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My Take
Rosey, born Matthew Anoaʻi, carried a name that means something in wrestling. As part of the storied Samoan Anoaʻi dynasty, he stepped into a ring already heavy with legacy, a pressure outsiders rarely grasp. He never headlined the way some relatives did, yet he put his 193-centimeter frame on the line under that banner with evident pride. His death in 2017 at only 47 strikes me as a real loss. Family trades like this are uncommon, and honoring them takes quiet resolve. I think of him as a man who carried Samoan pride honestly, and that earns my respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rosey
- Name (Japanese)
- マット・アノアイ
- Reading
- まっと・あのあい
- Born
- April 7, 1970 – April 17, 2017
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dog
- Origin
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 193 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- professional wrestler
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Escambia High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rosey born?
April 7, 1970 – April 17, 2017.
Where is Rosey from?
Rosey is from San Francisco, California, United States.
What does Rosey do?
Rosey works as professional wrestler.
How tall is Rosey?
Rosey is 193 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.