– WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper was loved like Dusty Rhodes as more social media reactions are coming in from around the pro wrestling world. As noted, TMZ reported that Piper, age 61, passed away at home in Hollywood after going into cardiac arrest while sleeping on Thursday night. He was found Friday. Below are more reactions from the wrestling world:
RIP Roddy Piper. THE most Rowdy of characters, of all time. He was very good to me… Condolences to his family. #RIPRoddy
— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) July 31, 2015
Sad to hear about Roddy Piper.He once worked 91 nights w/out a day off.WWE wouldn’t be what it is today w/out him.Wonderful athlete & friend — Jesse Ventura (@GovJVentura) July 31, 2015
Damn, why are the “good guys” the ones to leave too early…RIP RODDY PIPER!?
— Vickie Guerrero (@VickieGuerrero) July 31, 2015
RIP @R_Roddy_Piper You will be missed my friend. Much Love! @antmaurizio pic.twitter.com/YU50ALMLFE — Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) July 31, 2015
Just when you think heaven is calming down. In walks these two. #RipPiper #ChidhoodFavorite pic.twitter.com/OeNK73FBKT
— James Storm (@JamesStormBrand) July 31, 2015
I am so sad hearing of the passing of @R_Roddy_Piper. He’s the wrestler that made me want to be one too. A true legend who will be missed. — Abyss (@TherealAbyss) July 31, 2015
RIP “Rowdy” Roddy Piper…I’ll never forgot you smashing a coconut over my head at WrestleMania XXVII pic.twitter.com/1g2EqaAN2O
— Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) July 31, 2015
Plenty of Bubble Gum in Heaven. Relax and enjoy HotRod! RIP! — Lance Hoyt/Archer (@LanceHoyt) July 31, 2015
Rip Hot Rod ❤️
— Renee Young (@ReneeYoungWWE) July 31, 2015
RIP Roddy Piper Had the chance to get in the ring with him, a legend no doubt — TJ Wilson (@KiddWWE) July 31, 2015
The original rebel. One of my greatest inspirations. Thank you for your guidance. RIP Piper. pic.twitter.com/lzGT8m0vCJ
— A.J. Brooks (@WWEAJLee) July 31, 2015
Can’t tell you how stunned I am to hear about Roddy Pipers passing. Enjoyed his company in both WCW and TNA. Shocked and saddened by this. — Mike Tenay (@RealMikeTenay) July 31, 2015
Saddened about the passing of “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. He was truly a legend and icon, and will never be forgotten… #ThankYouRoddy #RIP
— Triple H (@TripleH) July 31, 2015
Roddy Piper helped pave the way for Canadians like me in wrestling. Your persona was larger than life. You will be missed — Bobby Roode (@REALBobbyRoode) July 31, 2015
Saddened to hear that Roddy Piper passed away. He became a friend after being a childhood wrestling hero. #RIPHotRod pic.twitter.com/dtNXn3YphO
— Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) July 31, 2015
Was privileged to see firsthand the kindness & humility of a true legend. RIP “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. A legacy Unmatched pic.twitter.com/kKsQYwskRv — Byron Saxton (@ByronSaxton) July 31, 2015
Rod made me believe a kid from Scotland could do anything. He’d spend time on the phone with me & was my friend Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
— Drew Galloway (@GallowaySpeaks) July 31, 2015
A @wwe legend gone too soon. Roddy Piper was one of the best ever. Prayers and condolences to the family. #RIPHOTROD pic.twitter.com/Ys3kyM46dt — Jack Korpela (@JackKorpela) July 31, 2015
Sad today to hear about the passing of Rowdy Roddy Piper. Great man always a gentleman to me and a true legend. #riprowdyroddypiper
— Bill DeMott (@BillDeMott) July 31, 2015
Reactions from around the pro wrestling world are still coming in on WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper. As noted, Piper, age 61, passed away at home in Hollywood after going into cardiac arrest while sleeping on Thursday night. He was found on Friday. Below are more reactions from stars:
Thank you @R_Roddy_Piper for a life well lived. Always so kind and humble and was an honor to be in the ring with you. Thank you Hot Rod. — The Big Guy (@Ryback22) August 1, 2015
I’m absolutely devastated. My heart goes out to Roddy’s family. RIP my friend. One of the best in every way! pic.twitter.com/hLakBF8sdC
— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) July 31, 2015
One of the most mesmerizing and inspiring people I ever met in wrestling… RIP Mr. Piper. And thank you for this… pic.twitter.com/rn7YNyn3jr — Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) July 31, 2015
My thought and prayers go out to Rowdy Roddy Piper’s family RIP a great guy and one of the TRUE greats #LEGEND
— Chuck Palumbo (@ChuckPalumbo) July 31, 2015
Saddened by the news of Roddy Piper passing. My heart goes to his family and loved ones. He will never be forgotten. #RIPRoddy — Rosa Mendes (@LaRosaMendes) July 31, 2015
There was no better natural, TV wrestling villain than the late @R_Roddy_Piper. He was #elite. #RIPRoddyPiper
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) August 1, 2015
Piper in and out of the ring my Amigo and Brother now u can explain to my Dad Gory why u broke his ear drum in a match i know him & Eddie — Chavo Guerrero, Sr. (@ChavoClassic) July 31, 2015
Wow just hearin about Roddy Piper. So incredibly sad He was an amazing performer, wrestler & man Prayers go out 2 his loved ones RIP Roddy
— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) August 1, 2015
One of the best, a Canadian entertainer, #HotRod will be missed. Your promos will forever be a patch on the quilt of my wrestling foundation — Trish Stratus (@trishstratuscom) August 1, 2015
This made Goldust. #ThankYouPiper pic.twitter.com/LfQhz7R9kq
— GOLDUST (@Goldust) August 1, 2015
RIP “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. One of the nicest guys & someone who always gave advice to anyone who ever sought it. A true legend! #ThankYouRoddy — Bull Dempsey (@BullDempseyWWE) August 1, 2015
#RoddyPiper will live on in our hearts forever. #ThankYouPiper #RIPRoddy
— Hideo Itami / 伊丹英雄 (@HideoItami) August 1, 2015
Rest In Peace, Roddy. #RIPHotRod http://t.co/eGsxwCOthB — Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) August 1, 2015
One of my childhood favorites….so captivating both on AND off the screen! Prayers to the family…#RIPRoddy #HotRod #legend
— Michelle McCool (@McCoolMichelleL) August 1, 2015
R.I.P. Rowdy Roddy Piper. It was an honor to have met and worked with the Hotrod!! My condolences to his family. — Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) August 1, 2015
When things were simple, he lit my way and gave me purpose. Meeting him was a thrill. His friendship was cherished.His death, heartbreaking.
— Coach (@CMPunk) August 1, 2015
Thanks Hotrod. Rest in Power. pic.twitter.com/OxHDblzMlM — Coach (@CMPunk) August 1, 2015
