Expect to hear more stories like this is in the coming days, weeks and years. Rowdy Roddy Piper touched so many people’s lives that the outpouring of emotion after news of his untimely passing has been amazing to watch.
He is gone from this earth, but he won’t ever be forgotten.
This story from Dan LeBatard’s executive producer Mike Ryan is amazing.
Roddy Piper saved my father from a coked up Jimmy Snuka. In many ways, I owe Roddy Piper everything
— Mike Ryan (@MichaelRyanRuiz) July 31, 2015
In the 80's my dad drove wrestlers around. Was friendly with them. Was joking with flair, Piper & Snuka about it being fake…
— Mike Ryan (@MichaelRyanRuiz) July 31, 2015
Snuka, coked out of his mind, took offense. Charged my dad. Piper had to save my dad's life.
— Mike Ryan (@MichaelRyanRuiz) July 31, 2015