WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has issued the following statement regarding the sudden death of fellow Hall of Famer "Rowdy" Roddy Piper:

"We've shared the ring, traveled the world, maintained a friendship throughout the ups and downs of the wrestling world, and battled to see who was the better heel. It's almost impossible to express my grief. My condolences to his children and to his wife Kitty. I'll miss you Roddy. The world will never be as Rowdy without you."