We spoke to Fred Jackson who tells us … as a pro wrestler and a showbiz guy, he absolutely loved the moment, and it was actually one of the highlights of the whole show! He says he’s the only one who has any business being upset about it, but he’s perfectly OK with it. …

Fred found it super funny and all done in jest, adding he understands if it isn’t everyone’s sense of humor — but he says all the backlash against Pat is taking it too far.

[It seems that a sense of humor these days is as rare as a sense of proportion. Kudos to Fred Jackson, though, for defending Sajak and his kayfabe. — Ed]