As the world reacts to the tragic passing of WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper at the age of 61, the following reactions have been posted by some of wrestling’s top names:
Grew up a fan(still have my Hot Rod shirt), became a colleague, and most importantly, became a friend. Bagpipes are playing #RIPHotRod
— Adam (Edge) Copeland (@EdgeRatedR) July 31, 2015
RODDY PIPER. I LOVE YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU BUBBA
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) July 31, 2015
Roddy Piper dead at the age of 61. Damn. Loved that guy. One of the best talkers of all time.
— Todd Grisham (@GrishamESPN) July 31, 2015
JUST HEARD THAT HOT ROD RODDY PIPER PASSED AWAY TODAY. WOW. STUNNED. LOVED THE GUY…RIP HOT ROD. @WWE http://t.co/venV9vBdvL
— Zeb Colter (@WWEZeb) July 31, 2015
Just found out about #RowdyPiper. What a shock. I’m at a loss for words. Let’s watch They Live tonight. #RIPHotRod pic.twitter.com/gk7xoE2GRc
— Melina (@RealMelina) July 31, 2015
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
He was a friend and a mentor! HotRod, you will be missed. #RIPRoddyPiper
— GOLDUST (@Goldust) July 31, 2015
Absolutely gutted to hear of the passing of Roddy Piper.A good friend to me.No one sent chills up my spine like him when…
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) July 31, 2015
his music hit.My deepest condolences to Colt and his family.x
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) July 31, 2015
You were always good to me, and I’ll always remember the joy on your face when you told me how much fun you had acting. Thank You #RIPRoddy
— Xavier Woods (@XavierWoodsPhD) July 31, 2015
Feel so sad hearing Rowdy Roddy Piper has passed away. Always brought a smile 2 my face when I saw him #ClassAct #RIP pic.twitter.com/EPOtHUQBHy
— Lilian Garcia (@LilianGarcia) July 31, 2015
Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.
