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RARE: Bob Saget and WWE Legend Roddy Piper Discuss Comedy and Pro-Wrestling

Published 01/09/2022, 11:49 PM EST

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American stand-up comedian Bob Saget passed away at the age of 65. The exact cause of his death is unknown but staff found him unresponsive at his hotel room in Orlando, Florida.

Since the tragic news, pro-wrestling fans have recirculated a video of wrestling legend Roddy Piper and comedian legend Bob Saget in conversation about the similarities between the two industries.

They both discussed how a comedian and a pro-wrestler will never 100% know what to say. But, will have to be prepared to take on the situation as it arrives.

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How did Bob Saget die?

The American Legend was found dead at his hotel room in Orlando, Florida.

Reports have claimed that there have been no signs of foul play or toxic overdose. Unfortunately, no one has confirmed the exact cause of his death.

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It will be unfair to say he wasn’t in good health considering he performed at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Saturday.

It’s possible further reports will give his fans the reason behind his tragic passing.

Gabe Sapolsky revealed an important lesson by Saget

Gabe Sapolsky is one of the pro-wrestler who had a personal story to tell. He revealed that he had tried to book the angle involving Saget, Jon Moxley, YAMATO, and BXB Hulk.

The idea was to make all the characters over at Strange Days with Bob Saget. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out due to lack of traction and it was cut down from an hour to half an hour.

However, during that time Saget gave Sapolsky an advice which he had learned from Rodney Dangerfield – “Be like a tank.

Over the years, Sapolsky has used that phrase multiple times in his career.

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Undoubtedly, this is a sad day for Hollywood. Saget was best known for his portrayal of Danny Tanner in the sitcom Full House. He played the role of a widowed father to three girls and his journey through fatherhood with the help of his two best friends.

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