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Roderick George "Roddy" Toombs (April 17, 1954 – July 31, 2015),〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://tmz.vo.llnwd.net/o28/newsdesk/tmz_documents/roddy-piper-death-certificate-TMZ-01.pdf )〕 better known by his ring name "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, was a Canadian professional wrestler, actor, and podcast host. In professional wrestling, Piper is best known to international audiences for his work with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, later WWE) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW) between 1984 and 2000. Although he was Canadian, because of his Scottish heritage he was billed as coming from Glasgow and was known for his signature kilt and bagpipe entrance music. He earned the nicknames "Rowdy" and "Hot Rod" by displaying his trademark "Scottish" rage, spontaneity, and quick wit. Industry veteran Ric Flair hailed Piper as "the most gifted entertainer in the history of professional wrestling". One of the most recognizable pro wrestling stars worldwide,〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Top 50 Wrestlers of All Time )〕 Piper headlined numerous pay-per-view cards, including the WWF and WCW's respective premier annual events, WrestleMania and Starrcade. He accumulated 34 championships in various promotions during an in-ring career spanning 42 years. Piper's most notable rivals included Greg Valentine, Adrian Adonis, and Hulk Hogan, with the feud against Hogan also involving "Captain" Lou Albano and singer Cyndi Lauper, considered the beginning of Rock 'n' Wrestling.〔 He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and was named as the top villain in wrestling history by WWE.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Top 50 villains in wrestling history #1 "Rowdy" Roddy Piper )〕 Outside of pro wrestling, Piper acted in dozens of films and TV shows, including the lead role of John Nada in the 1988 cult classic, ''They Live''. == Early life == Toombs was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on April 17, 1954,〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Roddy Piper Profile )〕〔 and was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He attended Windsor Park Collegiate. His father was an officer with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police while they lived in The Pas, Manitoba.〔The Adam Carolla Podcast, January 8, 2010, ''Interview with Roddy Piper''.〕 After being expelled from junior high for having a switchblade in school, and having a falling out with his father, Piper hit the road and stayed in youth hostels. He picked up odd jobs at local gyms running errands for several professional wrestlers. As a young man he became proficient in playing the bagpipes, though he repeatedly stated that he was unsure exactly where he picked them up. His childhood (and lifelong) best friend is ex-NHL player and Stanley Cup winner Cam Connor. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Roddy Piper」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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