RIP Roddy Piper

EB218946
EB218946 Posts: 4,015
in A Moving Train
This guy was a wrestling legend! What a performer.

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  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    Yes he was.

    RIP
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Wow. I didn't know much of him but from what I've seen, seemed like a cool mofo.

    Looks like many people are mourning his passing, rightly so.

    So damn young, but what a way to go.
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,184
    What a bummer. I used to love watching WWF in the 80's. He was great.
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • SPEEDY MCCREADY
    SPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 26,956
    Piper
    Snuka
    And a coconut.

    Who could forget?
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • PJfanwillneverleave1
    PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    I have three wrestlers that I have kept since childhood.
    Rowdy is one.
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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,146
    my favorite wrestler of all time. rip my man.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    No way, this is sad. RIP Rowdy man.
    He was also a pretty decent actor, and his recurring role as Da Maniac on Always Sunny has been an awesome comedic turn.
    We will miss you!
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    On behalf of my husband:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlISMFD0s0E

    Reminiscing on our indestructible days
    The party never seemed to end
    We donkey-punched the night away

    Sin after sin
    25/7
    Some risky business my friend
    Fortune seemed to favor us
    Round every dark and twisted bend

    (You can't cheat death
    Can't outrun the Grim Reaper
    You can't cheat death
    Can't outrun the Grim Reaper)

    This glass I raise is heavy
    Heavy as my heart this day
    The Reaper slipped right past us
    Bastard stole your breath away

    The Reaper slipped right past us
    Bastard stole your breath away

    We raise our heavy glass to you in our indestructible days
    May heavens call to you
    May stars align and light your way

    (Farewell dear friend
    Fare thee well dear brother
    Farewell dear friend
    Fare thee well dear brother)

    A sad and joyful toast to you
    Heavy is my heart this day
    Once more into the breach dear friend
    Donkey-punch the night away

    Once more into the breach dear friend
    Donkey-punch the night away

    Farewell dear friend
    Fare thee well dear brother
    Farewell dear friend
    Fare thee well dear brother
    Farewell dear friend
    Fare thee well dear brother
    Farewell dear friend
    Fare thee well dear brother
  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    Best fight scene ever

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9rrgJXfLns
  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 24,479
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

    Piper
    Snuka
    And a coconut.

    Who could forget?

    i remember that!

    RIP Hot Rod!
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 24,479
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    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    dignin said:

    Best fight scene ever

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9rrgJXfLns

    There just happened to be a 2x4 under the car! :rofl:

    Watching the WWF on Saturday mornings was a huge part of my childhood. My dad took me and my brother to Rosemont Horizon 3 times to watch events. What a blast. I can't remember if Rowdy was at any of those three events or not. I can also remember being pissed off when pipers pit didn't come on that week.

    Rowdy was only a year or two older than my parents. Very scary.
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,327
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

    Piper
    Snuka
    And a coconut.

    Who could forget?

    I just watched that "piper's pit" episode on YouTube. In the memory banks it was enduring, but in the parlance of the times it is pretty offensive.

    It was, as we shall say, simpler times.

    RIP Mr Piper.
    Be Excellent To Each Other
    Party On, Dudes!

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