"Rowdy" Roddy Piper

**Marc the Smark** · 05-12-2004, 01:16 PM

I know it's been a while, but was anyone else bothered by his release from the WWE? I was just watching an old tape, and that's what got me thinking. I'm going to post below the official statement from their website, which you probably saw before, but I would also like to say that I think the statement is bullshit. Supposedly one of the reasons they released Piper was so that he wouldn't engage in "self destructive behavior." But in a recent interview, Bruno Sammartino said the real reason was because Piper couldn't draw anymore. What do you think about that? Let's talk about Piper. Here's the statement -

Since March 31, 2003, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (�WWE�) and Roderick Toombs, a/k/a �Roddy Piper�, have attempted to negotiate the terms of an arrangement for Roddy to appear on WWE programming through August of this year. The parties have been unable to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

On Tuesday, June 24, Piper appeared on an HBO program and revealed disturbing facts about his own personal drug use. Piper stated that he used drugs for many years while working in professional wrestling and that he does not like the person that he becomes when he actively performs as a professional wrestler.

In view of WWE�s inability to reach agreement on a contract and to assist Piper from engaging in any self destructive behavior, the WWE is ending any further discussion with Piper regarding a contract.

The WWE sincerely hopes for Piper and his family that Roddy can find happiness. (wwe.com)

05-12-2004, 01:16 PM	#1
Marc the Smark Posts: 2,064	"Rowdy" Roddy Piper I know it's been a while, but was anyone else bothered by his release from the WWE? I was just watching an old tape, and that's what got me thinking. I'm going to post below the official statement from their website, which you probably saw before, but I would also like to say that I think the statement is bullshit. Supposedly one of the reasons they released Piper was so that he wouldn't engage in "self destructive behavior." But in a recent interview, Bruno Sammartino said the real reason was because Piper couldn't draw anymore. What do you think about that? Let's talk about Piper. Here's the statement - Since March 31, 2003, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (�WWE�) and Roderick Toombs, a/k/a �Roddy Piper�, have attempted to negotiate the terms of an arrangement for Roddy to appear on WWE programming through August of this year. The parties have been unable to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. On Tuesday, June 24, Piper appeared on an HBO program and revealed disturbing facts about his own personal drug use. Piper stated that he used drugs for many years while working in professional wrestling and that he does not like the person that he becomes when he actively performs as a professional wrestler. In view of WWE�s inability to reach agreement on a contract and to assist Piper from engaging in any self destructive behavior, the WWE is ending any further discussion with Piper regarding a contract. The WWE sincerely hopes for Piper and his family that Roddy can find happiness. (wwe.com)