|
Post by Stephanie McMahon's sidekick! on Jun 27, 2003 15:15:48 GMT -5
Breaking News: Rowdy Roddy Piper Released From WWE
June 27, 2003
The following statement was posted on WWE.com:
Since March 31, 2003, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (“WWE”) and Roderick Toombs, p/k/a “Roddy Piper”, have attempted to negotiate the terms of an arrangement for Roddy to appear on WWE programming through August of this year. The parties have been unable to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.
On Tuesday, June 24, Piper appeared on an HBO program and revealed disturbing facts about his own personal drug use. Piper stated that he used drugs for many years while working in professional wrestling and that he does not like the person that he becomes when he actively performs as a professional wrestler.
In view of WWE’s inability to reach agreement on a contract and to assist Piper from engaging in any self destructive behavior, the WWE is ending any further discussion with Piper regarding a contract.
The WWE sincerely hopes for Piper and his family that Roddy can find
|
|
|
Post by Stephanie McMahon's sidekick! on Jun 27, 2003 16:57:34 GMT -5
More Huge Details On WWE's Release Of Roddy Piper June 27, 2003
As you know, WWE announced that they've ended their agreement with Roddy Piper. Although the wording was a little complicated, the basic reasoning was that WWE was shocked with what Roddy Piper said on the Real Sports special, and decided to end their deal. Additionally, the note on WWE.com also mentioned that Piper being on WWE TV was a "negotations in progress" type of deal, so this means such negotiations are over.
It has been said that Roddy Piper really didn't fit into the lockerroom and kept to himself backstage. His character also wasn't really over to the extent that I'm sure both he and WWE hoped it would be upon his return. In any event, the staff of this website would like to wish Roddy Piper the best of luck in future endeavors.
|
|