Going Ringside Ep. 20: Comparing MJF to ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper ... The WWF provided Hulk Hogan and Mr. T (who was at the peak of his celebrity) while the rock world provided Cindy Lauper ...

Professional wrestling icon "Rowdy" Roddy Piper died at the age of 61 on Thursday night, and it was his name that was eventually bestowed upon Rousey before she became a force in mixed martial arts.

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper is described as one of the best heels of his generation -- and according to some, of all time -- but behind the scenes, Roderick Toombs was a beloved figure in pro wrestling.

Not surprisingly, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper had a different recollection of what happened that night. On his "Piper's Pit" podcast, Piper said that Kevin Nash was lying about what went down between them.

And Rowdy Roddy Piper was a captivating wrestler who could carry even tenuous storylines with an unanticipated emotional vigor. In boxing, there is no kayfabe, at least not in the ring.