THE PATRIOT’ DEL WILKES PASSES AWAY

[Brandon Blaze]

'The Patriot' Del Wilkes Passes Away

The Patriot was featured on WWE programming as a patriotic character waving the red, white, and blue American flag. We are so sad to learn that he has

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[Kairi HoHo]

I got to meet The Patriot during an Indy Show as well as Greg Valentine Years ago and he was like Hulk Hogan that day all the kids wanted to be around him. RIP Patriot.

 

[Necro]

Damn, too young. Guy def went through a lot of issues. RIP

I liked him with Bagwell in Stars and Stripes.

 

[Grimoire Lenin]

Really underrated talent tbh. Could have done more in WWE but damn did they botch him badly in 1997.

Rest in Peace Del.

 

[Brandon Blaze]

 

[Lady Redfield]

Sad. RIP.

 

[Necro]

Kenta Kobashi on the death of "The Patriot" Del Wilkes :

“I've been informed that The Patriot has passed away. I was surprised because I was connected with him via Twitter recently. He expressed every movement with his whole body, so even though he was wearing the mask, I could feel his expression. He was intense and a great athlete. 59 is still a young age. May the rest in peace.”

Also Jun Akiyama : “It's sad news from this morning... When he got out of the ring, he was a gentleman, just literally. We pray for his souls.”

Takao Omori : “I was surprised… Everything from the entrance to the match, he was wonderful. I was very much influenced by his dynamic and powerful fight style. When he came out of the ring, he was a very kind person... I feel really sorry...”

Taichi : “I fell in love with All-Japan Professional Wrestling in the 1990s when I was a kid. He was one of the stars for me. Thank you for giving the dreams. ”

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[Buffy]

This is sad to hear/read. I remember his run in WCW when he was partners with Bagwell and his whole run in the WWE. Man I really loved his feud with Bret Hart which was epic if you ask me. The man did get injured towards the end of his WWE run. It's a shame that a guy that good just never got a mid card title in the WWE. But I do understand why he didn't get it. I loved him and I remember on X mas day when my parents were opening gifts with my sister and I. My dad actually bought me all of the Hasbro Bendable Figures and The Patriot was one of them.

The Patirot will truly be missed bey everyone. I do wish and my codolences goes out to the Wilkes family and friends.