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CodeDS/UK/18797
NameBearer; Paul (1954-2013); American professional wrestler, wrestling manager, mortician, embalmer
Variations of NameWilliam Alvin Moody
AliasThe Masked Embalmer | Mr X | Dr Rigor Mortis | Percy Pringle III
Dates10 April 1954-5 March 2013
GenderMale (cisgender)
Place of Birth/OriginMobile, Alabama, United Kingdom (born)
RelationshipsSpouse of Dianna McDole
BiographyWilliam Alvin Moody was an American professional wrestling manager and licensed funeral director. He is best known for his tenure with the World Wrestling Federation where he performed under the ring name and gimmick of Paul Bearer, manager and guiding light of The Undertaker. As Paul Bearer, he hosted his own talk show segment entitled The Funeral Parlor.

As 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. Vader also served as Bearer's protégé for a short period while feuding with The Undertaker. 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).

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