Pat Patterson
Real name: Pierre Clermont
Home: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Membership: Superstars, Blond Bombers, the Corporation, McMahon-Helmsley Faction
A.K.A.: Lord Patrick Patterson, Pat Andrews
Finisher: Atomic Drop
Background: Funny how things work
Clermont was born in a dirt poor family in the poorest section of Montreal. Growing up, he swore he'd be someone important. So, when he was old enough, he hitchhiked his way to America. He did everything he could, from bareknuckle brawling to long haul trucking but he finally made it to the golden shores.
From there he changed his name to something a bit more English and set out setting himself up in a comfortable lifestyle. He worked mostly as a leg breaker for various gangs from Portland to Lubbock but after fighting Lars Anderson in '72, he had a change of heart.
He started to devote his energy to helping people, which got him noticed by Vince McMahon, Sr., who hired he to head up his new news service. In English, he was a genial and polite host, but in French he was a smartmouth who insulted his guests.
When McMahon, Jr. took over, Patterson was quietly retired in 1984 and kicked up the corporate ladder. He made his big return in the late 90's, but those tales are recounted elsewhere.
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