Gargano...
Match #1: Damien Priest and Leon Ruff def. Santos Escobar & Raul Mendoza The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Damian Priest enjoyed a dominant run early in the bout until an individual appeared in the crowd wearing the same mask as the person who helped Johnny Gargano...
- 12/7/2020
- by Nathan Favel
- Nerdly
Pat Patterson, the former WWF professional wrestler, commentator and WWE match producer, has died at 79. When someone as beloved as Patterson passes, it does not take long for the genuine and heartfelt tributes to begin rolling in.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson led the tributes, penning a message to his “father figure” on Instagram, and recounted how Patterson helped him land his first WWE wrestling match.
“He was also responsible for calling Vince McMahon when I was training to become a pro wrestler (my $7 bucks days) and said, ‘Vince you gotta see this kid work in the ring.’ Vince flew me to Raw a few weeks later and I had my first match Ever in Corpus Christie, Texas. The rest is history and years later, here I am writing this post,” Johnson wrote.
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson led the tributes, penning a message to his “father figure” on Instagram, and recounted how Patterson helped him land his first WWE wrestling match.
“He was also responsible for calling Vince McMahon when I was training to become a pro wrestler (my $7 bucks days) and said, ‘Vince you gotta see this kid work in the ring.’ Vince flew me to Raw a few weeks later and I had my first match Ever in Corpus Christie, Texas. The rest is history and years later, here I am writing this post,” Johnson wrote.
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- 12/2/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Pat Patterson, a WWE and WWF legend and the first openly gay pro-wrestling superstar, has died. He was 79.
Patterson, who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996 by Bret “Hitman” Hart, was the first-ever Intercontinental Champion. Later, Patterson created the popular Royal Rumble Match.
“WWE is saddened to learn that Pat Patterson has passed away at the age of 79,” the organization said in a statement. “WWE extends its condolences to Patterson’s family and friends.”
Patterson was a cast member on 2014 reality TV series “WWE Legends’ House.”
Patterson, born Pierre Clermont in 1941, published a memoir in 2016 titled “Accepted: How the First Gay Superstar Changed WWE.” And boy did he change WWE.
After effectively retiring from actually wrestling, Patterson provided commentary for the WWE/WWF and produced matches for other wrestlers. Patterson could often be found manning the all-important “Gorilla Position” backstage. “Gorilla,” named after WWF legend Gorilla Monsoon,...
Patterson, who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996 by Bret “Hitman” Hart, was the first-ever Intercontinental Champion. Later, Patterson created the popular Royal Rumble Match.
“WWE is saddened to learn that Pat Patterson has passed away at the age of 79,” the organization said in a statement. “WWE extends its condolences to Patterson’s family and friends.”
Patterson was a cast member on 2014 reality TV series “WWE Legends’ House.”
Patterson, born Pierre Clermont in 1941, published a memoir in 2016 titled “Accepted: How the First Gay Superstar Changed WWE.” And boy did he change WWE.
After effectively retiring from actually wrestling, Patterson provided commentary for the WWE/WWF and produced matches for other wrestlers. Patterson could often be found manning the all-important “Gorilla Position” backstage. “Gorilla,” named after WWF legend Gorilla Monsoon,...
- 12/2/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
As we fast approach the WWE annual event known as Royal Rumble, it’s a good time to look back on all the previous shows. I’ve been doing just that. I’ve seen each event countless times, but I always enjoy going back in time to re-watch Royal Rumble shows, good or bad, from the past. Beginning in 1988, it was Pat Patterson who came up with the concept of the Royal Rumble match, and it’s been a hugely popular match and Pay-per View ever since. Fans love the idea of not knowing who is coming out next in the big thirty-man (and now thirty-woman) match. Surprises often occur, returns happen and the good guys and bad guys of the company all hit the ring for a big brawl to determine who will go to WrestleMania to face the Champ. The stipulation of winning a shot at the World...
- 1/22/2020
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
Charley Crockett didn’t know how long he had to live when he recorded The Valley. Now that the Texas singer-songwriter has come out the other side, he’s preparing to release the 15-song LP this fall, previewing it with two new songs and a music video for “Borrowed Time.”
Cut last January at Fort Horton Studios in Wildwood, Texas, outside Beaumont, Crockett was one week away from the first of two life-saving heart surgeries when he entered the studio. That sense of life-or-death clarity is palpable on “Borrowed Time,...
Cut last January at Fort Horton Studios in Wildwood, Texas, outside Beaumont, Crockett was one week away from the first of two life-saving heart surgeries when he entered the studio. That sense of life-or-death clarity is palpable on “Borrowed Time,...
- 7/25/2019
- by Jeff Gage
- Rollingstone.com
WWE’s “Raw Reunion” Monday night pinned down 3.093 million total viewers, an increase of 26% from last week’s regular ol’ “Raw” episode.
In terms of both total viewers and the key 18-49 demographic, last night’s “Raw” was actually the highest-rated episode since the April 16, 2018 Superstar Shakeup.
Yes, that means it did even better than the “Raw” after WrestleMania 35, which is a big performer annually and marks the start of World Wrestling Entertainment’s new “season.” Monday’s episode was 5% higher among adults 18-49 than that April 8, 2019 fallout show, and did 6% better overall.
Also Read: WWE's Mandy Rose Is Building a Brand, and Being 'God's Greatest Creation' Is Just the Start
The “Raw Reunion” did not keep pace with Jan. 22, 2018’s “Raw 25” episode, which celebrated the 25th anniversary of WWE’s flagship series on USA Network.
Last week’s “Monday Night Raw” delivered 2.453 million total viewers in Nielsen’s Live...
In terms of both total viewers and the key 18-49 demographic, last night’s “Raw” was actually the highest-rated episode since the April 16, 2018 Superstar Shakeup.
Yes, that means it did even better than the “Raw” after WrestleMania 35, which is a big performer annually and marks the start of World Wrestling Entertainment’s new “season.” Monday’s episode was 5% higher among adults 18-49 than that April 8, 2019 fallout show, and did 6% better overall.
Also Read: WWE's Mandy Rose Is Building a Brand, and Being 'God's Greatest Creation' Is Just the Start
The “Raw Reunion” did not keep pace with Jan. 22, 2018’s “Raw 25” episode, which celebrated the 25th anniversary of WWE’s flagship series on USA Network.
Last week’s “Monday Night Raw” delivered 2.453 million total viewers in Nielsen’s Live...
- 7/23/2019
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
In his new memoir Accepted, 75-year-old gay wrestling legend Pat Patterson writes about his long career in the WWE - all of which was spent in the closet. But if WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon has anything to say about it, gay wrestlers like Patterson won't have to hide their true selves as part of the WWE anymore. Speaking at a Beyond Sport United event, McMahon told NBC Out that her company is committed to Lgbt inclusion moving forward. "We will integrate Lgbt characters into our programming," she said backstage. "And I do think there will be an opportunity...
- 8/11/2016
- by Dave Quinn, @NineDaves
- PEOPLE.com
WWE.com
1996 was an interesting and notable year for wrestling. It was the first full year of the Monday Night Wars, it witnessed the birth of Austin 3:16, Hulk Hogan turning heel, the formation of the nWo, the infamous Brian Pillman gun angle, the Curtain Call, the defection of top stars between WCW and the WWF, Vince McMahon offering guaranteed contracts to his roster for the first time, and monthly pay-per-view events from both of the big two.
So much happened in such a short space of time, but what was the real story behind some of those events? What are the misconceptions that are commonly parroted and what are the real facts? And what are those bits and pieces of information that have not been widely reported?
From grandstand matches that never happened, defections that didn’t pan out, significant changes to booking, and originally proposed gimmick ideas, we have it all covered.
1996 was an interesting and notable year for wrestling. It was the first full year of the Monday Night Wars, it witnessed the birth of Austin 3:16, Hulk Hogan turning heel, the formation of the nWo, the infamous Brian Pillman gun angle, the Curtain Call, the defection of top stars between WCW and the WWF, Vince McMahon offering guaranteed contracts to his roster for the first time, and monthly pay-per-view events from both of the big two.
So much happened in such a short space of time, but what was the real story behind some of those events? What are the misconceptions that are commonly parroted and what are the real facts? And what are those bits and pieces of information that have not been widely reported?
From grandstand matches that never happened, defections that didn’t pan out, significant changes to booking, and originally proposed gimmick ideas, we have it all covered.
- 2/21/2016
- by James Dixon
- Obsessed with Film
wwe.com
The Royal Rumble is one of the best concepts WWE ever innovated. Originally a Pat Patterson idea, Vince McMahon turned the match into an attraction that’s only behind WrestleMania in terms of drawing power.
It should be a success every time, as it is such a simple formula to get right. The money angle is a popular babyface overcoming the odds and defeating 29 other men in an over-the-top-rope contest. He then chases down a heel champion towards WrestleMania, where he finally defeats the bad guy and takes the treasure.
Of course, this being WWE, the Royal Rumble victor has often ended up being a disaster.
Far from setting up huge money programmes, the match has all too often set up duds for WrestleMania season. On some occasions, the Rumble winner never even went on to the ‘Mania main event, meaning the result was pretty much rendered meaningless.
The Royal Rumble is one of the best concepts WWE ever innovated. Originally a Pat Patterson idea, Vince McMahon turned the match into an attraction that’s only behind WrestleMania in terms of drawing power.
It should be a success every time, as it is such a simple formula to get right. The money angle is a popular babyface overcoming the odds and defeating 29 other men in an over-the-top-rope contest. He then chases down a heel champion towards WrestleMania, where he finally defeats the bad guy and takes the treasure.
Of course, this being WWE, the Royal Rumble victor has often ended up being a disaster.
Far from setting up huge money programmes, the match has all too often set up duds for WrestleMania season. On some occasions, the Rumble winner never even went on to the ‘Mania main event, meaning the result was pretty much rendered meaningless.
- 1/22/2016
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
A Royal Rumble documentary is planned for release in 2016, according to WrestlingDVDNetwork.com. The project – entitled ‘The True Story of the Royal Rumble’ – is billed as “a behind the scenes look at the event that sets the stage for WWE’s biggest stage at WrestleMania”, and is expected to have a similar format to 2011’s ‘The True Story of WrestleMania’.
That means a combination of documentary-style footage and actual Royal Rumble bouts, although it remains to be seen which matches will actually be deemed worthy of inclusion. Rumbles from 1988 (the first ever Rumble), 1992 (commonly considered the greatest Rumble of all time), and 2008 (John Cena’s shocking return) should be nailed on.
The documentary also promises to look at “the winners and losers, and the creator” of the stipulation, which should guarantee a Pat Patterson appearance. It should prove to be a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of...
A Royal Rumble documentary is planned for release in 2016, according to WrestlingDVDNetwork.com. The project – entitled ‘The True Story of the Royal Rumble’ – is billed as “a behind the scenes look at the event that sets the stage for WWE’s biggest stage at WrestleMania”, and is expected to have a similar format to 2011’s ‘The True Story of WrestleMania’.
That means a combination of documentary-style footage and actual Royal Rumble bouts, although it remains to be seen which matches will actually be deemed worthy of inclusion. Rumbles from 1988 (the first ever Rumble), 1992 (commonly considered the greatest Rumble of all time), and 2008 (John Cena’s shocking return) should be nailed on.
The documentary also promises to look at “the winners and losers, and the creator” of the stipulation, which should guarantee a Pat Patterson appearance. It should prove to be a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of...
- 9/30/2015
- by Jack G King
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
The full content listing for the upcoming WWE DVD and Blu-ray set on the life and death of Owen Hart has been revealed, courtesy of the Wrestling DVD Network. The list includes all chapter titles for the documentary feature on disc one, as well as all extras, including the full list of matches selected for the package.
Bret Hart recently commented on the documentary portion of the set, sounding very pessimistic about the chances that the documentary will do a good job telling the full story of his brother’s life. Bret believes that WWE is having to walk on egg shells to cater to Owen’s widow, Martha, who is not supporting the DVD release.
Bret told the Fight Network:
“I’m looking forward to it but I’m not really optimistic that it’s going to be a great job. Martha handcuffed them so much. I...
The full content listing for the upcoming WWE DVD and Blu-ray set on the life and death of Owen Hart has been revealed, courtesy of the Wrestling DVD Network. The list includes all chapter titles for the documentary feature on disc one, as well as all extras, including the full list of matches selected for the package.
Bret Hart recently commented on the documentary portion of the set, sounding very pessimistic about the chances that the documentary will do a good job telling the full story of his brother’s life. Bret believes that WWE is having to walk on egg shells to cater to Owen’s widow, Martha, who is not supporting the DVD release.
Bret told the Fight Network:
“I’m looking forward to it but I’m not really optimistic that it’s going to be a great job. Martha handcuffed them so much. I...
- 9/14/2015
- by Ryan Droste
- Obsessed with Film
wwe.com
Vince McMahon could be going blind, a fan who attended the Montreal Raw has speculated on Reddit. There’s also this alarming shot of McMahon unable to see Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 31.
The fan post has received a lot of attention and it details the problems that McMahon apparently had after Monday Night Raw went off the air last night.
Vince was scheduled to deliver a speech for his long time friend Pat Patterson, as the Raw show had been emanating from Patterson’s hometown. Noticeably, when Vince came out, a spotlight was used to guide him to the ring. When he arrived at ringside, crew members then had to guide him into the ring. There were hand motions and pointing used.
After the speech, McMahon then went back up the ramp to the exit. On his way, ring crew ran up to guide him. They used torch...
Vince McMahon could be going blind, a fan who attended the Montreal Raw has speculated on Reddit. There’s also this alarming shot of McMahon unable to see Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 31.
The fan post has received a lot of attention and it details the problems that McMahon apparently had after Monday Night Raw went off the air last night.
Vince was scheduled to deliver a speech for his long time friend Pat Patterson, as the Raw show had been emanating from Patterson’s hometown. Noticeably, when Vince came out, a spotlight was used to guide him to the ring. When he arrived at ringside, crew members then had to guide him into the ring. There were hand motions and pointing used.
After the speech, McMahon then went back up the ramp to the exit. On his way, ring crew ran up to guide him. They used torch...
- 5/5/2015
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
Wiki
Despite all the nonsense that has followed the title in the modern-era, pro wrestling fans still nonetheless view the Intercontinental Title fondly. Indeed, there’s a real wish that WWE would do the same, and treat the strap with more respect than it certainly gets on television. Many people are hoping Daniel Bryan will capture the belt at WrestleMania 31, going on to bring back some decency to the long-suffering Ic division.
A lot of folks have pointed fingers at the creation of the World Heavyweight Title as a reason for the Intercontinental Title’s general decline, but long before Eric Bischoff handed Triple H that belt, there were a lot of problems plaguing the original secondary championship.
The amount of times the title has been vacated (9) is jarring, and even though the belt got off to an auspicious start (Pat Patterson “won” the title in a fictitious tournament held...
Despite all the nonsense that has followed the title in the modern-era, pro wrestling fans still nonetheless view the Intercontinental Title fondly. Indeed, there’s a real wish that WWE would do the same, and treat the strap with more respect than it certainly gets on television. Many people are hoping Daniel Bryan will capture the belt at WrestleMania 31, going on to bring back some decency to the long-suffering Ic division.
A lot of folks have pointed fingers at the creation of the World Heavyweight Title as a reason for the Intercontinental Title’s general decline, but long before Eric Bischoff handed Triple H that belt, there were a lot of problems plaguing the original secondary championship.
The amount of times the title has been vacated (9) is jarring, and even though the belt got off to an auspicious start (Pat Patterson “won” the title in a fictitious tournament held...
- 3/25/2015
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Sunday January 25th sees the official start of ‘The Road To WrestleMania’ with the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View event and the 28th annual Royal Rumble match.
Invented by Pat Patterson; the variation of a battle royal that is the Rumble match has gone on the become one of the most iconic matches in wrestling history. 30 Wrestlers entering at 2 minute intervals, everyman for himself, over the top rope elimination (where both feet must touch the floor) and the winner’s prize being the right to challenge for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in the main event of Wrestlemania will become almost a mantra for us on Sunday; the match is a unique experience and has often provided opportunities to see guys who wouldn’t usually be matched up wrestle each other.
The Rumble match is one of the few things that still feels special in modern wrestling; and is the...
Sunday January 25th sees the official start of ‘The Road To WrestleMania’ with the Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View event and the 28th annual Royal Rumble match.
Invented by Pat Patterson; the variation of a battle royal that is the Rumble match has gone on the become one of the most iconic matches in wrestling history. 30 Wrestlers entering at 2 minute intervals, everyman for himself, over the top rope elimination (where both feet must touch the floor) and the winner’s prize being the right to challenge for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in the main event of Wrestlemania will become almost a mantra for us on Sunday; the match is a unique experience and has often provided opportunities to see guys who wouldn’t usually be matched up wrestle each other.
The Rumble match is one of the few things that still feels special in modern wrestling; and is the...
- 1/20/2015
- by John Harty
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
The Royal Rumble has long been one of the most interesting and exciting concepts created by the WWE and provides the opportunity for examples of showmanship and spectacle that most matches don’t. Since its inception in 1988, it has been won by some of the biggest stars in wrestling history, but it’s not always the winners that steal the show.
Pat Patterson is credited with creating that match and coming up with the idea to have entrants enter one at a time which leaves matches tending to last for at least an hour. Initially there were only twenty competitors, and once there were forty, but more often than not there are thirty superstars in a traditional Royal Rumble match.
The Royal Rumble match offers up-and-coming superstars to show off everything they can do, and main event players can remind people why they have that spot. More than any other wrestling match,...
The Royal Rumble has long been one of the most interesting and exciting concepts created by the WWE and provides the opportunity for examples of showmanship and spectacle that most matches don’t. Since its inception in 1988, it has been won by some of the biggest stars in wrestling history, but it’s not always the winners that steal the show.
Pat Patterson is credited with creating that match and coming up with the idea to have entrants enter one at a time which leaves matches tending to last for at least an hour. Initially there were only twenty competitors, and once there were forty, but more often than not there are thirty superstars in a traditional Royal Rumble match.
The Royal Rumble match offers up-and-coming superstars to show off everything they can do, and main event players can remind people why they have that spot. More than any other wrestling match,...
- 1/15/2015
- by Kieran Shiach
- Obsessed with Film
They say to be a successful superstar, your gimmick needs to be an extension of your own personality. You only need to look at 3Mb as a recent example where that blatantly wasn’t the case. The gimmick was ready made for Heath Slater, you can tell he is kind of a ‘goof’ in real life and plays the role of a deluded rocker well.
For Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal however, it was painfully obvious they were having to try too hard to become rockers of Slater’s standing.
The pair had pretty well established gimmicks before the band got together. McIntyre was labelled as ‘The Chosen one’ by Vince McMahon of all people and had a long reign as the Intercontinental Champion, headlining SmackDown with the likes of The Undertaker. Mahal, came into the WWE as The Great Khali’s ‘brother’ and was making little, but progressive waves as a heel.
For Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal however, it was painfully obvious they were having to try too hard to become rockers of Slater’s standing.
The pair had pretty well established gimmicks before the band got together. McIntyre was labelled as ‘The Chosen one’ by Vince McMahon of all people and had a long reign as the Intercontinental Champion, headlining SmackDown with the likes of The Undertaker. Mahal, came into the WWE as The Great Khali’s ‘brother’ and was making little, but progressive waves as a heel.
- 1/8/2015
- by Ross Tweddell
- Obsessed with Film
After taking a stroll down memory lane with last year’s WWE Attitude Era release (reviewed here), it was only a matter of time before a second volume was released, and while WWE The Attitude Era Volume 2 is still a (mostly) pleasant look back at one of the most important and well loved eras in the WWE’s history, it does suffer from the usual volume two blues, namely that the first volume contained much of the really good stuff.
That’s not to say that Volume 2 isn’t worth your time, because it is. There is much to enjoy here, particularly as the focus is shifted from The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin on to some of the other important but often overlooked players that helped to make the Attitude Era what it was. The likes of Al Snow, Ken Shamrock and D-Lo Brown, names who barely get a mention these days,...
That’s not to say that Volume 2 isn’t worth your time, because it is. There is much to enjoy here, particularly as the focus is shifted from The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin on to some of the other important but often overlooked players that helped to make the Attitude Era what it was. The likes of Al Snow, Ken Shamrock and D-Lo Brown, names who barely get a mention these days,...
- 11/9/2014
- Shadowlocked
What does everybody want?
Head to the nearest man cave, give your boss a Stone Cold salute and spend the next six hours watching The Attitude Era Vol.2, the hottest set to be released since Sable’s handprint bikini. If you are old enough to order a Steve-Weiser, “Hello ladies” was your pick up line in college and you loved WWE before “Federation” became the new “F” word, then here is what you need to do. Take this all new collection, shine it up real nice, flip it sideways and stick it straight up… your DVD player!!
The Attitude Era is a time in WWE’s history that is highly beloved and well-remembered by fans of professional wrestling. A time when names like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, The Rock, D-Generation X, The Undertaker and Kane, Too Cool, The Hardy Boyz, The Dudley Boyz, Val Venis, Mr McMahon, Mick Foley and...
Head to the nearest man cave, give your boss a Stone Cold salute and spend the next six hours watching The Attitude Era Vol.2, the hottest set to be released since Sable’s handprint bikini. If you are old enough to order a Steve-Weiser, “Hello ladies” was your pick up line in college and you loved WWE before “Federation” became the new “F” word, then here is what you need to do. Take this all new collection, shine it up real nice, flip it sideways and stick it straight up… your DVD player!!
The Attitude Era is a time in WWE’s history that is highly beloved and well-remembered by fans of professional wrestling. A time when names like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, The Rock, D-Generation X, The Undertaker and Kane, Too Cool, The Hardy Boyz, The Dudley Boyz, Val Venis, Mr McMahon, Mick Foley and...
- 11/5/2014
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
When I first began watching professional wrestling, some 22 years ago in 1992, the one wrestler who made me sit up and take notice was “Macho Man” Randy Savage. My first wrestling event I ever saw features Savage and Ric Flair wrestling for the WWF Championship in Indiana at WrestleMania 8. Randy Savage has been a favourite of mine ever since, a remarkable performer, he truly had the “it” that promoters in wrestling look for year after year. A top-class wrestler who, in many ways, was ahead of his time, Savage was also truly original on the microphone with his trademark growl-voice and catch-phrases like “Ooh Yeah”, “Dig it!” and “Snap into a Slim Jim!” The latter of which, as silly as it sounds, helped solidify Savage as a household name, someone that even non-fans of wrestling had heard of.
I was excited when I heard that WWE were releasing this set. The...
I was excited when I heard that WWE were releasing this set. The...
- 10/28/2014
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
WWE.com
If the earliest adopter of the WWE Network and adapter to WWE’s digital-over-analog future plans, this week is the time when your initial six-month subscription will lapse. If feeling a bit less-than-generous and unwilling to pony up the $9.99, consider the following. In the past six months you’ve seen Brock Lesnar break The Undertaker’s win streak at Wrestlemania, screamed “Yes!” on the top of your lungs, watched Sami Zayn and Tyson Kidd or Charlotte and Natalya have surefire “match of the year” candidates in Nxt, saw Pat Patterson come out of the closet, saw the debut of “Alberto Barista” on Slam City, got to watch Cm Punk’s Best In The World documentary, saw the debut of Sabu on Ecw TV, Ric Flair being involved in the start of the feud in World Class between the Fabulous Freebirds and the Von Erich family, and so much more.
If the earliest adopter of the WWE Network and adapter to WWE’s digital-over-analog future plans, this week is the time when your initial six-month subscription will lapse. If feeling a bit less-than-generous and unwilling to pony up the $9.99, consider the following. In the past six months you’ve seen Brock Lesnar break The Undertaker’s win streak at Wrestlemania, screamed “Yes!” on the top of your lungs, watched Sami Zayn and Tyson Kidd or Charlotte and Natalya have surefire “match of the year” candidates in Nxt, saw Pat Patterson come out of the closet, saw the debut of “Alberto Barista” on Slam City, got to watch Cm Punk’s Best In The World documentary, saw the debut of Sabu on Ecw TV, Ric Flair being involved in the start of the feud in World Class between the Fabulous Freebirds and the Von Erich family, and so much more.
- 8/28/2014
- by Marcus K. Dowling
- Obsessed with Film
The WWE launched its much-spoken of, much-publicized and much-advertised by its announcers on television every single week, Network at the end of February and now we are just over five months on from the launch, so I thought it would be interesting to take a look at the Network now that the issues have been ironed out, more content has been added and rumours have begun to swirl that WWE are planning to launch it in the rest of the world before 2014 comes to a close.
When it launched five months ago the WWE Network was a big of a mess in terms of glitches and errors, from people experiencing numerous problems with the sign-up process, people being charged twice, people being charged even though they cancelled before the end of the “free trial”, and then the issues that came once you signed in. Freezing during the on-demand portion of the service,...
When it launched five months ago the WWE Network was a big of a mess in terms of glitches and errors, from people experiencing numerous problems with the sign-up process, people being charged twice, people being charged even though they cancelled before the end of the “free trial”, and then the issues that came once you signed in. Freezing during the on-demand portion of the service,...
- 7/28/2014
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
Pat Patterson, the WWE icon who was the first intercontinental champion, is gay.
The Canadian wrestling legend, 73, has kept his sexuality a secret throughout his entire career, but finally used the finale of his reality show, Legends' House, to come out.
"From where I come from, when I had nothing, no family, no money, and I ended up with Vince [McMahon], working in the office, to me that was the biggest achievement of my life," Patterson told his fellow former wrestlers while sitting around a table sipping drinks.
And that's when, for the first time, he revealed that there is more...
The Canadian wrestling legend, 73, has kept his sexuality a secret throughout his entire career, but finally used the finale of his reality show, Legends' House, to come out.
"From where I come from, when I had nothing, no family, no money, and I ended up with Vince [McMahon], working in the office, to me that was the biggest achievement of my life," Patterson told his fellow former wrestlers while sitting around a table sipping drinks.
And that's when, for the first time, he revealed that there is more...
- 6/14/2014
- by Anya Leon
- People.com - TV Watch
Pat Patterson, the WWE icon who was the first intercontinental champion, is gay. The Canadian wrestling legend, 73, has kept his sexuality a secret throughout his entire career, but finally used the finale of his reality show, Legends' House, to come out. "From where I come from, when I had nothing, no family, no money, and I ended up with Vince [McMahon], working in the office, to me that was the biggest achievement of my life," Patterson told his fellow former wrestlers while sitting around a table sipping drinks. And that's when, for the first time, he revealed that there is more...
- 6/14/2014
- by Anya Leon
- PEOPLE.com
Pat Patterson, the 73-year-old WWE legend, came out as gay during the finale of reality TV show Legends’ House.
WWE's Pat Patterson Comes Out
During the finale of the WWE Network show, Patterson revealed that he’d been hiding his sexuality from the public for 50 years. "Sitting here tonight, I'm gonna say something that I would never want to say, publicly," Patterson said. "For once in my life, I'm gonna be me now.”
Tearing up, Patterson added, "I survived all this, being gay. I lived with that for 50-something years. I had a friend with me for 40 years and I lost him because he had a heart attack… It's tough guys, it was tough."
"I gave my life to the business, I don't regret nothing," Patterson continued. "For the rest of my life, I want to be happy."
In response to Patterson’s confession, the former wrestler’s friends showed their support,...
WWE's Pat Patterson Comes Out
During the finale of the WWE Network show, Patterson revealed that he’d been hiding his sexuality from the public for 50 years. "Sitting here tonight, I'm gonna say something that I would never want to say, publicly," Patterson said. "For once in my life, I'm gonna be me now.”
Tearing up, Patterson added, "I survived all this, being gay. I lived with that for 50-something years. I had a friend with me for 40 years and I lost him because he had a heart attack… It's tough guys, it was tough."
"I gave my life to the business, I don't regret nothing," Patterson continued. "For the rest of my life, I want to be happy."
In response to Patterson’s confession, the former wrestler’s friends showed their support,...
- 6/14/2014
- Uinterview
Pat Patterson, a WWE exec and WWE Hall of Fame wrestler, came out publicly as a gay man for the first time in the season finale of WWE reality series “Legends’ House.” The emotional admission (above) arrived during dinner while reflecting on his career in the wrestling business alongside seven other “Legends,” including Roddy Piper, Jimmy Hart, Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Hillbilly Jim. Also read: WWE's Stone Cold Steve Austin Slams ‘Motherf-kers’ Who Don't Agree With Gay Marriage (Audio) “Sitting here tonight, I'm going to say something that I would never want to say publicly,” Patterson said. “But being here with you guys,...
- 6/13/2014
- by Greg Gilman
- The Wrap
WWE legend Pat Patterson just revealed that he's been living in the closet for the past 50 years -- and has finally decided to go public about that fact he's a gay man. The 73-year-old dropped the news on the finale of WWE Network's "Legends' House" ... saying, "For once in my life I'm going to be me now."Patterson -- who's a WWE exec -- explained that he's been keeping the secret out of the public...
- 6/13/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
WWE.com
“(Wrestler X) has invoked his rematch clause.” You hear this all the time after a title changes hands. The former champ gets an automatic rematch, which these days will either take place at the next PPV or the next night on Raw (if the person lost the title at a Sunday PPV). The rematch clause is a great storytelling device that lends continuity to the product. It typically sets up another PPV match with a big question: Will the new champ solidify his reign, or can the former champ turn him into a one-hit wonder?
We just saw this this week with Big E getting a rematch for the Intercontinental Championship he lost to Bad News Barrett at Extreme Rules, and Barrett’s reign looks to be moving forward, probably with a new challenger stepping forward in the coming weeks.
But there have been numerous high-profile examples throughout...
“(Wrestler X) has invoked his rematch clause.” You hear this all the time after a title changes hands. The former champ gets an automatic rematch, which these days will either take place at the next PPV or the next night on Raw (if the person lost the title at a Sunday PPV). The rematch clause is a great storytelling device that lends continuity to the product. It typically sets up another PPV match with a big question: Will the new champ solidify his reign, or can the former champ turn him into a one-hit wonder?
We just saw this this week with Big E getting a rematch for the Intercontinental Championship he lost to Bad News Barrett at Extreme Rules, and Barrett’s reign looks to be moving forward, probably with a new challenger stepping forward in the coming weeks.
But there have been numerous high-profile examples throughout...
- 5/9/2014
- by Scott Carlson
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
The WWF Attitude Era was famous for a few things: the addition of T&A, cursing, and obscene gestures to the shows; reality-based storylines; the lack of true “babyfaces” and “heels”; etc. But that era was also famous for the devaluing of once- prestigious championships. World Wrestling Federation titles- once the backbone of feuds and wrestlers’ worth- were no longer being held for months or years. Instead, they were: hot-shotted to advance storylines; rewarded to longtime WWF employees and/or McMahon Family Members regardless of talent; or used as a prop for comedy characters like Gillberg. It seemed like everyone who was or wasn’t anyone held a title at one point, even if it was a lower-tiered title like the European or Light Heavyweight Championship, or a token Hardcore title reign during the “24/7″ rule. Even one of the Godfather’s unnamed Hos had a brief Hardcore Championship run.
The WWF Attitude Era was famous for a few things: the addition of T&A, cursing, and obscene gestures to the shows; reality-based storylines; the lack of true “babyfaces” and “heels”; etc. But that era was also famous for the devaluing of once- prestigious championships. World Wrestling Federation titles- once the backbone of feuds and wrestlers’ worth- were no longer being held for months or years. Instead, they were: hot-shotted to advance storylines; rewarded to longtime WWF employees and/or McMahon Family Members regardless of talent; or used as a prop for comedy characters like Gillberg. It seemed like everyone who was or wasn’t anyone held a title at one point, even if it was a lower-tiered title like the European or Light Heavyweight Championship, or a token Hardcore title reign during the “24/7″ rule. Even one of the Godfather’s unnamed Hos had a brief Hardcore Championship run.
- 5/7/2014
- by The 'House
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Brock Lesnar ending the Undertaker’s winning streak at Wrestlemania 30 and Cesaro’s climb to even greater renown in WWE both share one man in common – Paul Heyman. Moreso than any other member of the active roster, Heyman’s unique ability to garner heat for performers in the role of manager is possibly one of the least discussed – yet most important roles that any on-screen character has in the company. Key to Heyman’s presentation of late is his proclamation that he is the greatest manager in the history of World Wrestling Entertainment.
As a heel, his audacious claim is meant to be the pomposity that leads to a cascade of boos. However, if studying the art of pro wrestling, is there truth to Heyman’s bold statement? In the annals of WWE’s history of ringside seconds, managers and generally conniving men and women patrolling ringside, is...
Brock Lesnar ending the Undertaker’s winning streak at Wrestlemania 30 and Cesaro’s climb to even greater renown in WWE both share one man in common – Paul Heyman. Moreso than any other member of the active roster, Heyman’s unique ability to garner heat for performers in the role of manager is possibly one of the least discussed – yet most important roles that any on-screen character has in the company. Key to Heyman’s presentation of late is his proclamation that he is the greatest manager in the history of World Wrestling Entertainment.
As a heel, his audacious claim is meant to be the pomposity that leads to a cascade of boos. However, if studying the art of pro wrestling, is there truth to Heyman’s bold statement? In the annals of WWE’s history of ringside seconds, managers and generally conniving men and women patrolling ringside, is...
- 4/23/2014
- by Marcus K. Dowling
- Obsessed with Film
Since won by WWE Hall of Famer Pat Patterson in 1979, the WWF/E Intercontinental Championship has been held by the “workhorses” of the WWE. Talented workers and storytellers like Tito Santana, Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, Mr. Perfect, and Shelton Benjamin- all great performers, but not the person the office would bank on carrying the company at house shows and PPVs- carried the Ic-title, entrusted in having great matches at- or near-the-top of the card with other mid-card superstars.
And with the WWE Network now comes the ability to access the all-time classics at anytime, anywhere, for a very affordable price. But after watching The Dragon and Macho Man at WrestleMania III, the Michaels/Ramon Ladder Match from WrestleMania X, Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog from Summerslam in England… after watching the best of the best, whose morbid curiosity hasn’t wanted to take a peek at the worst of the worst?...
And with the WWE Network now comes the ability to access the all-time classics at anytime, anywhere, for a very affordable price. But after watching The Dragon and Macho Man at WrestleMania III, the Michaels/Ramon Ladder Match from WrestleMania X, Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog from Summerslam in England… after watching the best of the best, whose morbid curiosity hasn’t wanted to take a peek at the worst of the worst?...
- 3/12/2014
- by The 'House
- Obsessed with Film
The WWE Intercontinental Title has been in existence since it was given to Pat Patterson in September of 1979. They like to say that he won a tournament, but that’s more of a “wink wink” type of deal because the tournament didn’t even happen.
Over the years, the Ic Title has gone from a very valuable prize from the mid 1980s when Randy Savage was holding it until the mid 1990s or so when guys like Razor Ramon and Shawn Michaels were putting their bodies on the line in ladder matches.
Once we got to the 2000s, the value of the title decreased significantly. There was even a point in October 2002 when Triple H unified the Ic Title with the World Title simply because WWE realized they weren’t booking the Ic Title well.
In 2003, they brought the Ic Title back because they probably realized that midcarders need something to fight for.
Over the years, the Ic Title has gone from a very valuable prize from the mid 1980s when Randy Savage was holding it until the mid 1990s or so when guys like Razor Ramon and Shawn Michaels were putting their bodies on the line in ladder matches.
Once we got to the 2000s, the value of the title decreased significantly. There was even a point in October 2002 when Triple H unified the Ic Title with the World Title simply because WWE realized they weren’t booking the Ic Title well.
In 2003, they brought the Ic Title back because they probably realized that midcarders need something to fight for.
- 2/21/2014
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
The annual Royal Rumble match, held in January, is one of the highlights of the wrestling year, as thirty men from an assortment of different spots on the card enter the ring and participate in an hour of relentless and unpredictable action until just one man is left standing, receiving a title match at Wrestlemania for his troubles.
The brainchild of Pat Patterson, the match was first held in 1988, where just twenty men competed and ‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan emerged victorious. Twenty six years later, the match dawns upon us once again.
Though the current roster has an abundance of talent, this has not always been the case, and in years gone by the WWE has had to scrape the very bottom of the barrel on occasion (who can forget the appearances of Squat Team Member #1 and Squat Team Member #2 in 1996!) to fill the Rumble match with thirty participants. As a result of this,...
The brainchild of Pat Patterson, the match was first held in 1988, where just twenty men competed and ‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan emerged victorious. Twenty six years later, the match dawns upon us once again.
Though the current roster has an abundance of talent, this has not always been the case, and in years gone by the WWE has had to scrape the very bottom of the barrel on occasion (who can forget the appearances of Squat Team Member #1 and Squat Team Member #2 in 1996!) to fill the Rumble match with thirty participants. As a result of this,...
- 1/24/2014
- by Alex Antliff
- Obsessed with Film
Gavin Jasper Jan 23, 2020
After three decades, the Royal Rumble match has given us plenty of awesome moments. Here's a whole bunch of 'em!
WWE Royal Rumble is upon us and I'm pumped. You pumped? I'm pumped. Totally pumped. This is the wrestling equivalent of Christmas.
The brainchild of Pat Patterson, the Royal Rumble match was originally a gimmick used for a house show that did terribly. Less than 2,000 people showed up for it, there were no TV cameras and they actually gave away the winner during intermission. No, really. They said that the winner would get a title shot against Hogan the next time they were in town and when hyping up the next card, they announced Hogan vs. One Man Gang for the title. Then One Man Gang won!
The first mainstream Royal Rumble, showcased in 1988, came from an attempt to screw over Jim Crocket Promotions, as the Rumble...
After three decades, the Royal Rumble match has given us plenty of awesome moments. Here's a whole bunch of 'em!
WWE Royal Rumble is upon us and I'm pumped. You pumped? I'm pumped. Totally pumped. This is the wrestling equivalent of Christmas.
The brainchild of Pat Patterson, the Royal Rumble match was originally a gimmick used for a house show that did terribly. Less than 2,000 people showed up for it, there were no TV cameras and they actually gave away the winner during intermission. No, really. They said that the winner would get a title shot against Hogan the next time they were in town and when hyping up the next card, they announced Hogan vs. One Man Gang for the title. Then One Man Gang won!
The first mainstream Royal Rumble, showcased in 1988, came from an attempt to screw over Jim Crocket Promotions, as the Rumble...
- 1/22/2014
- Den of Geek
WWE.com
Listen up maggots! With the WWE’s release of the new Raw 20th Anniversary Collection, we had a chance to sit with the legendary Sgt. Slaughter to discuss the new box set.
The Real American Hero shared with us what the “unedited” DVDs will show as well as stories about real-life heat with Stone Cold, how WWE won the Monday night wars, what life is like backstage, recent charity work and who Sarge thinks should play him in the next G.I. Joe movie.
Now drop and give us twenty!
WhatCulture: Good morning Sarge.
Sgt. Slaughter: Good morning. As you were.
Wc: Sarge, you are promoting the Raw 20th Anniversary DVD collection. This collection is being advertised as “Unedited”. Can you tell us a little about what we will be seeing?
SS: Well, you are going to see a lot of backstage things that nobody really gets to see.
Listen up maggots! With the WWE’s release of the new Raw 20th Anniversary Collection, we had a chance to sit with the legendary Sgt. Slaughter to discuss the new box set.
The Real American Hero shared with us what the “unedited” DVDs will show as well as stories about real-life heat with Stone Cold, how WWE won the Monday night wars, what life is like backstage, recent charity work and who Sarge thinks should play him in the next G.I. Joe movie.
Now drop and give us twenty!
WhatCulture: Good morning Sarge.
Sgt. Slaughter: Good morning. As you were.
Wc: Sarge, you are promoting the Raw 20th Anniversary DVD collection. This collection is being advertised as “Unedited”. Can you tell us a little about what we will be seeing?
SS: Well, you are going to see a lot of backstage things that nobody really gets to see.
- 12/14/2013
- by George J. Rutherford
- Obsessed with Film
John Cena and Randy Orton are headed for a showdown of epic proportions at WWE’s TLC pay-per-view on December 15. The match will pit the long time rivals in a match that will unify Cena’s World Championship and Orton’s WWE Championship. While the WWE faithful anticipate this match and debate just who will walk away withe the newly unified title, I for one am considering the possible fate of another title in the company.
That title is the Intercontinental Championship, a belt that I believe will be reinvigorated by the World Championship’s removal.
The title dates back to 1979, when Pat Patterson became the first champion. And during the belt’s 34 year history, WWE has never let the fans forget its importance not only to the company but around the world. It’s a mantra that has been repeated so many times over the years and by now,...
That title is the Intercontinental Championship, a belt that I believe will be reinvigorated by the World Championship’s removal.
The title dates back to 1979, when Pat Patterson became the first champion. And during the belt’s 34 year history, WWE has never let the fans forget its importance not only to the company but around the world. It’s a mantra that has been repeated so many times over the years and by now,...
- 12/6/2013
- by Tom Clark
- Obsessed with Film
With Wrestlemania growing ever closer it means one other thing – this year’s WWE Hall of Fame ceremony is also upon us and despite the calibre of this year’s entrants many of the inductors have not yet been made public knowledge.
Over the years we’ve seen some great pairings. Stone Cold Steve Austin and Bret Hart, Hulk Hogan and Sly Stallone and Pat Patterson and Mae Young. There’s been some hideous choices too like inducting Pete Rose and Drew Carey but we’re unlikely to ever get away from Vince’s obsession with integrating wrestling with the mainstream.
It’s probably already a given backstage who has been announced and who will be making an appearance but with the odd exception nothing has been confirmed. With that in mind What Culture looks t each inductee and suggests who would be the best choice to induct each member...
Over the years we’ve seen some great pairings. Stone Cold Steve Austin and Bret Hart, Hulk Hogan and Sly Stallone and Pat Patterson and Mae Young. There’s been some hideous choices too like inducting Pete Rose and Drew Carey but we’re unlikely to ever get away from Vince’s obsession with integrating wrestling with the mainstream.
It’s probably already a given backstage who has been announced and who will be making an appearance but with the odd exception nothing has been confirmed. With that in mind What Culture looks t each inductee and suggests who would be the best choice to induct each member...
- 3/27/2013
- by Matt Aspin
- Obsessed with Film
Pre-Show;
Antonio Cesaro defeated Santino Marella to become the New WWE United States Champion. Cesaro won the title when he hit the front piledriver after Aksana distracted Santino from giving Cesaro the Cobra.
WWE SummerSlam results;
Michael Cole & Jerry “The King” Lawler are on commentary.
1) Chris Jericho defeats Dolph Ziggler with the Walls of Jericho clean in a great opening match.
Matt Striker is backstage with Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar. Heyman says Lesnar will finish Triple H tonight and will break WWE’s spirit. He grabs the mic and says this is a fight that Triple H can’t win. Heyman says if you’re not down with that he has two words for you; tap out!
2) Daniel Bryan defeats Kane when he rolls through the Tombstone Piledriver attempt for the pin in a clean victory.
Post-match, Kane is shown backstage going mad after the defeat. Matthews approaches him...
Antonio Cesaro defeated Santino Marella to become the New WWE United States Champion. Cesaro won the title when he hit the front piledriver after Aksana distracted Santino from giving Cesaro the Cobra.
WWE SummerSlam results;
Michael Cole & Jerry “The King” Lawler are on commentary.
1) Chris Jericho defeats Dolph Ziggler with the Walls of Jericho clean in a great opening match.
Matt Striker is backstage with Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar. Heyman says Lesnar will finish Triple H tonight and will break WWE’s spirit. He grabs the mic and says this is a fight that Triple H can’t win. Heyman says if you’re not down with that he has two words for you; tap out!
2) Daniel Bryan defeats Kane when he rolls through the Tombstone Piledriver attempt for the pin in a clean victory.
Post-match, Kane is shown backstage going mad after the defeat. Matthews approaches him...
- 8/20/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
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