WWE Stars Pay Tribute To Matt 'Rosey' Anoa'i
The WWE lost another one of its own today when Matt 'Rosey' Anao'i passed away at the age of 47. [...]
Very sorry to hear of the passing of a kind, gentle and talented man. My heartfelt condolences to the Anoa'i family. RIP Matt (Rosey) Anoa'i pic.twitter.com/ndB9M1NVDD
— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) April 18, 2017
After signing with WWE in 2002, Anoaʻi and his partner, Eddie Fatu (who later became Umaga) were called up to the Raw roster. Known as 3-Minute Warning, they were utilized as enforcers for then-General Manager Eric Bischoff.
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2 friends...2 good brothers.
My deepest condolences to the entire Anoa'i family.
I loved these guys. pic.twitter.com/59xTvrtBwB
— Bubba Ray Dudley (@bullyray5150) April 18, 2017
Just heard the horrible news of Matt Anoai passing
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) April 18, 2017
I've known him since original ECW Samoan Gangsta Party
Great human being
Sad day pic.twitter.com/57dY97VLbc
Bubba Ray and Tommy Dreamer both spent a lot of time with Anoa'i during the beginning of his career when he was a part of the Samoan Gangsta Party with Samu, who was also one half of The Headshrinkers/Samoan Swat Team.
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R.I.P. Matt Anoa'i. This one hurts. I will never forget our time traveling together w/our crew 3-minute-warning, WGTT, & @JonnyStamboly pic.twitter.com/qbZwawrQ2l
— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) April 18, 2017
Shelton Benjamin and Anoa'i spent a lot of time together in and out of the ring during Benjamin's run in the WWE as part of the World's Greatest Tag Team with Charlie Haas.
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My deepest condolences to the Anoai Family, Me an my family pray for God to strengthen you.. RIP Matt.
— WWE R-Truth (@RonKillings) April 18, 2017
prevnextSo sad to hear about the passing of Rosey. A great performer and person. #RIP https://t.co/yzgxqN9LOk pic.twitter.com/WB0LPPZvF3
— Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) April 18, 2017
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Matt Anoa'i, Rosey.A lovely man .My condolences to all of his family.
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) April 18, 2017
My heart hurts for the Anoai family. My thoughts and prayers to all #RIPBigUce
— Bill DeMott (@BillDeMott) April 18, 2017
Not only were Regal and DeMott former WWE competitors, but both have played an instrumental role in training up and coming generation of WWE superstars. The two WWE mentors and trainers have a close relationship with the Anoa'i family.
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Rest peacefully, Rosey. Thanks for the memories. #3MinuteWarning #SuperHeroInTraining
Condolences to the family. ?
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) April 18, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to Rosey's family. Rosey was always so kind to myself and my family. https://t.co/PfYbmjfCFD
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) April 18, 2017
prevnextRIP.Matt Anoa'i. My deepest condolences goes out to your family.??
— KALISTO (@KalistoWWE) April 18, 2017
Heart wrenching phone calls are not the way to start a day. Tell your loved ones you love them. Let them know!
— Gregory Shane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) April 18, 2017
Hurricane Helms was a part of perhaps, Rosey's most memorable run in the WWE when Helms took Rosey under his wing and turned him into a Super Hero In Training.
Rosey was involved in numerous sketches involving him training to be a superhero, including helping an old lady to cross the street and attempting to get changed into his superhero costume in a phonebox. Rosey and The Hurricane teamed regularly together during this time, wrestling against teams including Chris Jericho and Christian and Evolution. On the July 19, 2004, episode of Raw, Rosey appeared with a new costume, seemingly graduated to a full superhero, officially turning him into a fan favorite.
Our thoughts go out to Anoa'i's WWE family and friends.
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