WWE Biography: “Rowdy” Roddy Piper – Juggling Family & Fame | A&E

This is the story of a family that had to contend with a world
that often misunderstood the line between reality and theater.
Roddy's children will ruminate on conflicts they faced in school and in public from people who thought their father was a bona fide bad guy.

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[JohnJohn-mims]

Roddy roddy piper was the best always will be missed R.I.P. brother😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[munster]

Your kids are always a reflection of who you are as a man and each of kids seem to be smart and well balanced individuals. I've gained a new level of respect for the Hot Rod

[matt_kitson_]

The way he said “thank you” when he received the bike bought a tear to my eye; beautiful moment.

[philaman]

I have tears in my eyes. He and his wife made some beautiful children and provided them with wonderful lives and memories. Legend and icon! RIP!

[dyates]

I so enjoyed this! Believe it or not, I met him fleetingly one Sunday night back in Buffalo in the late eighties. I worked at a restaurant on Niagara Falls Boulevard and late, like ten thirty or so, someone said he was at our take out window. There was a wrestling event in Niagara Falls that evening and there he was, by himself, dressed in a flannel shirt and black leather jacket, and just wanted a quick beer. We couldn't sell it to go, so he politely laughed and left. He was heading to Toronto. I couldn't even begin to describe how incredibly cool and KIND he was to all of us workers, including a few customers who were still there signing autographs and answering questions. I'll never forget how gracious he was, and that alone made me really admire him as a person.

[marcusable]

Rest In Peace roddy you gave us your energy in the ring and you always gave your heart to the family

[crossface]

we came here to chew bubblegum and kickass...and all we have are tears...rip RRP

[joelmarte]

R.i.p.rowdy piper my favorite character in wrestling growing up in the 80's

[williammccollom]

Not just a hall of fame wrestler but a hall of fame human being as well. Deep down he was always that humble Canadian kid. RIP

[MasamuneStreams]

Roddy Piper was my introduction to wrestling. People always say Triple H is the greatest heel but in my opinion, it's Roddy Piper.

[stevenoliviero]

Grew up watching this guy in WWF era 1984 another legend of wrestling here!

[gravenwolf]

I love when he went to WCW at Halloween Havoc in October 1996 because he was actually a face, a face! Roddy Piper the all time heel of the WWE went to another wrestling company as a good guy to face heel NWO Hulk Hogan leading to their match at Starcade in December. One of the best matches during the NWO era.

[jasminejackson]

R. I. P. Hot Rod Happy Father's Day

[stayingalivewithsaad]

💖 I loved Roddy Piper's 89' prime time wrestling run & also his movie " Tag Team "

[wagsoman]

Roddy Piper was one of my favorite wrestlers growing up. He made me so mad sometimes but also gave me such great memories over the years. It made me very sad when he passed away so young. Selfishly I really do miss his entertaining all of us as his fans.

[PurpleLighters]

I listened to his podcast regularly before he passed. He always sounded so authentic. R.I.P.
S/O to Earl Skakel

[m.omoirokingyo]

he seemed like a good father and person ppl should take notes

[MrSwish]

Rest in peace ❤️💪🔥" HOT ROD" one of the best wrestlers/heels I've ever seen

[tigerpause]

I didnt look at Piper as heel in the 80s.I wonder why.I just thought he was acting crazy.