Rosey - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Rosey, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Matthew Tapunu'u Anoaʻi was born in San Francisco, California on April 7, 1970.

He died on April 17, 2017 at the age of 47.

Rosey has won 1 championship in major promotions during his career.

Profile Info

  • Real NameMatthew Tapunu'u Anoaʻi
  • GenderMale
  • Born April 7, 1970
  • Died April 17, 2017 (aged 47)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceSan Francisco, California
  • Billed From
    • Samoa
  • Height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
  • Weight
    • 375 lbs (170 kg)
  • NicknamesThe S.H.I.T. (Super Hero In Training)

Career History

  • Ring Names & Gimmicks

    • Rosey (October 16, 2010 - July 9, 2016)
    • RO-Z (January 10, 2006 - October 15, 2010)
    • Big Daddy Row Row (November 24, 2009 - November 24, 2009)
    • Rosey (September 13, 2002 - January 9, 2006)
    • Kimo (April 27, 2001 - September 12, 2002)
    • Matty Samu (May 1, 2000 - April 26, 2001)
    • Armageddon #2 (March 20, 1999 - April 30, 2000)
    • Mack Daddy Kane (June 22, 1996 - March 12, 1998)
    • Matt E. Smalls (September 20, 1996 - July 17, 1999)
    • Matty Smalls (September 20, 1996 - March 27, 1998)
    • Kuhio (January 1, 1995 - November 10, 1997)
  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler (June 4, 2016 - July 9, 2016)
    • Wrestler (January 1, 1995 - July 9, 2011)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYFebruary 4, 2006July 9, 2011
    PromotionOhio Valley WrestlingOVWSeptember 12, 2007September 15, 2007
    PromotionHeartland Wrestling AssociationHWADecember 5, 2006June 16, 2007
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight June 25, 2006March 30, 2007
    PromotionHeartland Wrestling AssociationHWAFebruary 4, 2006June 10, 2006
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw July 22, 2002March 21, 2006
    PromotionHeartland Wrestling AssociationHWAAugust 9, 2001July 16, 2002
    PromotionMemphis Championship WrestlingMCWApril 27, 2001July 7, 2001
    PromotionFrontier Martial-Arts WrestlingFMWMarch 20, 1999July 30, 2000
    PromotionPower Pro WrestlingPPWJune 26, 1999July 17, 1999
    PromotionWorld Wrestling CouncilWWCJune 13, 1997August 16, 1997
    PromotionExtreme Championship WrestlingECWJune 22, 1996October 12, 1996
    PromotionWorld Wrestling CouncilWWCNovember 24, 1995November 25, 1995
  • Images History

    Jun 2016
    Jun 2016
    Jun 2006
    Jun 2006
    Jan 2006
    Jan 2006
    Jul 2004
    Jul 2004
    Aug 2003
    Aug 2003
    Nov 2002
    Nov 2002
    Jul 2002
    Jul 2002
    May 2000
    May 2000
    Mar 1999
    Mar 1999
    Jun 1996
    Jun 1996
    Jan 1995
    Jan 1995
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceJoined the Hurricane as his "Super Hero In Training"August 15, 2003July 9, 2016
    HeelJune 22, 1996August 14, 2003
  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    RAW InactiveDark matches/Character changeNovember 8, 2005March 21, 2006
    RAW Low CardOctober 14, 2005November 7, 2005
    RAW Mid CardMay 1, 2005October 13, 2005
    RAW Low CardMarch 23, 2003April 30, 2005
    RAW Mid CardJuly 22, 2002March 22, 2003
    ECW Mid CardJune 22, 1996October 12, 1996
  • Finishers

    • Running Discus Leg Drop (January 1, 1995 - July 9, 2011)
    • Sitout Swinging Side Slam (January 1, 1995 - July 9, 2011)
    • RO'Zsault - Split-legged Moonsault (January 10, 2006 - October 15, 2010)
    • Samoan Driver - Reverse Piledriver (January 10, 2006 - October 15, 2010)
    • Running Splash (January 10, 2006 - October 15, 2010)
    • Diving Leg Drop (January 1, 1995 - January 9, 2006)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Eye of the Hurricane" by Jim Johnston - with The Hurricane - Team (August 15, 2003 - October 24, 2005)
    • Theme Song"3 Minutes" di 2 Skinnee J's - with 3-Minute Warning - Team (July 22, 2002 - June 1, 2003)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

  • Extreme Wrestling Federation

    • 1 EWF Tag Team Championship (with Charles Jackson)

    Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling/World Entertainment Wrestling

    • 1 FMW/WEW Hardcore Tag Team Championship (with Eddie Fatu)

    Heartland Wrestling Association

    • 1 HWA Tag Team Championship (with Ekmo)

    International World Class Championship Wrestling

    • 1 IWCCW Tag Team Championship (with Sammy The Silk)

    Memphis Championship Wrestling

    • 3 MCW Southern Tag Team Championship (with Ekmo)

    National Wrestling League

    • 1 NWL Tag Team Championship (with L.A. Smooth)

    World Wrestling Council

    • 1 WWC World Tag Team Championship (with Tahiti)

    World Xtreme Wrestling

    • 2 WXW Tag Team Championship (with L.A. Smooth)

Teams & Relations

Rosey Games Appearances (4)

WWE Main Series (2/26)

Other Games (2)

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