PHOTOS

Hard to believe I was ever that young and handsome. Singing is something that came back into my life and has filled a void.

First communion was a big thing in my native Québec. I liked church and was even an altar boy.

Little drummer boy . . . I don’t know if that could have worked in wrestling, but back then I would do anything to perform for an audience.

My first job at a wrestling show: hot dog vendor. Fortunately, I was a much better wrestler than vendor.

Mad Dog Vachon visiting my mother around Christmas time. Maurice was the man who got me my big break in wrestling.

Killer Kowalski was my hero. He later became my partner and, more importantly, my friend.

My brothers Richard, Normand, me, André, and Michel. My sisters Lise, Claudette, Mom Simone, Dad Gérard, Annette, and Suzanne.

“Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers left quite the impression on my younger self. It was quite humbling to work with him later on.

Traveling the world was a benefit of my job. Visiting Japan was great, though I could not have lived there as some of my contemporaries did.

Me with the love of my life, Louie, looking great, even if that look would not fly today.

About to golf with Louie and my good friend Nick Bockwinkel, who was instrumental in making sure we had a great reputation in the business.

André the Giant having fun with Louie for his birthday. As usual, I’m laughing and having a good time.

The Alley Fight against Sgt. Slaughter in 1981 might be the match I will be most remembered for.

Photo courtesy of Pro Wrestling Illustrated.

Ray Stevens was the best partner a wrestler could have. He was also the best friend one could have to share all these great adventures in this crazy world.

Photo courtesy of Pro Wrestling Illustrated.

I had more than one hold in my arsenal. For a while I used the Figure Four Leg-Lock.

Photo courtesy of Pro Wrestling Illustrated.

Back in San Francisco for WrestleMania in 2015, I could not have been more emotional. In some ways, my heart will always be there.

Coaching Kevin Owens and other current WWE Superstars is something I’m grateful for because I can do for them what others did for me when I was coming up.

Having a blast one last time with my mentor Maurice “Mad Dog” Vachon at the WWE Hall of Fame in 2010.

When I came back to Montreal in the 1980s, I became “le Rêve du Québec,” or the Dream of Québec. People still hate that character today.

Photo courtesy of Linda Boucher.

I can’t believe at my age I still need to do photo shoots for wrestling. I have been doing this for over 58 years!

Working with the NXT talent is what I enjoy doing the most today. I see the same dream in their eyes as I had back in the day.

Through the years it was with great pride I stood byVince McMahon’s side.

Humble beginnings doing commentary with Vince. No one could have guessed we would be flying in a private jet one day . . . except for Vince.

Today Vince and I still share a laugh together when we are working.

For a long time, it was my job to make sure that Hulk Hogan knew we had his back as a company, and he brought this business more notoriety than anyone else.

I sometimes can’t believe The Rock is the same person as the kid who would sit with me in the dressing room while his dad was in the ring.

Bret Hart was a special talent and we have a bond from sharing the same passion for the business. I’m glad I played a little part in him making peace with the company.

Shawn Michaels and I go way back. Here we are playing around for the camera in an elevator. I’m glad that we can share laughs like this today.

Moving was part of the deal. Louie was always ready to go even if that meant moving to the other side of the country.

Jack Lanza, Al DeRusha, Nick Bockwinkel, Bobby Heenan, Louie, me, “Cowboy” Bob Orton Jr., and Lord Alfred Hayes on the road and having fun in the AWA.

I got conned into being part of Legends’ House, but in the end it was a great experience where I was able to finally come out of the proverbial closet.

About to enjoy a great NXT show with “Nature Boy” Ric Flair and the late great “American Dream” Dusty Rhodes.

May 4, 2015, Pat Patterson Appreciation Night at the Bell Center in Montréal. I could not have been happier singing in front of so many people. I am always looking for the next audience to perform for.