Ken Patera. With Mean GeneKenneth Wayne Patera (born November 6, 1943) is an American retired professional wrestler, Olympic weightlifter, and strongman competitor from the United States. The Official John Tenta Forum. Ken Patera. Spike Dudley vs. 1985 - Ken Patera and Mr. Patterson would hold the belt for 233 days before losing to Patera, who addressed the situation in a recent interview with Steve Fall of. His strength was his skill set, and as a baby. Once Patera was released from prison, the WWE turned it into a storyline that led to the first 'debate' on. Forum Games. They got out of the car, threw a rock through a window, and fought the cops responding to the call. 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. Blackwell competed in the 1979 World's Strongest Man contest, but withdrew early in the competition due to an injury. He’s wearing a what dress hat. 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. 4K views, 115 likes, 1 loves, 3 comments, 6 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Great North Wrestling/The Hannibal TV: "Ken Patera's Final AWA. It's in between the Gene Okerland interview with Ken Patera "the day he gets out of jail" and Okerland's interview with Bobby Heenan. Read it now. Cranky octogenarian Ken Patera is LOTS of fun, so here’s a recap of a shoot interview with him from 2020 with infamously terrible Hannibal, who manages to fuck up. During the match, Jones was knocked out of the ring, and Patera and Studd double-teamed Andre. Patera came back with a back elbow. D. 10. I think I’ve read all of the books that Kenny Casanova has had a part of. Despite all of his credentials, Ken was exceedingly modest, a trait that seemed to endear him to the Mid-Atlantic fans. 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). Great North Wrestling/The Hannibal TV posted a video to playlist Shoot Interview Clips IV. They slammed him and put the boots to him until Heenan produced scissors from his pocket. Jon Boucher. One of the first major champion vs champion matches here as Patera, the intercontinental champion, takes on WWF champ, Bob Backlund. Patera concluded his first “bad guy” interview by saying, “When I left here I left as a winner, and I’m coming back ten times stronger!” To cement Patera’s “heel turn,” Ken was matched up with Joe Furr, a perennially lower card “good guy” grappler, on the next edition of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling television. com via ClubWWI. 1. 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. One of these old white folks talkin' about "back in my day, people weren't offended". . Patera was very up front with the hosts about the long-term effect of his ring injuries (“I’m basically an invalid”), but he, like many others, told a dubious Andre the Giant drinking story. Slaughter, a villainous boot. He was the first American to clean and jerk over 500 pounds and was a 4 time US National Weightlifting Champion. 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. Some of the opinions exp. Cover price of $1. Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard is an audio podcast that discusses topics, events, wrestlers and memorable moments through the lens of former WWE ex. Ken Patera, professional wrestler and Olympic Weightlifter Lou Ferrigno , 2x Mr. Thunderbolt Patterson is a legend in the ring with a storied career. Bookmark. Patera hit a kick to the face to slow down Brown. ) (WWF World Tag Team Titles) 2. Learn More about The. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Ken Patera w/ Captain Lou Albano vs. Ken Patera, Olympic athlete and wrestling strongman sat down for career defining interview that even had our eyes bugging out, and we’ve seen everything! We’re sure you’ve heard the rumors that Patera has the potential to go postal if asked the wrong questions and we were more than ready to pepper Ken with the questions YOU wanted asked. Ken asked Flair to cut it back since he needed to train and this life was getting to him. . 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 in his interviews. . 10. In 1981, Patterson went to war with Sgt. – Andre The Giant v Ken Patera. – Pedro Morales vs The Hangman. Mean Gene Interviews Don Muraco And Ken Patera. Decades before Mark Henry claimed the title of the “world’s strongest man,” there was Ken Patera. Like Patera said, he spent 2 years in prison for the incident. Irwin "Ernie" Jacob Roth (August 30, 1926 – October 12, 1983), known by the ring names The Grand Wizard of Wrestling and Abdullah Farouk, was an American professional wrestling manager. Greg Valentine but the match was cancelled due to Steamboat leaving the WWF: Brady Boone vs. Addeddate 2021-09-06 22:30:05 Color colorThe official Ken Patera autobiography The Weight of the World, has been officially released by Patera and co-author Kenny Casanova. Ken Patera Also included Tony Garea, Larry Sharpe, & Jack Evans. This incident, along with some other altercations, resulted in legal troubles for Patera. In 1971 he defeated André the Giant in Al. Reviewing every Wrestling Observer MOTY: Ken Patera vs Bob Backlund, 1980. Louis Vincent Albano (July 29, 1933 – October 14, 2009) was an Italian-American professional wrestler, manager and actor, who performed under the ring/stage name "Captain" Lou Albano. Ernest Miller vs. Kenneth Wayne Patera (born November 6, 1942) is an American retired professional wrestler, Olympic weightlifter, and strongman competitor from the United States. Ken Resnick on interviews; from Maple Leaf Gardens 5/4/86 1. Patera has remained bitter over the incident, understandably so. 0] "Was great in the early 80's as a heel in the WWWF/WWF, and when he came back as a baby face was pretty much a mid card to lower mid card guy. On Ken Patera going to prison: “I actually knew Ken Patera before I ever got into wrestling. Here is how close Olympic weightlifter Ken Patera came to being the 1st man in history to lift a 500-pound barbell overhead. WWF Survivor Series 1988 - Allen Brown Second Bonus Post-Match Interview. 1997. 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. SNME #18: 11/26/88 Promo By The Ultimate Warrior Promo By Andre The Giant And Bobby Heenan Promo By “Macho. Roy Wayne Farris (born January 25, 1953) is a retired American professional wrestler. 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-mates with Ric Flair, training with Verne Gagne, working the St. Everything goes smoothly unti. Recorded in 1984. Re-uploading an absolute YouTube classic. Patera talked about starting his career in weightlifting and how it got him into the Olympics. Paul Orndorff cuts a promo on Championship Wrestling for an upcoming Boston Garden bout, comparing his opponent Ivan Putski to a turtle. 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. WWF MSG 5/27/88 #11 Dino Bravo vs. Ken had lived with 4 weight lifters before that in a dirty house and a dog that would piss in Ken’s bed. ( 2009-08-26) WWE Madison Square Garden Classics is a professional wrestling television program on the MSG Network, produced by World Wrestling Entertainment. Chris Chetti vs. 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. Ken Patera vs. Storm does a great pre-match interview, much too good for the amatuer commentator who interviews him. He hurled all Track & Field shot putters to the side. Is Ken Patera in the HOF? And if not, what are they waiting for. HighSpots. VINTAGE WRESTLING COLLECTION. The Alley Fight. 3. Fulvio Cecere on surprisingly candid interviews, the difference in today’s culture and production delaysJerry Blackwell (April 26, 1949 – January 22, 1995) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name "Crusher" Jerry Blackwell. On the Iron-On Wrestling podcast,. . Biography. Prof. Ken Patera, who. On April 6, 1984, at around midnight, Ken Patera went to get a bite to eat at a McDonald's in Waukesha, Wisconsin, after wrestling earlier that evening. According to Ken Patera, Andre the Giant had issues with Big John Studd due to his former WWE opponent's alleged growth hormone use. Jun 23, 2009 - 11:58 AM. Former Olympian and legendary wrestler Ken Patera discusses a shoot match incident between WWE Hall of Famer and former World Champion The Iron Sheik and famed 'hooker' Billy Robinson so Patera said roughed The Sheik up when they were all training together in Vergne Gagne's camp. Promotional material for the book notes: KEN PATERA: Weight of the World. Jim Brunzell & Ken Patera defeat Col. ) Brown attacked early with punches and kicks. They got the easy win over Mr. October 11, 1980: – World Champion Bob Backlund v Larry Zbysko. Here is how close Olympic weightlifter Ken Patera came to being the 1st man in history to lift a 500-pound barbell overhead. Patera concluded his first “bad guy” interview by saying, “When I left here I left as a winner, and I’m coming back ten times stronger!” To cement Patera’s “heel turn,” Ken was matched up with Joe Furr, a perennially lower card “good guy” grappler, on the next edition of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling television. Ken Patera, Olympic athlete and wrestling strongman sat down for career defining interview that even had our eyes bugging out, and we've seen everything! We asked Ken point blank about his infamous arrest after attacking a McDonald's and were able to get his side of this incredible story. com Ken Patera on his new book: “I’ve had family members, I’ve had multiple friends and colleagues of mine for years and. Ken Patera doesn't even wrestle. Studd is best known for his appearances with the World Wide Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Federation in the 1970s and 1980s. 10/18/77; Philadelphia, PA; Arena 10/22/77 – hosted by Vince McMahon; featured a repeat of the Ken Patera vs. 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. Ken Patera confronts Tony Atlas; Dominic DeNucci & Rene Goulet take on Mark Pole & Frank Monroe. Despite all of his credentials, Ken was exceedingly modest, a trait that seemed to endear him to the Mid-Atlantic fans. . In a 2005 interview for the Pro Wrestling Torch, Kevin Nash. -Pat Patterson interview-Bob Backlund interview. The Professional Vs Mr. During the interview, Ken Patera talked about former WWE CEO Vince McMahon paying him while in prison for beating up 16 cops. When Pro Wrestlers Get in Street Fights. 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. 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, bending a piece of steel, and blowing up a hot water bottle until it burst: Superstar Billy & Luke Graham defeated Ted Adams & Steve King Strong Kobayashi defeated Pete Austin Greg Valentine discusses strong man, Ken Patera before his WWF days. He was at least 6'10" tall, and was usually billed at over 7' tall. Of Style Slick The Big Bossman vs. 03/02/2014. I really liked this book! I’m old enough to remember Patera in the early 80s, but I definitely learned a lot of things from Patera’s early days. Universe and 1x Mr. Had the idea after seeing The Cat clip so here's a selection of the finest awkward/angry/mad moments with wrestlers and shoot interviewers. 16:24. ’ The only way to do that was to take anabolic steroids…” VINCE MCMAHON: “I’ve never encouraged anyone at any time to have steroid use in the WWE…”Saito, along with another pro wrestler at the time, Ken Patera, spent time in prison for assaulting police officers in a Waukesha hotel room following an incident at a nearby McDonald's on April 6. Backlund was also able to overcome a challenge from Ken Patera, with whom he feuded on-and-off from 1978 until early 1981, including during Patera's reign as WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight champion. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. 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. From. In 1977, Ken Patera finished third in the inaugural World’s Strongest Man. Ken Resnick on Mr Saito getting a raw deal, the Iron Sheik being a challenging interview, Jim Duggan's longevity, and more. He has also had an impressive stint as a strongman and wrestler. The 1988 SummerSlam was the inaugural SummerSlam professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE). End of in-ring career: 1992. Going into the Olympics, Ken lifted a world record total of 1,396 pounds in the Olympic weightlifting trio (Clean and Jerk, Clean and Press, and Snatch). . 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. Scroll down for the entire interview. In fact, some may argue that Patera took to all elements of wrestling better than most. 7 Failed In Wrestling: Ken Patera. We have a few transcribed highlights below. Ken Patera was born on 6 November, 1942 in Portland, OR, is an American professional wrestler. "I'm an old man with a nice dog," Ken Patera told WWE. 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. 14. Not a wrestler himself due to his small stature, he was noted for his flamboyant. . 7 out of 5 stars. This incident, along with some other altercations, resulted in legal troubles for Patera. Ken Patera. Sonny Driver Kevin Von Erich vs. 6 Managed Numerous Champions. • Backlund starts to mount a little offense but, gets sent shoulder first into the ringpost which I've. . He moved there in the. Patera could get 10. WWF SummerSlam 1988 - The Mega. > Classic St. 5 lbs. Ken Patera 2023 Interview - Talks New Book, WWE Hall of Fame Snub, Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan, more - YouTube. Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissy, one of several names the wrestler performed under, has died at the age of 84. TamoshunasBridget29521554. 46:36. Look at the reaction of Mean Gene and The Brain when Patera kissed his bicep lolAugust 26, 2009. Killer Khan Ken Patera/Billy Jack Haynes vs. [1] [3]. "Ken Patera military presses a 1st attempt press with 456. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket. YouTube | 8. WWF Classics. He was certainly in the running. Ring of Honor Shoot Interview from November 2004Haynes started wrestling in 1982 at the age of 28. Great stuff Ken. Archives. Click on the SUBSCRIBE button for more news/intervie. 16:43. Scroll down for the entire interview. In-ring experience: 20 years. KEN PATERA VS BOB BACKLUND MSG MAY 19, 1980 Texas Death Match. 1998. When the jury came in with the verdict, the lawyer and the two wrestlers weren`t in the courtroom. Before Ken Patera became a professional wrestler, he was a very successful weightlifter. Bobby Heenan & Ken Patera Interview 1985. Host: James Guttman. 132. Ken Patera, from a Czech-American family, was strong and extraordinarily athletic, with many people in his family also successful in athletics. In addition to managing big names like Ernie Ladd, Killer Kowalski, Ox Baker, and Sgt. Follow. Patera's initial manuscript is said to be in the 600-page range, co-written by Simon Gregory. Ken should have been in the WWE HOF about 20 years ago. Over the course of his career, Patera held the WWWF Intercontinental Championship. In Stock. Glangan @Glangan44 · Jun 2, 2020. Comment. World Wide Wrestling Federation. Dan Spivey *1/4 – Discussion of Jimmy Hart’s trip across the border 2. Blatnick & Illinois State Trooper. [3] He also played football for the Cornhuskers as a left tackle in 1959 and 1960. Post match interview with Ken Patera included. Ken Patera, from a Czech-American family, was strong and extraordinarily athletic, with many people in his family also successful in athletics. There's no Vince McMahon asskissing. 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. Vince Jr. It must have been something to see w two guys in the ring who really knew how to wrestle. 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. . . These probably aren't anywhere close to the worst Ken Patera interviews, but they really do go into great detail about why he was so bad. January 15-1990. The Wrestler/Inside Wrestling were combined into a single issue in 2004 and d iscontinued in 2013. I did an extensive feature on Patera in 1974 for Grimek(I did all my writing for Hoffman's publications through John) & Strength & Health. Tune in to watch the legendary Ken Patera participate in a live virtual signing with '80s Wrestling Con. 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. . Louis territory, doing the World's Strongest Man competition, his friendship with 'Superstar' Billy Graham, injuries, the infamous arrest incident that put him. Below the shoot review, some famous and infamous bits involving the Olympic strongman. 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. " krukster wrote on 15. He was a disk jockey on the radio who caught the. <p>Bumps and Thumps with Brian Ferguson drops every weekend of the VOC Nation Wrestling Network podcast feed, featuring interviews with the legends of professional wrestling. WWF Georgia Championship Wrestling - World Championship WrestlingAs PWInsider. Spoilers; it was a work. He believes his defense attorney was. Jones. Steve Lombardi. Ken Patera was a brilliant Olympic athlete and someone that was genuinely well-known, which made his decision to get into the professional wrestling world an exciting one for most people. By M. Jerry Blackwell (April 26, 1949 – January 22, 1995) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name "Crusher" Jerry Blackwell. And yet, Ken Patera only refers to himself now as just an "old man with a nice dog" (source WWE. 60fps _ Masa Saito, Riki Choshu & Yoshiaki Yatsu VS. co, Steve Fall interviewed former WWE Intercontinental Champion/Olympic Strongman Ken Patera. Ken PateraYouTube | 7. There's no political correctness. AEW (All Elite Wrestling) (w)Rest of Wrestling. It was his unwillingness to kiss ass that has left him the greatest wrestler ever to not get the nod. – Stan Hansen v Pedro Morales. Bobby,Studd,Patera cut some guys hair 5. – Bellatrix Female Warrior’s own Norwegian sensation, “The Nordic Valkyrie” Miss Mina recently spoke with Kayfabe Kickout Audio. BSPW - Event @ Hartford Music Festival in Hartford, Wisconsin, USA. 98 $ 24. Ken Patera on His Drunken, Angry ROH Shoot Interview!The Hannibal TV Official Facebook Page: facebook. The conversation moved over into wrestling, and Ken talked about breaking into the. 4. Ken Patera was the first American to clean and jerk over 500 lbs. Quote. Share. Jim Powers Interview w/ Hulk Hogan Interview w/ Andre The Giant And Bobby Heenan . Adrian Adonis w/ Jimmy Hart vs. Frequently bought together. 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. Patera and Hogan with a double clothesline to Race, and Hogan covers for three at 11:06. Now the legendary star joins ClubWWI. Ken Patera Discusses Steroids'Former Olympian and Legendary Wrestler Ken Patera discusses weight lifters steroid use as well as his own cycle philosophy over. Category: Entertainment. June 28, 1980. Patera enjoyed a lot of success throughout the wrestling business, and he also excelled as. Okay-ish at times, with a lot of wasted time, stalling. Already a wrestling fan, Kenny got his start in the business helping at a show run by Captain Lou Albano. While Ken Patera seemingly doesn't want to be in the company's Hall of Fame, one other former champion feels he deserves the prestigious honor. HighSpots. Ring of Honor. 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. a fan at ECW Cyberslam 2000. One Man Gang. Ken Patera on Wrestling Andre The Giant DrunkLearn More about The Hannibal TV: on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @TheHa. Brown took control again with punches, kicks, chops and a choke. . He was a really good wrestler, a big name of his time. Former Intercontinental Champion & "World's Strongest Man" Ken Patera gives no shits as he shoots on everything from the 1972 Olympics & his origins with the AWA's Verne Gagne to his departure. ) Brown attacked early with punches and kicks. 10 (VG) Jan. Thanks to his earlier wins of the WWE Title and the Tag Title, Morales became WWE’s first Triple Crown Champion, and the. Share. Ken Patera on Mark HenryOlympic strong man and legendary wrestler Ken Patera talks about fellow Olympic Weight lifter turned wrestler Mark Henry who was indu. At the time, the world record press was 483 held by Vasily Alexeev. It doesn't matter to Ken. My first exposure to Ken Patera was in the mid 80s. when really, Patera don't know whether they were offended or whateverthefukk. Comment. Snatch — 386. The Olympic weightlifter turned pro wrestler should be on any “Top 10” or 20 all-time heel list and is numero uno on my list of injustices here. But when he was bending rods around his neck, lifting weights and. Share this Fact: Discover 13 incredible facts about Ken Patera, from his remarkable. facebook. America's Strongman, Ken Patera. Streaming now 📺 Thank you for 2M subscribers 💥 Subscri. Tiger Chung Lee vs. Ken Patera, who. 1997. his shoot interview, and everywhere else for more than 15 years. The first match features Ace Darling and "Dangerous" Devon Storm. Last updated on July 27th, 2023 When you think Ken Patera, what comes to mind? For most, it’s probably a career spent in professional wrestling, but Patera built his. It's in between the Gene Okerland interview with Ken Patera "the day he gets out of jail" and Okerland's interview with Bobby Heenan. 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, bending a piece of steel, and blowing up a hot water bottle until it burst: Superstar Billy & Luke Graham defeated Ted Adams & Steve King Strong Kobayashi defeated Pete AustinGreg Valentine discusses strong man, Ken Patera before his WWF days. 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. Ken Patera Returns to The Hannibal TVThe opinions expressed in this interview do not necessarily reflect those of The Hannibal TV. . He is recognized by the company as their first Intercontinental. Darcy Jimenez. This is unfiltered Ken Patera. 00. 1y. WWWF @ West Orange, NJ – South Mountain Arena – January 5, 1978. Heenan revealed that he didn’t always enjoy the methods of Hogan as a worker during a Ring of Honor shoot interview. With little to gain financially from lifting, Patera, now 30 yrs old, decided to retire from weightlifting and go into the world of Professional Wrestling. . 8 Hulk Hogan & The Junkyard Dog Vs. . INTERACTIVE WRESTLING RADIO INTERVIEW -Ken Patera . Published: 04 Apr, 2020. > Classic St. One of WWF's original Olympic crossover athletes has released a new autobiography about his life in and outside the squared circle. 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. Uploaded: 13 Jan, 2009. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?steroid, wrestling, T-shirt | 1K views, 55 likes, 1 loves, 3 comments, 3 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Great North Wrestling/The Hannibal TV: Ken Patera discusses Steroids Former Olympian and. Patera talked about starting his career in weightlifting. WrestleHouse 2 Tampa Indiegogo! Keep Wrestling Insiders On The Air with Brand New Shoot Interviews & Help Keep Wrestling Legends WORKING! Ken Patera won a gold medal in the Unlimited class at the 1971 Pan American Games and a silver medal at the 1971 World Championships. Graham said, “Bad News Man” instead of Brown. "That's basically how you can sum my life up. 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. Off Topic & FAN Talk. 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. Great North Wrestling/The Hannibal TV posted a video to playlist Shoot Interview Clips IV. While The Grand Wizard is one of those names that’s sadly forgotten to modern fans, he was actually an extremely successful manager. . Preorder at: WOHW. He ran the high hurdles and high jumped. "That's basically how you can sum my life up. . CMD Wrestling Uploads. com/TheHannibalTVYouTube @THEHANNIBALTV 2nd YouTube Channel @. One of WWF's original Olympic crossover athletes has released a new autobiography about his life in and outside the squared circle. Striking while the iron is hot. In 1971 he defeated André the Giant in Al. </p><p>Ken Patera is considered to be the first man in pro wrestling named "The Worlds Strongest. G0MEZ Jul 3, 2023, 12:00pm EDT Ken Patera Returns to The Hannibal TVThe opinions expressed in this interview do not necessarily reflect those of The Hannibal TV. Trainer: Verne Gagne & Billy Robinson. " (For what it’s worth, Patera has always denied that he was the one who threw the 30-lb boulder. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Ken could dunk a basketball at age 14, standing 5'9". 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-mates with. Smart Mark Video. This match on January 27, 1990, is one of the better Hogan and Warrior tag matches. By Mike Johnson on 2022-06-14 12:12:00. Learn More about The Hannib. com through a mouthful of his favorite chewing tobacco. Summerslam: The Complete Anthology (1988-2007) [20-disc] Length: 60:00:00 Professional Wrestling Price: $120. Jack Patera, an NFL offensive lineman and linebacker who later became the first head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, has died at the age of 85. com Ken Patera on his new book: “I’ve had family members, I’ve had multiple friends and colleagues of mine for years and years, ‘Patera, with all. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. International, known for his TV role as the Incredible Hulk Franco Columbu , bodybuilder and Mr. 1972. 5 lbs. Click on the SUBSCRIBE button for more news/interviews. It took place on August 29, 1988, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Harley Race battles Frankie Williams; Vince McMahon interviews Intercontinental Champion Ken Patera. Interview available at Tmptow. He knocks Savage off the interview podium and the two of them attack, while Virgil holds back a screaming Elizabeth. “I am absolutely devastated to announce the. 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. </p><p>This episode is part 1 of a 2 part interview with Ken Patera. Interview with Ken Patera David Von Erich vs. Ken Patera’s over two decades of pro wrestling included a two-year prison stint for assaulting police officers and years in the ’80s with the WWF (now WWE) when he was billed as the World’s Strongest Man. 00 Quantity Left = 1. Vince Mcmahon & Lord Alfred Hayes open the show 2. He was in great shape, as evidenced by the photos below, and the WWF emphasized his strength when he faced off against Hercules on WWF Superstars. Raymond Louis Heenan (November 1, 1944 – September 17, 2017), better known as Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (or derisively as Bobby "The Weasel" Heenan), was an American professional wrestling manager, wrestler, comedian and color commentator, best known for his time with the American Wrestling Association (AWA), World Championship Wrestling. Ken Patera vs. He absolutely needed a manager. Andre' The Giant and S. . Perfect and The Genius. Ken Patera - 212. Location: Holiday Inn in Waukesha, WI. Scroll down for the entire interview. .