Tributes have been flowing on social media, a day after the passing of legendary WWE Hall of Famer "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson today shared his memories via Instragram, saying Piper was a major influence on his own career.
"RIP legend," he wrote. "I first met this wrestling icon when I was 12yrs old when he was wrestling my pops the WWE. [sic]"
Piper has a long-time connection to The Rock's father, Rocky Johnson.
"For weeks and weeks after that meeting I would have my mom set up a video camera in the kitchen as I would 'become' Hot Rod and mimic and emulate his every word, style, swag, heat, cool cockiness and all delivered with his classic smile (and my awful 12yr old afro)," wrote The Rock.
"He was a huge influence on me as a kid and an even bigger one when I became The Rock in the WWE. Thank you Roddy for all the talks, all the stories (especially the crazy ones about my grandfather and grandmother), all the advice and most importantly all the memories of you entertaining us fans.
"You're missed, my friend. Heaven just got a lil' rowdier. Rest in Love."
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