Bruce says it was because he was a natural heel, and the redemption story they were attempting to tell just didn’t work. BILL KAZMAIERWhere Are They Now? Ken Patera. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. At the time, the world record press was 483 held by Vasily Alexeev. . 08. By 1977 Ken Patera was known to the American public for his exploits in both professional wrestling and as an Olympic Weightlifter. . . During famous 1987 edition of WWF Superstars, Ken Patera had a memorable debate with his estranged former manager, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. Ken Patera lets Bobby Heenan know he's coming after him. Beginning of in-ring career: 12. "I'm an old man with a nice dog," Ken Patera told WWE. his shoot interview, and everywhere else for more than 15 years. The 1988 SummerSlam was the inaugural SummerSlam professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE). As always. He attended Brigham Young University where he was on the track team, placing third in the shot put at the 1967 NCAA Championship. That man’s name is Ken Patera. Match 2: Bad News Brown VS Ken Patera. com for a rare 46 minute shoot interview that you won't soon forget. End of in-ring career: 1992. . Ken Patera Shoot Interview Compilation 7+ Hours!The Hannibal TV on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube & Twitter @TheHannibalTVKen Patera was returning to the ring following several years in prison. Spoilers; it was a work. GCW @ Atlanta, GA – Omni – January 13, 1980. He started wrestling as "Billy Jack" in the Pacific Northwest territory but had to change his name when Tom Laughlin (who starred in. . Episodes can be found at a. Bobby,Studd,Patera cut some guys hair 5. 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. Ken Patera was legitimately one of the strongest men in the world in his day,. 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. WWE alumnus Ken Patera is set to release his autobiography. Ken Patera - 212. twitter. 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. – Bruno Sammartino v WWF IC Champion 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 in his interviews. Ken Patera (Pre-match notes: Bad News Brown was the heel and Patera was the face. Lou Albano, where Gilzenberg announced that Ken Patera. He was a really good wrestler, a big name of his time. June 28, 1980. Fort Lauderdale, Florida [3] Debut. Bookmark. Is Ken Patera in the HOF? And if not, what are they waiting for. 10. He’s in a good mood during this episode, however. Which pissed off two very hungry large men. Clips of a match between him and Backlund, where Patera throws Backlund into the referee, claiming that it was Backlund's fault. • We get a little pre match schtick by the Grand Wizard with a nice little shit talk promo by Patera. 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. While he had some memorable moments inside the ring, his career didn't quite reach the levels it should have. Mean Gene doesn't know what to do with himself when Don Muraco stuffs his face with donuts and Ken Patera kisses his biceps. 1. com for a rare 46 minute shoot interview that you won’t soon forget. 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. Recorded in 1984. Patera has remained bitter over the incident, understandably so. Patera and Hogan with a double clothesline to Race, and Hogan covers for three at 11:06. They were hungry after just wrestling at a. In 1971 he defeated André the Giant in Al. year the overhead press, Patera’s best lift, was dropped from Olympic lifting and Ken moved onto a long career as a topflight professional wrestler. Interview with Ken Patera David Von Erich vs. Off Topic & FAN Talk. WWE Network. We should remerber him more. ·. At Home with Hillbilly Jim segment 6. 10/22/77 – hosted by Vince McMahon; featured a repeat of the Ken Patera vs. 16:43. Trainer: Verne Gagne & Billy Robinson. Final Thoughts: So much for "The Ken Patera" story. Upset, the former Olympic weightlifter threw a thirty-pound boulder threw the. 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. 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. $24. com/TheHannibalTVYouTube @THEHANNIBALTV 2nd YouTube Channel @ Th. Ken Patera on Wrestling Andre The Giant DrunkLearn More about The Hannibal TV: on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @TheHa. Bad News Brown vs. FAN Wrestling Forum. Over the course of his career, Patera held the WWWF Intercontinental Championship. And yet, Ken Patera only refers to himself now as just an "old man with a nice dog" (source WWE. Bobby Heenan was the greatest wrestling manager of all time and the funniest guy to sit at an announce table. 5 pound total (all three lifts combined) is the. He trained in Stu Hart 's Dungeon pro wrestling school and briefly wrestled in Hart's Stampede Wrestling under his given name, forming a tag team with Bruce Hart. BSPW - Event @ Hartford Music Festival in Hartford, Wisconsin, USA. I had recently graduated from college, so I thought it'd be a good opportunity to go home to Minnesota (from Los Altos, CA), visit family, friends and interview Ken Patera. Ernest Miller vs. Perfect and The Genius. Despite all of his credentials, Ken was exceedingly modest, a trait that seemed to endear him to the Mid-Atlantic fans. He should have done 10 years in prison. Terri Runnels vs. Brown took control again with punches, kicks, chops and a choke. Patera hit a kick to the face to slow down Brown. com via ClubWWI. October 11, 1980: – World Champion Bob Backlund v Larry Zbysko. Nicknames: "Former Olympian" "Olympic Strongman" Signature moves: Spinning Full NelsonKen Patera. She died at 41. But unfortunately, he suffered from chronic knee issues, which would preclude him from any Olympic gold. That’s how you shoot interview! Watch it for yourself; you’re gonna have to (or at least the last 2 minutes. In addition to that segment, he was calm, cool and collected while speaking with Vince and Alfred. Also edited out of the Network version of Ken Patera is a 2 minute music video of Ken Patera working out. 1. 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. com1985 - Ken Patera and Mr. Episode 21 - 47 mins. "That's basically how you can sum my life up. Ivan Putski vs. 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. Following WrestleMania III and a series of vignettes, Ken Patera made his return to the WWF in April 1987. WWF SummerSlam 1988 - The Mega. While he’s likely not very well known by younger fans, Patera is one of those wrestlers best known for using the Full Nelson as. Discover Ken Patera's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. [9. Patera played football at Cleveland High School in Portland, Oregon and wrestled weighing 193 pounds. – Sgt. co, Steve Fall interviewed former WWE Intercontinental Champion/Olympic Strongman Ken Patera. Ken Patera plus next months card. Great North Wrestling/The Hannibal TV posted a video to playlist Shoot Interview Clips III. World Championship Wrestling (1992)My brother used to record wrestling "over the air" in the late 70's and 80's. 1985 - Ken Patera and Mr. 1972. 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. . 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 a main event star in the American Wrestling Association where he feuded with Mad. It took place on August 29, 1988, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. He is recognized by the company as their first Intercontinental. 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. 10 (VG) Jan. In a 2005 interview for the Pro Wrestling Torch, Kevin Nash. Mike Graham (Mike Gossett) said that Eric Bischoff should have been in prison because of all th. Roles: Singles Wrestler Tag Team Wrestler Promoter Trainer. when really, Patera don't know whether they were offended or whateverthefukk. Host: James Guttman. . The book, titled Weight of the World, will be officially released on 4/1 by Patera and co-author Kenny Casanova. Slaughter, The Grand Wizard also led several stars to titles. Published: 04 Apr, 2020. Paul Orndorff cuts a promo on Championship Wrestling for an upcoming Boston Garden bout, comparing his opponent Ivan Putski to a turtle. 1/7/82 – Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada @ the Arena Non-Title Cage Match: AWA Tag Team Champions. Listen every week to the 6:05 Superpodcast for stories about classic wrestling and cult wrestling favorites. 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. Studd held a number of championships over his career, including. By M. 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. Universe and 1x Mr. 14. 08. ’ 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. Long before "The World's Strongest Man" and "Your Olympic Hero. PWInsider reports that Patera, a former WWWF Intercontinental Champion, is in the final stages of writing his autobiography. Here’s the second part of DuhHannibal’s interview with the. Ken could dunk a basketball at age 14, standing 5'9". Tune in to watch the legendary Ken Patera participate in a live virtual signing with '80s Wrestling Con. WWE 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 talk about his upcoming book! Ken Patera 2023 Interview - Talks New Book, WWE Hall of Fame Snub, Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan, more - YouTube. In 1981, Patterson went to war with Sgt. He was involved in the controversial angle in the WWF in 1991 during the Gulf War as. 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. They slammed him and put the boots to him until Heenan produced scissors from his pocket. 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. Rare shot of Ken Patera and his family! 12:21 PM · Jun 2, 2020. 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. Thanks to his earlier wins of the WWE Title and the Tag Title, Morales became WWE’s first Triple Crown Champion, and the. Look at the reaction of Mean Gene and The Brain when Patera kissed his bicep lolAugust 26, 2009. In our interview earlier today, Kenny discusses all of it, including “Ken Patera: Weight of the World,” his newest book project. Billed. After being refused service because it was after hours…Patera allegedly threw a large rock at the glass of the restaurant…shattering it. Duration: 9m 11s. He absolutely needed a manager. FAN's World of Sport. Jim Brunzell & Ken Patera defeat Col. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. 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"). > Classic St. 2k reads ·. Great North Wrestling/The Hannibal TV · October 18, 2020 · October 18, 2020Saito could get 15 years in prison. That man’s name is Ken Patera. He was at least 6'10" tall, and was usually billed at over 7' tall. This item: Keirn Chronicles Volume One: The Fabulous Wrestling Life of Steve Keirn . infamously dropping the F-Bomb when a part of the set fell down behind him during an interview. I am on a nine-week road trip to drive approximately 16,000 miles around the country for my next book, The Six Pack, to be published by Hachette in 2024, about myth vs. Work and Shoot – More Ken Patera. Ken Patera threatens hostKen Patera on Wrestling Andre The Giant Drunk. Off-Topic archives (2019)The latest WWE, AEW, NJPW real-time results, news, exclusive interviews, live coverage, and more - since 1997. International, known for his TV role as the Incredible Hulk Franco Columbu , bodybuilder and Mr. " Of course, the now-67-year-old former Superstar is being modest. International, known for his TV role as the Incredible Hulk Franco Columbu , bodybuilder and Mr. Imagine the triceps and shoulder strength needed to. . He is listed in the university's wrestling media guide as Jim Raschke. INTERACTIVE WRESTLING RADIO INTERVIEW - Ken Patera Show: Wrestling Epicenter Guest: Ken Patera Date: 05/11/2023 Your Host: James Walsh Ken Patera is a Hall of. His book will be released under Kenny Casanova’s. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Sawyer Auditorium Ken Patera won by DQ over Superstar Graham when the ref caught Graham jumping off. This incident, along with some other altercations, resulted in legal troubles for Patera. Ray Candy defeated Tom Shaft. Rene Goulet vs. With wrestling behind him and a new career to make him happy, Patera has no qualms about shooting on everything from his. 1976 Rolling Stone Magazine Interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Source: The Ric Flair Show, The Janesville Gazette, infinitecore. Roles: Singles Wrestler Tag Team Wrestler Promoter Trainer. To be honest most of the WWF promos were fairly ridiculous at the time (some of Hulk's interviews were especially funny). In addition to managing big names like Ernie Ladd, Killer Kowalski, Ox Baker, and Sgt. Adrian Adonis w/ Jimmy Hart vs. • We get a little pre match schtick by the Grand Wizard with a nice little shit talk promo by Patera. In an interview, The Big Show, who has worked with some of the strongest wrestlers in the industry, named Cena as the strongest to ever work in the ring, praising his composure and strength. . Archives. 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. On Ken Patera going to prison: “I actually knew Ken Patera before I ever got into wrestling. ) (WWF World Tag Team Titles) 2. . Ken Patera Part 2 Career Shoot Interview 2020Former Olympian Ken Patera does Episode 2 of his shoot interview series with Hannibal. It doesn't matter to Ken. Beginning of in-ring career: 12. a fan at ECW Cyberslam 2000. Heenan revealed that he didn’t always enjoy the methods of Hogan as a worker during a Ring of Honor shoot interview. com through a mouthful of his favorite chewing tobacco. This is my travel blog. " krukster wrote on 15. The KingPin and The Gentleman will welcome legendary wrestler/strongman KEN PATERA to the podcast for the inaugural WHAT IF where we look at alternate outcom. Freakin' Archived Threads. facebook. He was guilty of battering several cops. It debuted in a two-hour block on July 12, 2006 and was hosted by longtime wrestling announcer "Mean" Gene Okerlund, primarily recapping and reairing WWF on. . My brother used to record wrestling off of "over the air" television in the late 70's and 80's. Studd teamed with Ken Patera to take on the team of S. • Backlund starts to mount a little offense but, gets sent shoulder first into the ringpost which I've. FAN Wrestling Forum. Former announcer Ken Resnick broke the news via his. Billy Travis *3/4. He was the first American to clean and jerk over 500 pounds and was a 4 time US National Weightlifting Champion. 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. The issue muddied though when Jimmy Hart interrupted a Lawler TV interview to plead with Lawler to join the First Family and allow him to manage Lawler in his match against Idol since Hart wanted the prestige of managing a. 10. com/TheHannibalTVYouTube @THEHANNIBALTV 2nd YouTube C. Ken’s best competition lifts are as follows. 98 $ 24. He ran the high hurdles and high jumped. After checking into a hotel late at night on April 6, 1984, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Patera and his tag team partner Masa Saito needed to get something to eat. Patera was one of the most uncharismatic wrestlers ever. 302 · 20 comments · 18K views. Ring of Honor Shoot Interview from November 2004Big John Studd and Ken Patera with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan vs. Ken Patera was the first American to clean and jerk over 500 lbs. Great North Wrestling/The Hannibal TV posted a video to playlist Shoot Interview Clips IV. podomatic. 4. He was certainly in the running. This match on January 27, 1990, is one of the better Hogan and Warrior tag matches. Chris Chetti vs. 08. Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissy, one of several names the wrestler performed under, has died at the age of 84. com/TheHannibalTVYouTube @THEHANNIBALTV 2nd YouTube Channel @. . Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and Ken Patera debate about who's fault it was that Patera was in prison for an incident outside the ring. RF Video Shoot Interview from 2008John William Minton (February 19, 1948 – March 20, 1995) was an American professional wrestler and actor, better known by his ring name, Big John Studd. – Ken Patera sit-down on setting records and officials; bends a steel rod 1. 4. com/TheHannibalTVYouTube @THEHANNIBALTV 2nd YouTube Channel @. From. Killer Khan Ken Patera/Billy Jack Haynes vs. 2K views, 151 likes, 6 loves, 8 comments, 9 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Great North Wrestling/The Hannibal TV: Ken Patera on Feuding. WWWF @ West Orange, NJ – South Mountain Arena – January 5, 1978. . 03. 1997. Not Pat Patterson. 6 Managed Numerous Champions. 1960s. Share this Fact: Discover 13 incredible facts about Ken Patera, from his remarkable. Sadly, this actually ended up being the most watchable match on the tape. Tito Santana/Ivan Putski (c. 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. "That's basically how you can sum my life up. Father of Mine. Ken Patera Full Shoot Interview 2020Former Olympian and legendary professional wrestler Ken Patera does a shoot interview with The Hannibal TV covering such. It took place on Thanksgiving Night on November 26, 1987, and was held at the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield Township, Ohio. He knocks Savage off the interview podium and the two of them attack, while Virgil holds back a screaming Elizabeth. It was a lot of. Scroll down for the entire interview. When the jury came in with the verdict, the lawyer and the two wrestlers weren`t in the courtroom. . King Kong Bundy defeats Ken Patera. January 15-1990. Jones. com, I. RF Video Shoot Interview from 2008 Ken Patera Full Shoot Interview with John PozThe Hannibal TV Official Facebook Page: facebook. KEN PATERA: “Who didn’t do steroids? The word came down from the promoters, especially Vince McMahon, that you had to be ‘bigger than life. . 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. . 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. The authors do a really good job telling Patera’s story, and I’m always a fan of short (er) chapters. Ken Patera Deep Dive on Bob Backlund World Title Run. Graham’s entry into the professional wrestling scene played a crucial role in revolutionizing the physique and interview aspect of the industry. The Life And Career Of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. . 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. Note complete lack of layback used to push through the sticking point. The Ken Patera Story - Today, we’ve got another Coliseum Video Review and this time out it’s the one video that many CV fans are afraid to watch. This led to a confrontation with police later on, and the two men were arrested. His brother, Jack Patera, played football for the Baltimore Colts and was the head coach for the Seattle Seahawks from 1976 until 1982. The Professional Vs Mr. com for a rare 46 minute shoot interview that you won’t soon forget. 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. Streaming now 📺 Thank you for 2M subscribers 💥 Subscri. " Of course, the now-67-year-old former Superstar is being modest. Some of the opinions exp. Midday with Bill Boggs. 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. 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 is a serial liar. Promotional material for the book notes: "Ken Patera crushed competition and broke records everywhere. The first-ever American to lift 500 pounds, Ken Patera was a. 1997. Andre' The Giant and S. He was certainly in the running. 5 lbs. His brother, Jack Patera, played football for the Baltimore Colts and was the head coach for the Seattle Seahawks from 1976 until 1982. 1 Burying Ken Patera While Mean Gene always came off as a professional, even he had trouble enduring an interview with one-time Intercontinental Champion Ken Patera. I did an extensive feature on Patera in 1974 for Grimek(I did all my writing for Hoffman's publications through John) & Strength & Health. Ken Patera. Hook_Line_and_Sinker. Ron Starr Interview with Kevin Von Erich - Kevin demonstrates the body scissors on Larry Matysik Best of St. The Wrestler/Inside Wrestling were combined into a single issue in 2004 and d iscontinued in 2013. Glangan @Glangan44 · Jun 2, 2020. – Pedro Morales vs The Hangman. “I am absolutely devastated to announce the. Jones and Andre the Giant. Jefferson. Read it now. Ken Patera Shoot Interview. This book is everything I ever wanted to hear Ken say. 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. He was married to a (lady I knew), and her son – Ken’s step son – played little league baseball that was coached by a. 5 Million Views until we. Ken Patera doesn't even wrestle. He told James Guttman much of that story for World Wrestling Insanity in 2010. Ken Patera talks about John Minton. How A Brawl With Police Put This Pro Wrestler's Career On Pause. Your Host: James Walsh. 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. Off Topic & FAN Talk. . That man’s name is Ken Patera. As Patera stumbles through a low-energy, rambling promo about his feud with the Heenan Family stable, Okerlund is entirely unable to contain himself, uncontrollably giggling and. 1. Life and this interview are too short to talk about that situation here. 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. He’s wearing a what dress hat. Below the shoot review, some famous and infamous bits involving the Olympic strongman. . BSPW - Event @ Hartford Music Festival in Hartford, Wisconsin, USA. Here is how close Olympic weightlifter Ken Patera came to being the 1st man in history to lift a 500-pound barbell overhead. interview by Neil 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. Ken Patera Also included Tony Garea, Larry Sharpe, & Jack Evans. Nick Bockwinkel [champion] (Apr 18 1982) 28:14 Outro. 24. But when he was bending rods around his neck, lifting weights and. Retweets. Prof. Kenneth Wayne Patera (born November 6, 1942) is an American retired professional wrestler, Olympic weightlifter, and strongman competitor from the United States. Hoss & Terry Funk - Saturday Night's Main Event, 5/3/86 (3. Click on the SUBSCRIBE button for more news/intervie. . He hurled Track & Field shot putters to the side. Scroll down for the entire interview. He had also won a Pan American gold medal in 1967 in the shot put. Steve Fall interviews former #WWE star Ken Patera. Jim Powers Interview w/ Hulk Hogan Interview w/ Andre The Giant And Bobby Heenan . 10/18/77; Philadelphia, PA; Arena 10/22/77 – hosted by Vince McMahon; featured a repeat of the Ken Patera vs. Steve Lombardi. Hear the FULL EPISODE AND MANY MORE at Marc & Pete unravel the tangled web of what REALLY happened to Ken Patera on his fat. Patera came back with a back elbow. . Steve Fall interviews former #WWE star Ken Patera about the famous incident at McDonald's and Masa Saito. 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. Patera–allegedly–heaved a boulder through the closed and locked "service window. WWE 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. Interviews DraftKings Nation FanPosts. 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. Off Topic. 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. . Share. Follow. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket. He moved there in the. 2. My brother used to record wrestling "over the air" in the late 70's and 80's. Of Style Slick The Big Bossman vs. 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. WWE Network.