Robert James Marella (June 4, 1937 â€" October 6, 1999), 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
the World Wrestling Federation, as commentator and backstage manager
during the 1980s and 1990s. He also portrayed the on-screen role of
WWF 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 WWF shows
late in his career, is named the "Gorilla Position" in his honor.
Monsoon is remembered fondly by many viewers; according to Rolling
Stone, he and longtime announcing partner Bobby Heenan "are regarded
as the greatest color-commentary team in pro-wrestling history".
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
the World Wrestling Federation, as commentator and backstage manager
during the 1980s and 1990s. He also portrayed the on-screen role of
WWF 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 WWF shows
late in his career, is named the "Gorilla Position" in his honor.
Monsoon is remembered fondly by many viewers; according to Rolling
Stone, he and longtime announcing partner Bobby Heenan "are regarded
as the greatest color-commentary team in pro-wrestling history".
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