Tag Archives: Roddy Piper

Ring Of Honor Issue Statement On The Passing Of “Rowdy” Roddy Piper

Ring of Honor Wrestling sent out the following: Rest in Peace “Rowdy” Roddy Piper We at Ring of Honor are extremely saddened at the passing of the legendary “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. A true icon in professional wrestling, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper was a silent adviser to many, passing on his invaluable wisdom. An amazing man who  Continue Reading »

Roddy Piper Passes Away Aged 61

TMZ Sports is reporting that WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper (Roderick George Toombs) passed away on Thursday night from a cardiac arrest in his sleep at a home in Hollywood, California. He was 61. On behalf of Wrestling-News.Net, we would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Roddy Piper.

Roddy Piper States That He Has Received Cease & Desist Letter Regarding His Podcast

Speaking through his official Twitter account, WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper claimed that he has received a cease and desist letter from PodcastOne regarding his podcast, stating that he is not permitted to do the podcast on any other platform. I JUST HEARD THAT PODCASTONE HAS PUT SIS AND DECEASE, SAYING I CAN  Continue Reading »

Roddy Piper Addresses Issues With Stone Cold Steve Austin

WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper addressed the recent controversy with Stone Cold Steve Austin on the latest edition of his podcast today. Piper said that comedian Will Sasso appeared on his podcast shortly after WrestleMania 31 and did an impression of Steve Austin and that the podcast then took a one month hiatus,  Continue Reading »

Roddy Piper To Address Issues With Stone Cold Steve Austin Today

Speaking through his official Twitter account, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper noted that he will address the issue with Stone Cold Steve Austin on his podcast. Piper recently claimed that he was kicked off the PodcastOne platform after he angered Austin during a segment on his show where Piper had comedian Will Sasso spoofing Austin, something Austin  Continue Reading »

Roddy Piper Issues Response To Stone Cold Steve Austin

Speaking through his official Twitter account, WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper responded to comments made by by Stone Cold Steve Austin on his latest podcast about not getting Piper fired from the PodcastOne platform. “This will be cleared up and gone after my next Podcast! I heard what Steve said! Respect! My Honor’s not  Continue Reading »

Roddy Piper Dropped From WWE Legends Contract?

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair noted on the latest edition of his podcast “Woo Nation” that “Rowdy” Roddy Piper has been dropped from his WWE Legends contract. Flair noted that Piper being dropped from the deal was a result of Piper’s public issues with Stone Cold Steve Austin.

Steve Austin Responds To Claims Made By Roddy Piper

WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin, in his latest podcast, responded to Roddy Piper’s claims that Austin got Piper’s podcast removed from the PodcastOne platform due to satirical comments made by comedian Will Sasso, who played the role of Steve Austin on Piper’s show. Towards the end of the podcast, Austin addressed Piper’s  Continue Reading »

Roddy Piper Reveals Why He Left The PodcastOne Platform

WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper is no longer part of the PodcastOne platform and has since gone out on his own, posting his show on Soundcloud and other platforms. Piper noted in an episode titled “Stone Cold” that Steve Austin got him taken off the service after his last show on PodcastOne. In  Continue Reading »

Roddy Piper Appearing In Fishkill, NY On March 8th

Collector’s Realm sent along he following: Meet WWE Hall of Famer “Hot Rod” “Rowdy” Roddy Piper on Sunday March 8th from 11am to 2pm at Collector’s Realm in Dutchess Marketplace, 461 Route 9, Fishkill, NY 12524 Autographs & Photo-ops – $20 each Dutchess Marketplace is located on Rt 9 just south of I84, next to  Continue Reading »

Another WWE Hall Of Famer Scheduled For Tonight’s WWE RAW

WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper is scheduled to appear on tonight’s edition of WWE RAW. Piper will be on the show to host a Piper’s Pit segment with Rusev and Lana.

Hillbilly Jim Discusses Some Of The Greatest Untold Stories In WWE History

PodcastOne sent out the following: Hillbilly Jim hit’s Piper’s Pit with a sack full of some of the greatest untold stories in WWE history. From working on a farm hauling 100 pound bales of hay for a penny apiece, to how his old pal Uncle Elmer got him into trouble by giving out fake Rolex’s  Continue Reading »

Ethan Carter III Discusses TNA’s Future, His Character & More

PodcastOne sent out the following: Ethan Carter III finds his way into the Piper’s Pit to give “Hot Rod” the lowdown on everything that’s happening in TNA. In this episode you’ll get the insides scoop on all the behind the scenes drama. Everything from who-hates-who, to epic tales of backstabbing and betrayal, and whether or  Continue Reading »

Gangrel Discusses His Wrestling Career, Starting A Wrestling School & More

PodcastOne sent out the following: Former WWE star Gangrel stops by Piper’s Pit to chat with “Hot Rod,” Colt Toombs and “The Grappler,” about his 25-plus years in wrestling. The Vampire Warrior reveals all as he talks about his epic feud with Ric Flair, finding out that he didn’t really get to beat up people  Continue Reading »

Roddy Piper Discusses Brock Lesnar, Hulk Hogan’s Birthday Celebration & More

In an interview with ABC Wisconsin affialiate WDIO-TV, WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper commented on Brock Lesnar bumping him on WWE RAW during Hulk Hogan’s birthday celebration and more. In the video, Piper noted that he wore black to Hogan’s birthday bash which went over everyone’s heads and said that he didn’t known  Continue Reading »

Full Details On Roddy Piper’s Spoken Word Tour In The UK & Ireland This July

Eros Comedy sent out the following: Eros Comedy presents The Tour To Settle The Score: An Audience With “Rowdy” Roddy Piper Debut spoken word tour for WWE Hall Of Famer , icon & cult movie legend. Tour Website: ErosComedy.com Tour Twitter Feed: @ErosComedy Tour Facebook Page: Facebook.com/ErosComedy In the wrestling world there’s just a handful  Continue Reading »

Timeline: History Of WWF 1984 With Roddy Piper DVD Review

Alan Wojcik sent along the following: Kayfabe Commentaries has topped themselves once more with Roddy Piper’s appearance. I have been doing wrestler interviews since 2002 and I am always asked who my favorite personality to speak with was. I usually give a different answer each time but the one person who I was in awe  Continue Reading »

Diamond Dallas Page Featured On Roddy Piper’s Latest Podcast

PodcastOne sent out the following: Hot Rod and Diamond Dallas Page together on one podcast! Look out! Stories about Dusty Rhodes, Michael “P.S.” Hayes, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Scott Hall, Jesse Ventura, Jody Hamilton, and Edge! It’s one heck of a roller coaster ride!

Roddy Piper Discusses WrestleMania, Mr. T, Drew McIntyre & More

In an interview with The Chad Dukes Wrestling Show to promote the Pro Wrestlers vs. Zombies movie, WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper commented on WrestleMaia 30, Mr. T’s WWE Hall of Fame induction, coming in as a mentor for Drew McIntyre and more. Highlights of the interview are below: On sending one of  Continue Reading »

Roddy Piper Discusses WrestleMania 30, Mr. T’s Hall Of Fame Induction & More

In an interview with The Baltimore Sun, WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper discussed the WrestleMania 30 pay-per-view, Mr. T being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, his thoughts on the CM Punk/WWE situation and more. Highlights of the interview are below: Are you going to be involved at all with Wrestlemania Weekend?  Continue Reading »