More Tributes For Roddy Piper – The Rock, CM Punk, Kevin Owens & More
Last night the world was shocked to learn that WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper had passed away from cardiac arrest at the age of 61.
Ever since the news broke, tributes have continued to appear from stars in the wrestling world and beyond, some of these can be seen below:
RIP legend. I first met this wrestling icon when I was 12yrs old when he was wrestling my pops the WWE. For weeks and weeks after that meeting I would have my mom set up a video camera in the kitchen as I would "become" Hot Rod and mimmic and emulate his every word, style, swag, heat, cool cockiness and all delivered with his classic smile (and my awful 12yr old afro).He was a huge influence on me as a kid and an even bigger one when I became The Rock in the WWE. Thank you Roddy for all the talks, all the stories (especially the crazy ones about my grandfather and grandmother????) all the advice and most importantly.. all the memories of you entertaining us fans. You're missed my friend. Heaven just got a lil' rowdier… Rest in love ~ DJ #JustWhenTheyThinkTheyHaveAllTheAnswers #HotRodChangesTheQuestions
I am so sad to tweet that my friend Roddy Piper passed away last night. He was really such a sweet man. My heart is with his family.
— Cyndi Lauper (@cyndilauper) July 31, 2015
When things were simple, he lit my way and gave me purpose. Meeting him was a thrill. His friendship was cherished.His death, heartbreaking.
— Coach (@CMPunk) August 1, 2015
Thanks Hotrod. Rest in Power. pic.twitter.com/OxHDblzMlM
— Coach (@CMPunk) August 1, 2015
#RoddyPiper will live on in our hearts forever.
#ThankYouPiper #RIPRoddy
— Hideo Itami / 伊丹英雄 (@HideoItami) August 1, 2015
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
— Trish Stratus (@trishstratuscom) August 1, 2015
One of the most mesmerizing and inspiring people I ever met in wrestling…
RIP Mr. Piper. And thank you for this… pic.twitter.com/rn7YNyn3jr
— Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) July 31, 2015
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