golddragon71
Mid-Carder
Joined on: Mar 4, 2014 12:28:35 GMT -5
Posts: 112
|
Post by golddragon71 on Jul 31, 2015 21:38:14 GMT -5
I was at work this evening and just got the news as I sat down in front of my computer. Such a sad day for wrestling fans.
|
|
dogprod
Mid-Carder
Joined on: Apr 19, 2012 12:46:51 GMT -5
Posts: 433
|
Post by dogprod on Jul 31, 2015 21:40:27 GMT -5
Goodbye Hot Rod.
I'm blessed to have met him a couple of months ago at Comicpalooza in Houston. He was really, really nice and genuine. He didn't rush anybody and took the time to talk. He seemed so humble and grateful to his fans.
We'll miss you.
|
|
|
|
Post by Hulk Who? on Jul 31, 2015 22:00:45 GMT -5
Rowdy Roddy Piper, Macho Man and Ultimate Warrior were my favorite wrestlers. They were legitimately larger than life, they seemed ageless to me, Piper especially, death seemed impossible, how could that level of energy just die? There is NO ONE on the roster now who has even a shred of those guys’ charisma, that class was a very special class and it will probably never be matched. Classic WWF defined wrestling to much of the world and Roddy Piper was at the very top of it. HIs look was  ing perfect, the guy had Andy Warhol taking pictures of his boots. Piper and many in that class were better characters to me than anything anyone could muster on paper from their imagination because they were real, even if the wrestling wasn’t. These men taught me to be vibrant and strong and intense before anyone else. Warrior liked talking about male role models and maybe that seems silly with wrestling but if you don’t have any when you’re young these men helped. They showed me you could summon something incredible in yourself, that there was a better version of you available inside somewhere. Imagine if Roddy Piper was a truck driver and he never got to show everyone what he had inside, what he could do! Well he did show us what he could do and I’ll never forget it. I don’t think I’m even sad, it was a life well lived and he touched a lot of people, can’t really ask for more. It just won’t do to be sad about a triumphant life. That era still seems like a dream to me …. and I think it’s a little wet.  |
|
|
|
Post by Captain Charisma on Jul 31, 2015 22:06:17 GMT -5
No way...  RIP Hot Rod |
|
mattwylde
Superstar
Joined on: Jan 12, 2011 12:24:12 GMT -5
Posts: 623
|
Post by mattwylde on Jul 31, 2015 22:06:26 GMT -5
It was hard putting to words how I feel, but this is the post from my Instagram  |
|
|
|
Post by FBtagteamsrule on Jul 31, 2015 22:45:33 GMT -5
one of the best heels to ever compete. RIP Rowdy Roddy Piper
|
|
Bret_Hart_Mark™
Main Eventer
Joined on: Apr 5, 2005 13:34:12 GMT -5
Posts: 2,272
|
Post by Bret_Hart_Mark™ on Jul 31, 2015 22:51:52 GMT -5
Rowdy Roddy Piper, Macho Man and Ultimate Warrior were my favorite wrestlers. They were legitimately larger than life, they seemed ageless to me, Piper especially, death seemed impossible, how could that level of energy just die? There is NO ONE on the roster now who has even a shred of those guys’ charisma, that class was a very special class and it will probably never be matched. Classic WWF defined wrestling to much of the world and Roddy Piper was at the very top of it. HIs look was ing perfect, the guy had Andy Warhol taking pictures of his boots. Piper and many in that class were better characters to me than anything anyone could muster on paper from their imagination because they were real, even if the wrestling wasn’t. These men taught me to be vibrant and strong and intense before anyone else. Warrior liked talking about male role models and maybe that seems silly with wrestling but if you don’t have any when you’re young these men helped. They showed me you could summon something incredible in yourself, that there was a better version of you available inside somewhere. Imagine if Roddy Piper was a truck driver and he never got to show everyone what he had inside, what he could do! Well he did show us what he could do and I’ll never forget it. I don’t think I’m even sad, it was a life well lived and he touched a lot of people, can’t really ask for more. It just won’t do to be sad about a triumphant life. That era still seems like a dream to me …. and I think it’s a little wet. Seriously....  |
|
Miztery
Superstar
Joined on: Dec 30, 2014 0:16:59 GMT -5
Posts: 892 
|
Post by Miztery on Jul 31, 2015 22:56:30 GMT -5
This really came as a shock to me. When Dusty died I wasn't really that surprised. Saddened of course but at least it didn't strike me as a shock. This one really hit me. RIP Hot Rod.
|
|
|
|
Post by /X Metal Sorenges x "Mac Oh J~ on Jul 31, 2015 23:00:18 GMT -5
One of the few moments that shook me to my very core. I need to be saved from this one. RIP Rowdy Roddy Piper
|
|
|
|
Post by Rob on Jul 31, 2015 23:09:23 GMT -5
This is up there with Eddie Guerrero's death for me.
This might be the last cord snapped for me as a wrestling fan. I've already been having a reality check as of late about why i even watch WWE now when its clearly made for young kids, where a guy like Roddy Piper would have been nothing but another win for super hero John Cena or Roman Reigns because "bad guys" cant win anymore.
|
|
|
|
Post by Mr. Old School™ on Jul 31, 2015 23:14:03 GMT -5
I will be watching his Born To Controversy DVD soon as a tribute.
Still numb from the shock...Unreal...
|
|
Miztery
Superstar
Joined on: Dec 30, 2014 0:16:59 GMT -5
Posts: 892
|
Post by Miztery on Jul 31, 2015 23:16:25 GMT -5
WWE needs to have some sort of legends night where we invite back a ton of legends and show video clips of them, have them cut promos, whatever. I'm sick and tired of not hearing from our legends until they pass away. It shouldn't take someone's death to remind people how great someone really is. And that goes for anyone, anywhere. If I woke up tomorrow and heard Hogan had passed on, I wouldn't be able to live with the fact that this is how he went out.
|
|
|
|
Post by Chip on Jul 31, 2015 23:17:02 GMT -5
yep.
still sucks.
|
|
HuskerTornado
Superstar
Joined on: Jul 8, 2004 14:19:47 GMT -5
Posts: 607
|
Post by HuskerTornado on Jul 31, 2015 23:17:26 GMT -5
Rowdy Roddy Piper, Macho Man and Ultimate Warrior were my favorite wrestlers. They were legitimately larger than life, they seemed ageless to me, Piper especially, death seemed impossible, how could that level of energy just die? There is NO ONE on the roster now who has even a shred of those guys’ charisma, that class was a very special class and it will probably never be matched. Classic WWF defined wrestling to much of the world and Roddy Piper was at the very top of it. HIs look was ing perfect, the guy had Andy Warhol taking pictures of his boots. Piper and many in that class were better characters to me than anything anyone could muster on paper from their imagination because they were real, even if the wrestling wasn’t. These men taught me to be vibrant and strong and intense before anyone else. Warrior liked talking about male role models and maybe that seems silly with wrestling but if you don’t have any when you’re young these men helped. They showed me you could summon something incredible in yourself, that there was a better version of you available inside somewhere. Imagine if Roddy Piper was a truck driver and he never got to show everyone what he had inside, what he could do! Well he did show us what he could do and I’ll never forget it. I don’t think I’m even sad, it was a life well lived and he touched a lot of people, can’t really ask for more. It just won’t do to be sad about a triumphant life. That era still seems like a dream to me …. and I think it’s a little wet. The start of that last sentence just reminded me of this. |
|
|
|
Post by kazoosandstreamers on Jul 31, 2015 23:18:25 GMT -5
Very sad. What a great talent Piper was. Way too young to go still. Time is precious.
RIP Hot Rod.
|
|
|
|
Post by Nivro™ on Jul 31, 2015 23:18:31 GMT -5
No death is honestly ever a good thing but they're even worse then its someone that is generally a good person. I know none of us every knew Roddy on a personal level but while there was bickering between Hart-HBK, Hogan-Warrior, Sheik-Warrior...whomever....I dont recall anyone ever saying a bad word about Roddy Piper. He genuinely (or so it seemed) to not only care about his family but also his wrestling family & fans. The losses of Dusty & Roddy honestly might be the most impactful deaths on pro wrestling because these two men could teach the younger generation how to be a PROFESSIONAL wrestler inside and outside of the ring.  |
|
|
|
Post by UltimateCollector78 on Aug 1, 2015 0:32:09 GMT -5
RIP Roddy Piper, A sad day. Piper always was full life and enjoyed every minute of it, We should celebrate his career with watching some of the most intense and sometimes funniest promos of all time
|
|
|
|
Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Aug 1, 2015 0:34:47 GMT -5
So sad! One of my favorites ever. I was lucky enough to spend an entire weekend with Hot Rod in 2007, we partied, went out to eat and had a great time. I always felt like we'd meet up again. All my hero's and guys who got me through my childhood are dying. Me and Hot Rod after a late night of partying eating Wendy's  |
|
LD8506
Main Eventer
30 Classified Ref's and counting!
Joined on: Apr 26, 2014 6:29:52 GMT -5
Posts: 1,201
|
Post by LD8506 on Aug 1, 2015 0:45:32 GMT -5
RIP Hot Rod
|
|
The Hitman
Main Eventer
Joined on: Jan 24, 2006 17:12:19 GMT -5
Posts: 2,377
|
Post by The Hitman on Aug 1, 2015 0:57:08 GMT -5
My brother texted me while I was at work. I tried to hold back tears because I felt like my coworkers wouldn't understand. As I got home I couldn't help but cry a little to myself. Roddy was one of my favorites and truly the greatest superstar to never be WWE Champion. Rest in Peace Rowdy, thanks for the wonderful memories, we will always love you.
|
|
