WWE reacts to 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper's death
The wrestling community is in mourning over the death of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, who passed away at age 61 on Friday. Some of the WWE's big names shared their grief via Twitter.
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
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
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
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
RIP to Roddy Piper. Prayers to his family and loved ones.
— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) 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
#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
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
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