Greg Valentine - What Rowdy Roddy Piper Was Like to Wrestle

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Greg "The Hammer" Valentine discusses what "Rowdy" Roddy Piper was like to wrestle in that dog collar chain match. Streaming now 📺 TitleMatchNetwork.com
Hear how the legendary Greg Valentine worked with Roddy Piper at the first ever NWA Starrcade (1983) closed-circuit event, two years before the debut of WWF Wrestlemania.
The year is 1983 and Ric Flair vs Harley Race is at the top of the card. But the one match fans always remember is the infamous dog collar match between Greg Valentine & Roddy Piper. Both men would leave for WWF shortly after this historic and brutal match.
Hammer also talks about the A&E Biography on Roddy Piper and how he was contacted to participate in the project. What was his reaction after the showed aired?
Produced by Title Match Network this past weekend in Las Vegas. Enjoy our brand new exclusive shoot interview from Greg "The Hammer" Valentine.

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@TitleMatchWrestling 3 жыл бұрын

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@canadiansensei 3 жыл бұрын

It’s great to see a wrestling legend that is not jaded and filled with animosity: long live The Hammer!

@bradn.2287 3 жыл бұрын

Have you seen his other shoot videos? he’s usually complaining about something 🤣

@rubenarriaga3029 3 жыл бұрын

I always felt he was a bitter man but after watching these videos he’s a cool cat

@TheWilliamBWilliams 3 жыл бұрын

It's those royalty checks he still receives.

@wc6740 2 жыл бұрын

Refreshing that he's not so bitter.

@lanenordgren7641 2 жыл бұрын

Greg is a great guy like his dad.

@servomst3k 3 жыл бұрын

Greg was a very patient and nice guy when I bought a signed picture from him at Wizard World in 2010. I started having a bit of a fanboy moment telling him about watching wrestling with my father and instead of trying to wrap things up quickly he asked if I wanted the signature to include a shoutout to my dad. Glad to see he’s still doing his thing 👌

@TheJeffro451 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome.

@BeeBumper Жыл бұрын

Seems like such a nice genuine guy. Never has a bad word about anyone.

@ronaldshank7589 3 жыл бұрын

Man, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine sounds like a really cool guy to be around! A true professional, in every sense and definition of the word!

@Tazzman225 2 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid i remember his father, Johnny Valentine. He looks and sounds just him!

@dustin2185 3 жыл бұрын

Hammer is just a stand up guy. Humble, Doesn’t even know his own legend status.

@theadventuresofrickandjill8107 3 жыл бұрын

The Hammer is almost 70. Looking good, sir. 💪

@KayFabe87 3 жыл бұрын

Still has phenomenal hair.

@weiner_hands-guy914 3 жыл бұрын

Dang I would have never guessed that was his age, looks great.

@al5306 3 жыл бұрын

@@KayFabe87 His hair is still amazing. lol

@seahawks5725 2 жыл бұрын

@@al5306 Ric Flair might be a bit jealous regarding his hair!!!

@geo_ashburn 2 жыл бұрын

I remember when my hair looked like that but in a different color. I'm jealous of his hair

@phildicks4721 3 жыл бұрын

Like Piper, the Hammer was a wrestler who made you believe he was real. You might have thought wrestling was fake, but you knew Piper and the Hammer would kick your ass in a real fight.

@danielria 3 жыл бұрын

You got that right!

@herbie747 3 жыл бұрын

lol he made you think it was real?

@teller1290 3 жыл бұрын

...and Mr. #1derful.

@wc6740 2 жыл бұрын

They we're both very dedicated wrestlers.

@orgonkothewildlyuntamed6301 2 жыл бұрын

@@herbie747 almost as funny as people who think God is real LOL

@nickvoorhees3929 3 жыл бұрын

I can't stop watching these shoot interviews.

@judahsong 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@kingflame81 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@steelersrus8055 3 жыл бұрын

Same here 😁👍

@cmd2973 3 жыл бұрын

Yea Greg really describes the olden days and the wrestlers extremely well.

@dawnwallis6732 3 жыл бұрын

Its that hair.... just perfection

@jjbalsalm955 3 жыл бұрын

Greg is one of the most solid, most intelligent and thoughtful guys in the business. He could have been successful at anything. Wish him well.

@SkepticalBrother Жыл бұрын

He’s genuinely a very nice guy.

@Fultonfalcons86 3 жыл бұрын

Greg never has bad words to say about people just a straight forward and honest that was a hell of a match....

@seahawks5725 2 жыл бұрын

I have been thinking the same thing as I just started watching his interviews, been doing a little binge watching! I watch a lot of the mafia related uploads and one of thee old timers that lived to be I believe 103 who served a 50 year bid in prison named Sonny Franchese he would never bad mouth anyone not even his enemies, they'd ask him so what was so and so like? He'd respond oh a good man great family guy. Is it true so and so made millions of dollars? I'm not sure I do not know that to be true. LoL!

@SheikOfShake 2 жыл бұрын

I love Valentine’s shoots. He’s like a walking encyclopedia. I could listen to him for hours. Legend.

@InnocentFurryCat-we6yz 5 ай бұрын

I could listen to Greg tell wrestling stories all day long 😃

@reilneid6436 3 жыл бұрын

Pure professional wrestling legend. I liked him as a wrestler, but more after all these shoots.

@wawoodsman7198 3 жыл бұрын

Most people don't realize the hammer started when wrestling first began to be televised. A true legend and pioneer.

@jeffdemarcus160 3 жыл бұрын

Televised wrestling was huge in the Fifties, pretty sure he's not that old. He was there when cable took off.

@bdpopeye 3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffdemarcus160 True. The Hammer was born 20 September 1951....this is from wiki; The first pro wrestling studio television show was taped on December 18, 1942 at WRBG-TV in Schenectady, New York, at a time when few Americans owned television sets. The earliest successful recurring wrestling program was Hollywood Wrestling in Los Angeles, which debuted on KTLA in 1947 and was syndicated in numerous U.S. cities by 1952.

@Bushmaster10MM 3 жыл бұрын

@@bdpopeye Thank you for the edification. If memory serves correctly... the Hammer began in ring work about 1970. (give or take a year)

@AlreadyShort 2 жыл бұрын

same as the Crusher and Baron

@glennarcher6 Жыл бұрын

I hated him when I was a kid. He was a great heel. Intense persona in the ring made him very intimidating

@dave-rf2vn 2 жыл бұрын

It would be amazing if Greg actually read these comments he is so amazing in these videos Greg you speak so professional

@HenryWeems-kr9wr 4 ай бұрын

Greg Valentine will always be a hero to me.

@edkeaton6360 3 жыл бұрын

Even by yesterday's standards, Roddy Piper and Greg Valentine's match was brutal and chaotic. They were world class contenders then and now. Long live the Rowdy one.

@charlesclark9627 3 жыл бұрын

Long live! Pipers been dead a little while now!

@edkeaton6360 3 жыл бұрын

@@charlesclark9627 What I was referring to was his legacy, both as an in ring competitor and what not. I'm aware that he's been dead for awhile now. The memories of his life are what I'm interested in rather than his death."

@dirkdodger5458 2 жыл бұрын

I hated the Greg The Hammer Valentine when I was a kid. I love watching his interviews now. He did his job well now that I understand. What a great guy and a excellent wrestler. Miss the days of great wrestling. Take care of yourself Hammer and keep doing great interviews.

@jdsalerno Жыл бұрын

I remember as a kid, I would buy Wrestling magazines in early 80's and the pics from Piper v Valentine match was brutal! The blood, my gosh Roddy's ear, and the chains! No matter who tried to tell me that wrestling was fake, after reading that article and seeing those pics, I KNEW the violoence was REAL! Greg is refreshing to me, all his stories from the road! He is such a legend to me!

@rainerbest9561 Жыл бұрын

They we're indeed the true Gladiators of a Time,which will Never be seen again.Cheers to the Hammer and R.I.P Roddy Piper

@markgarvey5859 3 жыл бұрын

The HAMMER a true old school wrestler gave us years of greatness Greg was a big part of making wrestling big an deserves a lot of credit

@ronnielester2933 3 жыл бұрын

I loved to hate The Hammer when I was a kid! There were more heels a loved than baby faces and the hammer was and always will be in my top 3. Always reminded me of a human pit-bull. One of the all time greats!

@TracyJ1963 3 жыл бұрын

I vividly remember that match, I was 3rd row ringside

@jonathanturbide2232 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, you're so lucky Tracy! First Starrcade ever, you were a part of history! ⭐👍

@JohnDoe-wy2py 2 жыл бұрын

I bet you were at Woodstock too?

@edwhitson9873 Жыл бұрын

Greg never talks bad about anyone. Good ol dude

@heey_im_mike 5 ай бұрын

Apart from Brutus beefcakes wife watch his most recent wsi interview 😂

@jonathanturbide2232 3 жыл бұрын

I know it has been said a million times, but that Starrcade 83 match is such a masterpiece. Personally I first saw that dog collar fight on the "Greatest stars of the 80's" dvd set produced by WWE in 2005, and I just had to watch it 2-3 times that day, I was just blown away by the storytelling and the brutality of it. 👍

@swmita 3 жыл бұрын

Piper put himself through so much punishment to sell his matches. In the end it cost him his health and maybe his life (like many others) he had a hip replacement too. I remember my father commenting to my uncle when my uncle said it was fake. "Staged or not they are putting their bodies through hell. Pro athletes from other sports don't put themselves through that" years later the fatalities piled up as famous wrestler after famous wrestler died at a young age, and those who didn't were crippled in one way or the other.

@joshuagaffney458 Жыл бұрын

Nice! That was the first time I saw that match as well, sometime in the mid 2000s, maybe late 2000s, can't recall. That was actually a really solid DVD! Lots of amazing matches!

@rubenarriaga3029 3 жыл бұрын

He was the United States Champion in the first Starrcade and the Intercontinental champion at the first WrestleMania

@samiam1254 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Spartanburg, and as a kid, used to go to the Auditorium to see Mid-Atlantic and NWA wrestling and Greg the Hammer Valentine, Wahoo McDaniel, Johnny Weaver, Ric Flair...wonderful memories, Mr Valentine!!!

@Muertes-tf2oj 2 жыл бұрын

Spartanburg here too. I started going to the matches in 1965 and went pretty much every week until they ended in the late 80's.

@sueapollonio3000 Жыл бұрын

GREG VALENTINE HAS TO BE THE MOST HONEST WRESTLER EVER, I LOVE HIM !!

@TheJeffro451 2 жыл бұрын

I know he was a former intercontinental champion, but they shoulda made him heavyweight champ. I hated him when I was a kid (along with Brutus Beefcake) but I respect the hell out of him now. I could talk to this man for hours. Love the Hammer.

@blueyedmedic911 2 жыл бұрын

Greg the hammer. As a small kid in early mid 70s. I so hated u. U was a true heel and a true legend. Although I hated u. I feared u. Ur style. U made me believe u were tough as nails. U made me believe wrestling. That means u were great at what u did. Ur craft. God bless u. Great to see u still kickin. U r a very humble man. Hope for many more years on this planet.

@SuperPowderpig Жыл бұрын

The Hammer Piper dog collar match was legendary. Absolutely professionals giving a masterclass.

@drgwhatsthetruth3783 Жыл бұрын

Greg 'the Hammer'...a beast with class.

@iainsandler7060 3 жыл бұрын

What a Legend of the industry

@vitallink4830 3 жыл бұрын

" I came here to kick ass and chew gum, and I'm all out of gum". Rowdy Roddy Piper in They Live.

@toxsin2207 3 жыл бұрын

This show/channel should be renamed the Greg Valentine History Hour

@supernaut1029 3 жыл бұрын

I love these interviews with Greg. I would love to meet the guy

@anthonystephens8056 3 жыл бұрын

I met the hammer yesterday. Saw him coming out of the Smiths grocery store here in Las Vegas. Really nice guy.

@y2flu 3 жыл бұрын

When I first started watching, I remember Valentine suplexing Morales on the concrete floor. It was a HUGE deal back then. Garea & Martel came out to make the save

@alanderson9711 3 жыл бұрын

To be old and remember seeing these Great Icons when we were all young. Times were far more fun. Thanks for these great interviews.

@Farmboy1970 3 жыл бұрын

The Dog Collar match when wrestling was AWESOME

@jpvegas7392 2 жыл бұрын

I met Roddy at the Vegas airport 2008. Cool guy!

@gothchicksbongrips5712 2 жыл бұрын

Of all the A&E biographies. The Piper one was my favorite. Sad ending. Made me cry. But I gained a new respect for him on how he handled his business and it never effected his family. Dude was a pro.

@andrewft31 2 жыл бұрын

My only issue with Piper was during his WWF run he only lost once cleanly, his other losses were either DQ or countout. WCW he was the same, he had an agreement with Hogan that he gets the wins but Hogan keeps the belt. The only person Piper put over was his cousin Bret Hart.

@darylabrams2 2 жыл бұрын

Piper would lose but he wouldn't allow himself to be pinned on TV. He was OK with losing at shows where only the crowd in the arena saw the match. Roddy didn't want to be one of the heels that hogan would beat and then move on to the next guy. Hogan has even said piper took care of himself first. That was the nature of the business then. Hogan did it too. I don't blame anyone for protecting themselves and trying to make the most money they can make.

@darlaevitts3459 Жыл бұрын

Saw his dad Johnny Valentine. Saw Greg. Both had such an ability to make it look so real. They took punishment , just so they retaliate with an elbow or punch. Remember when Flair and Valentine were tag team partners. Saw them in Richmond Virginia. Both so talented. Ric had all his bravado “whoooo”. . And Greg valentine made it real , and he put the hurt on you. I preferred Greg and his no notice hammering style. , but loved Flair too, Greg looks great ! Look at that head of hair. ! He looks great . weight looks about the same. Looks like he could still put the “hammer” down. Greg should have won the world title.

@raybrock5917 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy the interviews, the hammer is my favorite. Always a hard hitting brutal match. I'm happy to see him well.

@nickperkins8477 3 жыл бұрын

Greg “The Hammer “ Valentine is one of the first people I ever identified in my life as a professional wrestler. It’s wonderful to see him now as such a kind, thoughtful person. Thank you for your professionalism and dedication, Mr. Valentine.

@spellet63 3 жыл бұрын

It is great to hear the stories from a legend in wrestling! I’m old enough to have seen him wrestle and he is a true sportsman! Best wishes to you Mr. Valentine!

@jayhouston7054 2 жыл бұрын

Dude is a wrestling historian treasure imo. Grew up with him(hating him..big up's brother for that). The fact his knowledge is going back to the 70s and he's not dead, addict, is articulate and members things ect after 40 years+. I ain't blowing smoke he is my legit old timer when he speaks i listen dude.

@pinebarrenpatriot8289 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad the Hammer is doing well. I loved watching these guys on Saturday mornings or the legendary Saturday Night Main Events in the 80's

@theoutlaw9043 3 жыл бұрын

Always my all time fav wrestler... Rowdy Piper... great interview here

@SovietMOB 2 жыл бұрын

The Hammer is still one of the hardest working wrestlers ever to have been in the ring!! Without him so many people never would have got over. He gave legitimacy to the people that he got over and made the job guys have a respect by the fans. He was too much man and not pretty boy enough to run baby face championships. They don’t have the matches like his anymore. Hour long match at a house show? EPIC!!!

@sdavis6806 3 жыл бұрын

I always loved Greg The Hammer, always an old school reliable wrestler

@kaitlynfox3105 3 жыл бұрын

Greg is one of the nicest guys you could ever meet.

@gcampbell6126 3 жыл бұрын

Always loved Greg Valentine growing up in the 70's great wrestler

@larrym5120 3 жыл бұрын

These videos with Greg are modern day classics. Thanks.

@Riztastic1 3 жыл бұрын

I love Greg. He pulled a rick James lol It was for the U.S. title, my belt wasn't on the line. Lol Valentine is a true great.

@TD_JR Жыл бұрын

As much as I hate to say it, this is like interviewing those old WW2 vets before they pass on. With the number of wrestlers from the 80s and 90s who are no longer with us and dying far too soon, these old warriors of the ring like Greg have such a valuable story to tell about an important part of Americana. I really appreciate the time he's spent recording his thoughts.

@bigjohncasey2641 Жыл бұрын

Greg was so good at making you not like his character back in the day. That's talent. I like most fans,hated his character back than. Now we as fans appreciate him even more. Thank you for entertaining us all those years. Thank you for your stories now.

@Daniel1962007 2 жыл бұрын

Mad mad respect for these “inhuman athletes “ I’m originally from Montreal and remember the Rougeau family days… this art was a part of our everyday lives…Thank you for sharing this with all of us 🙏🏼✌🏻💚🇨🇦🌎

@crowmedicine4520 Ай бұрын

Dog collar match scared me when I was little it was that good. Brilliant!!

@driski90 3 жыл бұрын

I once went to wrestling in Portland Maine. I was waiting in the lobby for a ride after the show. Out of the locker room comes Greg Valentine with Sky Low Low. I looked at them and said "hi Greg" and he gave me a glare that could melt ice. It was still amazing!

@DLindsay210yahoocom 3 жыл бұрын

What a great insight of the wrestlers. Thank you Hammer . This is great history. I’ve always been a fan of yours!

@achillescolettas7042 2 жыл бұрын

Love Greg The Hammer Valentine amazing

@hereticNick 3 жыл бұрын

Hammer definitely seems like a cool guy.... Love from Australia

@bobo44donemilking51 Жыл бұрын

The hammer is the best super star guest of all time ,class act 🔨

@420jamamaw 3 жыл бұрын

The hammer has one of if not the best looking worked punches in the business

@michaelfrazia4569 3 жыл бұрын

his chops were deadly

@teller1290 3 жыл бұрын

Orndorf had those, too

@kjdenton6248 2 жыл бұрын

The hammer is real. Love the detail he gives in his stories about wrestling!

@asjohnseesit 2 жыл бұрын

The Hammer seems like a really good guy, who speaks well. A true pro!

@christurner2853 3 жыл бұрын

Man greg's hands are massive. met piper many years ago at a signing, his hands were massive as well. and piper was such a friendly guy.

@micahhull5126 5 ай бұрын

I saw Flair & Valentine in a night club in Charlotte. Great tag team! They filled a lot of seats. Fans loved to hate them!

@philacesphilaces8116 Жыл бұрын

Love how the interviewer asks a question & then just lets them talk. Great stuff

@bunbee2023 3 жыл бұрын

Greg is a LEGEND!! 👍🏾

@negativezero3107 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE the HAMMER, great guy

@jimmyolsen5897 2 жыл бұрын

The Hammer 🔨 is a legend

@deboneighr4201 Жыл бұрын

Man I took Greg for granted in my younger years… He’s an absolute fucking legend!

@baymaxc1647 2 жыл бұрын

The Hammer can sure tell some great Stories ! I don’t know who the Interviewer is but He’s Great!

@scottanderson8167 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Wisniski for all the entertainment and excitement you’ve provided for us all for all these years, past and present. You are head and shoulders above anyone who is working today.

@MasamuneStreams 3 жыл бұрын

It's crazy to know how much is ad-libbed versus planning out spot for spot. Gives a whole new level of respect for those wrestlers who adlib more parts of the matches.

@bouncerblake Жыл бұрын

Back when wrestlers could trust each other and BE trusted to put on a good show. Not knocking on planning out today's matches for the sake of being careful on big spots. But I loved seeing the improv work of the older craftsmen of the business.

@joecole2318 Жыл бұрын

Love and miss the Legend. The Hammer is just awesome and was just a lot of fun to watch him entertain the World.

@CFox2023 3 жыл бұрын

Id like to say its amazing to hear your take on real wrestling and how you and your buddies would go off chemistry just like musicians do, and would slightly touch up on things, and the hot spots so nobody will get hurt and still make it look like it was done on the spot. I wished wrestling was still this way,but it isnt and I think thats why I don't like it as much is its lost its touch and lost the advice of Legends such as yourself, I never knew who you were, im 29 and now that I do , totally one of my favorites and would love to see you,not wrestling, but involved in wrestling uninvolved with wwf/wwe. Thank you for giving us your time and making me have so much respect for you, compared to me just knowing of you, im going to watch alot of your matches and would love for you to talk about other wrestlers and back in the day the inventive ways things were done in those days. You are now one of my favorites, you don't bullshit, tell it like it is and was, and your happy for what you have done and what you are willing to do to sell the show.

@Blue-xb2xr 6 ай бұрын

I fondly remember watching wrestling with my sainted mother starting in the 1970's❤ Rowdy was her favorite wrestller, and the Hammer seemed to be in every match. Great performer, and in my view, underrated. Thank-you John.......unforgettable performances down the line. My folks had many of the wrestlers stay at their motel in the day....those were the days, much gratitude ❤

@752brickie 2 жыл бұрын

Greg it is great to see you again on these interviews ! Praying you have many many more happy and healthy years !!!

@alanneumann8385 2 жыл бұрын

The Hammer is nothing but class.

@davidyoung1625 3 жыл бұрын

Watched several of these interviews with the Hammer gotta say what an absolute genuine geezer great stories

@jamieslack3147 3 ай бұрын

Long live "The Hammer"

@FilmDudePaulCollins 3 жыл бұрын

Greg Valentine still looks in good shape. Great video!

@jimscarnivorekitchen4731 3 жыл бұрын

Love listening to The Hammer

@joshuagaffney458 Жыл бұрын

Being from the North East, it always bummed me out that I didn't see the Hammer ⚒️ until 1992, when I was 7. I was just a wee bit too young. But I'm grateful I was afforded the opportunity to watch his NWA matches on VHS and DVD. 🙌🏼

@pinebarrenpatriot8289 Жыл бұрын

Once in a Blue moon they would throw on Southern territory wrestling promotions on a random Sunday in the Mid-Atlantic on one of our 20 cable stations. Like most in the Notheast I only knew of wwf/wwe but was always intrigued seeing different guys in smaller venues like the Horseman, Sting, Great muta before everything merged.

@michaelmain8230 3 жыл бұрын

We had a Greg the Hammer banner with a hammer on it at the Spectrum routing Greg on hoping he would defeat Backlund.

@NodakSavage Жыл бұрын

Absolute Legend, thank you Sir for all your contributions to the business of Professional Wrestling

@michaelcorkery7108 Жыл бұрын

I met Greg Valentine twice. Very nice man. I saw Starrcade '83, '84,'87 in the Cumberland County Arena in Fayetteville NC. Closed Circuit Screen (big screen). $10.00. it was great.

@arriuscalpurniuspiso 3 ай бұрын

Hammer and Piper in a dog collar match. Wish I had been there to see them

@stevesharp4864 3 жыл бұрын

My all time top 3. Piper , Hart , Valentine.

@neilsmith9066 3 жыл бұрын

Hammer!!!!!

@joeltowle2737 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best matches ever!

@carldavenport1583 3 жыл бұрын

I think the dog-collar match was led into by Greg damaging Piper's ear a month or so before. I think I was there for the dog-collar match. Greg called it the "Year of the Ear" to get heat from the fans.