Paul Bearer
Moody in 2011 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Alvin Moody April 10, 1954 Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | March 5, 2013 (aged 58) Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Alma mater | McGill Institute San Antonio College University of South Alabama |
Spouse |
Dianna McDole
(m. 1978; died 2009) |
| Children | 2 |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | The Masked Embalmer Mr. X Dr. Rigor Mortis Percival Pringle III Percy Pringle III Paul Bearer |
| Billed height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Debut | June 1974 |
| Retired | 2012 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Service years | 1972–1976 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Keesler Air Force Base |
| Awards | Air Force Good Conduct Medal |
William Alvin Moody (April 10, 1954 – March 5, 2013) was an American professional wrestling manager. He performed in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, later WWE) under the ring name and gimmick of Paul Bearer, manager of The Undertaker and his storyline son/Undertaker's storyline half-brother, Kane.