In the Pit with Piper: Roddy Gets Rowdy

In the Pit with Piper: Roddy Gets Rowdy
by Robert Picarello, Rowdy" Roddy Piper

In the Pit with Piper: Roddy Gets Rowdy
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Author: Robert Picarello, Rowdy" Roddy Piper
Edition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-11-05
ISBN: 0425187217
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Berkley Trade

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Book Review: Great Book of the ICON, that is "Rowdy" Roddy Piper
Summary: 5 Stars

If you're a true wrestling fan, ths is a must have. Piper talks about:
*his days on the street, literally homeless
*being stabbed numerous times
*Alot of great funny road stories. REALLY amusing stuff!!
*Wrestling on the indys in Portland, Charolette, and L.A., and overseas
*Talks abot his bad experience with Ole Anderson and Jim Barnett, a promoter while working in Atlanta.
*Being "ribbed" (practical joke) on his first WWF appearance in New York City and returning 10 years thereafter.
*Piper also talks about how he met his wife and talks about his family.
*His dog-collar matches that are still remembered with Greg Valentine.
*Talks about his dislikes and a real shoot with Mr. T. and where Mr. T messed up at WM2.
*The creation of Piper's Pit (and he gets in detail of how the infamous coconcut incident with Jimmy Sunka appeared).
*His WrestleMania 3 farewell match against Adrian Adonis.
*Being stabbed in the back by some of "the boys" (wrestlers).

*Steriod charges on WWF and how the FBI was looking for him.
*Broadcasting with Vince McMahon and doing voice overs.
*From WWF, going hollywood, and later going to WCW --he touches alot of these subjects.
*This and MUCH more.

--When I purchased this book, it seemed as if it was not enough pages to cover the legendary status of a man who's been on top for so many years. However, he was completely honest and he was very accurate w./in detail of the life he led and what made him a superstar. He also talks about the tricks of putting on a memorable interview an segments (especially with Hulk Hogan). Its only [a price], so don't be cheap.. you won't regret it. Also has black n white and color pics in the book of his family and his wrestling years. GREAT READ and a 10++++. Hot Rod, you are a true icon in the sport. Thank you!

Summary of In the Pit with Piper: Roddy Gets Rowdy

Here, in his own words, is the story of one of the greatest wrestlers ever-Rowdy Roddy Piper. The bagpipe-playing legend gets down and dirty about the world of professional wrestling-and his own career.

He takes readers back to his life as a teenage runaway and his first match, when he stepped into the ring for $25. He recalls his triumph as the youngest World Light Heavyweight Champion, and how he helped make the World Wrestling Federation the phenomenon it is today with little more than a microphone stand and a bow tie.

From a man who joined the game long before it emerged as big-time entertainment comes a story that tells it like it is-and that's filled with as much excitement as the jam-packed arenas where he fought his fiercest foes.

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