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UPDATED: More React to Roddy Piper’s Death: JR, John Cena, DDP, Colt Toombs, More
UPDATE: The wrestling industry’s reaction to Roddy Piper’s death continues with some more posts from Steve Austin, Triple H, Jesse Ventura, Kurt Angle and more:
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
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
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
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
RIP @R_Roddy_Piper You will be missed my friend. Much Love! @antmaurizio pic.twitter.com/YU50ALMLFE
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) 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
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
Damn, why are the "good guys" the ones to leave too early…RIP RODDY PIPER!?
— Vickie Guerrero (@VickieGuerrero) 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
ORIGINAL: More members of the wrestling world have reacted to the death of Roddy Piper including Jim Ross, Diamond Dallas Page, Piper’s son Colt Toombs and more. You can see them below:
Word spreading like wildfire here in Charlotte of the sudden death of @R_Roddy_Piper of an apparent heart attack in California. #RIPHOTROD
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) July 31, 2015
I'm inducting Jim Crockett, Sr tonight into @NWALegends Hall of Heroes w/ a heavy heart. #RIPRoddyPiper my friend. Thoughts w/ his family.
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) 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
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
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
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
He was legendary, not just as a wrestler, but as a human being. #RIPRowdyRoddyPiper @R_Roddy_Piper
— Lisa Marie Varon (@REALLiSAMARiE) 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
Sad day another legend gone to soon. #RIPHotRod @WWE pic.twitter.com/IjPvas1pzr
— Baron Corbin (@BaronCorbinWWE) July 31, 2015
Spent much of my childhood, in my room watching Piper on Coliseum Video. This one hurts. RIP.
— The Young Bucks (@MattJackson13) 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
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
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
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
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
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
He was a friend and a mentor! HotRod, you will be missed. #RIPRoddyPiper
— GOLDUST (@Goldust) 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
his music hit.My deepest condolences to Colt and his family.x
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) 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
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
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