By the time Piper returned to WWE in April 2003, he had done it all. His book, "In the Pit with Piper," released in 2002, was among the all-time best sellers for a wrestling autobiography. He has starred in over 20 movies, including, 1988s "They Live," directed by John Carpenter ("Halloween"). He has made guest appearances on a dozen TV shows, including "Walker, Texas Ranger" and "Robocop." Piper also took part in the longest ever fist fight in a movie.

Injuries wise Hotrod has been through it all. Before Piper came to the WWE in the 80s the Golden Glove boxer had already broke his hand in a real street fight & was also deaf in one ear after his infamous Dog-Collar match with Greg The Hammer. "Hot Rod" had hip-replacement surgery in 1995, but even that didnt end his career, as he rekindled his feud with Hulk Hogan in WCW in 1996. He defeated the Hulkster in a non-title match at Starrcade that year.

Today, Piper's closing in on 35 years experience in the sports-entertainment industry. He's gained a few pounds and a few years from the last time WWE fans saw him. Injuries are always a factor. If he were any other Superstar, we'd know for sure that he'd never set foot in a wrestling ring again. But as history indicates, anything is possible with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.