Biography
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Born
17 April 1954
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Born In
Saskatoon, Rural Municipality of Corman Park, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Died
31 July 2015 (aged 61)
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper (born Roderick George Toombs on April 17, 1954, died July 31, 2015) is a Canadian professional 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.
After being expelled from junior high and having a falling out with his father, Piper hit the road and stayed in youth hostels wherever he could find them. By the age of 16, he was the youngest wrestler in the history of professional wrestling and he made his pro debut in Winnipeg, against Larry Hennig. Piper lost the match in ten seconds. He was a boxer and an amateur wrestler before he started to become a pro wrestler. He won the Golden Gloves boxing championship. He was awarded a Black Belt in Judo from American Judo champion, instructor, stuntman, and professional wrestler, Gene LeBell. He has held more than 38 professional wrestling titles and has won more than 7,000 professional matches.
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