WWF LEGEND ROWDY RODDY PIPER - Where He Died and His Grave
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Homeless during his teenage years in Canada, Roddy Piper found a lifeline in pro wrestling with help from a bagpipes gimmick. After honing his heel role in Los Angeles, "Rowdy" Roddy emerged as one of WWE's most notorious villains in the 1980s, his boisterous attitude fueling a series of feuds and his long-running role as host of Piper's Pit. His contributions recognized with induction into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005, Piper remained a central figure in pro wrestling until his death in July 2015.
Lured to World Wrestling Entertainment (then known as the World Wrestling Federation) in 1984, Piper fueled the sport's transformation from a niche curiosity into a mainstream attraction. With his gift for gab - and collection of ideas and catchphrases gathered on legal notepads - he became the host of Piper's Pit, a talk show featuring interviews that frequently turned contentious; one ended when Piper smashed a coconut on the noggin of Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, while another went south when Andre the Giant hoisted his host in the air and flung him.
Piper reached new heights with his villainy at an event in late 1984, when he smashed a gold record over the head of Captain Lou Albano and subsequently "kicked" Albano friend and pop star Cyndi Lauper. This led to Piper's January 1985 "The War to Settle the Score" match with Hulk Hogan on MTV, which brought even more attention to pro wrestling with the introduction of famed tough guy actor Mr. T to the proceedings.
Building on the narrative of the Piper-Hogan/Mr. T feud, WWE launched WrestleMania, the first of what became an annual flagship event, to PPV audiences in spring 1985. Piper and Mr. T were again among the main attractions of the following year's WrestleMania 2, their boxing match ending in Piper's disqualification for body-slamming his opponent.
Intent on always delivering a show, Piper saw to the shearing of Adrian Adonis' locks after his win at Wrestlemania III and famously hosed down talk show host Morton Downey Jr. at Wrestlemania V. He also knew how to use his talents to help his co-stars, helping to set up Bret Hart's comeback win for the Intercontinental title at Wrestlemania VIII.
Following a sabbatical, Piper returned to WWE in 1996 as interim president and again figured into a central storyline, culminating with his "Backyard Brawl" beating and disrobing of Goldust at WrestleMania XXII. But the fissures with the organization were beginning to show, along with the toll taken from years of physical punishment in the ring.
Piper remained a central figure after his enshrinement, pairing with fellow veteran Ric Flair to claim the World Tag Team Title from the Spirit Squad in November 2006's Cyber Sunday, before easing out of the ring as he approached his 60s.
His innate entertainment abilities translating to an array of screen credits, Piper notably starred in John Carpenter's cult sci-fi favorite They Live (1988) as John Nada, a vigilante who takes on society's brain-controlling aliens. He later joined several WWE colleagues in the reality show Legends' House, and found a new format for his storytelling by way of a stand-up comedy act.
Piper had four children with his wife, Kitty, who have spoken of the difficulty of the husband and father being on the road for most months of the year.
On July 24, 2015, Piper appeared as a guest on The Rich Eisen Show. He had trouble collecting his thoughts and staying focused, often rambling and not answering Eisen's questions.[152]
Six days later on July 30, 2015, Piper died in his sleep at the age of 61 at his summer residence in Hollywood, California.[153] His death certificate cites a cardiopulmonary arrest caused by hypertension, listing a pulmonary embolism as a contributing factor; TMZ reported this as a heart attack caused by the embolism. Piper was cremated and his ashes laid to rest at Crescent Grove Cemetery in Tigard, Oregon.
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“I come here to chew bubble gum and kick a$$ and I’m all out of bubble gum”. What a perfect memorable line. Unforgettable. Just like the man! Great video Scott ❤
He was part of the best fight scene ever put on film.
For the title? wwe svr 2008
@@dallasguy3306yes!! How long was that scene?! Awesome 👏
@@goseekfindnowhe was in saints row 4
Roddy Piper definitely a Character an Fun Guy to watch on wrestling when I was kid, R I P Hot Rod.
I had the honor of meeting Roddy in New Orleans years ago and chatting with him for a few minutes. I actually had my "Hotrod" t-shirt on and when he saw me he broke out into that huge grin and was the kindest and most humble guy ever. We lost him way too early. RIP in heaven Roddy. You are missed!
A buddy of mine is a physical therapist in Portland and said Piper used to come see him whenever he'd hit the road to get conditioned and did massive core building exercises along with steroid injections. He said Roddy was the nicest guy and had endless amazing road stories and always had a smile on his face. I loved watching him work and sorely miss watching him in action. R.I.P. Rowdy Roddy Piper!
That’s an awesome story!!
@@Clairvoyant70Steroid injections? Wow!! he’s the last guy I thought would touch that stuff
@@alexvaldez83Most if not all of them take steroids.
I met him in victoria b.c. when i was a kid. Asked him for a autograph he replied " I will sign a autograph kid but you have to promise me you will finish school and listen to your parents" i said yes and he said good man and signed it.
@@alexvaldez83 yes he did steroids and cocaine Surprised me as well
I liked him as a wrestler and actor. His character in John Carpenter's They Live was awesome.
Yes yes. That movie is deep. Alot of Allorgories in there.
Best Era in professional wrestling....thanks for taking us back Scott
Exactly I miss the 80s wrestling
By far! The level of professionalism the greats put in to their craft was better in that Era!
Piper had the best line in a movie ever
I've come here to chew bubble gum and kick ass and I'm all out of bubble gum
Rest in peace, rowdy Roddy Piper❤
Amazing Grace is the perfect song to remember someone who has passed. What a beautiful and touching tribute. Peace and Love to all ❤
We loved him here in Scotland and i mean LOVED 👊🏴R.I.P RODDY 🕊✌
Yea but just like santino he's actually Canadian
@@isaacmaskey468 true 👍
He is the only celebrity that really broke me down when he passed. He was my favorite wrestler and was such an awesome person. He will forever be missed.
Same.
I didn’t know he was buried here! I live in Portland Oregon all my life and loved WWF. Now I have to visit his grave now!
It's really sad seeing people you grew up with passing away at a young age. RIP Legend.
He was one of my favorites. Loved his attitude. You should do a story on Dusty Roads
The bagpipes playing when he came down the ramp to the ring, literally gave me the chills. I truly hope they played bagpipes at his funeral.....RIP Rowdy,,,,,,,one of the best!!!😢🖤
One of the many well known stars of Wrestling in the 1980s! As a kid loved following Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Randy Macho man Savage and so many great wrestlers... and this guy Roddy was up there with the best! Amazing time to be around when this was the best thing on TV (respect to RRP)
Rod was such a great guy, very open and sensitive. He spoke openly about the toll of the deaths of some friends took on his mental health.
I met Piper at a book signing at a mall in 2004 , got a couple of autographs and shook his hand one of the nicest funniest people ever I'm glad I'll always have that memory RIP Piper , you were definitely one in a million
Hot Rod sure made his mark in wrestling. RIP LEGEND
Loved watching Roddy, 1 of my favourites along with Brett. ❤
Great video, Scott.
That story of him actually putting that guy in a headlock for a photo, all the while laughing as he's doing it, had me rolling!! Nobody else will do it out of fear of a lawsuit, but Roddy gladly did it even with a smile. 🤣
Love roddy he was a huge part of my growing up great job on this vid Scott 🤘🏻
still so hard to believe he is gone from us, there will never be another like him in professional wrestling
Thanks For Sharing This Scott Rowdy Roddy Piper Was A Great Wrestler & Actor. #RIPRowdyRoddyPiper #LegendsNeverDie
Thank you for the awesome video. I have always loved Roddy Piper. He had a wonderful smile. My favorite overall wrestler of all time.
Thanks man. Roddy was a man of the people. We all could relate to him from time to time. A true legend thru and thru.
The best guy on the mic in the history of the game. Hot Rod always makes it so I can still smell my grandparents apartment back in 1989. He was going Piper's Pit at Wrestlemania 5 with Brother Love and Morton Downey Jr. The thought of that segment makes me smell my Puppa with his cigarettes and Old Spice. Yeah, cigarettes are gross. But all that combined makes me smile for a bit
Rest in paradise Roddy Piper 😢 what a legend...
Great video Scott, brings me back to my youth! RIP legend ❤
Yep I remember him. 80's was such a great time. Great story of the headlock. Nice job again Scott. Amazing Grace and bagpipes always gets me too.
He was my favorite as a kid. Thanks for doing this.
He gave us so much pleasure in the 80ies.
I saw every WWF nights and Rowdy Roddy Piper was one of my favourite wrestlers.
Piper Pit was legendary..
His fights where very entertaining.
When i heard that he passed away it hits me.
Honky Tonk man,Hulk Hogan,
André The Giant,
Junk Yard Dog,
Macho Man Savage, & Miss Elizabeth..
Ted Dibiasi..
and many more..
Rody was amazing..
May he rest in peace 🕊️
Best regards from me The Netherlands 🇳🇱
Andre was a really nice guy too. R.I.P. to both.
Another banger by Scott! and I mean that in the nicest way possible. Great information on the man, and as usual a caring video. Thank you Scott. RIP Roddy
All the small towns across Canada claimed Roddy as their own. He was a special celebrity that way. WWF never skipped over the little towns, I always appreciated that as a kid, even though I never saw them live.
RIP hot rod. MASSIVE blow to pro wrestling.
As an 80s kid who grew up on the old wwf, it's a strange feeling to see the past slowly dying. Anyway, it looks like a beautiful cemetery. I also really like the way you did the video. Nice background music and felt very respectful and in good taste. Thanks for letting us all see this.
Man was a legend inside and outside of the ring. He was such a tough man and lived a hard life. Lord have mercy on him and his family
he was a master at getting heat just with his mouth. the whole cindy lauper thing, his feud with jimmy snuka was an amazing work. the buildup to wrestlemania 1 where he said, "i hate all of you... and i dont even have to take you on one at a time i get to do it all in one night!" that's almost verbatim.
RIP Rowdy Roddy Piper.. Such a Legend! And “They Live” the movie is very much still relevant to this day! 💪🏾😎
Great video man. Way back in the late 80’s I went to wrestling event when the NWA (National Wrestling Alliance) was still around. The main event was Wahoo McDaniel and Roddy against Jake the Snake and Greg Valentine. It was a memorable because each wrestler was strapped to their opponent’s wrist. I haven’t looked yet,but there was a segment on WWF where Roddy played the part of Ebenezer Scrooge in a Christmas Carol kinda thing. Hopefully it exists here on RUclips. It’s Roddy being the Roddy your video remembers. Thanks.
Had the pleasure of watch Piper several times as a kid during the Portland wrestling era. He was always good at making the audience especially the kids feel like they were a part of it.
Watching this while watching wrestling and it definitely makes me miss the 80s and 90s wrestling. One of if not the best wrestlers of all time. You know whenever hot rod is on your gonna be entertained! Truly miss him ❤❤
I remember when he died. What a devistating loss but when its your time its your time. May he Rest In Peace.
R.I.P Roddy Piper 😢 Gone, but never forgotten 🙏🌟❣️
Thank you so much Scott, for this video ❤ You are absolutely great ❤
Wow. So glad I found your channel! It’s nice to connect with folk who lived and loved this golden era of wrestling. I feel bad for wrestling fans today that will never truly know what is was like being a fan back then. Piper was always at the top of the list. Total Icon who paved the way for others. Well done video man. You’ve earned yourself a new subscriber.
As far as the odd mementos left on Roddy Pipers grave we can attribute it to a quote from the man himself “Just when you think you’ve got the answer I change the question”
I got to meet him back in the 80's and he's a sweetheart
Thank you Scott for showing and talking about Roddy. He was my favorite. I have been following you for about 2 months and I have enjoyed all your videos so far. I love seeing where they lived, died and are buried. Thank you for what you do for the fans. I am learning so much about the actors and the true crime. You are the best! Tammy
So many great memories of Hot Rod, one of his greatest quotes was “Just when you think you’ve got the answer, I change the question!”. A great addition to the video would be some video of his funeral and/or burial
Scott, Good Job, thanks for sharing. Roddy was On of the best people in wrestling. Thanks again.
One of my favourites as a kid.
Thank you for another amazing video Scott
Scott, this was interesting. I'm not into wrestling but he, as a person, was an intriguing man. Thank you Scott. 😊
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What a beautiful rendition of Amazing Grace. 🙏
Rowdy Piper owned a transmission shop on 156th and division St. here in Portland. He later sold it to Lenny ( the grappler). It was called Pipers pit stop. I remember when he wrestled here in Portland for years. He had Pipers pit here too. He used to make fun of his wife when he was at the Portland sports arena because she was short. When she was pregnant he said she looked like a bowing ball. He was soooo funny. He was also one of the nicest guys. My dad would chat it up with him at the transmission shop.
He was such a nice person when you met him. RIP good sir.✌️
Thanks very much for this video Scott, loved all the old skool wrestling so really enjoyed, RIP Roddy Piper.
I have to take meds that numb me but you just made me cry like a baby. Thank you for this and especially the story of him saying he was walking with Jesus. -Mooresvile, NC
What a wonderful tribute. Never heard of Roddy Piper, being an Aussie, but your video tribute was awesome and informative.
@terri-mariecook4219 I’m an Aussie and my 34 yr old son was a wrestling freak when he was a kid.
Roddy was one of the wrestlers he watched all the time. I still have all of my sons wrestling figurines and the Piper is one of them. He was very popular. Hello from Jodie in Wollongong.
He waa from Winnipeg, Canada
Roddy Piper and Hulk Hogan were referred to as "The Boys" by a much older wrestler by the name of Duncan McTavish. His real name was Matt Gilmour who had a talk radio show out of Toronto after he retired. He knew them and many other upcoming young WWF wrestlers.
I worked for Matt at the horse farm he worked and lived on. His other passion was horse racing. A lovely man who told the most hilarious stories about wrestling.
I'm not much of a RUclips commenter but Scott you are terrific. You can take a story that normal media would due no justice to, and you bring humanity and respect to the story. Thank you; God bless.. Amazing content.
Scott great video brother, rowdy Roddy Piper was one of a kind, it was a big blow to wrestling. He was so happy and excited the night he was inducted into the fall of fame, he will truly be missed. Roddy you are truly walking with Jesus now thank you for everything and for all the enjoyment you brought to all your fans RIP brother we will all see you soon😢🌹♥️
growing up in the 80s WWF had to be watched in our home 🏠 Roddy Piper an Jake the snake was my favorite wrestler all the time . .my favorite movie 🎥🎥 he played in They live. thank you very much the video 📸📸 much appreciated always
I loved Roddy Piper. He, along with Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant and Captain Lou Albano used to come to our local boys club to hang with the kids. They were ALL super, super nice!
Thanks Scott- I had no idea that Rowdy Roddy Piper had passed away. I’m like you I watched in the 80’s all the great wrestlers. RIP Rowdy Roddy Piper.
I loved him he was a Canadian boy. My dad wrestled with him before he became famous 💕🇨🇦
It's admirable that the nerd rage dude showed up. I had a friend who got a wasp sting. And his face swole up so bad he looked like he had a growth or a forgotten twin deformity for a head for about a month. People kept saying ' you gotta go to the hospital ' because he looked like a monster. Or a goblin or mutation from the bowels of the sewage that formed hideous, mishaped abhorations that only Dr. Frankenstein could have imagined 😛🍿
im a big fan of wrestling, 80's and current. i liked Rowdy Piper.
Man i love Rowdy Piper! great upload! Hello Marie....Good looking out on the shoutout miss you man! Thank you....stay safe & see ya soon
Miss the 80s WWF wrestling too! Thanks for the video!
Hot Rod pound for pound for his size was toughest wrestler ever they tried to make him a heel but didn’t matter fans adored Hot Rod RIP brother
What a great wrestler he was ... R.I.P legend 🙏❤
Can't wait to watch this. I'm so far behind on most of you videos. I'm sad I missed your live. It looked like a good one! I miss the time I had that I got to sit and watch a video . Take care Scott. ❤✌️
Thank you Scott, for fulfilling one of my childhood dreams. Loved RRP! May he rest in peace ❤🙏
Good Evening Scott 🙋🏽. I hope you had a wonderful day ‼️ enjoy your weekend 👍🏽😗.
Roddy Piper líved the WW Dream like no other. He helped shape it, and become one of the industry's most loved characters. Forever grateful. Fondly remembered, dearly missed.
I used to watch wrestling all the time as a kid and loved it. The older names you mentioned are very familiar to me. I always 100% thought the whole thing was real, too. Real or not, it's great entertainment. I love hearing touching stories like Roddy visiting his friend when he was sick. I love tough guys with soft hearts, and it sounds like he fit that description to a T. I'm so sorry he's gone. RIP Roody ❤💐
Hello to Randy, Ray and Marie. Take care of that sunburn Ray. I love the headlock story you told! I subscribe to all of your friends channel's Scott and love every one of them! Take care everyone!
You are so sweet to subscribe to all of them thank you Flo!
@SCOTTONTAPE tell Ray to use Banana Boat 100 in a green bottle. He will not burn at all using that. We use it at Disney World and never get red!
How sad and tragic. What a huge loss. Thank you for all the hard work you put in to the videos you do. Thank you for letting me come along! He was one of the best!
I loved him in They Live! Thank you so much Scott for doing this video! ❤ Great Vlog like usual! ❤
Those Saturday morning shows with Pipers Pit were filmed at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie NY. My dad took me a couple of times and saw Pipers Pit live. Another fact, Miss Elizabeth made her debut in that building. Some cool wrestling history in such a tiny venue.
I still remember having a crush on him when I was young lol he was just a fixture of wrestling - gone too soon RIP RRP
I grew up watching wrestling out of Memphis. Jerry the king Lawler, Bill Dundee, Dutchman Tell, Bam bam Bigelow,. Its sad seeing them pass away. Just this February we lost Jerry Jerrett. RIP to Jerry and Roddy.
Fun fact: Roddy Piper and I went to the same middle school in Toronto (in different years). Donview Heights Junior High School. He was in town (this was in the mid-80s) and was interviewed by either the Toronto Sun or the Toronto Star. He said that he might come back and visit and my friends and I got all excited! But he didn't return while I was a student there. He was so handsome!! Bret Hart, too!! Wow!!
Great video, Scott!! Super cool of you to fly to Portland to visit his grave! 👍🏾
One of my favorite wrestlers as a kid R.I.P Hot Rod!❤
Love the piper love the video Scott your awesome ❤❤❤❤
Thank you for doing this vlog I loved watching him. He had a true gift.
Sometimes you leave what you have available just so you can leave something. What a great guy thank you for the memories!
Thanks for helping to keep the memory of Rowdy Roddy Piper alive.
Hot Rod was the first wrestler I marked out over. He made me a fan, his fan.
What a tribute. Fav song AMAZING 😊GRACE
That was a great time in wrestling! I used to watch it all the time when I was younger.
Thanks for showing us Roddy's grave, Scott. I met Roddy in December '96 after a Monday Nitro show. I was 15 and knew wrestling was staged, but I still loved it. Me and a handful of other fans found our way to an area that had backstage access, so we waited to meet whoever came out that way. The Disco Inferno came out and signed autographs, Scott Hall was a little tipsy and walked by a few times [he acted like he didn't see us and rolled his eyes at us😆], and Stevie Ray quickly signed autographs before ducking out. Roddy Piper came out last and talked to every fan. Although he didn't spend a lot of time with us, the way he talked to you made it feel like you were the only two people in the arena and that he was glad you came to the show. That was such a cool experience with an absolute legend!
He was canadien where alot of some wrestlers came from like Brett Hart and the British Bulldogs and Rowdy Roddy Piper whom also was an actor fought against Mr Team and Hulk Hogan rock n roll wrestling of the Vince McMahon jr wrestling of the 80's
Hi Scott, brilliant video Rowdy Roddy Piper is a WWF/WWE legend! I always remember the time Mr Perfect vs Big Boss Man on thanksgiving and Piper was talking manic to Vince about getting big and fat!
He was brilliant on the mic and had amazing charisma in and out of the ring. He is a cousin of the Hart family.
RIP Roddy Piper George Toombs 🙏🕊👈 Liverpool UK.
Thank you ❤ I cried when I heard that he passed away I was at work when the news came in. ❤
I go by there all the time, the grave that is, roddy is missed, a real Icon in wrestling, portland area and everyone he knew.
When I was young I believed everything these wrestlers said.😊
RIP RODDY❤
He was and still is one of my favorite wrestling superstars! RIP Hot Rod!❤
I didn't watch wrestling but They Live kicked so much ass.
i agree 💯 great movie with him in it
Love these wrestling themed videos sir!!!!! Please please please keep them coming
Everyone needs friends like marie and scott. thank you both for briing me joy as my mom is still in the hospital from Vickie🙂
Oh thank you for this video! I used to go to the Portland Sports Arena and watch Piper in some great matches with Playboy Buddy Rose. From the PNW he went on to stardom. Once he came back and said he won himself a belt - the U.S. title and of course the Arena fans went nuts, those were the days.
Take care and keep up the good work 👍
One of the best wrestlers 🤼♂️ of the 80 -90s