John Cena, Edge, Chris Jericho, William Regal and Others React to Roddy Piper Passing Away

– More social media reactions are coming in from around the pro wrestling world on WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper. TMZ reported that Piper, age 61, passed away at home in Hollywood after going into cardiac arrest while sleeping on Thursday night. He was found Friday. Below are more reactions from wrestling stars:

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

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

RODDY PIPER. I LOVE YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU BUBBA

— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) 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

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

A legend gone. It was an honor to have met him after years of watching him. My prayers go out to his family & loved ones. #RIPRoddyPiper

— Summer Rae (@RealSummerWWE) 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

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

Heart is filled with sadness. Gone too soon. #RIPHotRod

— Beth Kocianski (@TheBethPhoenix) 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

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

God has called another Legend home, so glad for the things I heard, learned, and felt from Roddy Pipper, God Bless

— WWE R-Truth (@RonKillings) July 31, 2015

He was a friend and a mentor! HotRod, you will be missed. #RIPRoddyPiper

— GOLDUST (@Goldust) 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

Extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Roddy Piper. He was one of the true all-time greats in our industry! RIP, Hot Rod…

— Howard Finkel (@howardfinkel) July 31, 2015

#RIPRoddyPiper it was such an honor to have met him!! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family another legend taken too soon.

— Eva Marie (@natalieevamarie) July 31, 2015

Sorry to hear of the passing of my friend and Wrestlemania rival #RoddyPiper. One of the greatest who ever lived, but more importantly a legit sweet family man with a good heart. God bless you Rod….See you on the other side. #RIPHotRod

A photo posted by Chris Jericho (@chrisjerichofozzy) on Jul 31, 2015 at 3:43pm PDT