Pat Patterson

Pat Patterson (born Pierre Clermont; January 19, 1941 – December 2, 2020) was a Canadian-American professional wrestler and producer. He is widely known for his long tenure in the professional wrestling promotion WWE, first as a wrestler, then as a creative consultant and producer. Patterson is recognized as the first Intercontinental Champion and creator of the Royal Rumble match. In 2019, he became the oldest person to win a title in WWE history, winning the WWE 24/7 Championship at age 78. Patterson was born into an impoverished French-speaking family in Montreal, Canada. He played an integral role in helping WWE become a global phenomenon.