Cyndi Lauper, CM Punk, Jim Ross, The Bella Twins, Ted DiBiase, Ryback, Kevin Owens, Booker T, Hideo Itami and More Remember Roddy Piper

July 31, 2015

The following are even more Twitter reactions from pro wrestling names reacting to the tragic passing of Roddy Piper:

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, 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

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

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) 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

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

— Hideo Itami / 伊丹英雄 (@HideoItami) 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

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

— GOLDUST (@Goldust) August 1, 2015

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

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.