Below are more reactions from around the pro wrestling world on the death of WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper. As noted, Piper passed away at home in Hollywood after going into cardiac arrest while sleeping on Thursday night. He was found on Friday.
To spend your career as a "bad guy," yet inspire an entire generation to want to be like you, speaks volumes about the man.
#RIPRoddy
— Corey Graves (@WWEGraves) July 31, 2015
My High school senior quote Just when they think they have all the answers, I change the questions. @R_Roddy_Piper we all loved you.
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) July 31, 2015
Heartbroken & numb @ news of Roddy Piper. One of my best friends. Many memories. Prayers & love to his family @ this time. RIP Hot Rod.
— SGT SLAUGHTER (@_SgtSlaughter) July 31, 2015
— Adam Rose (@WWEAdamRose) July 31, 2015
A true legend and one of the all time best. One of the guys that made me want to do what I've done. #RIPRRP pic.twitter.com/us73hodaDQ
— Scotty 2 Hotty (@TheScotty2Hotty) July 31, 2015
Landed at home & heard of the passing of Roddy Piper. He was always wonderful to me & I will miss him greatly! My condolences to his family.
— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) July 31, 2015
The last hug with my daughter pic.twitter.com/oqxoDGpZML
— Bruce Prichard (@bruceprichard) July 31, 2015
Roddy Thank You for the memories RIP
— Brooklyn Brawler (@brawlerreal) July 31, 2015
#RIPRoddyPiper Thank you for so many memories. You will always be one of my all time favorites. pic.twitter.com/IIcONTfyAk
— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) July 31, 2015
Growing up, I was such a huge "Rowdy" Roddy Piper fan that I dressed up as Hot Rod for several Halloweens…kilt and all.
— Joey Styles (@JoeyStyles) July 31, 2015
So saddened to hear of the passing of @R_Roddy_Piper…. Such a talent. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family…
— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) July 31, 2015