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) …

Mar 15, 2021 · After honing his heel role in Los Angeles, "Rowdy" Roddy emerged as one of WWE's most notorious villains in the 1980s, his boisterous attitude fueling a series of feuds …

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 · Piper, born Roderick George Toombs, was famous for his bouts with Hulk Hogan. He also starred in the 1988 cult classic film "They Live."

Apr 25, 2021 · Although he was born as Roderick George Toombs, he became popular as 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper. Many pro-wrestling fans consider him as the 'greatest villain in wrestling …

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.

Feb 12, 2025 · "Rowdy" Roddy Piper was one of the most influential wrestlers of all time. Here's what fans should know about the WWE Hall Of Famer!

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 …

Aug 1, 2015 · Roddy Piper was put on this Earth to chew bubblegum and kick ass and he’s all out of bubblegum. He put on those dark shades in “They Live” (1988), and saw things how they …

Jan 10, 2023 · Wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper—a maverick known for his outrageous behavior—died too soon. We take a look back at Piper’s life and career.