Matt Osborne

Matthew Wade Osborne (July 27, 1957 – June 28, 2013), known professionally as Matt Borne, was an American professional wrestler. Osborne was a second generation wrestler, the son of Tony Borne, and is best known as being the first wrestler to portray the character of Doink the Clown.

Matt Osborne
Osborne in 1999.
Birth nameMatthew Wade Osborne
Born(1957-07-27)July 27, 1957
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedJune 28, 2013(2013-06-28) (aged 55)
Plano, Texas, U.S.
Cause of deathDrug overdose
FamilyTony Borne (father)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Big Bubba
Big Josh
Borne Again
Doink the Clown
Great Mustapha
Matthew Borne
Reborne Again
Billed height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Billed weight241 lb (109 kg)
Billed fromEllwood City, Pennsylvania
"Parts Unknown"
(as Doink the Clown)
"The Northwoods"
(as Big Josh)
Trained byTony Borne
Sandy Barr
DebutDecember 6, 1978
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