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Roddy Piper update
November 20, 2006
On Monday, sources close to WWE Hall of Famer â<80><9c>Rowdyâ<80> Roddy Piper contacted WWE.com with a further update on his condition. Doctors have discovered and removed a mass in Piperâ<80><99>s spine, which was causing discomfort in the legendâ<80><99>s back. At this time, Piper and his family are awaiting results of a biopsy.