posted on Jun, 27 2003 @ 12:36 PM
Since March 31, 2003, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (�WWE�) and Roderick Toombs, p/k/a �Roddy Piper�, have attempted to negotiate the terms of
an arrangement for Roddy to appear on WWE programming through August of this year. The parties have been unable to reach a mutually acceptable
agreement.
On Tuesday, June 24, Piper appeared on an HBO program and revealed disturbing facts about his own personal drug use. Piper stated that he used drugs
for many years while working in professional wrestling and that he does not like the person that he becomes when he actively performs as a
professional wrestler.
In view of WWE�s inability to reach agreement on a contract and to assist Piper from engaging in any self destructive behavior, the WWE is ending any
further discussion with Piper regarding a contract.