Hot Rod

Roddy Piper was one of the most entertaining superstars in WWE history, and what made Piper so entertaining were his sudden bursts of anger. From attacking superstars to breaking coconuts over the heads of his peers, Roddy Piper’s temper was legendary. This led to Piper being called “Hot Rod”, highlighting Piper’s issues with anger management.

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Sometimes, the nicknames make all the difference. Piper being dubbed “Hot Rod” went a long way in establishing Piper’s character, and defining his gimmick. Besides, “Hot Rod” was an interesting nickname for a superstar, at a time when all other performers had generic names.

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Have written about WWE and MMA for nearly a decade. Have covered numerous events, including WWE, NJPW, Pro Wrestling NOAH, ONE Championship, UFC, and BRAVE CF events.

Have interviewed some of the biggest names in the sport, including Chris Jericho, Conor McGregor, and Bryan Danielson. Have also worked as a regional commentator for WWE/UFC for Sony.

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