Ever wondered about the unsung heroes behind the glitz and glamour of professional wrestling? Matt Anoa'i, best known as Rosey, carved a unique niche in the world of WWE and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. His story is one of family legacy, perseverance, and a dedication to entertaining fans worldwide.

Born into the prestigious Anoa'i wrestling dynasty, Matthew "Matt" Anoa'i was practically born into the squared circle. This Samoan family has produced some of the biggest names in wrestling history, and Rosey embraced this heritage with passion and dedication. He honed his skills at the Wild Samoan Training Facility, under the tutelage of his uncle, Afa Anoa'i, alongside his cousins, the late Eddie Fatu and Matt Fatu. Rosey's journey took him through the independent circuit, where he wrestled under various ring names before ultimately landing in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he truly made a name for himself.

Category	Information
Real Name	Matthew "Matt" Anoa'i
Ring Name(s)	Rosey, Captain Chronic, Kimo, Kuhio, Mack Daddy Kane, Matt Anoa'i, Matt E. Smalls, Matty Smalls, Matty Samu, Ro'z, Big Daddy Row Row, Armageddon 2
Date of Birth	April 7, 1970
Date of Death	April 17, 2017
Age at Death	47
Birth Place	American Samoa
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	425 lb (193 kg)
Family	Anoa'i Family (renowned Samoan wrestling family); Son of Sika Anoa'i; Brother of Roman Reigns; Cousin of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Umaga, Yokozuna, Rikishi, and many others.
Trainer(s)	Afa Anoa'i (at the Wild Samoan Training Facility)
Debut	1995
Finisher(s)	- Samoan Drop - Diving Splash
Championships and Accomplishments	- WWE World Tag Team Championship (1 time, with The Hurricane) - Memphis Championship Wrestling Southern Tag Team Championship (2 times, with Ekmo) - Other independent circuit championships
Tag Teams and Stables	- 3-Minute Warning (with Ekmo, later known as Umaga) - The Hurricane and Rosey - Various independent teams
WWE Tenure	July 2002 2007
Signature Moves	Various power moves, including Samoan drop variations and splashes from the second rope.
Theme Songs	- "Here Comes the Hurricane" by Jim Johnston (While teaming with The Hurricane) - Various independent themes
Reference Link	WWE.com - Matthew Anoa'i Passes Away