The Florida Panthers celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at the BB&T Center in Sunrise with its second annual “Pro Wrestling Day,” which included a surprise appearance by WWE Hall of Famer Pat Patterson.
The concept came to fruition mainly because of Robert Karpeles, who serves as the attorney for the local NHL team. Karpeles’s unique résumé also includes a stint on the WWE creative team, and he currently works as a producer for the Orlando-based Major League Wrestling.
Coastal Championship Wrestling, under the direction of Pablo Marquez (WWE alum Babu), provided matches before the game in a ring on the tarmac outside the venue’s front doors, making for a great visual.