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6ft 0.55in (184.3cm)
6ft 0.55in (184.3cm)
MorbidSoup said on 27/May/09
I know I'm kibbitzing, here, but I just had to add this input: Piper was definitely taller than he is today. When he had that cancerous growth removed from his back, they had to remove a vertebra or two, and fuse a couple. He woke up from surgery, shorter than he when he went into it. This might also account for some of the additional tummy he's got. Remove those lower vertebrae, and the whole midsection shortens. The internal organs must kind of rearrange themselves, and bulge outwards a little. I don't care how short or tall the Hot-Rod is. He's still THE MAN.
I know I'm kibbitzing, here, but I just had to add this input: Piper was definitely taller than he is today. When he had that cancerous growth removed from his back, they had to remove a vertebra or two, and fuse a couple. He woke up from surgery, shorter than he when he went into it. This might also account for some of the additional tummy he's got. Remove those lower vertebrae, and the whole midsection shortens. The internal organs must kind of rearrange themselves, and bulge outwards a little. I don't care how short or tall the Hot-Rod is. He's still THE MAN.
The Ben said on 18/May/09
I said 210 to 220... Seeing him recently he does look 210 max.. Just not a big guy at all.. really skinny legs.
I said 210 to 220... Seeing him recently he does look 210 max.. Just not a big guy at all.. really skinny legs.
Pure Dynamite said on 18/May/09
The Ben,
you said that you have seen Christian some time ago. I also think that he is 6' max. Because I think that Cena is a shade under 6'1, and Cena is taller than Christian.
But I don't know if it is possible, that he is about 220lbs? I think that is to high. I would say between 205lbs and 210lbs?
The Ben,
you said that you have seen Christian some time ago. I also think that he is 6' max. Because I think that Cena is a shade under 6'1, and Cena is taller than Christian.
But I don't know if it is possible, that he is about 220lbs? I think that is to high. I would say between 205lbs and 210lbs?
Danimal said on 15/May/09
TRUST ME, he was 6'1.5".. Here he is next to 5'10"-5'11" Mr. T in the mid 80's: Click Here
TRUST ME, he was 6'1.5".. Here he is next to 5'10"-5'11" Mr. T in the mid 80's: Click Here
The Ben said on 10/May/09
Danimal.
Yeah he may have been my height, he never looked that tall but his posture was bad, his knees seemed pretty bad and with the hip replacement i imagine he has lost big height... 5'10 top at the moment..maybe 6'1 peak.. height loss due to surgery and injury.
Danimal.
Yeah he may have been my height, he never looked that tall but his posture was bad, his knees seemed pretty bad and with the hip replacement i imagine he has lost big height... 5'10 top at the moment..maybe 6'1 peak.. height loss due to surgery and injury.
Danimal said on 9/May/09
Ben, Piper would have been AT LEAST you height up until the early 90's. He has lost some serious height.
Ben, Piper would have been AT LEAST you height up until the early 90's. He has lost some serious height.
TELLEM said on 8/May/09
i thought he was about 6'0.5 but 6'0 i'd agree aswell. hes shorter than john cena. lance storm is th worst source for height. hes the same guy who's stated as being 5'11 and 7/8. he looks more like 5'10ish
i thought he was about 6'0.5 but 6'0 i'd agree aswell. hes shorter than john cena. lance storm is th worst source for height. hes the same guy who's stated as being 5'11 and 7/8. he looks more like 5'10ish
TELLEM said on 7/May/09
hey the ben, you think you can post the pic of you and christian?
hey the ben, you think you can post the pic of you and christian?
Red said on 6/May/09
Great pics Ben
Flair and Piper look barely 5
Great pics Ben
Flair and Piper look barely 5
The Ben said on 6/May/09
Click Here
Hope this works..... Me between 6ft and 6'1 and piper who was wearing pretty big soled black biker books.
Piper was awesome and took so much time to talk to every fan... 2nd coolest wrestler i ever met behind the ultimate warrior..
Click Here
Hope this works..... Me between 6ft and 6'1 and piper who was wearing pretty big soled black biker books.
Piper was awesome and took so much time to talk to every fan... 2nd coolest wrestler i ever met behind the ultimate warrior..
Anonymous said on 29/Mar/09
hey shock of electric how long ago was thatpic taken?
hey shock of electric how long ago was thatpic taken?
Shock of Electric said on 15/Mar/09
I have a friend who is 6'0.5" (generally claims 6'2") and has a picture with Piper. I may ask him if I can post it here, but Piper is no more than .5" shorter.
I have a friend who is 6'0.5" (generally claims 6'2") and has a picture with Piper. I may ask him if I can post it here, but Piper is no more than .5" shorter.
Red said on 7/Mar/09
I wish he would
I wish he would
Chris said on 27/Feb/09
After having met Roddy three times in the last couple of years, I would say he would be at most 5'11" but maybe closer to 5'10 1/2". I will post a recent photo from a few months ago with myself and Roddy. He was wearing cowboy boots and I'm in dress shoes. He is almost as tall as me in the photo.
I would agree with others that Roddy has lost abit of height over the years. Especially if you go back and watch films of him next to Ric Flair, Greg Valentine, Steamboat back in '81, '82 and '83. He was probably right around 6ft even.
After having met Roddy three times in the last couple of years, I would say he would be at most 5'11" but maybe closer to 5'10 1/2". I will post a recent photo from a few months ago with myself and Roddy. He was wearing cowboy boots and I'm in dress shoes. He is almost as tall as me in the photo.
I would agree with others that Roddy has lost abit of height over the years. Especially if you go back and watch films of him next to Ric Flair, Greg Valentine, Steamboat back in '81, '82 and '83. He was probably right around 6ft even.
tuga said on 22/Feb/09
Red says on 18/Feb/09
He didn
Red says on 18/Feb/09
He didn
dicksock said on 7/Feb/09
Piper was obviously a minimum of 6' in the 80s and now about 5'11ish. Actually, Chris only appears to have 1.5" MAX on Piper, so you could argue close to 6' today. I'd give him about 6'1 when comparing him to Mr.T and Arsenio. Anything under 6' for a peak Piper is foolish.
Piper was obviously a minimum of 6' in the 80s and now about 5'11ish. Actually, Chris only appears to have 1.5" MAX on Piper, so you could argue close to 6' today. I'd give him about 6'1 when comparing him to Mr.T and Arsenio. Anything under 6' for a peak Piper is foolish.
Breet said on 27/Dec/08
Piper is not 6,2 anymore.
Piper is not 6,2 anymore.
tuga said on 26/Dec/08
Piper next to 5'11 arsenio hall:
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And next to also around 5'11 Mr T:
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Piper
Piper next to 5'11 arsenio hall:
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And next to also around 5'11 Mr T:
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Piper
TELLEM said on 22/Dec/08
Danimal says on 21/Dec/08
TELLEM says on 20/Dec/08
claim whatever height you want, everyone inflates their height by atleast an inch. just say 6'0
WOW, a man who can speak for EVERYONE. Amazing.
LAME.
Danimal says on 21/Dec/08
TELLEM says on 20/Dec/08
claim whatever height you want, everyone inflates their height by atleast an inch. just say 6'0
WOW, a man who can speak for EVERYONE. Amazing.
LAME.
Danimal said on 21/Dec/08
TELLEM says on 20/Dec/08
claim whatever height you want, everyone inflates their height by atleast an inch. just say 6'0
WOW, a man who can speak for EVERYONE. Amazing.
TELLEM says on 20/Dec/08
claim whatever height you want, everyone inflates their height by atleast an inch. just say 6'0
WOW, a man who can speak for EVERYONE. Amazing.
The Horse of FUNK said on 20/Dec/08
Seano,
You could just say that you're 5'11.5" or a strong 5'11". You sound like me when I was 18 years old. I used to be 6' flat in the morning and drop down to the exact area as you by night, 5'11.25" - 5'11.50", which is basically bang-on at 181cm. At age 23 I seemed to have gained about half an inch at some point in time since I was 18. Now I hover around 182-183cm.
So, my point is you might gain a cm or two if you're still young enough. If you don't then I wouldn't sweat it though, 'cause 181cm is still a good and kindly deceiving height. By "kindly deceiving" I mean rarely anyone will question if you claim 6', so long as you maintain healthy posture. In fact we're not that far apart and I get pegged at 6'1" or 6'2" on a regular basis.
Seano,
You could just say that you're 5'11.5" or a strong 5'11". You sound like me when I was 18 years old. I used to be 6' flat in the morning and drop down to the exact area as you by night, 5'11.25" - 5'11.50", which is basically bang-on at 181cm. At age 23 I seemed to have gained about half an inch at some point in time since I was 18. Now I hover around 182-183cm.
So, my point is you might gain a cm or two if you're still young enough. If you don't then I wouldn't sweat it though, 'cause 181cm is still a good and kindly deceiving height. By "kindly deceiving" I mean rarely anyone will question if you claim 6', so long as you maintain healthy posture. In fact we're not that far apart and I get pegged at 6'1" or 6'2" on a regular basis.
TELLEM said on 20/Dec/08
claim whatever height you want, everyone inflates their height by atleast an inch. just say 6'0
claim whatever height you want, everyone inflates their height by atleast an inch. just say 6'0
Danimal said on 20/Dec/08
Seano says on 19/Dec/08
Question If Im 6'0'' flat in the morning and after a long day I'm between 5'11''1/4 to 5'11''1/3 what is my real height???
Whatever you want it to. It's YOUR choice. Most people just go with the height they are at their longest during the day. If you're up at 7-8 in the morning, I say measure yourself in the afternoon and that should be your AVERAGE height.
Seano says on 19/Dec/08
Question If Im 6'0'' flat in the morning and after a long day I'm between 5'11''1/4 to 5'11''1/3 what is my real height???
Whatever you want it to. It's YOUR choice. Most people just go with the height they are at their longest during the day. If you're up at 7-8 in the morning, I say measure yourself in the afternoon and that should be your AVERAGE height.
Seano said on 19/Dec/08
Question If Im 6'0'' flat in the morning and after a long day I'm between 5'11''1/4 to 5'11''1/3 what is my real height???
Question If Im 6'0'' flat in the morning and after a long day I'm between 5'11''1/4 to 5'11''1/3 what is my real height???
TELLEM said on 26/Nov/08
he probably was 6'1.5...he was called "tall" in his dvd...but today hes obviously under 6 feet
he probably was 6'1.5...he was called "tall" in his dvd...but today hes obviously under 6 feet
Seano said on 26/Nov/08
I read his book and he claims his peak height was 6'1.5'' but doesn't say his current height
I read his book and he claims his peak height was 6'1.5'' but doesn't say his current height
Hugh said on 30/Sep/08
Well spotted Dave. The Rowdy one may not be that tall anymore but he's still a tank.
Well spotted Dave. The Rowdy one may not be that tall anymore but he's still a tank.
Dave said on 25/Sep/08
Look how big Roddys fist is compared to chris'
Look how big Roddys fist is compared to chris'
Hugh said on 6/Sep/08
Looked at least 6ft2 back in the day. Today he's about 6ft maybe a tad taller.
Looked at least 6ft2 back in the day. Today he's about 6ft maybe a tad taller.
TELLEM said on 26/Aug/08
just finished watching piper's dvd...he was described as tall during his time in the early 80s...his peak height coulda benn 6'0 or 6'1
just finished watching piper's dvd...he was described as tall during his time in the early 80s...his peak height coulda benn 6'0 or 6'1
Snuka III said on 13/Aug/08
he has definately shrunk since his days of being slim and 6 foot 2. but he is a very wide and massive guy.
he has definately shrunk since his days of being slim and 6 foot 2. but he is a very wide and massive guy.
TELLEM said on 23/Jul/08
no it shouldn't...rob has him just about right
no it shouldn't...rob has him just about right
TELLEM said on 14/Jul/08
i just don't know about 5'11 look at him with 5'11 bagwell today present day..i cant buy 5'11 4 him
i just don't know about 5'11 look at him with 5'11 bagwell today present day..i cant buy 5'11 4 him
Anonymous said on 13/Jul/08
I'm with Vegas on this one. Steiner is minimum 5'11".
I'm with Vegas on this one. Steiner is minimum 5'11".
TELLEM said on 12/Jul/08
just looking at the vid with 5'10 art barr proved how tall piper was (over 6'0)...
just looking at the vid with 5'10 art barr proved how tall piper was (over 6'0)...
TELLEM said on 12/Jul/08
VEGAS...what makes me think that steiner shrunk (5'10) were the vids here: hes much shorter than christian cage Click Here or is cage 6'2? look at him and bagwell today Click Here him and bagwell before: Click Here
VEGAS...what makes me think that steiner shrunk (5'10) were the vids here: hes much shorter than christian cage Click Here or is cage 6'2? look at him and bagwell today Click Here him and bagwell before: Click Here
Vegas said on 11/Jul/08
scott steiner is no 5'10 today i would say at least 5'11 today
Click Here
i was standing ringside for this in march no more than 20feet away and steiner was clearly taller than angle Click Here
i have a photo of angle and steiner in japan in december 2007 standing next to each other outside the arena, i will post if i find it, he looks 6ft next to angle in the full length photo, both wearing dress shoes, angle is the exact same height as chris daniels in the photo
scott steiner is no 5'10 today i would say at least 5'11 today
Click Here
i was standing ringside for this in march no more than 20feet away and steiner was clearly taller than angle Click Here
i have a photo of angle and steiner in japan in december 2007 standing next to each other outside the arena, i will post if i find it, he looks 6ft next to angle in the full length photo, both wearing dress shoes, angle is the exact same height as chris daniels in the photo
Danimal said on 11/Jul/08
OLA: Piper had a CYST removed from his spine. Do you know what a a CYST means?? He also had hip replacement. The man was as tall as Vince McMahon and had at least 5" on Mean Gene in the 1980's and today looks like he has dipped to about 5'10". The man himself claimed he went from 6'1" to something like 5'9". I believe he lost 2-3", NOT from age, but because of serious surgeries that shortened his limbs. Anyways, why am I trying to argue with you. Believe what you want, but I was a HUGE fan of wrestling since the early 1980's. He was a much bigger man 20 years ago than he is today and so was Hogan. They have gone down the same path.
OLA: Piper had a CYST removed from his spine. Do you know what a a CYST means?? He also had hip replacement. The man was as tall as Vince McMahon and had at least 5" on Mean Gene in the 1980's and today looks like he has dipped to about 5'10". The man himself claimed he went from 6'1" to something like 5'9". I believe he lost 2-3", NOT from age, but because of serious surgeries that shortened his limbs. Anyways, why am I trying to argue with you. Believe what you want, but I was a HUGE fan of wrestling since the early 1980's. He was a much bigger man 20 years ago than he is today and so was Hogan. They have gone down the same path.
TELLEM said on 10/Jul/08
u know ola it is possible for a wrestler to lose more than 1 inch height...scott steiner for example is 5'10...but he used to be 6'0..
u know ola it is possible for a wrestler to lose more than 1 inch height...scott steiner for example is 5'10...but he used to be 6'0..
TELLEM said on 9/Jul/08
ola art barr was a legit 5'10 wrestler...he was 3 inches taller than eddie guerrero...after watching that vid i just don't buy piper's peak 5'11...its too low for me..i mean wasn't piper about an inch taller than randy savage?
ola art barr was a legit 5'10 wrestler...he was 3 inches taller than eddie guerrero...after watching that vid i just don't buy piper's peak 5'11...its too low for me..i mean wasn't piper about an inch taller than randy savage?
miko said on 9/Jul/08
6"0.5 peak
5"11.5 now.
Roughly 1" height loss.
6"0.5 peak
5"11.5 now.
Roughly 1" height loss.
TELLEM said on 8/Jul/08
5 11.5 peak? but wasn't he taller than 5'11 macho man who i dont think was 5'11)? is he much taller than 5'10 art barr in that vid i showed u? how 5'11.5 peak? more like a little over 6'0 peak...
5 11.5 peak? but wasn't he taller than 5'11 macho man who i dont think was 5'11)? is he much taller than 5'10 art barr in that vid i showed u? how 5'11.5 peak? more like a little over 6'0 peak...
Anonymous said on 8/Jul/08
OLA then why was art barr (5'10) much shorter than him in that vid?
OLA then why was art barr (5'10) much shorter than him in that vid?
Danimal said on 8/Jul/08
Peak 6'1"
Today 5'10"
Peak 6'1"
Today 5'10"
Vegas said on 7/Jul/08
piper didn't look any shorter than jimmy kimmel who is listed everywhere at 6'1 and on this website at 6'0, no way there is 2+ inches there Click Here
santino was arrested lately and booked at 5'11
piper didn't look any shorter than jimmy kimmel who is listed everywhere at 6'1 and on this website at 6'0, no way there is 2+ inches there Click Here
santino was arrested lately and booked at 5'11
wtf said on 7/Jul/08
piper is 5'11.5"???!!!
are you kiddin me?
santino marella is barely 5'10 and he's the same height as piper.
i would give him 5'10 max
piper is 5'11.5"???!!!
are you kiddin me?
santino marella is barely 5'10 and he's the same height as piper.
i would give him 5'10 max
Danimal said on 6/Jul/08
Piper indeed lost as much height as Hogan if not more. Sad.
Piper indeed lost as much height as Hogan if not more. Sad.
TELLEM said on 2/Jul/08
this backs up my claim of how short piper has gotten over the years...here he is with piper Click Here
this backs up my claim of how short piper has gotten over the years...here he is with piper Click Here
AMK said on 1/Jul/08
Yet Vince was 6' 1" or taller? Your cred is way down as far as I'm concerned. Waaaaaaay doooooooown!
Yet Vince was 6' 1" or taller? Your cred is way down as far as I'm concerned. Waaaaaaay doooooooown!
TELLEM said on 1/Jul/08
HOW WAS PIPER NEVER 6'0 PEAK OLA? have u seen piper youtube vids w/ art barr who is was a legit 5'10 wrestler? i really didnt think piper was 6'0 peak until watching this vid...Click Here;feature=related
HOW WAS PIPER NEVER 6'0 PEAK OLA? have u seen piper youtube vids w/ art barr who is was a legit 5'10 wrestler? i really didnt think piper was 6'0 peak until watching this vid...Click Here;feature=related
Red said on 30/Jun/08
AMK - Nice vid
Savage looks about 5
AMK - Nice vid
Savage looks about 5
AMK said on 28/Jun/08
And Randy Savage was how tall would you say? 6' foot plus... no shorter than 5'11'' for sure.
Click Here
Watch the video! Do the math!
And Randy Savage was how tall would you say? 6' foot plus... no shorter than 5'11'' for sure.
Click Here
Watch the video! Do the math!
AMK said on 28/Jun/08
It's quite apparent Ola doesn't take the time to view early footage of Piper next to these "tall" 6'1" one guys like Vince back in the day. If he did, he would see no difference in height what-so-ever. Lazzzzzzy...
It's quite apparent Ola doesn't take the time to view early footage of Piper next to these "tall" 6'1" one guys like Vince back in the day. If he did, he would see no difference in height what-so-ever. Lazzzzzzy...
Red said on 26/Jun/08
AMK
Piper is clearly 2 inches taller look at 4:07 - he was a good 6
AMK
Piper is clearly 2 inches taller look at 4:07 - he was a good 6
AMK said on 26/Jun/08
Then we better downgrade Vince Mcmahon from from 6' 1.5" to 6 foot even. He was no taller than Piper, yet his footwear gave him a decided height advantage. Yes, I know Mcmahon was taller on the recent Piper's pit three or four years ago -- because of lifts by Vince and surgery and decreased height by Piper.
Here is Piper with Orndorff who was 5'11" or 5' 11 1/2" at best, and he's at least an inch taller, putting him at 6' 1/2" in prime.
Click Here
Vince was not interviewing Piper in his socks... right? So give the devil his due. Slightly over 6' 0" in prime, 5' 10" now.
Then we better downgrade Vince Mcmahon from from 6' 1.5" to 6 foot even. He was no taller than Piper, yet his footwear gave him a decided height advantage. Yes, I know Mcmahon was taller on the recent Piper's pit three or four years ago -- because of lifts by Vince and surgery and decreased height by Piper.
Here is Piper with Orndorff who was 5'11" or 5' 11 1/2" at best, and he's at least an inch taller, putting him at 6' 1/2" in prime.
Click Here
Vince was not interviewing Piper in his socks... right? So give the devil his due. Slightly over 6' 0" in prime, 5' 10" now.
TELLEM said on 25/Jun/08
i''l buy piper 6'0 peak not 5'11... and today 5'10 ...he was about the same height as santino marella watch their recent vids...
i''l buy piper 6'0 peak not 5'11... and today 5'10 ...he was about the same height as santino marella watch their recent vids...
AMK said on 25/Jun/08
Piper shorter than Mcmahon (6'1") in the nineties? Here are two vids from from 85 and 95 respectively:
Click Here
Click Here
Also, Piper standing next to Vince, a 6'1" or slightly taller Bob Orton JR (in cowboy boots) and Bret Hart in the Piper's pit.
Click Here
He was easily 6 foot to 6' 1/2" most likely somewhere in between. His footwear gives him little height, and his torso is noticeably less than in his early days (i mean strictly length, not girth lol) And I believe Mcmahon either wears lifts or is shorter than 6'1". Look at the footage, it doesn't lie.
Piper shorter than Mcmahon (6'1") in the nineties? Here are two vids from from 85 and 95 respectively:
Click Here
Click Here
Also, Piper standing next to Vince, a 6'1" or slightly taller Bob Orton JR (in cowboy boots) and Bret Hart in the Piper's pit.
Click Here
He was easily 6 foot to 6' 1/2" most likely somewhere in between. His footwear gives him little height, and his torso is noticeably less than in his early days (i mean strictly length, not girth lol) And I believe Mcmahon either wears lifts or is shorter than 6'1". Look at the footage, it doesn't lie.
Red said on 25/Jun/08
Nic vids Vegas
I see Michaels slightly taller (0.5") than Piper in the first vid.
In the second vid piper was clear taller than Michaels (1 inch) and I
Nic vids Vegas
I see Michaels slightly taller (0.5") than Piper in the first vid.
In the second vid piper was clear taller than Michaels (1 inch) and I
Danimal said on 24/Jun/08
Piper was closer to 6'1" in his younger days. Was the same height as Vince in the 1980's. Was about 1-1.5" shorter than him in the 1990's. In the 2000's about 3" shorter. Piper went down the same road as Hogan saddly enough.
Piper was closer to 6'1" in his younger days. Was the same height as Vince in the 1980's. Was about 1-1.5" shorter than him in the 1990's. In the 2000's about 3" shorter. Piper went down the same road as Hogan saddly enough.
Vegas said on 23/Jun/08
piper wasn't shorter than jimmy kimmel a few weeks on smackdown so 5'10 today is selling him short i believe
he also ain't shorter than michaels Click Here
piper/michaels staredown 14 or so years previous Click Here
piper wasn't shorter than jimmy kimmel a few weeks on smackdown so 5'10 today is selling him short i believe
he also ain't shorter than michaels Click Here
piper/michaels staredown 14 or so years previous Click Here
Red said on 23/Jun/08
yeah Ola 1:20 haha - Piper with poor posture is the same height as peak straight Bret. There is at least 1 inch between them and Hogan was at least 6
yeah Ola 1:20 haha - Piper with poor posture is the same height as peak straight Bret. There is at least 1 inch between them and Hogan was at least 6
Red said on 18/Jun/08
Piper was 1-1.5"taller than Bret in the middle eighties and 0.5"-1" taller at WM8 in 1992. I give Piper 6
Piper was 1-1.5"taller than Bret in the middle eighties and 0.5"-1" taller at WM8 in 1992. I give Piper 6
TELLEM said on 5/Jun/08
i know for a fact piper today is for sure 5'10...check out youtube him and santino marella who's listed as 5'10...there about the same height...piper's peak was 5'11
i know for a fact piper today is for sure 5'10...check out youtube him and santino marella who's listed as 5'10...there about the same height...piper's peak was 5'11
mark said on 18/May/08
piper was definately 6ft 1 or 6ft2 in 1985. watched a cyndi lauper video "good enough" on you tube,...piper, shiek, andre, volkoff and blassie are in it. piper had 2 inches on shiek. piper was in wrestling boots. andre was realy 6ft 9 or 6ft 10 and he only had about 8 inches on piper. neat video by the way. cyndi lauper was so hot!!!
piper was definately 6ft 1 or 6ft2 in 1985. watched a cyndi lauper video "good enough" on you tube,...piper, shiek, andre, volkoff and blassie are in it. piper had 2 inches on shiek. piper was in wrestling boots. andre was realy 6ft 9 or 6ft 10 and he only had about 8 inches on piper. neat video by the way. cyndi lauper was so hot!!!
Chris said on 24/Apr/08
Ola says on 11/Apr/08
just one more pic where chris doesnt look to be even 6'0 (hillbilly jim's page is another great example)
piper wasnt any taller than bret hart in 1998 so over 5'11 for piper is ridiculous
Wow, Ola, great comment. Rest assure I am as tall as I say I am...I will agree that Piper has lost height over the years..but probably not more than 1.5"....On your comment on Hillbilly Jim's photo...Here was a very big guy...much bigger than most of today's wrestlers that I have met. He would at least 6'5 1/2"...If it would make you feel better, I could definately post more photos of myself with Piper, Jim and some other wrestlers
Ola says on 11/Apr/08
just one more pic where chris doesnt look to be even 6'0 (hillbilly jim's page is another great example)
piper wasnt any taller than bret hart in 1998 so over 5'11 for piper is ridiculous
Wow, Ola, great comment. Rest assure I am as tall as I say I am...I will agree that Piper has lost height over the years..but probably not more than 1.5"....On your comment on Hillbilly Jim's photo...Here was a very big guy...much bigger than most of today's wrestlers that I have met. He would at least 6'5 1/2"...If it would make you feel better, I could definately post more photos of myself with Piper, Jim and some other wrestlers
Sid said on 19/Mar/08
Can someone please explain to me why in some scenes of possibly the best action movies ever made - BACK IN ACTION and TOUGH & DEADLY he appears 2 inches taller than BILLY BLANKS who is billed in movies and that at 6'2". and dont give comments like lifts or blanks is short, give an intelligent answer.
Can someone please explain to me why in some scenes of possibly the best action movies ever made - BACK IN ACTION and TOUGH & DEADLY he appears 2 inches taller than BILLY BLANKS who is billed in movies and that at 6'2". and dont give comments like lifts or blanks is short, give an intelligent answer.
Hugh said on 19/Mar/08
6ft2 peak. 6ft0.5 now.
6ft2 peak. 6ft0.5 now.
IrishScot said on 14/Mar/08
Piper says in his book that his peak height was 6ft1.5in
Piper says in his book that his peak height was 6ft1.5in
Pipes said on 13/Mar/08
I read his autobiography and Roddy said he was 6'1.5". Nowadays, probably shrunk to about 5'10.5" or so.
I read his autobiography and Roddy said he was 6'1.5". Nowadays, probably shrunk to about 5'10.5" or so.
Hod Rodder said on 28/Feb/08
His "gimmick" in wrestling was that he never lost. Something would always happen, a win, ref knocked out, disqualification, something. But he never lost.
His "gimmick" in wrestling was that he never lost. Something would always happen, a win, ref knocked out, disqualification, something. But he never lost.
malcolm said on 4/Sep/07
piper is 5"11
piper is 5"11
nathaniel said on 28/Aug/07
roddy piper is a kool guy to talk to i met him on the farry from pelee island to kingsville he is a kool guy he was filming a movie clip on pelee island o and by the way he is 5`11
roddy piper is a kool guy to talk to i met him on the farry from pelee island to kingsville he is a kool guy he was filming a movie clip on pelee island o and by the way he is 5`11
Taylor said on 9/Jul/07
The Rowdy one was a shy of 6'2 at his peak. Today just below 6'1. 6'0.75.
The Rowdy one was a shy of 6'2 at his peak. Today just below 6'1. 6'0.75.
Matt_H said on 11/Jun/07
I met and watched Bret Hart and Roddy Piper while they were guests at Gold's Gym in Everett, MA in the late 1980's. My careful estimate was that Roddy was 6'2" tall and Bret was 6'0.5". The front half of Bret's shoulders were huge. Roddy was very quiet and looked simply like a laborer patron at a working class bar after work. He looked about 190 pounds. No mass or strength. "Not that there's anything wrong with it." And, I'm sure about the heights I gave.
I met and watched Bret Hart and Roddy Piper while they were guests at Gold's Gym in Everett, MA in the late 1980's. My careful estimate was that Roddy was 6'2" tall and Bret was 6'0.5". The front half of Bret's shoulders were huge. Roddy was very quiet and looked simply like a laborer patron at a working class bar after work. He looked about 190 pounds. No mass or strength. "Not that there's anything wrong with it." And, I'm sure about the heights I gave.
Anonymous said on 20/May/07
I met Roddy Piper in his prime back in 1984, and I can attest that he was well over 6 feet back then. I am 5'10.5" barefoot and wore cowboy boots that day we met, and I was surprised how much taller than me he was! Easily 6'2" or more back then. I believe he lost a lot of height due to his many hip surgeries.
I met Roddy Piper in his prime back in 1984, and I can attest that he was well over 6 feet back then. I am 5'10.5" barefoot and wore cowboy boots that day we met, and I was surprised how much taller than me he was! Easily 6'2" or more back then. I believe he lost a lot of height due to his many hip surgeries.
Halb said on 17/Feb/07
Hart has always been 5 ft 11 in.
Hart has always been 5 ft 11 in.
hannah said on 9/Feb/07
Piper at his peak was 6'1 becasue her was the same height as Bret Hart & Bob Orton Jr. but now i'd say 5'11.
Piper at his peak was 6'1 becasue her was the same height as Bret Hart & Bob Orton Jr. but now i'd say 5'11.
David said on 30/Jan/07
He seems about 2 inches taller than Mr T at WM1 who is 5'10', so 6'0' or maybe slightly taller seems about right in his prime
He seems about 2 inches taller than Mr T at WM1 who is 5'10', so 6'0' or maybe slightly taller seems about right in his prime
Halb said on 28/Jan/07
When was Roddy meant to have lost height? He barely looked taller than Bret Hart at WM12.
When was Roddy meant to have lost height? He barely looked taller than Bret Hart at WM12.
Chris said on 16/Jan/07
Roddy was actually wearing amateur wrestling shoes...So, in his defense, his shoes didn't have much heels....If you go to his official website - you might see some photos of him going to the doctor and I believe those shoes in the picture are the same ones he had on that day.
Roddy was actually wearing amateur wrestling shoes...So, in his defense, his shoes didn't have much heels....If you go to his official website - you might see some photos of him going to the doctor and I believe those shoes in the picture are the same ones he had on that day.
Alex said on 15/Jan/07
Piper looks under 6'0 for sure. That guy is 6'1.5 in sandals so he's maybe about 6'2 in them and Piper is in shoes that are going to give an inch or so. I'd say Piper was 6'0 back then and 5'11 today. I doubt he was over 6'0 even back then.
Piper looks under 6'0 for sure. That guy is 6'1.5 in sandals so he's maybe about 6'2 in them and Piper is in shoes that are going to give an inch or so. I'd say Piper was 6'0 back then and 5'11 today. I doubt he was over 6'0 even back then.
Chris said on 9/Jan/07
Well, all I can say is that I was sent the article, via email, by one of my reliable wrestling sources....so I still don't question it.
Being a fan and collector (and meeting him twice )of Roddy since 1981, I'm pretty confident in my knowledge about him. It's nothing personal, Rob...but my intentions were good when I sent in the first article. if anyone wants me to submit photos of Roddy next to certain wrestlers, just let me know and I will look through my collection of pics.
Well, all I can say is that I was sent the article, via email, by one of my reliable wrestling sources....so I still don't question it.
Being a fan and collector (and meeting him twice )of Roddy since 1981, I'm pretty confident in my knowledge about him. It's nothing personal, Rob...but my intentions were good when I sent in the first article. if anyone wants me to submit photos of Roddy next to certain wrestlers, just let me know and I will look through my collection of pics.
Chris said on 8/Jan/07
Hey guys .... here's an interesting article regarding Roddy's height loss....Personally, being a fan of his for over 25 years I don't believe he ever stood 6'2"...I would agree to 6'0" though in his prime.
JAMES BISSON
> Tue Dec 19, 1:18 PM ET
>
> TORONTO (CP) - For years, (Rowdy) Roddy Piper has insisted that, if
> not for the support of wrestling fans around the world, he would
> probably be dead.
> "This doctor put me on the slab, and it turned out, I had a bone about
> the size of a potato chip, and about that thin," said Piper. "And it
> was starting to cut the nerves inside my spine. My height decreased
> from 6'2"
> to just over 5'10". I have to wear special lifts now to maintain my
> image."
Editor Rob
Hey guys .... here's an interesting article regarding Roddy's height loss....Personally, being a fan of his for over 25 years I don't believe he ever stood 6'2"...I would agree to 6'0" though in his prime.
JAMES BISSON
> Tue Dec 19, 1:18 PM ET
>
> TORONTO (CP) - For years, (Rowdy) Roddy Piper has insisted that, if
> not for the support of wrestling fans around the world, he would
> probably be dead.
> "This doctor put me on the slab, and it turned out, I had a bone about
> the size of a potato chip, and about that thin," said Piper. "And it
> was starting to cut the nerves inside my spine. My height decreased
> from 6'2"
> to just over 5'10". I have to wear special lifts now to maintain my
> image."
Editor Rob I'm sorry, but that article is on numerous sites and the part 'My height decreased...image' does not appear in the same article on any of canoe.ca, ctv.ca, yahoo.ca etc...
I am left to think the worst!
I am left to think the worst!
ralph said on 11/Nov/06
Chris looks very happy with Rowdy.
Chris looks very happy with Rowdy.
Jason said on 29/Oct/06
He was indeed barely (0.5-1'') taller than Bret Hart in 1992. I think he had his hip replacement in 1991, so he probably was 6'0'' in his prime. I seem to recall him being billed as 6'0'' way back when.
He was indeed barely (0.5-1'') taller than Bret Hart in 1992. I think he had his hip replacement in 1991, so he probably was 6'0'' in his prime. I seem to recall him being billed as 6'0'' way back when.
muta said on 9/Oct/06
If anybody remembers how Roddy used to look when he was working for Georgia Championship Wrestling, he stood tall, 6'2'' no doubt, but these days he is definitely looking 5'11'' to 6'0''
If anybody remembers how Roddy used to look when he was working for Georgia Championship Wrestling, he stood tall, 6'2'' no doubt, but these days he is definitely looking 5'11'' to 6'0''
Danimal said on 12/Sep/06
Piper has lost A LOT of height as well. He used to be as tall as Vince.
Piper has lost A LOT of height as well. He used to be as tall as Vince.
supes78 said on 11/Sep/06
I'm always amazed when oldschool wrestlers come out of retirement to fight younger guys and you realize just how much height they've lost or never had as the case might be. I always thought Piper was a legit 6'2" but seeing his recent appearances in the WWE makes him look only around 5'10".
I'm always amazed when oldschool wrestlers come out of retirement to fight younger guys and you realize just how much height they've lost or never had as the case might be. I always thought Piper was a legit 6'2" but seeing his recent appearances in the WWE makes him look only around 5'10".
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Texas Tom said on 7/Aug/06
Yeah Rod looks about 5-11 ish there to me. He's another one who noticeably shrank in recent years---hip replacement, shattered ankle in early 2002. In his prime I think he was an eyelash over 6 feet.
Was this pic recent? Gotta say, despite Roddy not looking terribly tall, it's the most robust and healthy I've seen him look in a while. In recent years, he's looked a bit haggard, pasty and flabby. In this pic, he looks tan and trim.
Editor Rob
Yeah Rod looks about 5-11 ish there to me. He's another one who noticeably shrank in recent years---hip replacement, shattered ankle in early 2002. In his prime I think he was an eyelash over 6 feet.
Was this pic recent? Gotta say, despite Roddy not looking terribly tall, it's the most robust and healthy I've seen him look in a while. In recent years, he's looked a bit haggard, pasty and flabby. In this pic, he looks tan and trim.
Editor Rob yes, Chris met him late july this year
Paul said on 3/Aug/06
If Chris is wearing sandals and piper is wearing thick heeled shoes then there's another 1/2 to 1 inch difference between the two. Piper may not be fully erect, but his back looks fairly straight and only his head is leaning. Chris probably isn't stretched out as much as he could be either. He looks fairly relaxed.
Piper was certainly never 6'2". He's probably just shy of 6' these days.
Too bad we can't see the lower half of their bodies. Is Piper still wearing kilts?
If Chris is wearing sandals and piper is wearing thick heeled shoes then there's another 1/2 to 1 inch difference between the two. Piper may not be fully erect, but his back looks fairly straight and only his head is leaning. Chris probably isn't stretched out as much as he could be either. He looks fairly relaxed.
Piper was certainly never 6'2". He's probably just shy of 6' these days.
Too bad we can't see the lower half of their bodies. Is Piper still wearing kilts?
Danimal said on 1/Aug/06
Piper is definitely not standing straight in that pic. Even still, I give him about 5'11"-5'11.5".
Piper is definitely not standing straight in that pic. Even still, I give him about 5'11"-5'11.5".
Louie John Buluran said on 1/Aug/06
Piper is 5ft 11
Piper is 5ft 11
Anshelm said on 23/Jun/06
Next to Daivari (who in turn looked 5'9"/175 cm next to Kurt Angle) I'd reckon he's 5'11"/180 cm, maybe 6'/183 cm on a good day... OK, probably not. Yeah, Flair's not 6'1" – he's barely taller than Angle (5'10"/178 cm).
I think The Real Facts has got it pretty close, I'd say he's an inch off at the most. On the gyus I'm familiar, that is.
Next to Daivari (who in turn looked 5'9"/175 cm next to Kurt Angle) I'd reckon he's 5'11"/180 cm, maybe 6'/183 cm on a good day... OK, probably not. Yeah, Flair's not 6'1" – he's barely taller than Angle (5'10"/178 cm).
I think The Real Facts has got it pretty close, I'd say he's an inch off at the most. On the gyus I'm familiar, that is.
Jason said on 31/May/06
Piper went nose to nose with Bret Hart (5'10''-5'11'') at Wrestlemania 8 in 1992 and he was only slightly taller.
Piper went nose to nose with Bret Hart (5'10''-5'11'') at Wrestlemania 8 in 1992 and he was only slightly taller.
Jason said on 31/May/06
Tatanka 5'8''?? He looks 5'10-5'11'' to me.
Tatanka 5'8''?? He looks 5'10-5'11'' to me.
The Real Facts said on 30/May/06
Piper 5' 11'' Flair is 5'10'' Benoit 5'9'' Cena 6 feet HHH 6'2'' Batista 6' 3'' Orton 6' 3'' Taker 6'7'' Kane 6'6'' Angle 5'10'' Big Show 6'10'' Sign 7 feet - Rey 5'3'' JBL 6'4'' Austin 6 feet Hogan 6'4'' (on a good day) Rock 6'3'' Booker T 6'1'' Snitsky 6'5'' Finley 5'8'' HBK 5'11'' Tatanka 5'8''
Piper 5' 11'' Flair is 5'10'' Benoit 5'9'' Cena 6 feet HHH 6'2'' Batista 6' 3'' Orton 6' 3'' Taker 6'7'' Kane 6'6'' Angle 5'10'' Big Show 6'10'' Sign 7 feet - Rey 5'3'' JBL 6'4'' Austin 6 feet Hogan 6'4'' (on a good day) Rock 6'3'' Booker T 6'1'' Snitsky 6'5'' Finley 5'8'' HBK 5'11'' Tatanka 5'8''
muta said on 6/May/06
I don't understand why people think Roddy Piper is not 6'1.5". Ric Flair is 6'1" and he is a little taller than Flair. Piper actually looked about 6'2" or 6'2.5" in his Georgia Championship Wrestling days. Piper looked to be about 3 to 4 inches shorter than Hogan when they stood face to face in WCW and Hogan's real height is 6'5" or 6'6", not 6'8" as he was billed all of his years in wrestling.
I don't understand why people think Roddy Piper is not 6'1.5". Ric Flair is 6'1" and he is a little taller than Flair. Piper actually looked about 6'2" or 6'2.5" in his Georgia Championship Wrestling days. Piper looked to be about 3 to 4 inches shorter than Hogan when they stood face to face in WCW and Hogan's real height is 6'5" or 6'6", not 6'8" as he was billed all of his years in wrestling.
175-77cm17andgrowing said on 19/Apr/06
Well, some people said he'S 6'2'' but... you know, even if you believe Orton is 6'4'' (he's still a little bit shorter than the 6'4'' Edge) then I'd say Piper is about 6' if not a little smaller like... umm... 5'11.5''?
Well, some people said he'S 6'2'' but... you know, even if you believe Orton is 6'4'' (he's still a little bit shorter than the 6'4'' Edge) then I'd say Piper is about 6' if not a little smaller like... umm... 5'11.5''?
Johnny G said on 21/Mar/06
a few years ago I worked out with Roddy and we were the same height 6'1 - after a 2 hour workout with someone in front of mirrors you can tell -
a few years ago I worked out with Roddy and we were the same height 6'1 - after a 2 hour workout with someone in front of mirrors you can tell -
TNTinCA said on 26/Feb/06
I happened to catch 'They Live' on my hi definition station a couple of nights ago. After looking at numerous scenes with Keith David and Roddy Piper together, I could have sworn Piper looked taller. Perhaps it was his boots but I believe Piper was 6'1" at a minimun. Perhaps closer to 6'2".
I happened to catch 'They Live' on my hi definition station a couple of nights ago. After looking at numerous scenes with Keith David and Roddy Piper together, I could have sworn Piper looked taller. Perhaps it was his boots but I believe Piper was 6'1" at a minimun. Perhaps closer to 6'2".
Jason said on 11/Jan/06
www.hillybilly.jim.com - pic 6 of gallery 5. 6'5'' Jim with Roddy Piper...
Roddy needs a downgrade!
www.hillybilly.jim.com - pic 6 of gallery 5. 6'5'' Jim with Roddy Piper...
Roddy needs a downgrade!
Jason said on 16/Nov/05
jenns says on 24/Sep/05
''Roddy Piper stated in his RF VIDEO THAT HE USED TO BE 6'2, BUT HE BROKE TWO DISCS IN HIS BACK A FEW YEARS AGO MAKING HIM NOW 6'0.''
Ah, that old gem. It's a frequent excuse used by wrestlers to explain why they're shorter than they're meant to be...
jenns says on 24/Sep/05
''Roddy Piper stated in his RF VIDEO THAT HE USED TO BE 6'2, BUT HE BROKE TWO DISCS IN HIS BACK A FEW YEARS AGO MAKING HIM NOW 6'0.''
Ah, that old gem. It's a frequent excuse used by wrestlers to explain why they're shorter than they're meant to be...
Michael said on 11/Oct/05
"I now remember that Keith David (a legitimate 6ft 2er) was in They Live and Piper looked nearly 2 inches shorter...so the 6ft does sound about right...anyone remember that film?"
I have it on DVD, and David and Piper look about the same height to me. If there is a difference between them in that movie, it's less than an inch. I'd say Piper was at least 6'1" back then.
"I now remember that Keith David (a legitimate 6ft 2er) was in They Live and Piper looked nearly 2 inches shorter...so the 6ft does sound about right...anyone remember that film?"
I have it on DVD, and David and Piper look about the same height to me. If there is a difference between them in that movie, it's less than an inch. I'd say Piper was at least 6'1" back then.
cantstop25 said on 1/Jul/05
e has 3 inches on mr.t so if he is 6' mr. t is 5'9". I always believed mr. t was around 5'9" in rocky he was barely taller then stallone.
e has 3 inches on mr.t so if he is 6' mr. t is 5'9". I always believed mr. t was around 5'9" in rocky he was barely taller then stallone.
John B said on 30/Jun/05
I have to say I agree, Piper is no way 6'2 he was standing next to Austin at this years Wrestlimania and he was a little shorter and Austin is ment to be 6'2 which we all know is not true and as I have read Pipers book he did say he was 6'1 and a half, I feel we are looking at a guy who is 5'11'' Look at Wrestlimania 1 Piper had a stare down with Mr T who is 5'10 that should open your eyes!
I have to say I agree, Piper is no way 6'2 he was standing next to Austin at this years Wrestlimania and he was a little shorter and Austin is ment to be 6'2 which we all know is not true and as I have read Pipers book he did say he was 6'1 and a half, I feel we are looking at a guy who is 5'11'' Look at Wrestlimania 1 Piper had a stare down with Mr T who is 5'10 that should open your eyes!
Enforcer said on 30/Jun/05
He was a couple inches taller than Mr. T @ Wrestlemania, but he always seemed quite a bit shorter than Hulk Hogan during their encounters (It just seemed the Hulk was around 6'6" in the day because of the way he towered over a lot of the other wrestlers). I'd say Roddy is around 6'.
He was a couple inches taller than Mr. T @ Wrestlemania, but he always seemed quite a bit shorter than Hulk Hogan during their encounters (It just seemed the Hulk was around 6'6" in the day because of the way he towered over a lot of the other wrestlers). I'd say Roddy is around 6'.
Cycklops said on 29/Jun/05
No way. Hot Rod is around 6', but my memory is fuzzy.
No way. Hot Rod is around 6', but my memory is fuzzy.
Bleemo said on 29/Jun/05
For the first time I am in accordance with Jason, he never looked short and his boots were never suspect, but he never looked that tall either.
For the first time I am in accordance with Jason, he never looked short and his boots were never suspect, but he never looked that tall either.
Jason said on 29/Jun/05
My best estimate would be 5'11 1/2''. Possibly 6'0''. Powerslam, a UK wrestling mag with an insider's perspective, had his legit height as 6'0'' in a profile.
My best estimate would be 5'11 1/2''. Possibly 6'0''. Powerslam, a UK wrestling mag with an insider's perspective, had his legit height as 6'0'' in a profile.
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