The star, whose career spanned six decades, was notable as the first WWE Intercontinental Champion and creator of the immensely popular Royal Rumble match.
Last year, he became the oldest person to ever win a WWE title after conquering the WWE 24/7 Championship at 78 years old. In an official statement, WWE paid their respects to the wrestling icon, saying he “left an indelible mark on the industry in the ring, on the microphone and behind the scenes.” They added: “His name will forever be revered in WWE lore.” Following the news, several professional wrestlers remembered him on social media, including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who described Patterson as a “father figure”. “Rough phone calls to get this morning to tell me, our dear family