New film tells the story of late ‘Scottish’ wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper in his own words

A NEW film featuring never before seen footage is set to dig deep into the forty year career of wrestler ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper.

The former WWE and WCW star, who died in July 2015 aged 61, was billed as being from Glasgow for most of his career despite being born in Canada.

Hall of Famer Piper, born Roderick George Toombs, had Scottish ancestral history and came out to the wrestling ring in a kilt to the sound of bagpipes.

The new film takes a look at the beloved star in his own words, with footage that has previously never been released.

Director David Sinnott, who was also behind wrestling film Nine Legends, said: “This project meant a lot to me to put together. I have fond memories of working with Piper on another project and it didn’t sit well with me that so much great footage was locked away in a vault.

“I recall his daughter was present for the entirety of our film shoot and it was clearly evident that he was a decent family man. It was important for me to connect with Roddy’s wife, Kitty Toombs, for input on this project.”

Kitty said: “This is Roddy, candid, serious and at times laughing at himself as he digs into some of the psychology and experiences that propelled him in and out of the wrestling arena.”

A percentage of all sales will be donated to the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, a hospital which had a special place in Roddy’s heart.

Kitty added: “Roddy saw first hand during his decades in Portland, Oregon the groundbreaking, good work being done at the Doernbecher Children Hospital.

“Throughout the years he loved giving time volunteering as a celebrity during fundraisers but even more so, just stopping by to roam the halls and chat with the children. He shared with his family how those kids were the real heroes and what they gave him was far more than they ever realised.”

Roddy Piper: In His Own Words is available to stream now at www.ninelegendsfilm.com for $7.99 (£6), which includes access to “Nine Legends”, starring Bill Goldberg, Mike Tyson and Chris Jericho