Related: WWE Wrestling Legend Pat Patterson Comes Out In Emotional VideoThat changed in 1979 when Patterson helped organize the World Wrestling Federation (later known as the WWE), along with its co-founder, Vince McMahon.
The league helped organize and consolidate smaller wrestling groups around the world and turned up the volume on player rivalries, becoming something of a sports soap opera.
Patterson began to transition his career from inside the ring to that of a commentator as well. In 1984 he officially retired from wrestling, taking on a commentator role full-time opposite Vince McMahon, a role he relished until his full retirement in 2004.Throughout his career, Patterson lived as an openly gay man among friends, family and.