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Rowdy: The Roddy Piper Story: A Biography of Our Father

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Release Date
November 26, 2024
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12 hours 1 minute
Summary
The biggest pro wrestling bio since Bret Hart's Hitman: legendary Rowdy Roddy Piper's unfinished autobiography, reconceived and completed by his children, wrestler/musician Ariel Teal Toombs and wrestler Colt Baird Toombs.



In early 2015, Roderick Toombs, aka Rowdy Roddy Piper, began researching his own autobiography with a trip through Western Canada. He was rediscovering his youth, a part of his life he never discussed during his sixty-one years, many spent as one of the greatest talents in the history of pro wrestling. Following his death due to a heart attack that July, two of his children took on the job of telling Roddy's story, separating fact from fiction in the extraordinary life of their father.



Already an accomplished wrestler before Wrestlemania in 1985, Roddy Piper could infuriate a crowd like no 'heel' before him. The principal antagonist to all-American champion Hulk Hogan, Piper used his quick wit, explosive ring style, and fearless baiting of audiences to push pro wrestling to unprecedented success. An actor with over fifty screen credits, including the lead in John Carpenter's number one cult classic, They Live, Piper knew how to keep fans hungry, just as he'd kept them wishing for a complete portrait of his most unusual life. He wanted to write this book for his family; now they have written it for him.
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Profile Avatar Steve G. Dec 2024

Chronicling the illustrious career of WWE hall of famer "Rowdy" Roddy Piper is no easy task, but his kids have brilliantly done it! Piper's son and daughter share stories of their very busy father and trace his footsteps in what appeared to be his "missing years." As many in show business do, Piper created his own myths about his origins. Piper wasn't Scottish, as he was born in Canada, but kept the illusion going as he crafted the "Rowdy" character. Piper's kids share stories learned from interviewing to those that traveled with the "Rowdy" one. The book details how Piper moved from boxing to wrestling, and how he broke into the business. They share many of his crazy institutions into professional wrestling and going to toe to toe with a bear. I appreciate the author's honesty, discussing Piper's bouts with alcohol and drugs. Along with the way, Piper worked many of wrestling's greats, such as Lou Thesz, the Guerreros, Bret Hart, Jimmy Snuka, Ric Flair, and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine (where he had a memorable and brutal dog collar match). Along the way, Piper would be fired by Ole Anderson and have to convince the WWF's old guard he was ready for New York. Piper was instrumental in the creation and success of Wrestlemania, feuding with Hollywood's Mr. T. What was Piper's favorite match? This book has the answer. The book also answers the question, which title meant the most to him. Later in his career, Piper would join World Championship Wrestling, and re-kindle a feud with Hulk Hogan.   The "Rowdy" one crossed over into acting roles, where he made his mark with "They Live." The book attempts to trace the origins of the bubble gum line. The book details Piper's final days, a sad ending to a historic career in and out of the ring. UFC's Ronda Rousey would adopt the "Rowdy" moniker in honor on Piper. I enjoyed "Rowdy," and would definitely recommend it!

Rowdy: The Roddy Piper Story: A Biography of Our Father

Rowdy: The Roddy Piper Story: A Biography of Our Father

Author: Ariel Teal Toombs
Read by: Joe Hempel
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