In a recent guesting on the “The Adam Corolla Show,” the renowned wrestler Chris Jericho took a nostalgic journey, recounting his initial encounter with Roddy Piper and shared his viewpoint on Piper’s enduring impact on the wrestling scene.
Brief takeaways from his conversation are detailed below:
Judging Roddy Piper’s enduring influence: “The golden standard of what a professional wrestler should aspire to be is still somehow defined by him due to the profound impact of his unique character… Having a distinctive character in the wrestling world not only helps with the sport but also transcends seamlessly into the universe of movies, television, and film, which fundamentally constitute wrestling.”
Pondering upon Piper’s magnetic personality: “His persona was such that he could sell tickets with the sheer power of his promotional segments… Ingredients like personality, charisma play an integral role in wrestling; and unquestionably, Roddy was a master of it.”
Describing the first ever meeting with Piper in Mexico: “During my wrestling tour to Mexico, I ran into him as he was there for a movie [Immortal Combat] shoot. I have a vivid memory of him, standing in a corner, eyes shut, prepping up for a scene, totally immersing himself into the character.”
Commenting on Piper’s stunt of putting him in a fight sequence with Sonny Chiba in the movie: “He was about 60 at that time, I guess, and the kicks he delivered barely crossed my jaw, never felt them honestly. But when you shoot for a movie, you have to redo the takes and adjust the cameras. By the time it’s take nine and ten, the same soft kicks were smashing my face… That’s the prank Piper played on me, scheduling me for a fight scene with Sonny Chiba, resulting in multiple face-kicks.”
Elsewhere in AEW happenings, Kenny Omega is slated for an appearance at the upcoming NJPW Power Struggle.
The official notification can be viewed below:
Kenny Omega confirmed for Power Struggle! Power Struggle in EDION Arena Osaka is already heavily packed with matches for multiple championships, including the main event where Zack Sabre Jr. takes on Shingo Takagi for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. The event is expected to create a buzz, preparing the path to the Tokyo Dome on January 4 & 5.
Guess who’s making a special guest appearance? Yes, it’s Kenny Omega! He will be there at the EDION Arena Osaka absorbing all the action firsthand. After reuniting with Hiroshi Tanahashi at NJPW’s offices recently, all eyes are on what this special appearance holds.
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