Ronda Rousey knocked out Beth Correia in 34-seconds last night. It was another dominating showing for the Women's Bantamweight Champion. After the fight the Rowdy one went on to dedicate her win to the legendary Roddy Piper who passed away over the weekend. Several celebrites, and just about everyone in the wrestling world, shared their condolences over Piper's death on Twitter.
After the fight, Rousey explained she spoke to Piper just before heading to Brazil.
Take a look at the interview below:
"We found out last night on the way back from the weigh-ins. I actually got a chance to sit down and talk to him for a couple of hours before this fight. I didn't have time for anything and I was like 'I have to go see Roddy, I have to go to Piper's pit' and we talked for hours," Rousey said.
"I even told him, I promised him I'm going to do the name proud, I'm going to beat this chick. I told him that and I hope him and my dad had a good time watching it together."
Rousey was joined by many others:
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Roddy Piper's passing. He was one of a kind and one of the all time greats. #prowrestling
— Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) July 31, 2015
I am so sad to tweet that my friend Roddy Piper passed away last night. He was really such a sweet man. My heart is with his family. — Cyndi Lauper (@cyndilauper) July 31, 2015
I STAND BEHIND THE RODDY PIPER WHEN WE BOTH MAKE IT TO HALL OF FAME. FOREVER HE MY BROTHER. pic.twitter.com/Q8S8OtR6XT — The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) July 31, 2015
Awesome athlete. Great actor. Kind and sweet man. You'll be missed @R_Roddy_Piper pic.twitter.com/V5b80WvMxx — Rob McElhenney (@RMcElhenney) July 31, 2015
Just when you think heaven is calming down. In walks these two. #RipPiper #ChidhoodFavorite pic.twitter.com/OeNK73FBKT
— James Storm (@JamesStormBrand) July 31, 2015
© 2024 Mstars News, All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.One of the true greats of all time. My heart goes out to his family and the fans he entertained over the years. RIP Rowdy. — John Cena (@JohnCena) July 31, 2015