Rose first drifted into Arizona in 1975, wrestling under that name, first as a heel and later as a baby. He would also work under a mask as The American and Mr. Wrestling, During his varied runs, he promoted as well as wrestled, holding a number of indy titles. A few years ago, he left Arizona for Kansas, when his health really declined.
Rose was instrumental in helping to train numerous regional wrestlers as well. Some are still active to this date.
Among the varied people Rose had notable feuds with in Arizona were Jody Arnold, Billy Anderson, Paul Harvey, Mr. Southern Comfort, Cowboy Bob Yuma, The Lumberjacks, The Black Mamba, Maniac Mike Gordon, John Ringer and Special Forces.
His remains were evidently cremated, with the family planning to scatter them someplace in the future..
I knew David Rose only in the late part of his life. We worked together in Real Deal Pro-Wrestling and spent long hours together, sharing stories, planning projects, and promoting.
ReplyDeleteWhat many might not know is that David had a heart for service. A stranger in need was simply a friend that David Rose hadn't met yet and David let many a struggling young wrestler find comfort on his couch when they had nobody else to turn to. Despite his own financial and physical limitations David was active in helping others kick drug addiction and abuse, as well as the only promoter in town that still honored those that came before. It didn't matter if it was a Western States Reunion, or one "old timer" sitting in the audience, David had respect for those that paved the way.
Was David Rose a perfect man? No. David was a mess, a pain in my ass, a headache, and a good friend that I will miss terribly.
Somewhere right now David, Maria, & John Ringer are laughing at us all from the cheap seats. RIP - I'll miss you Mr. Wrestling.
Sorry to hear this...i knew david when i was a kid in the early to mid 80s...my dad/grandfather wrestled with him back then...r.i.p.
ReplyDeleteHe was my dad. I dont know if I should comment or not. But if u want to ask me anything go ahead. The man I knew was it an impulsive liar and definitely. But even though he was my father the very first time I met him I was 13 at the age of 16 I want to go stay with me for 2 months and he filed custody papers while my mom was in a serious surgery that almost took her life he refused to let me speak to her and kept me away from her. He was a spiteful man that half of the things he said wasn't true I know that are 27 brothers and sisters of mine around this country that we are aware of and out of all of them I was one that signed for him to be cremated so my aunt could have his ashes was David Rose a good dad caring father now but the man I didn't meet and no we still holding grudges against my mother for leaving when he was an abusive person a liar a cheat I hope God did make him realize at his Gates what kind of person he was it is sad they also true but after all that time I wish I did ask him a few more questions and get to know his side of the family the real true side rest in peace David Rose if anyone else has questions don't hesitate I'll comment back I will add at the end or near his death he did call and we spoke but that's all I can say for now
ReplyDeleteCammy is my ex-step-sister. I came across this page on a lark after reading about the great Jesse Ventura. David was indeed a deadbeat father and abandoned his children upon Kim, his ex-wife, leaving him due to abuse. I ket him once when he visited Florida, and I already knew his M.O. He may habe seemed to be a decent man to people who did not know him behind closed doors. He was a terrible father and husband. Sure, he may have been a decent friend and fun to be around for all I know. I barely knew him in the flesh. But to be honest, I will not speak highly of the dead simply because they are not here to defend themselves or a social sense of necessity to speak only on good things about them. He was a great trainer of wrestlers, but an abusive fuck who never was there for his children, and it led to many problems for them. Had they had a decent father who was active in their lives (which he always knew how to be involved and reach out to them, but chose not to), they may have grown up not having so many issues. Cammy and Will needed a dad. Not a simple sperm donor. Who cares if he worked with Randy Savage if he wouldn't raise his own children?
ReplyDeleteHi, my name is Andrea Rescola, I am a high school friend of Kim's. I have been trying to find her for years. The last time we.spoke was right after she met David. after that she just disappeared.
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