Tim Patterson is an American professional wrestler known for his work in the 1980s and 1990s across various wrestling promotions. Born on January 28, 1966, in Rialto, California, he was trained by Bill Anderson and debuted in Mexicali, Mexico, on May 12, 1984.
Patterson performed under multiple ring names, including:
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Spitball Patterson
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Mercenario I
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The Bounty Hunter
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Tim Patterson
He wrestled in various promotions, such as the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF), and Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling (FMW) in Japan. In FMW, he participated in tours under the personas of Centurion and Psycho #2.
In the WWF, Patterson often appeared in televised matches, typically in a losing role against established stars like Bret Hart, The British Bulldog, and The Rockers.
On the independent scene, particularly in Arizona during the late 1980s, Patterson engaged in notable feuds, including a bloody rivalry with his trainer, Billy Anderson. Their feud culminated in a savage chain match in Phoenix.
Outside the ring, Patterson had a passion for performance arts. He was a fan of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and performed in stage shows before his wrestling career. Additionally, he pursued stand-up comedy and theater acting in nightclubs.
Tim Patterson retired in Florida.
