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Post by Arthur Digby Stamp on Apr 19, 2008 2:57:07 GMT -5
According to this article posted on WWE.com: www.wwe.com/inside/industrynews/6901662Roddy Piper wrestled his last match on April 18, 2008. Roddy Piper has always been one of my absolute favorites, and in my opinion, the most versatile performer of all time. Whether he was a good guy, or a bad guy, Piper always brought an intensity to his character that was rivaled by few. I met him a year or so ago, and I can honestly say he was an incredibly kind and friendly man, taking time out to speak with everyone when a simple handshake and photo op would have sufficed. Thanks for the memories, Hot Rod. |
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Post by Trip Fisk a.k.a. Foley is Good on Apr 19, 2008 3:08:17 GMT -5
I was at that show. Piper did not wrestle and only appeared did a Piper's Pit segment. He will be at WrestleFest in Danbury, CT as far as I can tell.
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Post by EJS on Apr 19, 2008 3:08:57 GMT -5
So does that mean he is retired, or he isn't?
Either way, here's a nice little drawback to WWE's Industry News section... they don't seem to fact check any more than the newz sites they credit.
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Post by Corporate H on Apr 19, 2008 3:19:28 GMT -5
I'd like to see somebody like Raven or Punk who idolized the guy retire him. Piper has inspired more genius wrestling performers than any other man I know.
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Haha. What a story Mark.
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Post by Marvelously Mediocre on Apr 19, 2008 4:07:04 GMT -5
this is a sad day...
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Post by MolotovMocktail on Apr 19, 2008 4:22:00 GMT -5
So Piper doesn't get a Flair-level sendoff?  |
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Post by strykerdarksilence on Apr 19, 2008 4:28:56 GMT -5
I love Roddy. Put him on colour on Smackdown.
Give him a weekly Piper`s pit.
How sweet would that be?
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Post by Jack on Apr 19, 2008 4:30:37 GMT -5
Or it could mean that he wrestled his last match as in his most recent match.
My last house had a pool and smelt of badger.....doesn't mean it'll be the only house I'll have with a pool and a smell of badger but my last house did.
My last vacation was very warm...etc.
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Post by Red 'n' Black Reggie on Apr 19, 2008 6:10:31 GMT -5
Or it could mean that he wrestled his last match as in his most recent match. My last house had a pool and smelt of badger.....doesn't mean it'll be the only house I'll have with a pool and a smell of badger but my last house did. My last vacation was very warm...etc. "Tonight, April 18, will be the last time WWE Legend “Rowdy” Roddy Piper will set foot in a wrestling ring," no, i'm guessing this is it. if so then cheers for the memories roddy. without a doubt in my mind the best wrestler of all time, and someone i'll always respect and look up to. |
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Post by tibbo on Apr 19, 2008 6:29:20 GMT -5
Or it could mean that he wrestled his last match as in his most recent match. My last house had a pool and smelt of badger.....doesn't mean it'll be the only house I'll have with a pool and a smell of badger but my last house did. My last vacation was very warm...etc. Tell me more of this badger house of which you speak....  |
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I don't get it. At all. It's kind of a small horse, I mean what am I missing? Am I crazy?
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Apr 19, 2008 6:45:54 GMT -5
If this is indeed true, then cheers and happy retirement Hot Rod.
I honestly think Piper doesnt get nearly the proper appreciation he deserves.
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Post by Garyspivey on Apr 19, 2008 7:40:22 GMT -5
 I was at that show good show shockingly joe vs angle wasn't even teh best match |
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Post by mike5286 on Apr 19, 2008 8:30:34 GMT -5
I was at that show. Piper did not wrestle and only appeared did a Piper's Pit segment. He will be at WrestleFest in Danbury, CT as far as I can tell. If you could possibly either PM me the results of this show or post them in the Wrest of Wrestling board i will not only send them in to Angrymarks.com but i will also credit you in my email. \ |
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Post by Garyspivey on Apr 19, 2008 8:56:25 GMT -5
mike i was at teh show also and sent you quick results
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Post by Can you afford to pay me, Gah on Apr 19, 2008 11:43:20 GMT -5
I'm doubting this because as said he didn't wrestle. Plus you think his retirement would be more then a random indies show appearnce. Also Piper I recalled in several interviews and myabe his book as well saying something on the lines that he never be retired from Wrestling.
Not saying it's not true but unless the sourse is from Piper himself and not some radio website. I won't believe it.
If true then I say Thank you for all the memories. You always be my all time favorite wrestler. Best wishes on his retirement.
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Post by lildude8218 on Apr 19, 2008 12:35:33 GMT -5
So does that mean he is retired, or he isn't? Let's ask Ric Flair..... Ric: RETIRED??? HE'S ALREADY RETIRED! RETIRED??? HE'S ALREADY RETIRED! *punches self in the head repeatedly to draw blood then drops a knee on his wife's copy of Cosmo* WOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by Avalanche Alvarez on Apr 19, 2008 13:03:11 GMT -5
So Piper doesn't get a Flair-level sendoff? Good point. Or at least have Snuka slam a piece of hagis into the back of his head? (Ref. to the coconut ala Piper's Pit back in the 80's) |
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Post by seano on Apr 19, 2008 14:16:32 GMT -5
So does that mean he is retired, or he isn't? Either way, here's a nice little drawback to WWE's Industry News section... they don't seem to fact check any more than the newz sites they credit. According to this article - at MSNBC, if you can believe it - his appearance at the Danbury CT show will be hosting a Piper's Pit. www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24189970/ |
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Post by Big Daddy Bad Booking on Apr 19, 2008 15:41:18 GMT -5
mike i was at teh show also and sent you quick results Mine are a heck of a lot more detained in WOW (Wrest of Wrestling), but I did the same too. |
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Post by Smokey McTrees on Apr 19, 2008 16:34:36 GMT -5
He ain't done yet. He's got two more years of the legends contract to fill. He's the WWE's flagship "legend" so he'll be back. I do know he wants to get back to making movies that people actually know and watch, so if this happens I'm guessing he will indeed retire.
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