Rowdy Roddy Piper's Best Matches

Includes match date, location, Wrestling Observer Newsletter star rating from Dave Meltzer, and Cagematch.net score.

Keep in mind that Cagematch scores can change over time; these scores are accurate as of the date of publication.

#1 1992 Royal Rumble match

Location: Albany, New York
Date: January 19, 1992

WON: ★★★¾ • Cagematch: 8.66

A legendary Rumble anchored by Ric Flair’s ironman run and Piper’s fiery mid-match surge.

#2 Jack Brisco vs. Roddy Piper

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Date: July 7, 1982

WON: — • Cagematch: 8.59

A technical, gritty battle showcasing Piper’s pre-WWF mastery against one of the sport’s greats.

#3 Greg Valentine vs. Roddy Piper

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Date: July 9, 1983

WON: — • Cagematch: 8.57

A violent, heated clash that foreshadowed their legendary chemistry for years to come.

#4 Bret Hart vs. Roddy Piper

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Date: April 5, 1992

WON: ★★★½ • Cagematch: 8.46

A classic match blending sportsmanship, tension, and Piper’s most disciplined in-ring performance.

#5 2008 Royal Rumble match

Location: New York, New York
Date: January 27, 2008

WON: ★★★★¼ • Cagematch: 8.27

A nostalgia-charged cameo where Piper reignited his rivalry with Jimmy Snuka to a massive reaction.

#6 Greg Valentine vs. Roddy Piper (Dog Collar match)

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Date: November 24, 1983

WON: — • Cagematch: 8.25

One of the most brutal matches of the era, defined by blood, hatred, and unforgettable intensity.

#7 Adrian Adonis, King Harley Race & Randy Savage vs.
Ricky Steamboat, Roddy Piper & The Junkyard Dog

Location: New York, New York
Date: February 23, 1987

WON: ★★★★ • Cagematch: 8.19

A star-studded, chaotic elimination bout with Piper’s charisma elevating every moment.

#8 Buddy Rose vs. Roddy Piper (Best-of-3 Falls match)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Date: May 12, 1979

WON: — • Cagematch: 8.11

A regional classic showcasing Piper’s early fire and Rose’s underrated brilliance.

#9 Buzz Sawyer vs. Roddy Piper (Dog Collar and Chain match)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Date: August 14, 1983

WON: — • Cagematch: 8.05

A savage, gritty fight that cemented Piper as one of wrestling’s toughest brawlers.

#10 Andre the Giant & Jimmy Snuka vs. David Schultz & Roddy Piper

Location: New York, New York
Date: March 25, 1984

WON: — • Cagematch: 7.90

A heated tag encounter fueled by Piper’s antagonistic energy and Schultz’s wild intensity.