– WWE Hall Of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper has been pushing the idea of wrestling one final match in 2015, teaming with his son Colt in a tag-team bout.
– Tickets for WWE’s return to Ireland and Northern Ireland in April of 2015 officially go on sale this coming weekend.
– There will be a RAW pre-show on the WWE Network before the show airs via tape delay tonight.
(Partial Credit: PWInsider.com)
– Luke Harper and Erick Rowan are featured on the latest edition of WWE’s “30 Second Fury,” which you can see below.
– WWE will debut the first ever edition of SmackDown on the WWE Network next week as part of their “SmackDown Week” special, which promotes the 15th anniversary of the show. The first SmackDown episode will air after Tuesday’s edition of Main Event, and immediately afterwards, a 30-minute special on the April 9, 2003 edition of SmackDown will air. The official description for that special reads as follows:
“Rowdy Roddy Piper brings back ‘Piper’s Pit’ after 14 long years with Mr. McMahon as the featured guest.”
– Jim Ross has published his latest FOX Sports editorial, which this time looks at the signing of Brock Lesnar to WWE. You can check out the featured article at FOXSports.com.
– The latest edition of Roddy Piper’s “Piper’s Pit” podcast, which features an interview with former WWE Superstar Gangrel, is now online. The official description for the show reads as follows:
PP-Ep24 – The “Gangrel”
“Former WWE star Gangrel stops by Piper’s Pit to chat with “Hot Rod,” Colt Toombs and “The Grappler,” about his 25-plus years in wrestling. The Vampire Warrior reveals all as he talks about his epic feud with Ric Flair, finding out that he didn’t really get to beat up people in pro wrestling and starting his very own wrestling school.”
You can download the show right now at PodcastOne.com.
– Clickjab Wrestling and Prince Marketing Group will have Hulk Hogan, Brooke Hogan, Jimmy Hart and Roddy Piper at the Tuttle-Click Ford Lincoln in Irvine, California on Sunday, September 14th.
– WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross was on the sidelines at the Oklahoma Sooners game on Saturday afternoon in Norman, Oklahoma. Below is a photo:
OU FOOTBALL #BoomerSooner pic.twitter.com/OJBkMHBfQC
— ©O®V3?3 €H®Î$ (@corvettechrs) August 31, 2014
– The next guest on the Jim Ross “Ross Report” podcast, which drops this Tuesday night at PodcastOne.com, will be wrestling legend Stan Hansen. JR’s show next week will feature the controversial interview that he conducted with former TNA writer Vince Russo.
– Speaking of PodcastOne.com, the latest edition of Roddy Piper’s “Piper’s Pit” podcast, which features an interview with TNA star Mr. Anderson, is now online. The official description for the show reads as follows:
PP-Ep22 – TNA Impact’s Mr. Anderson
“TNA Impact’s Mr. Anderson, former WWE’s Mr. Kennedy, reveals the story behind his wrestling gimmick, how he broke into the squared-circle business, the best advice he ever got and who gave it to him, and why he left the WWE. Plus, he and Hot Rod talk about the future of TNA Impact!”
You can download the show right now at PodcastOne.com.
WWE Hall Of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper held a one-man show in Ireland last month in front of 200 fans, leading the host of the show to comment about how Piper drew more fans than a TNA live event by himself.
During the show, Piper reportedly called Ric Flair an “asshole,” noting that while he loves Flair, he prefers not to be around him. Additionally, he joked about how Flair can’t keep his clothes on and “can’t keep his d-ck in his pants.”
Piper also spoke about a backstage heated argument he once had with Vince McMahon. Piper said that McMahon has held a grudge against him for an incident that took place several years ago. Piper claimed that McMahon insulted him once, leading to Piper telling McMahon that he failed at promoting concerts, bodybuilding and football, claiming that the only business McMahon has succeeded in is the one that “his daddy handed to him.”
– The latest edition of Roddy Piper’s “Piper’s Pit” podcast, which features WWE Hall Of Famer Hacksaw Jim Duggan, is now online. The official description for the show reads as follows:
PP-Ep21 – Hoooooo! The Return of Hacksaw
“Hoooooo! Hacksaw Jim Duggan returns to Piper’s Pit where,for the first time ever, he reveals just what really went down that dark and stormy night back in 1987 when he and the Iron Sheik were busted for possession of Cocaine and Marijuana. Plus, Hot Rod is here to kick ass and drink bubble gum with his very own Rocket Fizz soda pop.”
You can download the show right now at PodcastOne.com.
– WWE Hall Of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin is the focus of the latest edition of WWE’s “Canvas 2 Canvas” video, which you can check out below.
– WWE will be releasing a new Stardust t-shirt today at WWE Shop.
– Paul Heyman mentioned recently that he will be accepting the ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge” today with the help of model Luci Ford.
– The latest edition of Jesse Ventura’s “We The People” podcast, which features an interview with “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, is now online. You can download the show right now at PodcastOne.com.
– On Wednesday, WWE will premiere their special, “The Shield: Journey to SummerSlam” on the WWE Network.
– The Los Angeles Times website currently features an interview with the cast of Total Divas. You can check that out at LATimes.com.
– The official WWE website has a new “WWE.com Exclusive” video interview with Rob Van Dam where he talks about his recent string of good luck. You can check that out at WWE.com.
– “Rowdy” Roddy Piper discusses his experience at last week’s RAW in Portland and also interviews “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan on the latest edition of his “Piper’s Pit” podcast. You can check that out at PodcastOne.com.
– The latest edition of Steve Austin’s “Steve Austin Show” podcast, which features an interview with UFC Hall Of Famer Ken Shamrock, is now available. The official description for the show reads as follows:
SASc – EP135 – UFC Hall of Famer & WWF’s Ken Shamrock
“Steve Austin took a road trip to Nevada to sit down with former WWF wrestler and UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock! This is part 1 of their conversation, and it’s heavy! All about Ken’s childhood living on the streets and in group homes before eventually being adopted by Bob Shamrock! He’s open, honest, and candid about what he’s been through & where he is now. But don’t worry – things lighten up when talk to turns to hobbies and current projects!”
You can download the show right now at PodcastOne.com.
– The latest edition of Roddy Piper’s “Piper’s Pit” podcast, which features an interview with Jeff Hardy, is now available. The official description for the show reads as follows:
PP-Ep16 – TNA Impact’s Jeff Hardy
“Jeff Hardy, one half of the infamous Hardy Boys tag team is in the Pit! He and Roddy talk about TNA Impact, Jeff’s wrestling beginnings, how Jeff overcame dark times, favorite matches & opponents, and the Hardy Boys!”
You can download the show right now at PodcastOne.com.
– Triple H posted the following tweet on his official Twitter page to hype tonight’s post-Money In The Bank edition of WWE RAW:
Coming off of #MITB, let's keep the momentum going. Tonight a #WWE Champion returns on #RAW…
— Triple H (@TripleH) June 30, 2014
– John Cena tweeted the following photo on Monday, teasing the “Cena haters” about his latest run as the WWE World Heavyweight Champion:
Call up the interweb machine, tell em' it's time to hate us again #thechampishere pic.twitter.com/6LYdv2wCN3
— John Cena (@JohnCena) June 30, 2014
– The latest edition of Roddy Piper’s “Piper’s Pit” podcast, which features an interview with former NFL star Ross Tucker, is now available. The official description of the show reads as follows:
PP-Ep13 – Ex-NFL Ross Tucker
“Ross Tucker, Former NFL football lineman and host of “The Ross Tucker Football Podcast” steps into Piper’s Pit! Ross wanted to be a wrestler – babyface or heel? Plus, Hot Rod and Ross talk concussions, injuries, their favorite wrestlers & squared-circle stories, and Johnny Football himself, Johnny Manziel.”
You can download the show right now at PodcastOne.com.
– There is a lot of talk in WWE recently about Hulk Hogan being the big Superstar on the second season of the WWE Network reality show “Legends House.” Following the success of season one, which has consistently been one of the most-watched shows on the WWE Network, Hogan would come in to fill the role that Roddy Piper had in the first season.
– Sting is appearing at the PCW “Dream Night 13” event tonight in Oak Lawn, Illinois. For ticket information, visit PCWWrestling.net.
– The latest edition of Steve Austin’s “Steve Austin Show” podcast, which features an interview with Tommy Rogers, is now available. The official description for the show reads as follows:
SASc – EP125 – The Fantastics Tommy Rogers
“Tommy Rogers, one half of The Fantastics tag team with Bobby Fulton, gets real with Steve. Hear what Mad Dog Buzz Sawyer did for Tommy’s career, how Tommy got involved in steroids, why he loves Terry “Bam Bam” Gordy, and when he knew it was time to call it quits in the squared-circle.”
You can download the show right now at PodcastOne.com.
– The latest edition of Roddy Piper’s “Piper’s Pit” podcast, which features an interview with Bully Ray, is now available. The official description for the show reads as follows:
PP-Ep11 – TNA Impact’s Bully Ray
“TNA’s Bully Ray aka Bubba Ray Dudley of The Dudley Boyz tag team fame steps into Piper’s Pit! He’s got ECW stories, Paul Heyman stories, WWE stories, Hulk Hogan stories, and a preview of what’s coming up at TNA!”
You can download the show right now at PodcastOne.com.
– The latest edition of Roddy Piper’s “Piper’s Pit” podcast is now available. The official description for the show reads as follows:
PP-Ep10 – Andrew Byrniarski from Texas Chainsaw Massacre
“Actor, bodybuilder, and former pro-wrestler Andrew Byrniarski joins Piper’s Pit! He gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” & his character Leatherface. Plus, he’s got inside stories from Oliver Stone’s film, “Any Given Sunday,” and of course Andrew’s talking about his time in pro-wrestling with WWE & Vince McMahon!”
You can download the show right now at PodcastOne.com.
– The latest edition of Bill Goldberg’s “Who’s Next?” podcast is now available. The official description for that one reads as follows:
Who’s Next w/ Goldberg – Ep03 – Jeremy Roenick
“Goldberg welcomes NHL Star/TV Analyst Jeremy Roenick to the man cave to trade hockey stories and give the low-down on who he thinks will win the Stanley Cup.”
You can download the show right now at PodcastOne.com.
The following press release was recently issued …
Eros Comedy presents
The Tour To Settle The Score: An Audience With “Rowdy” Roddy Piper
Debut spoken word tour for WWE Hall Of Famer, icon & cult movie legend.
Tour Website: ErosComedy.com
Tour Twitter Feed: @ErosComedy
Tour Facebook Page: Facebook.com/ErosComedy
In the wrestling world there’s just a handful of stars that have transcended the squared circle and cemented their legacy as icons of popular culture. There’s no doubt that “Rowdy” Roddy Piper is a member of that elite. In a career spanning five decades this brash, kilt wearing antagonist has been loved, hated and admired in equal measure by hordes of fans across the globe. Now he’s bringing his storied roller-coaster of a life story to the UK for his first ever live spoken word Q&A tour.
Universally regarded as one of the greatest talkers in the history of professional wrestling, Roddy is all but unparalleled with a live microphone in his hand. This live, uncensored Q&A will put the WWE Hall Of Famer in his element. No complications, no refinements… Just Roddy and his fans with nothing in between. No two shows on the tour will be the same.
Support will be provided by Billy Kirkwood & Chris Brooker with extracts from their sell out Edinburgh festival show “I Am The Tag Team Champions”. There will also be a limited number of VIP tickets available that include a photo opportunity and autograph.
Tickets are on sale now and you can find out where to get yours from www.ErosComedy.com. VIP tickets selling fast but some are still available.
To be first to find out about our upcoming tour dates with the legends of WWE and beyond be sure to follow @ErosComedy and like our page at Facebook.com/ErosComedy. Offers, events, exclusive competitions and more.
Saturday 12th July: Dublin, The Village
Sunday 13th July: Cork, Cypress Avenue
Monday 14th July: Inverness, The Ironworks
Tuesday 15th July: Glasgow, The Garage
Wednesday 16th July: Edinburgh, Studio 24
Thursday 17th July: Belfast, The Empire Music Hall
Sunday 20th July: Sheffield, Memorial Hall
Monday 21st July: Newcastle, The Stand
Tuesday 22nd July: Manchester, The Comedy Store
Wednesday 23rd July: Nottingham, The Glee Club
Saturday 26th July: London, Leicester Square Theatre
Sunday 27th July: Cardiff, The Glee Club
Monday 28th July: Birmingham, The Glee Club
– The WrestleMania XXX DVD and Blu-ray will be available in stores this coming Tuesday. Best Buy will have the DVD on sale for just $17.99 and the Blu-ray for $19.99. Several retailers, including K-Mart, will have special editions of the DVD with a “30 Moments for 30 Years” mini-book included. FYE will have the mini-book and dog tags with the DVD, while Amazon has the mini-book and a trading card available with the DVD.
– The latest edition of Roddy Piper’s “Piper’s Pit” podcast, which features an interview with Jake Roberts, is now available. The official description for the show reads as follows:
PP-Ep6 – Jake “The Snake” Roberts
“Jake “The Snake” Roberts (minus Damien) joins Roddy in Piper’s Pit. Hear why Jake calls himself “the worst referee EVER,” how he REALLY feels about snakes, working with Ted DiBiase, how Jake survived his own father and a terrible childhood, and why family is so important to him today.”
You can download the show right now at PodcastOne.com.
The following are some WWE Network exclusive interviews with “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and Hillbilly Jim, where they discuss this week’s edition of “Legends House.”
– Steve Austin, Chris Jericho, Jim Ross and Roddy Piper are all doing big numbers for their PodcastOne.com weekly podcasts. On the iTunes Top 300 Sports Podcast list, JR is currently number one, while Austin’s “Unleashed” show is number two. Austin’s regular podcast is number four, Piper’s is number five and Jericho’s is number ten.
– The following is a video preview for this Sunday night’s edition of WWE Total Divas:
– The latest edition of the “Steve Austin Show,” which features part one of Steve Austin’s interview with Eric Bischoff, is now available.
The official description for the show reads as follows:
SASc – EP113 – Eric Bischoff Pt. 1
“This conversation was just too big to limit to one episode! So here you go – part 1 of Steve’s sit down with Eric Bischoff! Covered in this go ’round: Buffalo Bill Cody Beer, mules & horses, AWA’s Verne Gagne, DDP, Hulk Hogan, the beginning of the end of WCW, bow hunting, flying lessons, Eric’s modeling career, and Malaysian Flight 370.”
You can download the show right now at PodcastOne.com.
– The latest edition of “Piper’s Pit,” which features Roddy Piper’s interview with Diamond Dallas Page, is now available.
The official description for the show reads as follows:
PP-Ep5 – Diamond Dallas Page
“Hot Rod and Diamond Dallas Page together on one podcast! Look out! Stories about Dusty Rhodes, Michael “P.S.” Hayes, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Scott Hall, Jesse Ventura, Jody Hamilton, and Edge! It’s one heck of a roller coaster ride!”
You can download the show right now at PodcastOne.com.
– Episode four of Roddy Piper’s new “Piper’s Pit” podcast is now online. The official description for the show reads as follows:
PP-Ep4 – Joe V & The Grappler
“Rowdy Roddy Piper welcomes Joe V from Portland TV morning show “Good Day Oregon” and his buddy, The Grappler aka Len Denton. More wrestling stories and info on the book about The Grappler’s life and career as written by Joe V.”
You can download the show right now at PodcastOne.com.
– Triple H confirmed via his official Twitter account that WWE Hall Of Famer and former Evolution member Ric Flair will return on tonight’s edition of WWE RAW. HHH tweeted the following on Monday afternoon:
The greatest of all time…… Tonight
#RAW @RicFlairNatrBoy pic.twitter.com/mwJdbxoda0
— Triple H (@TripleH) April 28, 2014
– John Cena and Nikki Bella will be attending the ninth annual Sunscreen Film Festival on May 1st at the Palladium Theater in St. Petersburg, Florida. The film, “Confessions of a Womanizer,” which features The Bella Twins, will be screened. Total Divas cameras are also expected at the event to film possible footage for a future episode.
– The official WWE website recently added a feature looking at the top 50 talkers in pro wrestling history. The top ten looks like this:
10. Chris Jericho
9. Hulk Hogan
8. Bobby Heenan
7. Mick Foley
6. Paul Heyman
5. Dusty Rhodes
4. Steve Austin
3. Roddy Piper
2. The Rock
1. Ric Flair
You can check out the complete list at WWE.com.
– As noted, WWE will debut their new “Best Of WWE Hall Of Fame” special on the WWE Network tonight. The Miami Herald out of Florida covered the new show in an article on their official website today, which you can check out at MiamiHerald.com.
– In the latest “Timeline: History of WWE – 1984 – Roddy Piper” video from Kayfabe Commentaries, which is excellent, by the way, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper reveals a secret he has kept for years about WWE executive Pat Patterson. You can check out a preview of the new video below, with the Piper secret discussion coming in at around the 5:20 mark.
As previously reported, a “Twitter War” broke out between Kevin Nash and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper regarding a backstage incident between the two in WCW. The situation started when Piper gave his side of the story on his “Piper’s Pit” podcast, prompting Nash to respond via Twitter and give his side of the story. Nash’s former nWo buddy Sean Waltman (aka X-Pac), who was a witness to the incident, chimed in via Twitter to share his side of the story.
@RealKevinNash @R_Roddy_Piper I just heard it. On the life of my children Roddy is bold face lying & I hate to say that,because I love Roddy
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) April 20, 2014
@RealKevinNash @R_Roddy_Piper you kicked the door in and everyone shit. Flair was more concerned about it not having to do with him.
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) April 20, 2014
@RealKevinNash @R_Roddy_Piper the Bodyguad tried to get between you. You said something to him and he stepped aside. Then you proceeded
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) April 20, 2014
@RealKevinNash @R_Roddy_Piper to open hand slap Roddy, because he was out of place and went into business for himself, causing you
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) April 20, 2014
@RealKevinNash @R_Roddy_Piper causing you to re injure your knee in all that cluster Fu$k. I'll give him credit for a nice leg sweep that
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) April 20, 2014
@RealKevinNash @R_Roddy_Piper came up a it short. He called you a liar over your description of the incident. No one wanted a piece.
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) April 20, 2014
@Anwar_thinks I just heard the podcast and it was an out and out lie. Can't believe from Roddy. Hopefully it's a memory issue and not pride.
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) April 20, 2014
Kevin Nash was in rare form once again this past weekend, this time targeting “Rowdy” Roddy Piper with repetitive late-night tweets. Below are some of Nash’s initial comments.
Piper is a deranged old fool.He got bitch slapped to the floor.Hulk,Pac,Scott and Eric were in the room.Let it go Rod.Pod cast invite?
— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) April 20, 2014
When you strike a man a see fear in his face at my size you realize your playing the bully.I was bullied as a 6-10 212 pound 14 year old.
— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) April 20, 2014
Hot Rod can have me on his pod cast . It's that easy.
— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) April 20, 2014
Just to make sure you have an understanding of me don't tell, suggest or in any faction preach to me. I do what I want always.
— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) April 20, 2014
Just take care of the situation Detroit style.night twitter.
— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) April 20, 2014
The above tweets were apparently inspired by some comments made by Piper on his new “Piper’s Pit” podcast. Piper himself eventually addressed Nash’s comments on his own Twitter account, tweeting the following response.
@RealKevinNash Don't degrade your status with such language! There's kids on here! Have some class! Your welcome on my Pod-Cast! Hot Rod
— Rowdy Roddy Piper (@R_Roddy_Piper) April 20, 2014
Nash then fired back with this one.
@R_Roddy_Piper Don't degade your status with stories of you ever standing up to me.Your the coward.Saw it in you eyes when I smacked you
.
— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) April 20, 2014
The two then apparently spoke one-on-one in a private telephone conversation. Both guys tweeted about the call with the following messages.
Talked to @R_Roddy_Piper on the phone seems our recollection is not the same.Asked him to do some research with those in the room. Said ok.
— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) April 20, 2014
I spoke with @RealKevinNash and that's all that matters.
— Rowdy Roddy Piper (@R_Roddy_Piper) April 21, 2014
Nash summed things up with one final tweet, writing the following message.
@R_Roddy_Piper and I decided not to rehash the civil war.No more bantering. We decided it's our story.You want it pay for it.Was it a work?
— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) April 21, 2014
That’s where the situation stands now. Obviously if Nash appears on Piper’s podcast, that will be a fun listen.
SIRIUS-XM personality Sam Roberts recently interviewed “Rowdy” Roddy Piper about the upcoming premiere of the new reality show “Legends House,” which debuts on the WWE Network tonight.
The official description for the video, which you can view above, reads as follows:
“Sam Roberts talks to Rowdy Roddy Piper at WWE’s Legend’s House premiere, about what he didn’t like on the show, his character in wrestling, and a lot more.”