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Wrestling World mourns the loss of Roddy Piper

Posted: Jul 31st 2015 By: Various News Reports

After Roddy Piper's passing several wrestling stars posted on social media:

Ric Flair: "We've shared the ring, traveled the world, maintained a friendship throughout the ups and downs of the wrestling world, and battled to see who was the better heel. It's almost impossible to express my grief. My condolences to his children and to his wife Kitty. I'll miss you Roddy. The world will never be as Rowdy without you."

Mick Foley: "My thoughts and prayers go out to Roddy Piper's family. I admired and respected him as a wrestler, but even more as a person. MISSING RODDY I was so proud to call Roddy Piper a friend. He was one of a kind. A true legend. Rest in peace, HotRod, rest in peace."

Vince McMahon: "Roddy Piper was one of the most entertaining, controversial and bombastic performers ever in WWE, beloved by millions of fans around the world. I extend my deepest condolences to his family."

John Cena: "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."

Triple H: "Saddened about the passing of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. He was truly a legend and icon, and will never be forgotten... #ThankYouRoddy #RIP"

Stephanie McMahon: "#RIPRoddyPiper Thank you for so many memories. You will always be one of my all time favorites."

Steve Austin: "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"

Sgt. Slaughter: "Heartbroken & numb @ news of Roddy Piper. One of my best friends. Many memories. Prayers & love to his family @ this time. RIP Hot Rod."

Beth Phoenix: "If Heaven is out of bubble gum, we are all in trouble. #RIPRoddyPiper"

The Bella Twins: "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"

Gene Okerlund: "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"

William Regal: "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 his music hit.My deepest condolences to Colt and his family."

Shawn Michaels: "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."

Chris Jericho: "Sorry to hear of the passing of my friend and Wrestlemania rival #RoddyPiper."

Torrie Wilson: "I'm heartbroken to hear of the passing of Rowdy Roddy Piper today. A great person w/a sweet soul gone"

Tommy Dreamer: "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."

Joey Styles: "Growing up, I was such a huge "Rowdy" Roddy Piper fan that I dressed up as Hot Rod for several Halloweens...kilt and all."

The Iron Sheik: "I STAND BEHIND THE RODDY PIPER WHEN WE BOTH MAKE IT TO HALL OF FAME. FOREVER HE MY BROTHER."

Howard Finkel: "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..."

R-Truth: "God has called another Legend home, so glad for the things I heard, learned, and felt from Roddy Pipper, God Bless"

Byron Saxton: "Was privileged to see firsthand the kindness & humility of a true legend. RIP "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. A legacy Unmatched"

Edge: "Grew up a fan(still have my Hot Rod shirt), became a colleague, and most importantly, became a friend. Bagpipes are playing #RIPHotRod"

Tyson Kidd: "RIP Roddy Piper Had the chance to get in the ring with him, a legend no doubt"

Goldust: "He was a friend and a mentor! HotRod, you will be missed. #RIPRoddyPiper"

Zack Ryder: "RIP "Rowdy" Roddy Piper...I'll never forgot you smashing a coconut over my head at WrestleMania XXVII"

Summer Rae: "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"

Ted DiBiase: "I'm absolutely devastated. My heart goes out to Roddy's family. RIP my friend. One of the best in every way!"

Jake Roberts: "First Dusty now Rowdy. Devastated. Period."

Lillian Garcia: "Feel so sad hearing Rowdy Roddy Piper has passed away. Always brought a smile 2 my face when I saw him #ClassAct #RIP"

Rosa Mendes: "Saddened by the news of Roddy Piper passing. My heart goes to his family and loved ones. He will never be forgotten. #RIPRoddy"

Jim Ross: "There was no better natural, TV wrestling villain than the late @R_Roddy_Piper. He was #elite. #RIPRoddyPiper"

The Brooklyn Brawler: "Roddy Thank You for the memories RIP"

Aiden English: "I can't believe we've lost another legend so soon...and a legend is what he is and always will be. #RIPHotRod #RoddyPiperRIP"

Sheamus: "RIP Roddy Piper. THE most Rowdy of characters, of all time. He was very good to me... Condolences to his family. #RIPRoddy"

Renee Young: "Rip Hot Rod ❤"

Hideo Itami: "#RoddyPiper will live on in our hearts forever. #ThankYouPiper #RIPRoddy"

Trish Stratus: "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"

Eric Bischoff: "Shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of Roddy Piper. He was a friend, a legend. May God bless him and his family."

Corey Graves: "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"

Sasha Banks: "Another legend gone :-( #RIPHotRod"

Kyle Edwards: "My heart is broken. #RIPRoddy"

John Bradshaw Layfield: "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"

Kevin Nash: "RIP to Roddy Piper. Prayers to his family and loved ones."

Paige: "No way. Not @R_Roddy_Piper :((( RIP. Two greats have left us. Terrible few months. Legend."

Dallas Page: "I'm stunned! 1st Dusty now Roddy I'm incredibly bummed! He was one my favorite people on our planet GOD BLESS HOT ROD"

Cameron: "R.I.P. To a legend #RowdyRoddyPiper"

X-Pac: "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."

Natalya: "Incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Roddy Piper. He was a one of a kind."

Tatanka: "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"

Lisa Marie Varon: "He was legendary, not just as a wrestler, but as a human being. #RIPRowdyRoddyPiper @R_Roddy_Piper"