10 of the most polarizing wrestlers of all time

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5. Rowdy Roddy Piper

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Rowdy Roddy Piper
Rowdy Roddy Piper

Real Name: Roderick George Toombs

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Years in the sport: 35 (Deceased.)

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Finishing Move: The sleeper hold.

Roderick George Toombs seemed destined for controversy from an early age. He ran away from home at the age of fifteen and swept floors at a gym to pay for his wrestling training. Because of his Scottish ancestry, and the fact that he could play the bagpipes, he donned a kilt and became Rowdy Roddy Piper, the surly Scot.

In his early career, Piper was primarily a babyface known for getting wild and crazy in pursuit of victory. Sometimes, it seemed like Piper was more concerned with causing a scene and hurting people than actually winning matches, which confused his fan reactions.

Piper wound up in the WWE at a perfect time, feuding with Hulk Hogan and launching the Rock and Wrestling Connection. While fans definitely booed Piper when he fought Hogan, his Piper's Pit segments and unpredictable behaviour earned him cheers in at least equal measure the rest of the time. Piper passed away recently but has left a legacy that cannot be equalled.

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Edited by Nishant Jayaram
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