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Rosey was a professional wrestler, born on April 7, 1970 in San Francisco, California, United States. Rosey died on April 17, 2017, aged 47. Education on record includes Escambia High School. The listed height was 193 cm.
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
- Height
- 193 cm
- Occupation
- professional wrestler
2. Background
- High school
- Escambia High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rosey born?
Born April 7, 1970.
When did Rosey die?
Died April 17, 2017, aged 47.
Where was Rosey from?
Rosey was from San Francisco, California, United States.
What did Rosey do?
Rosey worked as professional wrestler.
How tall was Rosey?
Rosey was 193 cm.
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