Accepted : How the First Gay Superstar Changed WWE

Patterson, Pat

ISBN 10: 177041293X / ISBN 13: 9781770412934

Published by ECW Press, 2016

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Synopsis:

Pat Patterson, one of the first ever openly gay athletes, pens a no-holds-barred memoir about his career and his life as an openly gay wrestler.

When Pat Patterson was 17 years old, he was thrown out of his house after telling his parents he was in love with a man. Crossing into the United States from Montreal in the 1960s, barely knowing a word of English, he was determined to succeed in the squared circle. Back when homophobia was widespread, Pat lived in the super-macho world of pro wrestling.

One of the most unlikely stories of a revolutionary talent, pioneer and creative savant, Patterson recalls the trials and tribulations as he climbed to the upper ranks of sports-entertainment - as a performer and, later, as a backstage dignitary - in this fascinating and revealing memoir. After making his mark in the ring as the prestigious first holder of WWE's Intercontinental Championship, Pat set out to conquer the WWE world behind the curtain. He became the lead creative force behind the Royal Rumble match and countless innovations that have shaped the way the WWE Universe has enjoyed sports-entertainment for generations.

Many WWE fans know Pat Patterson as a ring legend, WWE Hall of Famer and one of Vince McMahon s 'stooges' during the Attitude Era. But Patterson is no stooge. He has long been one of Vince McMahon's trusted advisers, his impact and importance to the nascent stages of WWE nearly comparable to the Chairman himself. Still active in WWE today, Pat delivers his no-holds barred story from unknown to WWE luminary.

About the Author: Pat Patterson was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996 and currently works as a creative consultant for WWE.
Bertrand Hébert is the co-author of Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screwjobs (ECW, 2013).
Vincent K. McMahon is the Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer of WWE. A third generation promoter, McMahon purchased the company from his father in 1982. Under his leadership, WWE has developed into one of the most popular and sophisticated forms of global entertainment today.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Accepted : How the First Gay Superstar ...
Publisher: ECW Press
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good