Trivia

Successfully beat Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Is a former Golden Gloves boxer and black belt in Judo.

At Wrestlemania V, Piper did a Piper's Pit segment interviewing Brother Love and the late Morton Downey Jr.. Downey repeatedly blew smoke in Piper's face, so Piper used a fire extinguisher on him.

After a falling out with his father, he hit the road, and from age 12 to 15, he stayed in youth hostels wherever he could find them. This mirrors his character Nada in They Live (1988) who had left home when he was 13.

Returned to the WWE at Wrestlemania 19 in March 2003 to help Vince McMahon attempt to beat Hulk Hogan. This was surprising to most as Roddy and Vince are not each others biggest fans (both on-air and in real life). Piper began hosting his interview segment "Piper's Pit" again and worked for the WWE until July 2003, where after causing a stir on a program about wrestlers and drug use and admitting to a great dislike of his on-air character, the WWE ended their relationship with him again.

One of his daughters is actress Ariel Teal Toombs and his son is MMA Fighter Colt Toombs.

At Starrcade 1983, Piper beat Greg Valentine in the legendary "dog collar" match. Roddy lost 75% of the hearing in his left ear, which remains today.

Was asked to induct his on-screen rival, "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka, into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996. He was forced to decline, as he was just about to begin working for WCW. Snuka was instead inducted by Don Muraco.

Considers Greg Valentine to be his toughest opponent, and Greg Valentine has implied that the feeling is mutual.

Notorious for hitting Jimmy Snuka in the head with a coconut on television in July 1984.

Inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Hall of Fame (2005).

Piper served as Interim President of the WWE in early 1996.

Released a single called "I'm Your Man" (1992).

Learned his patented eye poke and sleeper hold from watching wrestling gurus Mark and Harry McCaul (aka The McCaul Manglers) of Winchester, Massachusetts.

His very first pro wrestling match was against Larry "The Axe" Hennig. Piper lost to Hennig in ten seconds, and he earned 25 dollars (in Canadian funds) for the match.

Following his death, his remains were cremated and his ashes were scattered over his home in Gaston, Oregon.

Has four children: daughters Anastacia, Ariel Tiel, Fallon Danica and son Colton.

A featured singer in the MTV music video "Land of 1000 Dances" (1985) with Meat Loaf, Cyndi Lauper and Rick Derringer.

He was the special guest referee in the "I Quit" match between Bret "Hitman" Hart and Bob Backlund at WrestleMania XI.

Professional wrestler-turned-actor and published author.

In 1980, Piper and Rick Martel won the NWA Pacific Northwest tag team titles three times.

Aided by former henchman 'ACE' Cowboy Bob Orton, whipped Mr. T with a belt after a boxing match between T and Orton on WWF's Saturday Night Main Event in 1985.

Claims the only pin fall loss he ever had in the WWF was to Bret Hart at Wrestlemania 8, however on the Coliseum Video Release, Best of the WWF Vol. 3, Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka clearly pinned Piper in a strap match.

Piper always said that Ric Flair and Rick Martel were among his closest friends in the wrestling business.

In his young days, Piper trained in amateur boxing and became Golden Gloves standard.

Just as it was with their WWE story angle, Roddy Piper and Mr. T shared a mutual dislike for each other in real life.

For a while, Roddy Piper replaced Jesse Ventura as a commentator for the WWE. Piper commentated on "pay-per-view" events like the 4th Annual Surivor Series, the 1991 Royal Rumble, Wrestlemania VII and others.

According to Piper in his memoirs, he recalled his taking part in the main event at the first "Wrestlemania." After the event was over, Roddy Piper claimed that neither he or his tag team partner Paul Orndorff received any thanks for their contribution. Piper remained resentful about this for years after.

Mentored the late professional wrestler Art Barr.

Piper was Storyline Vice President of WCW in July 1999.

Piper's most popular feuds in the WWE, with with the likes of Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Rick Rude and Paul Orndorff.

He appeared in some of the live-action segments of the cartoon series "Hulk Hogan's Rock 'N' Wrestling" (1985-198?).

Notable title wins include: NWA Americas champion (Los Angeles); NWA Americas Tag titles (Los Angeles); NWA US Champion (San Francisco); NWA Pacific Northwest tag champion (4); NWA Pacific Northwest champion (2); Canadian Tag (Vancouver) w/ Rick Martel; NWA Mid-Atlantic TV champion (2); NWA US champion (Mid-Atlantic) (2) NWA Mid-Atlantic champion; WWF Intercontinental champion; WCW United States Title.

By late 1975 and early 1976, Piper was a top heel for Mike & Gene LeBell's NWA Hollywood Wrestling.

In his autobiography, Piper clearly stated how bitter he felt after the first Wrestlemania event had finished. Apparently, he didn't receive any kind of gratitude for contributing to the success of the main event at Wrestlemania.

Former WWF Intercontinental and WCW U.S. Champion; WWE Hall of Famer.

Made a special appearance at Summerslam '92, playing the bagpipes before the final match on the card.

Former World Tag Team Champion.

In 1981, Piper started with the Georgia territory as an antagonistic heel commentator.

Claimed that Gene LeBell was the toughest man he knew.

Claimed to feeling disappointed that he was never given the WWE heavyweight title.

Was trained in Jujutsu by Gene LaBell.

Piper was named Interim WCW Commissioner in 1997.

From 1973-1975, Piper was a jobber in the AWA.

Returned to the WWE in 1989, when Piper made a guest appearance at Wrestlemania 5.

He was known for his talent at the microphone. He would reportedly fill pages with ideas for these "ad libs" as well as other pieces of business.

Had a rematch against The Mountie on "Saturday Night's Main Event" in February 1992, following their Royal Rumble match.

Previous Manager: "Cowboy" Bob Orton

Lost a boxing match against Mr. T via a D.Q, at Wrestlemania II.

Had a brief story angle with Paul Orndorff in 1986, when the latter was a baby-face for the WWE.