Pat Patterson net worth: How rich was WWE’s first openly gay superstar?

Pat Patterson was a former wrestler and businessman who had a net worth of about $10 million. 

Patterson was famous for becoming the first WWF Intercontinental Champion ever and creator of the match Royal Rumble. He was a WWE consultant and has been characterized as the right-hand man of Vince McMahon. Also, he was described as the first openly gay pro wrestling star. 

Sadly, Patterson is no more in this world and died on the 2nd of December 2020 due to cancer. 

10 Facts On Pat Patterson 

1. Pat Patterson was 79 years of age at the time of his death, born in the year 1941. His birthday lies on the 9th of January. 
2. Patterson stood at an approximate height of about 6 feet and 1 inch. Moreover, he had maintained his weight to about 108 kg. 
3. Patterson had an estimated net worth of about $10 million when he died. He eared from his matches and dedication towards wrestling till the end. Further, he also was a businessman. 
4. Patterson is known to be the first gay pro-wrestler. His partner was Louie Dondero. The couples were together for almost 40 years. Sadly, his partner left this word on the 28th of June 1998 due to a heart attack. 
5. Speaking of his family, the details are yet to be revealed to the public. Moreover, the Wikipedia page has not provided information on his parents and siblings. 
6. Patterson started his journey towards wrestling at the age of 14 and gained his training from Loisirs Saint Jean Baptiste. 
7. Pat was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, he belongs of Canadian nationality. 
8. Pat debuted in 1958 in Montreal, Quebec, wrestling for the promoter Sylvio Samson at Palais des Sports. 
9. Patterson is remembered as the first WWF Intercontinental Champion. 
10. On December 2, 2020, at the age of 79 Patterson died of cancer at Miami, Florida hospital.