Following the passing of WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper on Friday, Superstars, Divas and WWE Legends took to social media to honor the life and career of one of the most charismatic and iconic performers in the history of the squared circle.
Among the heartfelt tributes to Roddy Piper was an Instagram post from MMA champion Ronda Rousey, who dedicated her upcoming fight in Brazil to the WWE Hall of Famer who bestowed the "Rowdy" nickname upon her.
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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, 2015Growing up, I was such a huge "Rowdy" Roddy Piper fan that I dressed up as Hot Rod for several Halloweens...kilt and all.
— Joey Styles (@JoeyStyles) July 31, 2015He was a friend and a mentor! HotRod, you will be missed. #RIPRoddyPiper
— GOLDUST (@Goldust) July 31, 2015Rip Hot Rod ❤️
— Renee Young (@ReneeYoungWWE) July 31, 2015Shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of Roddy Piper. He was a friend, a legend. May God bless him and his family.
— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) July 31, 2015My heart is broken. #RIPRoddy
— Kyle Edwards (@KyleEdwardsWWE) July 31, 2015No way. Not @R_Roddy_Piper :((( RIP. Two greats have left us. Terrible few months. Legend. pic.twitter.com/Fjy04N6JUg
— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) July 31, 2015Completely 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, 2015So sad to hear @R_Roddy_Piper passed away. Loved him. Piper's Pit was an all time career highlight. RIP Hot Rod http://t.co/47esQmOYsw
— Eli Roth (@eliroth) July 31, 2015