The pro wrestling world mourns the death of Roddy Piper

Roddy Piper generated a wide range of reactions in his long, historic pro wrestling and entertainment career.

His tragic death today has only generated some more - mostly shock and sadness.

From his contemporaries and those he worked with in his prime:

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

— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) July 31, 2015

My main man. Always had my back. RIP #RoddyPiper pic.twitter.com/hlwY8BCVrj

— Virgil (@TheRealVirgil) July 31, 2015

Completely 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, 2015

RIP to Roddy Piper. Prayers to his family and loved ones.

— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) July 31, 2015

Very very sad to hear of the passing of Roddy Piper. A true GREAT!! Always funny & smiling when I got to know him in #WWE - #RIPHotRod

— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) July 31, 2015

Sorry to hear of the passing of my friend and Wrestlemania rival #RoddyPiper. One of the greatest who… https://t.co/WkGjYehXim

— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) July 31, 2015

To those he worked with as a returning Legend, or who were only influenced by his work:

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

He was legendary, not just as a wrestler, but as a human being. #RIPRowdyRoddyPiper @R_Roddy_Piper

— Lisa Marie Varon (@REALLiSAMARiE) July 31, 2015

Rest well Hot Rod, you truly lived larger than life.

— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) 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

Another legend gone :-( #RIPHotRod

— WWE Sasha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) July 31, 2015

A huge part of my childhood has passed on. I'm devastated. Rest in peace Roddy Piper. It was an Honor to share a ring with you. #riproddy

— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) July 31, 2015

Rest in peace, Piper. This sucks!

— The Young Bucks (@NickJacksonYB) July 31, 2015

To behind the scenes folks and those of us who cover and love this crazy art form called pro wrestling:

Crushed to hear about Roddy Piper. Another irreplaceable genius and trendsetter. There will never be another. RIP pic.twitter.com/rVaHgCOcjE

— Sam Roberts (@notsam) July 31, 2015

Shocked and heartbroken by the death of Roddy Piper...one of the most entertaining and popular wrestlers of all time....an iconic figure

— Peter Rosenberg (@Rosenbergradio) July 31, 2015

Ah, fuck man. Piper? When I was a little boy, I cut up plaid shirts to wear as kilts. Such a highlight of my WWE career to work with him.

— Alex Greenfield (@alexdgreenfield) July 31, 2015

Saddened to hear about the passing of @R_Roddy_Piper. He was a humble, good dude in my time knowing him. #Iconic

— Court Bauer (@courtbauer) July 31, 2015

Man ... That is so incredibly sad. Not another ... https://t.co/nZ7XjUpJ69

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 31, 2015

There will undoubtedly be more, and we'll be bringing a lot of them to you, but for now, here's a network that makes it bread & butter with wrestling and pulp action flicks - two things The Rowdy One excelled at.

Take us out, El Rey...

RIP Roddy Piper. An ass kicker to the end. pic.twitter.com/JMIhudx9la

— El Rey Network (@Elreynetwork) July 31, 2015