WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Paige has done huge things for the industry, both in and out of the ring. Saving and resurrecting life Jake “Snake” Roberts, many were greatly influenced by DDP’s investment efforts, including the late “Rudy” Roddy Piper, who grew closer to him because of it.
“Me and Piper became so close after wrestling,” DDP said “The Great Wrestling Podcast” staff during his interview. “We were friends. And we hung out sometimes when I was wrestling, but then we got so close. He was so excited about what I was doing with Jake… I never thought in a million years that, you know, Piper, you know… that young man would die.”
July 31, 2015 Piper died of cardiac arrest caused by hypertension at the age of 61. Many will never forget how Piper turned the WWE on its head with her harsh words and heel tendencies. Since launching DDP Yoga, Paige has helped many former and current stars transform into a healthier version of themselves, including Roberts, Lex Luger, Mick Foley, D-Von Dudley and the late Scott Hall.
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