In fact, some may argue that Patera took to all elements of wrestling better than most. Ken Patera w/ Captain Lou Albano vs. One Man Gang. podomatic. To be honest most of the WWF promos were fairly ridiculous at the time (some of Hulk's interviews were especially funny). DescriptionAdnan bin Abdul Kareem Ahmed Alkaissy El Farthie (Arabic: عدنان بن عبدالكريم أحمد القيسي ألفرث; March 1, 1939 – September 6, 2023), better known professionally as Adnan Al-Kaissie, was an Iraqi-American professional wrestler and manager best known as Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey, Billy White Wolf, or General Adnan. Ken Patera recalls the fans getting upset when he put over The Red Rooster, plus the one-sided contract he signed with former AWA promoter Verne Gagne Posted in: Interview Highlights130 lb (59 kg) [1] Billed from. Catching Up With Ken Patera-Ken Patera interview. Rare shot of Ken Patera and his family! 12:21 PM · Jun 2, 2020. Off Topic. Bad News Brown vs. This incident, along with some other altercations, resulted in legal troubles for Patera. twitter. Does anyone know which episode of the Wrestleme Podcast had the story about Ken Patera breaking into a McDonald's? I've been searching for bloody ages and I cannot find it anywhere!. WWE - Current . He never took off in this era. Roles: Singles Wrestler Tag Team Wrestler Promoter Trainer. Life and this interview are too short to talk about that situation here. com for a rare 46 minute shoot interview that you won’t soon forget. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. There's no Vince McMahon asskissing. Ken Patera is a Hall of Famer in the world of weight lifting as well as in the world of professional wrestling, Though you would think he is a WWE Hall of Famer, he actually is not in there! That comes up in. Click on the SUBSCRIBE button for more news/interviews. My brother used to record wrestling "over the air" in the late 70's and 80's. WWE Network. Clips of a match between him and Backlund, where Patera throws Backlund into the referee, claiming that it was Backlund's fault. . He was a disk jockey on the radio who caught the. Roles: Singles Wrestler Tag Team Wrestler Promoter Trainer. Great North Wrestling/The Hannibal TV posted a video to playlist Shoot Interview Clips IV. Which pissed off two very hungry large men. While The Grand Wizard is one of those names that’s sadly forgotten to modern fans, he was actually an extremely successful manager. The Intercontinental Championship was first created in 1979, but according to former WWE (then WWF) star Ken Patera, Pat Patterson has no right to be recognized as its inaugural champion. Blackwell competed in the 1979 World's Strongest Man contest, but withdrew early in the competition due to an injury. Ken Patera is a Hall of Famer in the world of weight lifting as well as in the world of professional wrestling, Though you would think he is a WWE Hall of Famer, he actually is not in there! That comes up in our chat as we discuss his life and times and tell the true Ken Patera story which differs greatly from the early WWF VHS tape by that name. The match itself is quite energetic and fun. 48K views, 642 likes, 31 loves, 51 comments, 131 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Jarrett Parsons Entertainment: Jerry Lawler vs Ken Patera +++ InterviewsWWE LEGEN PATERA FULL GNW PODCAST INTERVIEW!First ever appearance of Legendary Olympic Strong Man and Old School Wrestler Ken Patera on the GNW podcast to ta. He was a really good wrestler, a big name of his time. Beginning of in-ring career: 12. As always. Upon arriving, Patera was informed that the restaurant was closed and denied service. Ron Starr Interview with Kevin Von Erich - Kevin demonstrates the body scissors on Larry Matysik Best of St. Check out the latest book from Mike Florio on-sale now!Pat Patterson (born Pierre Clermont; January 19, 1941 – December 2, 2020) was a Canadian-American professional wrestler and producer, widely known for his long tenure in the professional wrestling promotion WWE, first as a wrestler, then as a creative consultant and producer ("booker"). 1976 Rolling Stone Magazine Interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger. He talks about his relationship with #VinceMcMahon. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Share this Fact: Discover 13 incredible facts about Ken Patera, from his remarkable. • We get a little pre match schtick by the Grand Wizard with a nice little shit talk promo by Patera. 302 · 20 comments · 18K views. The pro wrestling legend recently spoke with Steve Fall of The Ten Count for an interview, during which he spoke about this claim, as well as his past friendship with Vince McMahon. A. He was both your Olympic Hero and the World's Strongest Man and, in 2009, Ken Patera came to World Wrestling Insanity for a massive shoot interview with Jame. Watch ken patera vs jon cena (no lights match) - a person on DailymotionValentine would hold the title once more, defeating Wahoo again on September 10 and losing to Ken Patera on April 9, 1978. Ring of Honor Shoot Interview from November 2004Interview w/ Ken Patera Ken Patera vs. This lift was done at a local competition in Portland, a full six months before Alexeev completed the feat. Ken went on to press 472 on this day. Great North Wrestling/The Hannibal TV · October 18, 2020 · October 18, 2020Saito could get 15 years in prison. Topics in. Slaughter v Pat Patterson. Ken Patera - 212. Former announcer Ken Resnick broke the news via his. Mean Gene Interviews Don Muraco And Ken Patera. com). The shoot includes talk of: Why He Retired At The 1988 Survivor Series. Ken Patera on Working Out in JailFormer Olympian and Legendary Wrestler Ken Patera discusses what it was like working out during his 2 year stint in Jail whe. 0. While these charges were filed while Patera was in the AWA, he was sentenced while being a member of the Heenan Family in the WWE. The book, titled Weight of the World, will be officially released on 4/1 by Patera and co-author Kenny Casanova. Ken Patera, who. Lou Albano, where Gilzenberg announced that Ken Patera. Their lawyer even got in trouble. YouTube | 12K views, 197 likes, 7 loves, 11 comments, 10 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Great North Wrestling/The Hannibal TV: Ken Patera on Feuding. 5kg Clean and Jerk. With wrestling behind him and a new career to make him happy, Patera has no qualms about shooting on everything from his career. . Ken Patera doesn't even wrestle. WWF Survivor Series 1988 - Allen Brown Second Bonus Post-Match Interview. Juan Lopez and aftermath from the 10/1/77 Championship Wrestling; following the footage, Vince McMahon conducted a live interview with WWWF President Willie Gilzenberg & Capt. Killer Khan Ken Patera/Billy Jack Haynes vs. . Promotional material for the book notes: KEN PATERA: Weight of the World. 5 lbs. Ivan Putski and Ken Patera are on the cover. " Of course,. Click on the SUBSCRIBE button for more news/interviews - youtube. FAN's World of Sport. 1985 - Ken Patera and Mr. His brother, Jack Patera, played football for the Baltimore Colts and was the head coach for the Seattle Seahawks from 1976 until 1982. . By Sean Neumann / April 14, 2023 3:55 pm EST. In 1969, Patera would make a decision that would forever alter his lifting career. Follow. Adnan Al-Kaissie, a former WWWF World Tag Team Champion who portrayed General Adnan in the WWF from 1990-92, died on Wednesday at the age fo 84. Click on the SUBSCRIBE button for more news/interviews. Footage of Big John Studd & Ken Patera cutting Andre the Giants hair 3. Kenny Casanova has done a lot in and out of the wrestling ring. Ken Patera sets his sights on the Heenan Family: Superstars, July 4, 1987. Tune in to watch the legendary Ken Patera participate in a live virtual signing with '80s Wrestling Con. He was a main event star in the American Wrestling Association where he feuded with Mad. Tony Atlas fought Ken Patera to a draw. Share this Fact: Discover 13 incredible facts about Ken Patera, from his remarkable. -Pat Patterson interview-Bob Backlund interview. FAN Wrestling Forum. He has also had an impressive stint as a strongman and wrestler. Duration: 9m 11s. Chris Chetti vs. Off Topic & FAN Talk. twitter. Ken Patera (w/ the Grand Wizard) defeated Bill Berger via submission at 5:02 with the full nelson; after the match, Vince McMahon conducted a ringside interview with Patera & the Wizard in which the duo stated Patera would become a champion in 1980WWF TUESDAY NIGHT TITANS 1/25/85 [24/7] 1. . Former Olympian and legendary professional wrestler Ken Patera does a shoot interview with The Hannibal TV covering such subjects as his weightlifting career, being room. High school parody of wrestling legend Ken Patera interviewed by Brent Musberger at the 1977 World's Strongest Man competition. Now the legendary star joins ClubWWI. "I'm an old man with a nice dog," Ken Patera told WWE. Preorder at: WOHW. Saito are found guilty of charges filed against them following the infamous "McDonald's Incident" in Waukesha, Wisconsin when Patera threw a boulder through the window of a closed McDonald's when the staff refused to reopen and serve them. In-ring experience: 20 years. This item: Keirn Chronicles Volume One: The Fabulous Wrestling Life of Steve Keirn . Snatch — 386. 00. Sgt Goulet. While he had some memorable moments inside the ring, his career didn't quite reach the levels it should have. Patera talked about starting his career in weightlifting. D. Off-Topic archives (2019)Ken Patera on Mark Henry Not Breaking his RecordsFollow us @THE HANNIBAL TV & @The Hannibal TV FIGHT & UFO VIDEOS Check out The Hannibal TV's Link Tree f. com Ken Patera on his new book: “I’ve had family members, I’ve had multiple friends and colleagues of mine for years and. Everything goes smoothly unti. “I am absolutely devastated to announce the. His brother, Dennis Patera, played for the San Francisco 49ers. Likes. Steve Lombardi. Ken Patera vs. [3] He also played football for the Cornhuskers as a left tackle in 1959 and 1960. First mention of the Intercontinental title took place on the August 22, 1979 Championship Wrestling program, which aired August 25, 1979 in an interview after Patterson defeated Johnny Rivera. 1/1/77 – hosted by Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca; featured McMahon conducting a ringside interview with Stan Stasiak & the Grand Wizard; included the Ken Patera vs. . Interview available at Tmptow. com/TheHannibalTVYouTube @THEHANNIBALTV 2nd YouTube Channel @. Hoss & Terry Funk - Saturday Night's Main Event, 5/3/86 (3. Ken should have been in the WWE HOF about 20 years ago. Long before "The World's Strongest Man" and "Your Olympic Hero. He was at least 6'10" tall, and was usually billed at over 7' tall. Jerry Blackwell (April 26, 1949 – January 22, 1995) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name "Crusher" Jerry Blackwell. He was a main event star in the American Wrestling Association where he feuded with Mad. Graham said, “Bad News Man” instead of Brown. " Of course, the now-67-year-old former Superstar is being modest. "I'm an old man with a nice dog," Ken Patera told WWE. Re-uploading an absolute YouTube classic. His brother, Jack Patera, played football for the Baltimore Colts and was the head coach for the Seattle Seahawks from 1976 until 1982. There's about 5 seconds of the Heenan interview that's missing because of this. . Johnny Rodz matches and the Andre handicap match from the 1/1/77 Championship Wrestling: Bob Backlund pinned Jose Estrada at 3:22 with an. BSPW - Event @ Hartford Music Festival in Hartford, Wisconsin, USA. They. Ken asked Flair to cut it back since he needed to train and this life was getting to him. a fan at ECW Cyberslam 2000. Striking while the iron is hot. WWWF @ West Orange, NJ – South Mountain Arena – January 5, 1978. G0MEZ Jul 3, 2023, 12:00pm EDT / new Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Wrestling legend Ken Patera shares memorable stories from his unforgettable career Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Long before Brock Lesnar brought his menacing brand of legitimacy to. Slaughter, a villainous boot. The Alley Fight. Great North Wrestling/The Hannibal TV posted a video to playlist Shoot Interview Clips IV. . With wrestling behind him and a new career to make him happy, Patera has no qualms about shooting on everything from his. Ken Patera on Wrestling Andre The Giant DrunkLearn More about The Hannibal TV: on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @TheHa. In December 1984, Studd and Andre found themselves on opposite ends. With Mean GeneKenneth Wayne Patera (born November 6, 1943) is an American retired professional wrestler, Olympic weightlifter, and strongman competitor from the United States. Imagine the triceps and shoulder strength needed to. ) Brown attacked early with punches and kicks. Give me Mark Henry pulling trucks or Ken Patera holding back a van with his legs over arm wrestling and keg runs any day of the week. Dick Slater fought the Sheik to a no contest. VINTAGE WRESTLING COLLECTION. End of in-ring career: 1992. He is listed in the university's wrestling media guide as Jim Raschke. In addition to that segment, he was calm, cool and collected while speaking with Vince and Alfred. Ken Patera’s brand new autobiography “The Weight of the World” is available now via our friends at Walking on Hot Waffles publishing and you can purchase your personalized and autographed copy at. By M. Greg Gagne . How A Brawl With Police Put This Pro Wrestler's Career On Pause. . From the get-go, Patera is salty and condemns Murphy for mistaking powerlifting with his discipline of Olympic lifts, but. A lot of Black people endured that shyt from their bosses and then suffered privately because of how shyt was set up back then (and to a degree, still is). By Dave Newman on 7th March 2022. He is recognized by the company as their first Intercontinental. Frequently bought together. Note complete lack of layback used to push through the sticking point. Ernest Miller vs. A world-class weightlifter before entering the ring, Patera was the first. I thought he came out of nowhere and started a feud with Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, who, at the time was the manager for many of the heels. Jason: The Ken Patera test of strength was quite impressive and has my vote this week. Back in 1984, after an incident at a nearby McDonald's, a fight broke out that saw 10 cops beaten and wrestler Ken Patera sent to prison. Bruno Sammartino was a hero to Patera, and Ken had a hard time calling Bruno to try and get a gig working for the WWWF. World Wrestling Insanity interview with Ken Patera. The Ken Patera of 1975 and early 1976 was a friendly, soft spoken and educated man, often referring to the fact that he had attended Brigham Young University. Body Slamming Ronald. But when he was bending rods around his neck, lifting weights and. Universe and 1x Mr. 132. ·. He began seriously competing in weightlifting and won his first. They got out of the car, threw a rock through a window, and fought the cops responding to the call. 1/1982 Checkerdome Highlights History Package on World Heavyweight Title Ric Flair vs Dusty Rhodes Highlights Ric Flair vs Rip Rogers Dusty Rhodes Interview Ken Patera & Crusher Blackwell vs Bruce Reed & Spike Huber Dick The Bruiser Interview Dick The Bruiser vs Ron Malley Checkdome Extended Highlights. Like. Terri Runnels vs. October 11, 1980: – World Champion Bob Backlund v Larry Zbysko. That man's name is Ken Patera. Kenneth Wayne Patera (born November 6, 1942) is an American retired professional wrestler, Olympic weightlifter, and strongman competitor from the United State… Ken Patera - Top podcast episodes Listen Later API DataBill Boggs interviews iconic pro wrestlers: Lou Albano, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Ken Patera, David Wolff, & John Studd. The first guests are Heenan and “strongman” Ken Patera. </p><p>This episode is part 1 of a 2 part interview with Ken Patera. Steve Fall interviews former #WWE star Ken Patera about the famous incident at McDonald's and Masa Saito. . 00 Quantity Left = 1. He was involved in the controversial angle in the WWF in 1991 during the Gulf War as. Olympian, Gold Medal Weightlifter, World's Strongest Man & WWF Intercontinental Champion Ken Patera is unleashed and unscripted in this outrageous and contro. Sawyer Auditorium Ken Patera won by DQ over Superstar Graham when the ref caught Graham jumping off. Johnny RodA solid worker with a background in weightlifting and strongman competitions, Ken Patera had a few stints in WWE from the late 1970s to the late 1980s, spending much of his time with the company as a midcarder. Ken Patera Full Shoot Interview 2020Former Olympian and legendary professional wrestler Ken Patera does a shoot interview with The Hannibal TV covering such. Ring of Honor. Ken Patera. Ken Patera on claiming to be the first real Intercontinental Champion: “It was handed to him (Pat Patterson), so that makes me the first IC champion because. Paul Orndorff cuts a promo on Championship Wrestling for an upcoming Boston Garden bout, comparing his opponent Ivan Putski to a turtle. 98. 16:24. On the show Mina discussed the big 30 Woman. 1998. In Stock. He moved there in the. The king of the one-liner and the king of the ad-lib made us laugh for decades. His 1,397. Jones. Kenneth Patera talks about Eric Bischoff in a shoot interview. World Championship Wrestling (1992)My brother used to record wrestling "over the air" in the late 70's and 80's. Patera said that he heard that story from Jim. Bad News Brown vs. 1960s. Adnan bin Abdul Kareem Ahmed Alkaissy El Farthie (Arabic: عدنان بن عبدالكريم أحمد القيسي ألفرث; March 1, 1939 – September 6, 2023), better known professionally as Adnan Al-Kaissie, was an Iraqi-American professional wrestler and manager best known as Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey, Billy White Wolf, or General Adnan. He knocks Savage off the interview podium and the two of them attack, while Virgil holds back a screaming Elizabeth. Brown took control again with punches, kicks, chops and a choke. He was the first American to clean and jerk over 500 pounds and was a 4 time US National Weightlifting Champion. This incident, along with some other altercations, resulted in legal troubles for Patera. Antonio Inoki vs. By 1977 Ken Patera was known to the American public for his exploits in both professional wrestling and as an Olympic Weightlifter. I was expecting Ken to be a dickish heel, but well spoken and relaxed Patera worked just fine. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Said something like "I'll introduce my foot to your ass" or something like that. It took place on August 29, 1988, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. He was married to a (lady I knew), and her son – Ken’s step son – played little league baseball that was coached by a. ca, Armpit readers Paul and Dave Erickson, Corrinne Hess. . Dino Bravo Interview w/ The Big Bossman And The Dr. > Classic St. Ken Patera Former WWE Star Ken Patera Says Vince McMahon Paid Him While He Was in Prison for Beating Up 16 Cops at a McDonalds | Wrestling News | capjournal. NSWA Flint Invasion - Event @ IMA Sports Arena in Flint, Michigan, USA. In our interview earlier today, Kenny discusses all of it, including “Ken Patera: Weight of the World,” his newest book project. INTERACTIVE WRESTLING RADIO INTERVIEW -Ken Patera . 10. 7 Failed In Wrestling: Ken Patera. ) Brown attacked early with punches and kicks. CMD Wrestling Uploads. interview by Neil Nov 6, 2023 at 8:06pm OneFanGang said: About 10 years ago Ken came to a CAC reunion in Vegas and Dan Murphy did a "Press Conference" interview which was done in shoot fashion, totally unlike the style I grew up reading. 2K views, 151 likes, 6 loves, 8 comments, 9 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Great North Wrestling/The Hannibal TV: Ken Patera on Feuding. By Sean Neumann / April 14, 2023 3:55 pm EST. Ken Patera defeated Steve King Tony Garea defeated Johnny Rodz Bob Backlund defeated Pete Doherty Carlos Rocha defeated Sylvano Sousa Baron Von Raschke defeated Pete Austin. Bobby Heenan was the greatest wrestling manager of all time and the funniest guy to sit at an announce table. Olympian, Gold Medal Weightlifter, World's Strongest Man & WWF Intercontinental Champion Ken Patera is unleashed and unscripted in this outrageous and contro. From the get-go, Patera is salty and condemns Murphy for mistaking powerlifting with his discipline of Olympic lifts,. 5 lbs. Uploaded: 13 Jan, 2009. Ken Patera, circa 1987. Look at the reaction of Mean Gene and The Brain when Patera kissed his bicep lolAugust 26, 2009. 14. 10 (VG) Jan. King Kong Bundy defeats Ken Patera. The king of the one-liner and the king of the ad-lib made us laugh for decades. Patera has remained bitter over the incident, understandably so. Studd held a number of championships over his career, including. May 17, 1980. One of these old white folks talkin' about "back in my day, people weren't offended". Patera died in Cle Elum surrounded by family and friends. Ken Patera on Traveling with Vince McMahonThe Hannibal TV Official Facebook Page: facebook. January 15-1990. 1972. com/TheHannibalTVYouTube @THEHANNIBALTV 2nd YouTube Channel @. Ken Resnick on interviews; from Maple Leaf Gardens 5/4/86 1. By Mike Johnson on 2022-06-14 12:12:00. Click Bell, Turn On Notifications, Like, Comment, Shares, Stay Tuned & Subs for more videos, Every Weekly!!! :)Dan Severn & Don Frye w/ Ken Patera (Episode 40, Full Podcast)Dan "The Beast" Severn and Don “The Predator” Frye welcome the Legendary Olympic Power Lifter/W. 4:41. Bruce says it was because he was a natural heel, and the redemption story they were attempting to tell just didn’t work. International, known for his TV role as the Incredible Hulk Franco Columbu , bodybuilder and Mr. Upon arriving, Patera was informed that the restaurant was closed and denied service. Ken Patera on claiming to be the first real Intercontinental Champion: “It was handed to him (Pat Patterson), so that makes me the first IC champion because. He should have done 10 years in prison. Ken could dunk a basketball at age 14, standing 5'9". Ken Patera (Pre-match notes: Bad News Brown was the heel and Patera was the face. Scroll down for the entire interview. Ken Patera claims to be the first real WWE Intercontinental Champion of all-time. Like Patera said, he spent 2 years in prison for the incident. RF Video Shoot Interview from 2008Ken Patera Full Shoot Interview with John PozThe Hannibal TV Official Facebook Page: facebook. Wrestling style: Allrounder, Powerhouse. WWE - Current . Andre the Giant (May 19, 1946 - January 27, 1993) was a professional wrestler and actor, born André René Roussimoff in Coulommiers, France. Past "Top Ten"/"Greatest ____" lists from WWE: -. com. com via ClubWWI. Mike Graham (Mike Gossett) said that Eric Bischoff should have been in prison because of all th. This is my travel blog. 10/18/77; Philadelphia, PA; Arena 10/22/77 – hosted by Vince McMahon; featured a repeat of the Ken Patera vs. 24. ( 2009-08-26) WWE Madison Square Garden Classics is a professional wrestling television program on the MSG Network, produced by World Wrestling Entertainment. Ken Patera on Bob BacklundLearn More about The Hannibal TV: on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @TheHannibalTVThe Hanniba. . </p><p>Ken Patera is considered to be the first man in pro wrestling named "The Worlds Strongest. They got the easy win over Mr. Kevin Sullivan & Steve Travis defeated Eddy Mansfield & Austin Idol. " krukster wrote on 15. “A matador,” the newspapers called him; a. And "Bulldog" Bob Brown once again interferes in the match. The short stint of Bobby Heenan managing Ken Patera in WWE saw them failing to get along, even though they. Ken Patera on Bob BacklundLearn More about The Hannibal TV: on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @TheHannibalTVThe Hanniba. At the time, Ken Patera had just gotten canned for beating up a cop at McDonalds, so they needed a replacement for him right away. Final Thoughts: So much for "The Ken Patera" story. He is best known for his tenure with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) from 1986 to 1991, where he performed under the ring name The Honky Tonk Man. It was one of the first four annual pay-per-view events. Interesting bout here at MSG. His strength was his skill set, and as a baby. Steve Fall interviews former #WWE star Ken Patera. A perennial challenger to all the world champions of his era, his title matches with Bruno, Backlund, and Pat Patterson for the Intercontinental belt are all-time classics. The pay-per-view was created to help the company compete against rival promotion Jim Crockett. Patera and Hogan with a double clothesline to Race, and Hogan covers for three at 11:06. Interviews DraftKings Nation FanPosts. Clean & Press — 505. "I'm an old man with a nice dog," Ken Patera told WWE. In addition to managing big names like Ernie Ladd, Killer Kowalski, Ox Baker, and Sgt. In full view of Patera and Saito, an employee gathered up the burgers and threw them in the garbage. Summerslam: The Complete Anthology (1988-2007) [20-disc] Length: 60:00:00 Professional Wrestling Price: $120. 16:43. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. On the Iron-On Wrestling podcast,. . In a recent interview with Wrestling Epicenter, Ken Patera offered his opinion on the WWE Hall of Fame when asked about his ambitions for career recognition. Nick Bockwinkel [champion] (Apr 18 1982) 28:14 Outro. Ken Patera on Living with Ric FlairFormer Olympian and Legendary Professional Wrestler Ken Patera discusses being room-mates with "WWE Hall of Famer" Ric Fla. Kayfabe, Lies and Alibis: Ken Patera Shoot Interview by Andrew Lutzke November 21, 2013, 6:05 am Presented by Ring of Honor Recorded November of 2004. Patera played football at Cleveland High School in Portland, Oregon and wrestled weighing 193 pounds. . 4. Off-Topic archives (2019)The latest WWE, AEW, NJPW real-time results, news, exclusive interviews, live coverage, and more - since 1997. 1. 03. He had also won a Pan American gold medal in 1967 in the shot put. Already a wrestling fan, Kenny got his start in the business helping at a show run by Captain Lou Albano. Read it now. Wrestling legend Ken Patera shares memorable stories from his unforgettable career The iconic villain talked with us in a Cageside Seats exclusive. A: Yes, Ken Patera was involved in a highly-publicized incident in 1984 where he was arrested for throwing a boulder through the window of a McDonald’s restaurant. Is Ken Patera in the HOF? And if not, what are they waiting for. 4/29/78 – featured Vince McMahon conducting an in-ring interview with Ken Patera, where Patera demonstrated tests of strength, including pushing a spike through wood,. former professional wrestler and Olympic weightlifter Ken Patera and former 49ers kicker Dennis Patera. – Pedro Morales vs The Hangman. Hoss & Terry Funk -. 1:23. He battled The Wild Samoans and Ken Patera before ultimately dropping the IC title to Patera in April 1980. From. . Ken Patera talks about John Minton. Ken had lived with 4 weight lifters before that in a dirty house and a dog that would piss in Ken’s bed. 08. podomatic. America's Strongman, Ken Patera. </p><p>This episode is part 1 of a 2 part interview with Ken Patera. podomatic. Perfect and The Genius.