Ringside Review: Rowdy Roddy hurt in wreck
Roddy Piper was hurt in a car accident the first of this month, and his injuries were a lot worse than the XWF said they were.
Piper broke four ribs, punctured his liver, strained his back and — worst of all — crushed his ankle. He was in the hospital for three days.
• WWF.com is reporting on the two separate talent rosters. Jim Ross says we are in for some major changes in the talent mix when the brand extends, and some guys are going to be expected to quickly become “main-event” stars.
There is no date set for the roster split, but J.R. says it will happen.
• It has been a decade since Ric Flair’s last appearance at WrestleMania, and the 16-time former World Champion says he’s just as excited now as he was when he competed at WrestleMania VIII.
Flair lost to “Macho Man” Randy Savage in 1992, and should this time to the Undertaker, who comes into this match with a 9-0 WrestleMania record. Flair says he is looking forward to working with Taker.
• The biggest night of the year in pro wrestling is Sunday. WrestleMania always has the biggest crowds of the year for any event in wrestling.
When Hogan beat Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III, there were 97,000 fans. That is still the record for any indoor event in North America.
My picks: Hogan over the Rock; Triple H beats Chris Jericho; Steve Austin over Scott Hall; Rob Van Dam beats William Regal; Undertaker over Ric Flair.
• The Outlaw Wrestling Federation will hold an autograph session at Cash Advance America today from 3-5 p.m. Fans can meet Gypsy Joe, the Victory Twins and others, with pictures available to be signed.
• In OWF action later tonight at Jake’s Auction Barn, Cruel Intentions and the Victory Twins will square off for the tag team titles, and “The Wanted Man” J.C. Ice defends his heavyweight championship against Gypsy Joe.
Bobby Lowe and Chris Champion will take on Insane Shane and Quinton Kobaine in a grudge match, Shawn Williams and Lone Wolf will have a special challenge match, and Loose Cannon will meet Dangerous Doug Harrison.
A special ladies match is also on tonight’s card, as well as an added attraction for the kids — The Pink Panther vs. Cow.
Bell time is set for 8 p.m. Tickets are $7 at the door, with children 5 and under admitted free.
• Join Dandy Dave at the Warren County Rescue Squad this Saturday for their fundraiser breakfast. Enjoy good food and help raise money for a good cause.
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