Roddy Piper
From Pro Wrestling
| Roderick George Toombs | |||
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| Ring Names | Roddy Piper Rowdy Roddy Piper Masked Canadian | ||
| Height | 6'1" (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 220 lbs. to 235 lbs. (100 kg to 107 kg) | ||
| Born | April 17, 1954 | ||
| Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | |||
| Died: | |||
| Resides | Hillsboro, Oregon, USA | ||
| Billed from | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Trained by | Tony Condello Stu Hart Alfred Eloquin | ||
| Debut | 1969 | ||
| Retired | |||
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper (born Roderick George Toombs on April 17, 1954) is a Canadian wrestler and film actor. Raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he is billed from Glasgow, Scotland and is known for his signature kilt and bagpipe entrance music. He earned the nickname "Rowdy" by displaying his trademark "Scottish" rage, spontaneity, and quick wit, and is also nicknamed "Hot Rod". He is currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment working on the RAW brand making special appearances.
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Personal life and outside the ring career
Roddy has starred in at least 22 movies most notably They Live. He has also guest starred such TV shows as: Silk stalkings,Walker Texas Ranger and most recently It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia. Roddy has been married to Kitty for 27 years as of October. They have 4 children: Anastacia, Ariel,Colt and Fallon Danica. Ariel is an actress and Colt competes in MMA. Rod and Kitty also have a Menagerie of animals including horses. Kitty was a horsewoman as a teen before marring Roddy.
Wrestling facts
- Finishing and signature moves
- Nicknames
- "Hot Rod"
- Wrestlers managed
- Wrestlers trained
Championships and accomplishments
- World Wrestling Federation | World Wrestling Entertainment
- WWF Intercontinental Championship (1 time)
- World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Ric Flair
- NWA NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Champion (2 time)
- NWA United States Heavyweight Champion (2 time)
- NWA World Light Heavyweight Champion (1 time)
- NWA World Television Champion (2 time)
- NWA American Tag Team Champion (1 time)
See also
- Roddy Piper’s career history
- Roddy Piper’s event history
- Roddy Piper’s gimmicks
- Significant Storylines
