![]() ![]() Immediately after his first son's birth, he cut back his involvement in the wrestling business in order to obtain a degree in mortuary science and earn certification as an embalmer and mortician. He was given the name by booker Frankie Cain. There had been previous Percy Pringles in wrestling who were not William Moody. In 1979, Moody began managing as Percival "Percy" Pringle III in southeastern independent promotions a few years earlier, in June 1974, he wrestled as Mr. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving four years on duty during this time, he often wrestled for independent promotions during off-duty hours. Moody entered professional wrestling in his teenage years as a ringside photographer. Moody during his time in the United States Air Force in the 1970s. Professional wrestling career Early career (1974–1990) Moody was born in Mobile, Alabama, on April 10, 1954, and attended San Antonio College and the University of South Alabama. Outside WWE, Moody was known by the name Percival " Percy" Pringle III and performed in various regional territories and promotions, as well as World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW). Protégé for a short period while feuding with The Undertaker. As Paul Bearer, he hosted his own talk show segment entitled The Funeral Parlor.Īs Paul Bearer, Moody is also known for managing his storyline son/Undertaker's storyline half-brother, Kane, as well as archnemesis of The Undertaker, Mankind. He is best known for his tenure with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, later WWE) where he performed under the ring name and gimmick of Paul Bearer, manager and guiding light of The Undertaker. William Alvin Moody (Ap– March 5, 2013) was an American professional wrestling manager and licensed funeral director. ![]()
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