Bret Hart Posts Reaction to Roddy Piper’s Death, Scott Stanford Covers Piper’s Death on PIX11, Speaks With Mean Gene Okerlund (Video)

August 1, 2015

Scott Stanford Covers Piper’s Death

Last night, WWE Raw pre-show host Scott Stanford covered the death of Roddy Piper on PIX11 in New York, and during the piece Stanford spoke with “Mean” Gene Okerlund.

Below is footage of Stanford hosting the show, and the following is a quote from Okerlund:

“I think the one thing that’s going to be a big part of his legacy, he kind of sheltered his family from the business, at least until recently. He was a very good father. He had a son Colt and three daughters, and a lovely young lady by the name of Kitty, his wife and only wife. We hear about a lot of relationships going south in a big hurry but Roddy was very tight and loved his family dearly.”

My interview on the PIX11 Sports Desk with WWE Hall of Famer "Mean" Gene Okerlandon the passing of Rowdy Roddy Piper.

Posted by Scott stanford on Friday, July 31, 2015

Bret Hart Posts Lengthy Reaction to Roddy Piper's Death

WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart posted the following reaction on Instagram to Roddy Piper's death:

I can't find the words to describe the sorrow in my heart upon learning the news of my dear friend, Roddy Piper, passing away. He was my closest friend in the business, a man that schooled me and guided me throughout my career. In fact, if it wasn't for Roddy Piper reaching out to help me, I'm sure I would've been a mere footnote in wrestling. He was always there for me. He was family to me, a brother who loved me and was there for me through my darkest days. He was the only wrestler to come visit me when I suffered a stroke in 2002. He totally made me at Wrestlemania 8 in our classic match. Passing a torch that many from that era couldn't conceive of doing. We always called each other "cuz" because we were so close. I loved you Roddy, and I'll miss you and your laugh for the rest of my days. I'm stunned and the hole in my heart will widen as it sinks in that I lost a brother of such great worth. What a tragic loss to all that knew him.

A photo posted by Bret (@brethitmanhart) on Aug 1, 2015 at 12:08am PDT

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.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.