Following the news that WWE hall of Famer Roddy Piper passed away aged 61 from a cardiac arrest in his sleep, several members of the wrestling industry took to their respective Twitter accounts to pay their respect to “The Hot Rod”.
Roddy Piper was one of the most entertaining, controversial and bombastic performers ever in WWE… (1/2)
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) July 31, 2015
…beloved by millions of fans around the world. I extend my deepest condolences to his family. (2/2)
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) 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
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
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Roddy Piper's passing. He was one of a kind and one of the all time greats. #prowrestling
— Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) July 31, 2015
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
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
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
R.I.P. My dear friend Roddy Piper. He called me last night at 9 and left a message. I will miss you and always love you Roddy #HotRod
— Bruce Prichard (@bruceprichard) 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
He was a friend and a mentor! HotRod, you will be missed. #RIPRoddyPiper
— GOLDUST (@Goldust) 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
RIP to Roddy Piper. Prayers to his family and loved ones.
— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) 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
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
God has called another Legend home, so glad for the things I heard, learned, and felt from Roddy Pipper, God Bless
— WWE R-Truth (@RonKillings) July 31, 2015
#RIPRoddyPiper it was such an honor to have met him!! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family???? another legend taken too soon.
— Eva Marie (@natalieevamarie) July 31, 2015
A legend gone. It was an honor to have met him after years of watching him. My prayers go out to his family & loved ones. #RIPRoddyPiper
— Summer Rae (@RealSummerWWE) 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
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
Heart is filled with sadness. Gone too soon. #RIPHotRod
— Beth Kocianski (@TheBethPhoenix) 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
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
He was legendary, not just as a wrestler, but as a human being. #RIPRowdyRoddyPiper @R_Roddy_Piper
— Lisa Marie Varon (@REALLiSAMARiE) July 31, 2015
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
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
Cant believe Roddy Piper's gone! Crazy! #RIPHOTROD one of the best!!
— Scott Stanford (@scottstanford1) July 31, 2015
RODDY PIPER. I LOVE YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU BUBBA
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) 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
Shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of Roddy Piper. He was a friend, a legend. May God bless him and his family.
— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) July 31, 2015
Damn, why are the "good guys" the ones to leave too early…RIP RODDY PIPER!????
— Vickie Guerrero (@VickieGuerrero) 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
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
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
I'm heartbroken to hear of the passing of Rowdy Roddy Piper today. A great person w/a sweet soul gone… https://t.co/RqS8BsVUga
— Torrie Wilson (@Torrie11) 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
So sad to hear the news, lost a friend, a great man that will always be the History of the @WWE #RIP @R_Roddy_Piper pic.twitter.com/qhY39tTysl
— Tatanka (@NativeTatanka) July 31, 2015
I am STUNNED at the loss of Roddy Piper! Rest in Peace Roddy! "Roddy Piper Dead — Dies at 61 from Cardiac Arrest" http://t.co/DtGUHgbxrq
— Brian Heffron (@BlueMeanieBWO) 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
We here at AAW are shocked to hear of the passing of “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. We offer our deepest condolences… http://t.co/KVuAUADj7F
— AAW Wrestling (@AAWPro) 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
#ROHUpdate Rest in Peace "Rowdy" Roddy Piper http://t.co/U4OAfiWdkJ #WatchROH
— ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) July 31, 2015
Shocked & Saddened beyond belief to learn about the passing of 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper. I feel like my childhood is… http://t.co/A8L7TlqQbU
— Elijah Burke (@DaBlackPope) 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
Roddy Piper was my friend and also an incredible family man. My condolences go out to Kitty and the kids. We lost an institution. GO
— Gene Okerlund (@TheGeneOkerlund) July 31, 2015
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
Complete shock to hear about Rowdy Roddy Piper. Thank you for so many great memories. you will be missed. R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/Ug3lTQg5BH
— Devon Dudley (@TestifyDevon) July 31, 2015
My thoughts are with the friends and family of Roddy Piper. Forever the man. pic.twitter.com/cyLiTCfFVx
— Rob Schamberger (@robschamberger) July 31, 2015
Roddy Piper was not only a great performer, but such a sweet man. Had the pleasure of working with him a few times. God Bless ???? #RIP
— Lauren/Angelina Love (@ActualALove) July 31, 2015
RIP Roddy Piper
— #ec3isCHAMP (@EthanCarterTNA) July 31, 2015
Ring of Honor wishes to extend our sincerest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of “Rowdy” Roddy… http://t.co/BEmM6YSpSa
— Roderick Strong (@roderickstrong) July 31, 2015
Rest in Peace, @R_Roddy_Piper, and thank you for everything. pic.twitter.com/BmSG8G6tYE
— WWE 2K (@WWEgames) July 31, 2015
My father @R_Roddy_Piper was a great man and my best friend I will miss him forever and will alway try to be the man he raised me to be
— Colt Toombs (@ColtToombs) July 31, 2015
Extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Roddy Piper. He was one of the true all-time greats in our industry! RIP, Hot Rod…
— Howard Finkel (@howardfinkel) July 31, 2015
RIP to the Hot Rod himself Rowdy Roddy Piper. Best heel in the history of wrestling. You'll be missed homie #rowdyroddypiper #RIPRoddyPiper
— Violent J & 2 Dope (@icp) 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
RIP to my good friend @R_Roddy_Piper you made our world a better place with your kindness and generosity. God bless you and your family.
— Justin Credible (@PJPOLACO) July 31, 2015
I'm deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Roddy Piper. He was by far one of the sweetest… https://t.co/GwIVgWFNua
— Thea Trinidad (@TheaTrinidadTMT) July 31, 2015
So incredibley sad to hear the news of Roddy Piper passing! He was simply awesome! ???? Thoughts & prayers are with his family! #RIP
— The Blossom Twins (@TheBlossomTwins) July 31, 2015
Stunned and saddened at the news about Roddy Piper. His heel persona was the catalyst for events that changed the industry forever.
— Bob Ryder (@brydertna) July 31, 2015
Roddy Piper vs. Bret Hart from WrestleMania VIII remains one of my favorite matches of all time. Amazing storytelling. ##RIPRoddyPiper
— Kevin Sullivan (@SullivanBooks) 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
I am so sad to hear about @R_Roddy_Piper passing away. He was an Icon in Pro Wrestling #RIPHotRod
— HavokDeathMachine (@FearHavok) July 31, 2015
Sad to hear about Roddy Piper. A true legend in the ring and out. Always willing to give advice and would always shoot straight. #RIPHotRod
— Billy Kidman (@WWEKidman) July 31, 2015
Very very sad news about Roddy Piper, another great gone! #RIPRoddyPiper #hotrod
— mason ryan (@MasonTheManiac) 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
Everyone at PROGRESS would like to send our condolences to the friends and family of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. A true icon in our industry.
— PROGRESS Wrestling (@ThisIs_Progress) July 31, 2015
RIP Roddy Piper
— Chris Masters (@ChrisMasters310) July 31, 2015
Saddened to hear about the passing of @R_Roddy_Piper. He was a humble, good dude in my time knowing him. #Iconic
— Court Bauer (@courtbauer) 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