During the latest edition of “Rowdy” Roddy Piper’s “Piper’s Pit” podcast, the WWE Hall Of Famer told a story about the time Ronda Rousey called him and asked his permission to use the “Rowdy” nickname.
While talking to UFC founder Art Davie on the latest edition of his weekly PodcastOne.com show, “The Hot Rod” spoke about his respect and admiration for the face of Women’s MMA, revealing the details of a phone call the two once had where she revealed her intentions to use the “Rowdy” name.
“She did. She called me and asked permission,” said Piper. “She was so sweet. She said, ‘I promise I won’t let you down. I’ll keep the name in the esteem that it’s supposed to be.’”
For more, where Piper goes into further detail about the call he had with Rousey where she asked for his blessing, click here.
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