Bob Marella
Actor · 1937 – 1999 · Rochester, New York, USA
Robert James Marella better known by his ring name of Gorilla Monsoon, was an American professional wrestler, play-by-play commentator, and booker. Monsoon is famous for his run as a super-heavyweight main eventer, and later as the voice of WWE, as commentator and backstage manager during the 1980s and 1990s. He also portrayed the on-screen role of WWE President from 1995 to 1997. In professional wrestling, the staging area just behind the entrance curtain at an event, a position which Marella established and where he could often be found during WWE shows late in his career, is named the "Gorilla Position" in his honor. Although remembered fondly by many viewers, Monsoon was voted Worst Television Announcer a record six times by readers of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter in the publication's annual awards poll. Marella was married to his wife, Maureen, for more than 40 years and had three children: Sharon (born 1960), Joey (adopted, 1963–1994), and Valerie (born 1966). Victor Quinones (1959-2006) was listed in Gorilla's obituary as his son as well. This was never confirmed officially by Gorilla but the Marella family has acknowledged this after Gorilla's death. Along with Linda McMahon, Marella was considered as a possible replacement for Vince McMahon as the owner of WWE if McMahon had been found guilty during his 1994 legal trial for illegal steroid use in the company. On July 4, 1994, his adopted son, Joey Marella, fell asleep at the wheel and died in a car accident on the New Jersey Turnpike, while returning from refereeing a WWE event in Ocean City, Maryland. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. For years, Marella had a custom New Jersey license plate which read "kayfabe Death and legacy Marella died on October 6, 1999, of heart failure brought on by complications of diabetes, at his home in Willingboro Township, New Jersey. He was 62 years old. In a tribute that aired on October 11, 1999, on an episode of Raw Is War from the Georgia Dome, McMahon described Marella as "one of the greatest men I have ever known." He is interred next to his son, Joey Marella, at Lakeview Memorial Park in Cinnaminson, New Jersey. WCW commentator Tony Schiavone acknowledged Marella's death on the October 11, 1999, episode of WCW Monday Nitro. Bobby Heenan insisted on doing a tribute to Marella, even though Marella never worked for WCW. Heenan said on-air: "Gorilla will be sadly missed. Now he was one big tough man. He was a decent honest man. And we're all gonna miss him very much. And you know the pearly gates in heaven? It's now gonna be called 'the Gorilla position.' Goodbye, my friend." Robert Marella was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, class of 1994, on June 9. When Heenan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004, he ended his acceptance speech with a very emotional, "There's only one thing missing, I wish Monsoon was here." In 2007, when Anthony Carelli made his debut with WWE, as a tribute to Marella, he was given the ring name "Santino Marella".
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MovieActionAn Exciting and Intriguing look at the world of HULKAMANIA! Exclusive interviews with Hulkster himself. Plus...Coliseum Video Exclusive WWF Matches! See...Hulk Hogan battle such opponents as Ted DiBiase, the Genius, Macho King Randy Savage, Earthquake, and Ultimate Warrior. Also...Never Before Seen! An earthshaking, edge of your seat exclusive Tag-Team matchup of Hulk Hogan & Tugboat vs. Earthquake & Dino Bravo! Bonus...A behind the scene exclusive look at the making of Hulk's latest major motion picture- Suburban Commando!
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Andre the Giant
2018 · 173 votes
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Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows
1998 · 62 votes
MovieActionDramaBret "Hit Man" Hart challenges "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair for the WWE Championship; Yokozuna gives some insight into his unique diet; The Bushwhackers do some remodeling; hosted by Lord Alfred Hayes.
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WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
2010 · 6 votes
Movie6.0ActionDramaWWE Superstars from all ends of the spectrum, including George The Animal Steele, Andre the Giant, Haiti Kid, Mad Dog Vachon, the Missing Link, Ivan Putski, Ken Patera and other unusual competitors.
Wrestling's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest!
1985 · 1 votes
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WWE Survivor Series 1990
1990 · 12 votes
MovieActionDramaHosts Gorilla Monsoon and Johnny Valentine journey through time to relive some of the most exciting battles to ever take place inside a steel cage, featuring Superstars such as Hulk Hogan, Jimmy Snuka, Andre the Giant and more.
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2006 · 5 votes
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Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams
1985 · 2 votes
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WWE In Your House 15: A Cold Day in Hell
1997 · 3 votes
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WWE Hall Of Fame 1995
1995 · 1 votes
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Women of the WWF
1988
MovieActionDramaTake a journey across the pond to join Lord Alfred Hayes in London, England for an exciting look at some incredible matches and moments! Randy Savage defends the WWE Championship vs. Shawn Michaels; Bret Hart faces Rick Martel for the Intercontinental Title; Roddy Piper, British Bulldog and others in action.
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Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments
1987 · 2 votes
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Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits
1985 · 1 votes
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MovieActionDrama"Mean" Gene Okerlund and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan host an exciting lineup of action requested by WWE fans from the United Kingdom; this collection of memorable matches includes The Undertaker facing Bam Bam Bigelow and Papa Shango taking on Tatanka.
MovieActionDramaShowcasing the devastating power of Demolition, one of the most awesome tag teams in WWE history; in this Home Video Classic, Demolition battles such legendary duos as The Powers of Pain, The Hart Foundation and others.
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TV6.8RealityA regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
Raw
1993 · 376 votes
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WWF Superstars
1986 · 9 votes
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WWF Wrestling Challenge
1986 · 4 votes
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Tuesday Night Titans
1984 · 2 votes
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Mr. McMahon
2024 · 108 votes
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WWF Prime Time Wrestling
1985 · 5 votes
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