Rowdy Roddy Piper Fights Hodgkin's Disease

WWE ^ | 12-04-06 | WWE Staff

[NewRomeTacitus]

IMO the criticism of RVD is justified because our servicemen and women have a 100% record of keeping all entertainers alive to tell about the tremendous love they recieve from them. If Van Dam's too pantywaist, politically correct or strung out on High Times' excuse for a lifestyle to put the troops above his feelings about the war then they're better off having his spot filled by a more worthy person. I recall Ted Nugent requested a weapon when he heard enemy fire in the distance.

Paul Wight (the Giant; The Big Show)was always there for Vince but was never forgiven for winning a lawsuit that called for better conditions. Wight got a trailer where the bed and bath were supersized (so he wouldn't have to live out his life reenacting Andre's humiliation) but McMahon resented the loss of the suit rather than giving an inch of control to "the talent" - even when it was plainly the humanitarian course of action in a special circumstance. Kudo's to Paul Wight for giving his health and a part of his lifetime for our entertainment while eventually seeing enough is enough. Like Steve Austin, he sets a worthy example by showing that dead wrestlers only benefit the people who use them up if they don't have the forsight to see that's what's coming.

[Revolting cat!]

Oh, man, how many times has he been the Champion of the World?!

[an amused spectator]

He was great in the John Carpenter cult classic They Live.

[fkabuckeyesrule]

I didn't know that about RVD.

[Revolting cat!]

Mister T and Roddy (on top, as always!)

[Darth Republican]

I'm here to chew gum and kick cancer's ass... and I'm all out of gum.

[an amused spectator]

LOL!

[NewRomeTacitus]

Double Bubble LOL!

[Severa]

Speaking of WWE and the troops:

WWE Supports Our Troops

From the site: On Christmas night, the WWE will present “WWE Tribute to the Troops: Christmas in Baghdad,” which airs on USA Network Monday night at 9:00 p.m. Eastern, 8:00 p.m. Central. This television special will highlight military personnel telling their stories, interacting with WWE Superstars, and enjoying a presentation of WWE action.

As a WWE fan (Undertaker's my all time favorite) I really feel that they're not commended enough for what they do for our troops. I'll be sure to watch this Christmas show and when Piper comes back, it's gonna be one hell of a Piper's Pit. I can't wait!

[EveningStar]

Pro wrestling ping

[CounterCounterCulture]

"Just when you think you got all the answers, I go and change the questions"

As always, if you'd like ON or OFF my wrasslin' ping list, let me know

[BookmanTheJanitor]

Thanks for the heads-up. I always enjoy their "troop specials". BTW....my youngest daughter is the biggest WWE fan in the house, but she can't watch the Undertaker....he freaks her out (especially when he roles his eyes) :o).

I always liked the big guys like Bundy.

[stylin19a]

one of the better fight scenes of all time.
just put on the damn glasses.

[BigSkyVic]

"He was great in the John Carpenter cult classic They Live."
I loved him in that movie...didn't know he was a WWF dude!

[BigSkyVic]

Make that WWF...and definitely put those glasses on!

[NewRomeTacitus]

"Just put on the damn glasses!"

Piper rehearsed that scene with the actor Keith David for four months. Yet it still looks like a spontaneously fresh fight every time.

[Hatteras]

Wrastlin' Bump!

[thegreatbeast]

Best wishes to the Hot Rod.
McMahon is totally bankrupt for ideas. The WWE is in dire need of new wrinkles to the game.

[GreenHornet]

"The Rowdy One" is in my prayers this evening.

[Severa]

*LOL at your daughter* Yeah he's a bit of an intimidator. I met Taker once at a WWE music CD signing, back in 1997. He was really cool, thoroughly pissing off the WWE reps with him by signing everything handed to him (they wanted him to just sign the CDs. He signed EVERYTHING, you name it. Hats, T-shirts, books, magazines, and the two biggies, one little girl's jacket and another little girl's wrist cast).

From pwinsider.com: Among the people going on the WWE Tribute to the Troops trip include Vince McMahon, John Cena, JBL, Maria, Bobby Lashley, CM Punk, Hardcore Holly, Lilian Garcia, Undertaker, Edge, Randy Orton, Jeff Hardy, Shelton Benjamin, Carlito and Melina. There are probably a few more people going on the trip, but these are the names that have been revealed thus far.