Sadly, WWE star “Rowdy” Roddy Piper died at the age of 61 on Friday, the company confirmed.
One of his biggest fans happens to also go by the name “Rowdy,” MMA superstar Ronda Rousey.
Rousey took to Instagram to thank Piper for the name and more.
“Thank you for the name…. And so much more…. Will do it justice and do you proud tomorrow…. This one’s for you Roddy….”
Rousey is dedicating Saturday night’s UFC 190 fight against Bethe Correia to the WWE legend.
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