In the Pit with Piper
2002 autobiography of Rowdy Roddy Piper
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In the Pit With Piper: Roddy Gets Rowdy is a 2002 autobiography of Canadian professional wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper (real name Roderick Toombs). It was co-written by Toombs and Robert Picarello. The book became a bestseller upon its release and was well received by critics and fans. The foreword was written by Toombs' cousin and fellow wrestler Bret Hart.[3][4]
| Author | Roderick George Toombs and Robert Picarello[1] |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Wrestling |
| Genre | Autobiography |
| Publisher | Berkley Publishing Group[2] |
Publication date | November 5, 2002 |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Media type | Hardcover and paperback |
| Pages | 256 |
| ISBN | 978-0425187210 |
Background
Content
The book is dedicated to many of Toombs closest friends in the wrestling industry who had died at the time of the publishing: Owen Hart, Ravishing Rick Rude, Dino Bravo, Brian Pillman, Jay "The Alaskan" York, Kerry Von Erich, David Von Erich, Mike Von Erich, Chris Von Erich, Andre The Giant, Art Barr, Johnny Valentine, Rick McGraw, Gorilla Monsoon, Wahoo McDaniel, Davey Boy Smith and Lou Thesz.[11][12][13]
Release and reception
See also
- Bret "Hitman" Hart – The Best There Is, The Best There Was, The Best There Ever Will Be, autobiography by Hart with a foreword by Toombs