If his time on earth provided any clues, it’s likely WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper scaled the pearly gates yesterday dressed in a kilt and accompanied by blaring bagpipes.
Born Roderick George Toombs in Saskatoon, Canada, Piper passed away Thursday from cardiac arrest in his Hollywood home. The 61-year-old had been one of the squared circle’s biggest stars throughout the 1980s alongside fellow legends Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, and Andre the Giant.
REMEMBERING RODDY
Friday, current and past pro wrestlers paid tribute to Roddy and remembered his contribution to the sport…
PLAYLIST: Remembering the career of @WWE Hall of Famer "Rowdy" Roddy Piper: http://t.co/Et9w1PTqS7 #ThankYouRoddy pic.twitter.com/ysAXs6A7wR
— WWE (@WWE) August 1, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of @R_Roddy_Piper. I admired Roddy so much as a wrestler – and even more as a man #RIPRoddy
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) August 1, 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
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
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
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
RIP "Rowdy" Roddy Piper…I'll never forgot you smashing a coconut over my head at WrestleMania XXVII pic.twitter.com/1g2EqaAN2O
— Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) July 31, 2015
RODDY PIPER. I LOVE YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU BUBBA
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) July 31, 2015
RIP Roddy Piper
Had the chance to get in the ring with him, a legend no doubt
— TJ Wilson (@KiddWWE) July 31, 2015
My main man. Always had my back. RIP #RoddyPiper pic.twitter.com/hlwY8BCVrj
— Virgil (@TheRealVirgil) July 31, 2015
RIP legend. I first met this wrestling icon when I was 12yrs old when he was wrestling my pops the… https://t.co/fHoLoKQ47f
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) August 1, 2015
I'll miss you @R_Roddy_Piper. The world will never be as Rowdy without you. #RIPRoddyPiper
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 1, 2015
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