It is with deep sadness to announce that Roland Alexander, who owned and operated All Pro Wrestling based out of Hayward, California from 1991, passed away yesterday aged 59. Alexander had been dealing with heart issues and diabetes issues for some time.
On behalf of Wrestling-News.Net, we would like to extend our condolences to the family, friends and fans of Roland Alexander. Meanwhile, upon hearing of the news, several wrestling stars including Kassius Ohno, Samoa Joe, Joey Ryan, Frankie Kazarian, Christopher Daniels, Matt Hardy, Shelly Martinez and Cheerleader Melissa and more took to their Twitter accounts to comment on Alexander’s passing and offer their condolences to his family, friends and fans.
RIP Roland Alexander. Truly a one of kind character.
— Bob Ryder (@brydertna) November 6, 2013
RIP Roland Alexander. Very influential in my early career, and always passionate about this business. Thanks, Roland.
— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) November 6, 2013
R.I.P Roland Alexander. He helped many great talents strive to live the dream in the wrestling biz & should be celebrated for his efforts.
— Todd Keneley (@ToddKeneley) November 6, 2013
I fall asleep with a heavy heart after hearing that Roland Alexander has passed away. #ThankYouRoland. Pro wrestling will not be the same.
— A.J. Kirsch (@AJKirsch) November 6, 2013
RIP Roland Alexander. Didn't know him personally, but King Of Indies changed independent wrestling & influenced start of ROH.
— Gabe Sapolsky (@BookItGabe) November 6, 2013
Woke up to the sad news that Roland Alexander passed away. He was always a good guy to me and loved the pro-wrestling industry so much. RIP.
— Steve Corino (@KINGCorino) November 6, 2013
Roland Alexander taught me one of the most important lessons I've ever learned. His advice helped me when I was homeless and got me back up.
— TJ Perkins/MANIK (@MaskaraManik) November 6, 2013
RIP Roland Alexander. From the UPW/APW Wars, & King of Indys where I met many friends. Thank you sir for your contribution to our business.
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) November 6, 2013
RIP Roland Alexander His words encouraged me to get my booty back in training & that changed my life personally & professionally ONE Love
— Shelly Martinez (@funtimeshelly) November 6, 2013
RIP Roland Alexander. Thank you for everything.
— Melissa Anderson (@FutureLegendCF) November 6, 2013
Condolences to the friends & family of Roland Alexander. Only worked for him once but he was good to me.
— Kassius Ohno (@KassiusOhno) November 6, 2013
Sad to hear that Roland Alexander has passed. Spent time w/ Roland in May, he was SO passionate about the biz & kind to me. God bless ya RA!
— Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) November 6, 2013
Just learned Roland Alexander has passed. My condolences to all who knew him. One of the most passionate people I have ever met in wrestling
— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) November 6, 2013
RIP Roland Alexander. A guy who saw something in me and booked me in my early years. Grateful that I got to catch up with him last week.
— Joey Ryan (@JoeyRyanOnline) November 6, 2013
An old friend of many moons and father to West Coast Wrestling passed away. Roland Alexander, God Bless. RIP
— Bushwhacker Luke (@BushwhackerLuke) November 6, 2013
Rest in peace Roland Alexander from @allprowrestling thanks for you've done for NorCal wrestling and for always welcoming me to your shows.
— Kevin Gill (@OGkevingill) November 6, 2013
