It’s no secret that Pat Patterson had an unmatched influence on several iconic performers’ careers, and Chris Jericho was one of the lucky ones to have worked closely with the late great legend. The former AEW World Champion said that Pat Patterson taught him 90% of what he knows about putting a match together. His ideology regarding booking a match comes straight from the vision of Patterson.
Psychology is a primary aspect of pro wrestling, and Chris Jericho credited Pat Patterson for helping him understand everything about the pivotal element of wrestling matches.
If Chris Jericho was Luke Skywalker, then Pat Patterson was his Yoda.
Chris Jericho stated that Pat Patterson was the driving force behind the most popular main eventers from the 90s and 2000s. Chris Jericho mentioned Bret Hart, The Rock, Shawn Michaels, and Kurt Angle as the legends who benefited tremendously from Pat Patterson’s support.
Pat Patterson was the agent of the distinguished talent mentioned above.
Chris Jericho on why Pat Patterson was unlike any other agent
Chris Jericho said that Pat Patterson was like a great co-writer to a song as he would often add a different dimension to an existing idea or plan. Chris Jericho explained that Pat Patterson would never get angry or offended if his idea wasn’t well-received.
Pat Patterson passed away at the age of 79 due to liver failure on December 2nd. The WWE Hall of Famer is rightfully considered one of the most influential figures in the pro wrestling industry, and his impact would undoubtedly be felt for generations to follow.
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