On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Roddy Piper, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Roderick George Toombs was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada on April 17, 1954.
He died on July 31, 2015 at the age of 61.
Roddy Piper has won a total of 9 championships in major promotions during his career.
Roddy Piper was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 as an individual and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2007 as part of the Modern Era wing.
Roddy Piper Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameRoderick George Toombs
- Ring Names
- The Masked Canadian (November 2, 1977 - March 30, 1978)
- "Rowdy" Roddy Piper (March 26, 1977 - July 31, 2015)
- Roddy Piper (January 6, 1977 - March 25, 1977)
- The Super Scorpion (October 21, 1976 - January 5, 1977)
- Roddy Piper (January 1, 1972 - July 31, 2015)
- Born April 17, 1954
- Died July 31, 2015 (aged 61)
- Nationality
Canada - Birth PlaceSaskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Billed From
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight
- 230 lbs (104 kg)
- NicknamesRowdy; Hot Rod
Career History
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Roles
- Ambassador (November 14, 2006 - July 1, 2015)
- Part Time Wrestler (April 6, 1992 - August 12, 2011)
- Wrestler (January 1, 1972 - April 5, 1992)
- President (January 29, 1996 - March 31, 1996)
- Commentator (August 25, 1990 - December 21, 1991)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWENovember 14, 2006 July 1, 2015 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
April 3, 2005 November 13, 2006 Promotion 
TNAOctober 8, 2004 January 16, 2005 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
March 30, 2003 June 26, 2003 Promotion 
WCWOctober 27, 1996 July 1, 2000 Promotion 
WWFJanuary 7, 1984 September 6, 1996 Promotion 
NWANovember 9, 1974 January 22, 1984 Promotion 
JCPOctober 7, 1980 January 22, 1984 Promotion 
CSW, 
SLWCJanuary 20, 1983 June 10, 1983 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
May 19, 1983 June 8, 1983 Promotion 
CWFFebruary 6, 1983 March 26, 1983 Promotion 
NWA GCWFebruary 7, 1982 October 30, 1982 Promotion 
PNWOctober 7, 1978 September 20, 1980 Promotion 
WWFJanuary 22, 1979 August 11, 1979 Promotion 
BTW SFJune 3, 1978 May 19, 1979 Promotion 
NWA HOLLYWOODJanuary 16, 1976 January 19, 1979 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
August 26, 1977 March 30, 1978 Promotion 
AWAOctober 25, 1973 June 12, 1975 Promotion 
BTW DALLAS, 
GACJanuary 8, 1975 April 15, 1975 Promotion SLWCNovember 9, 1974 January 4, 1975 Promotion CSWNovember 1, 1974 December 13, 1974 -
Images History
Mar 2003
Oct 1996
Jan 1996
Mar 1994
Nov 1991
Mar 1989
Aug 1986
Dec 1984
Jan 1984
Jan 1983
Oct 1980
Feb 1978
Nov 1977Aug 1976
Apr 1976
Jan 1972 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face Debuted in TNA as a face October 8, 2004 August 12, 2011 Heel Attacked Hulk Hogan during his match against Mr. McMahon at Wrestlemania XIX March 30, 2003 October 7, 2004 Face Returned to WCW programming as a face, feuding with Vince Russo November 22, 1999 March 29, 2003 Heel Joined Ric Flair as WCW vice president, attacking Buff Bagwell June 13, 1999 November 21, 1999 Face Made his return after Wrestlemania II as a face, responding to his Piper's Pit set being destroyed August 16, 1986 June 12, 1999 Heel Debuted in the WWF as a heel manager January 7, 1984 August 15, 1986 Face Defended commentator Gordon Solie against Don Muraco August 28, 1982 January 6, 1984 Heel January 1, 1972 August 27, 1982 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to WWE Inactive JCW PPV June 14, 2011 August 12, 2011 WWE Mid Card June 13, 2011 June 13, 2011 WWE Inactive Cameos/Indie dates April 6, 2009 June 12, 2011 WWE Mid Card Feud with Chris Jericho February 16, 2009 April 5, 2009 WWE Inactive Minor appearances November 14, 2006 February 15, 2009 RAW Mid Card Team with Ric Flair September 11, 2006 November 13, 2006 RAW Inactive Hiatus November 5, 2005 September 10, 2006 RAW Mid Card Feud with Randy Orton October 3, 2005 November 4, 2005 RAW Inactive Minor cameos April 3, 2005 October 2, 2005 TNA Mid Card Host of In the Pit with Piper October 8, 2004 January 16, 2005 SD Mid Card March 30, 2003 June 26, 2003 WCW Inactive Contract expiring February 21, 2000 July 1, 2000 WCW Mid Card November 22, 1999 February 20, 2000 WCW Inactive Hiatus July 12, 1999 November 21, 1999 WCW Mid Card February 8, 1999 July 11, 1999 WCW Inactive Hiatus September 15, 1998 February 7, 1999 WCW Mid Card March 10, 1997 September 14, 1998 WCW Upper Card October 27, 1996 March 9, 1997 WWE Inactive Minor cameos April 1, 1996 September 6, 1996 WWE Mid Card January 29, 1996 March 31, 1996 WWE Inactive Minor cameos June 20, 1994 January 28, 1996 WWE Mid Card March 20, 1994 June 19, 1994 WWE Inactive Acting pursuits April 6, 1992 March 19, 1994 WWE Mid Card December 28, 1990 April 5, 1992 WWE Inactive Commentary work May 6, 1990 December 27, 1990 WWE Mid Card April 2, 1989 May 5, 1990 WWE Inactive Acting pursuits March 30, 1987 April 1, 1989 WWE Upper Card August 16, 1986 March 29, 1987 WWE Inactive Leave of absence April 8, 1986 August 15, 1986 WWE Upper Card December 28, 1984 April 7, 1986 WWE Mid Card January 7, 1984 December 27, 1984 WWE Low Card January 22, 1979 August 11, 1979
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Finishers
- Sleeper Hold (June 5, 1973 - August 12, 2011)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Hot Rod" by Jim Johnston - Single (March 30, 2003 - July 1, 2015)
- Theme Song"Green Hills of Tyrol" from The Chappell Production Library - Single (October 27, 1996 - July 1, 2000)
- Theme Song"Hot Rod" by Jim Johnston - Single (January 24, 1984 - September 6, 1996)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2005)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Modern Era (Year2007)
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World Wrestling Entertainment
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x1 WWF Intercontinental Championship -
x1 World Tag Team Championship (with Ric Flair)
National Wrestling Alliance
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Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling / Jim Crockett Promotions
- 3 NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship (with Big John Studd)
Big Time Wrestling (San Francisco)
- 1 NWA United States Heavyweight Championship (San Francisco version)
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (San Francisco version) (with Ed Wiskoski)
NWA All-Star Wrestling
- 1 NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (with Rick Martel)
NWA Hollywood Wrestling
- 5 NWA Americas Heavyweight Championship
- 7 NWA Americas Tag Team Championship (2 with Crusher Verdu, 1 with Adrian Adonis, 1 with Chavo Guerrero Sr., 1 with Kengo Kimura, 1 with Ron Bass, 1 with The Hangman)
Pacific Northwest Wrestling
- 2 NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship
- 5 NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (3 with Rick Martel, 1 with Killer Tim Brooks, 1 with Mike Popovich)
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Other Accomplishments
- WWE Bronze Statue (2019)
- WWF Slammy Award Winner - Best Personality in "Land of at Thousand Dances" (1986)
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2008)
- PWG Legends Battle Royal Winner (2011)
- Cauliflower Alley Club's Reel Member Inductee (2001)
- PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1982)
- PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (1984, 1985)
- PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (1986)
- PWI Match of the Year (1985 - with Paul Orndorff vs. Hulk Hogan & Mr. T at WrestleMania I)
- PWI Stanley Weston Award Winner (2015)
- 17° in PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
- WON Best Heel (1984, 1985)
- WON Best on Interviews (1981–1983)
x3 NWA/WCW United States Heavyweight Championship
x2 NWA Television Championship
x1 NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship
x1 WCCW American Tag Team ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Roddy Piper & Bob Orton - Bob Orton Jr. (December 28, 1984 - March 6, 1986)
- Roddy Piper & Greg Valentine - Greg Valentine (December 8, 1980 - February 14, 1982)
- Roddy Piper & Rick Martel - Rick Martel (December 13, 1979 - August 14, 1980)
- Roddy Piper & Keith Franks - Adrian Adonis (June 4, 1977 - July 28, 1977)
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Managed Wrestlers
- Paul Orndorff (January 14, 1984 - April 14, 1984)
- Sean O'Haire (April 10, 2003 - June 26, 2003)
