News broke moments ago that WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper has passed away at age 61 in his Hollywood home.
The following pro wrestling reactions have been posted on Twitter:
Just heard my friend and a huge influence on me Hot Rod-Roddy Piper has passed away. Rest well friend, you will be missed. #lifeWellLived
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) July 31, 2015
Just heard about the Hot Rod. All I can say is damn. Another one gone. He was always so cool with me. We had some great talks. RIPower
— MVP (@The305MVP) July 31, 2015
I’m stunned! 1st Dusty now Roddy I’m incredibly bummed! He was one my favorite people on our planet GOD BLESS HOT ROD pic.twitter.com/Q7FsmO8D4G
— Diamond Dallas Page (@RealDDP) July 31, 2015
RIP to Roddy Piper. Prayers to his family and loved ones.
— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) July 31, 2015
Completely devastated right now, as is everyone. We’ve lost two of the greatest of all time in a matter of weeks. 1st Dream & now Roddy.
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) July 31, 2015
He was legendary, not just as a wrestler, but as a human being. #RIPRowdyRoddyPiper @R_Roddy_Piper
— Lisa Marie Varon (@REALLiSAMARiE) July 31, 2015
No way. Not @R_Roddy_Piper :((( RIP. Two greats have left us. Terrible few months. Legend. pic.twitter.com/Fjy04N6JUg
— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) July 31, 2015
Just heard and it has temporarily stopped my fun at NWAfanfest. RIP Roddy Piper. Now that was a legend. https://t.co/bGfBMvlOq2
— Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) July 31, 2015
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Sad day another legend gone to soon. #RIPHotRod @WWE pic.twitter.com/IjPvas1pzr
— Baron Corbin (@BaronCorbinWWE) July 31, 2015
Spent much of my childhood, in my room watching Piper on Coliseum Video. This one hurts. RIP.
— The Young Bucks (@MattJackson13) July 31, 2015
RIP Roddy Piper im at a loss for words … He was always a class act and gentleman when I had the privilege of working with him #Legend
— Gail Kim-Irvine (@gailkimITSME) 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.
