10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week (Dec 16)
Find out why Kurt Angle would redo one of his career's biggest moments...
It's anyone's guess whether or not Kurt Angle will someday make a WWE return. Many wish to see the 'Olympic Hero' inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame, and it'd be awesome to see Ange have one last hurrah on the grand stage at WrestleMania.
Speaking of 'Mania, Kurt himself revealed this week that he'd love to have another shot at the 2003 iteration of the infamous event. That fact is explored in this week's article, one bringing together a multitude of wrestling facts and stories we didn't know last week.
Joining Kurt Angle's tale, there are facts related to the likes of Jake 'The Snake' Roberts, Randy Orton, Chyna and even Pat Patterson. There's also some real insight into what led to Sean Waltman's dismissal from WCW back in the late-1990's.
Stories of regret, elation, improvisation and humour are all included. Look out for that Steve Austin rib on one of WCW's biggest ever stars too.
Let's look at the facts...
10. Pat Patterson Despised The 'Stooge' Label During The Attitude Era
The first ever Intercontinental Champion in WWE history, Pat Patterson is also said to be the man who invented the long-running Royal Rumble match. As one of Vince McMahon's most-trusted lieutenants for many decades, Patterson found fame during the Attitude Era alongside another seasoned grappler.
Along with Gerald Brisco, Patterson was cast as one of McMahon's henchmen. Largely used for comedic purposes, Patterson and Brisco even dressed in drag for a Hardcore Title bout at the 2000 King Of The Ring pay-per-view. Looked upon fondly by longtime fans, it turns out that the character Pat played was also one he wasn't fond of.
Speaking to Sean Waltman for his 1, 2, 360 podcast, Brisco opened up to tell the host that Patterson didn't care for the 'stooge' persona at all. Winding up his longtime colleague, Brisco repeatedly told Pat that people would only remember him as a stooge, not as the first ever Intercontinental Champ.
Although Patterson performed the role with a smile on his face, it seems he didn't really enjoy being a McMahon stooge and worried about his reputation.