Date of Birth: April 17, 1954
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Date of Death: July 31, 2015
Biography
Roderick George Toombs, better known by his ring name “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, was a professional wrestler and actor, born on April 17, 1954, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Piper earned widespread fame in the 1980s and 1990s due to his work with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Known for his quick wit, charismatic personality, and the iconic “Piper’s Pit” interview segment, he became one of wrestling’s most beloved and hated figures. Piper’s career began in the early 1970s, wrestling in various promotions across North America. His big break came when he joined the WWF in 1984. Piper became one of the top heels (villains) in the company, engaging in memorable feuds with legendary wrestlers like Hulk Hogan, Mr. T, and Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka. He headlined the first WrestleMania in 1985, teaming with “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff against Hogan and Mr. T. In addition to his wrestling career, Piper was also an accomplished actor. He starred in the cult classic film “They Live” (1988), directed by John Carpenter, where he delivered the famous line, “I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass… and I’m all out of bubblegum.” Piper continued to wrestle sporadically into the 2000s while making appearances in various TV shows and movies. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. Roddy Piper passed away on July 31, 2015, due to a cardiac arrest.
5 Interesting Facts about Roddy Piper
1. Roddy Piper earned the nickname “Rowdy” due to his fiery temper and intense energy in the ring.
2. He never won the WWF Championship, despite being one of the most popular wrestlers of his era.
3. Piper played the bagpipes, which became a signature part of his wrestling persona.
4. He was posthumously awarded the “Iron” Mike Mazurki Award in 2015 by the Cauliflower Alley Club.
5. Piper was a Black Belt in Judo, which he often incorporated into his wrestling style.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Roddy Piper
1. “Just when they think they got the answers, I change the questions.”
2. “I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass… and I’m all out of bubblegum.”
3. “You do not throw rocks at a man who has a machine gun.”
4. “I’m the reason Hulk Hogan lost his hair.”
5. “Learn from your mistakes, make adjustments, and go forward.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Roddy Piper’s net worth was estimated to be around $4 million.
Children
Roddy Piper had four children: three daughters, Anastacia Shea Toombs, Ariel Teal Toombs, and Falon Danika Toombs, and one son, Colton Baird Toombs.
Relevant Links
1. [Roddy Piper – WWE Profile](https://www.wwe.com/superstars/roddypiper
2. [Roddy Piper on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0684929/
3. [Roddy Piper’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gB7kEvNn3g
4. [They Live – Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLRafyWhzG4
5. [Roddy Piper’s Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/athlete/roddy-piper
