10 Hall Of Famers Who Fell Out With The WWE

10. Roddy Piper

In terms of turbulent relationships, Hot Rod and the WWE have the type of relationship that wouldn't look out of place on an episode of Jerry Springer.

Piper's relationship with the company goes way back to the mid-'70s and has been full of enough ups and downs to make a man dizzy. In an industry where firings and rehirings are commonplace, Roddy has butted heads with Vince McMahon many a time, which is largely down to Piper's willingness to speak his mind regardless of the consequences.

It took until 2005 for Piper to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The road to the HOF was anything but easy.

Having returned to the WWE at WrestleMania XIX, Roddy was released by the company only a few months later after discussing some of the darker elements of the wrestling business during a HBO feature. Piper's comments saw the WWE immediately decide against using him on any more shows, and they quickly moved to distance themselves from the Rowdy One.

Even after entering the Hall of Fame, Piper's work with the WWE has often ended on a sour note.