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Roderick George Toombs (April 17, 1954 – July 31, 2015), better known as " Rowdy " Roddy Piper, was a Canadian professional wrestler and actor. In professional wrestling, Piper was best known to international audiences for his work with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW) between 1984 and 2000.
Mar 15, 2021 · 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper rose to fame in the 1980s as a boisterous villain of the burgeoning WWE circuit. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of fame in 2005.
Roddy Piper. Actor: They Live. Roddy Piper was born Roderick George Toombs on April 17, 1954 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was a pro wrestler from 1973-1987 in the NWA, Pacific Northwest, California.
Jul 31, 2015 · The professional wrestling legend known as "Rowdy" Roddy Piper has died at his Hollywood, California, home, officials and World Wrestling Entertainment said. He was 61.
Aug 1, 2015 · “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, the kilt wearing trash-talker who headlined the first WrestleMania and later found movie stardom, died Friday. He was 61. The WWE confirmed the death.
Jul 31, 2015 · “Rowdy” Roddy Piper – the kilt-wearing heel who headlined the first WrestleMania and helped the WWE push other professional circuits out of the spotlight – has died in his sleep, his agent ...
Aug 1, 2015 · The former professional wrestler 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper, known for wearing a kilt in the ring, has died aged 61. Piper, born Roderick Toombs in Saskatchewan, Canada, was one of the main stars of...
Jul 31, 2015 · WWE is deeply saddened that Roderick Toombs, aka “Rowdy” Roddy Piper — WWE Hall of Famer and Intercontinental Champion — passed away Friday at the age of 61. WWE extends its sincerest condolences to Toombs’ family, friends and fans.
Jul 31, 2015 · But "Rowdy" Roddy Piper wasn't just any pro-wrestler. He was probably the craziest man in the insane asylum. He busted beer bottles over his head and let the blood just drip down his face while issuing challenges to the Sheepherders, all in front of a live studio audience.
April 18, 2008. Roderick George Toombs (April 17, 1954 – July 31, 2015) [ 1] better known by his ring name "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, was a Canadian professional wrestler and actor. During his career, Piper worked for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), World Wrestling Federation (WWF), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and Total Nonstop ...