“Rowdy” Roddy Piper will forever be remembered at the WWE Hall of Fame.
WWE officials unveiled a statue of the late wrestler on Friday in his signature “Hot Rod” T-shirt and kilt, holding his bagpipes under one arm. The bronze statue was also fitted with his classic 1980s mullet.
The Canadian legend died in 2015 after suffering a heart attack in his home in Los Angeles. He was 61.
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Other WrestleMania legends like Jimmy Hart, Ricky Steamboat, Sting, and 2019 WWE Hall of Fame inductee Brutus Beefcake were all there to honour Piper’s memory. His widow Kitty Toombs, along with some of his children were also in attendance.
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Every year during WrestleMania, officials unveil a new statue for the WWE Hall of Fame. Previously, statues of Andre the Giant, Rick Flair, and Dusty Rhodes were revealed.
Piper holds a special place in WrestleMania history, not only as one of the best-remembered WWE wrestlers but also for his prominent role in the first WrestleMania in 1985.