Pat Patterson, who often dressed in flamboyant tights and lipstick as a wrestler, has taken the opportunity to come out on national television during the finale of WWE's Legends House. Though he has only officially come out this week, it has been the worst kept secret of the WWE for some time. After being briefly fired and then re-hired in the 90's following a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a male co-worker, Patterson eventually retired from full-time work with the company amidst rumors and whispers.
Wrestling legend Pat Patterson recently came out to his friends and roommates on the WWE reality show Legends House. Though it had been rumored for years the speculation was tied to filthy accusations of impropriety and sexual harassment, all of which is now believed to be hogwash. Now with a clean slate and a clean conscience, Patterson can go on to live the rest of his life in peace (via People):
"From where I come from, when I had nothing, no family, no money, and I ended up with Vince [McMahon]... Sitting here tonight I'm going to say something and I would never want to say publicly, but being here with you guys, for once in my life, I'm going to be me now...
"I survived all this being gay. I've lived with that for 50-some years... I survived the business. I did, I'm so proud of me... It's tough guys, it was tough."
You can watch the clip here:
After the heartbreak of losing his partner of 40 years to a heart attack, it must have felt cathartic to let it all out. But once again, it's kind of old news, even in terms of the reality show. The footage apparently was shot in 2012 (via Huffington Post):
"As the Bleacher Report pointed out, however, the Canadian-born Patterson's announcement was actually taped in 2012, but didn't become public until Thursday, June 12, when the season finale aired.
"Meanwhile, WWE commentator Jim Ross suggested that Patterson's declaration came as no surprise to wrestling industry insiders."
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