CM Punk, Jim Ross, The Bella Twins, Kevin Owens and Others React to Roddy Piper’s Passing

Reactions from around the pro wrestling world are still coming in on WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper. As noted, Piper, age 61, passed away at home in Hollywood after going into cardiac arrest while sleeping on Thursday night. He was found on Friday. Below are more reactions from stars:

Thank you @R_Roddy_Piper for a life well lived. Always so kind and humble and was an honor to be in the ring with you. Thank you Hot Rod.

— The Big Guy (@Ryback22) August 1, 2015

I'm absolutely devastated. My heart goes out to Roddy's family. RIP my friend. One of the best in every way! pic.twitter.com/hLakBF8sdC

— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) July 31, 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

My thought and prayers go out to Rowdy Roddy Piper's family RIP a great guy and one of the TRUE greats #LEGEND

— Chuck Palumbo (@ChuckPalumbo) July 31, 2015

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

— Rosa Mendes (@LaRosaMendes) July 31, 2015

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

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) August 1, 2015

Piper in and out of the ring my Amigo and Brother now u can explain to my Dad Gory why u broke his ear drum in a match i know him & Eddie

— Chavo Guerrero, Sr. (@ChavoClassic) July 31, 2015

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

— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) 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

This made Goldust. #ThankYouPiper pic.twitter.com/LfQhz7R9kq

— GOLDUST (@Goldust) August 1, 2015

RIP "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. One of the nicest guys & someone who always gave advice to anyone who ever sought it. A true legend! #ThankYouRoddy

— Bull Dempsey (@BullDempseyWWE) August 1, 2015

#RoddyPiper will live on in our hearts forever. #ThankYouPiper #RIPRoddy

— Hideo Itami / 伊丹英雄 (@HideoItami) August 1, 2015

Rest In Peace, Roddy. #RIPHotRod http://t.co/eGsxwCOthB

— Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) August 1, 2015

One of my childhood favorites….so captivating both on AND off the screen! Prayers to the family…#RIPRoddy #HotRod #legend

— Michelle McCool (@McCoolMichelleL) August 1, 2015

R.I.P. Rowdy Roddy Piper. It was an honor to have met and worked with the Hotrod!! My condolences to his family.

— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) August 1, 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

I just saw Roddy at a show in Los Angeles 2 weeks ago. I was blown away by him going out of his way to say hello to me & shake my hand. As he walked away I thought to myself you know after all these times of meeting him I should really ask him for photo. I never asked. Deeply regretting that decision now. He was a complete original & someone that drastically changed the professional wrestling industry. A true icon. Rest in peace Hot Rod.

A photo posted by Brian Myers (@thecurthawkins) on Jul 31, 2015 at 5:44pm PDT