In the Pit with Piper

2002 autobiography of Rowdy Roddy Piper From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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]

AuthorRoderick George Toombs and Robert Picarello[1]
LanguageEnglish
SubjectWrestling
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In the Pit With Piper: Roddy Gets Rowdy
AuthorRoderick George Toombs and Robert Picarello[1]
LanguageEnglish
SubjectWrestling
GenreAutobiography
PublisherBerkley Publishing Group[2]
Publication date
November 5, 2002
Publication placeCanada
Media typeHardcover and paperback
Pages256
ISBN978-0425187210
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Background

Toombs had originally intended to write a book named If You're Going To Die Kid, Die In The Ring.[5][6][7] The publishing company wanted Toombs to be very harsh on promoter Vince McMahon.[8] Toombs promoted the book a lot during his wrestling career.[9][10]

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]

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