The Wrestling World, Including JBL, RVD, Kevin Nash, Paige, DDP, MVP, Gail Kim, Natalya & Many More React to Roddy Piper’s Death

July 31, 2015

News broke moments ago that WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper has passed away at age 61 in his Hollywood home.

The following pro wrestling reactions have been posted on Twitter:

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

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

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

RIP to Roddy Piper. Prayers to his family and loved ones.

— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) 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

Incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Roddy Piper. He was a one of a kind. Our family had so much love and respect for him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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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

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.