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4 unusual facts about Ken Patera


Billy Jack Haynes

In the early '90s he did several shows for Herb Abrams' Universal Wrestling Federation, where they built up another strongman feud between Haynes and Ken Patera.

King Kong Bundy

That night ended differently for Bundy, losing a "Bodyslam" Match to Koszmar Polski who was managed by Ken Patera.

Mid-Hudson Civic Center

Notable wrestlers who wrestled in the building during this time include then WWF Champion Hulk Hogan, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, André the Giant, Bret Hart, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, King Kong Bundy, Big John Studd, Ken Patera, Tito Santana and Rowdy Roddy Piper (who also hosted his "Piper's Pit" segment on the show).

Wayne Bloom

In the fall of 1989 Wayne Bloom on behalf of the Destruction Crew challenged then AWA World Tag Team champions Ken Patera and Brad Rheingans to a “car lifting” contest.


Killer Karl Kox

:*NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Tri-State version) (3 times) - with Dick Murdoch (1), Bob Sweetan (1) and Ken Patera (1)


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