Bob Marella
Also Known As: Gino Marella, Gorilla Monsoon
Biography: 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".
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Rochester, New York, USA
Adult: No
Birthday: June 04, 1937
Age: 87 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: October 06, 1999
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Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows
Overview: This documentary follows superstar Bret Hart during his last year in the WWF. The film documents the tensions that resulted in The Montreal Screwjob, one of the most controversial events in the history of professional wrestling, in which Vince McMahon, Shawn Micheals, and others, legitimately conspired behind the scenes to go against the script and remove Bret Hart as champion.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-12-20
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WWE Bloopers Bleeps and Bodyslams
Overview: See the wild and wacky world of WWE with your hosts Gorilla Monsoon, Johnny Polo, Stan Lane and "Lord" Alfred Hayes!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-06-29
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German Fan Favorites 2
Overview: Gorilla Monsoon hosts another exciting lineup of in-ring action with WWE's German Fan Favorites II. In this Home Video Classic, you'll see Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart go head-to-head in a Steel Cage Match, Bam Bam Bigelow take on The Undertaker, and much more!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-10-24
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WWE Villains of The Squared Circle
Overview: The most memorable rule benders and rule breakers of the 1980s are all here, as Mean Gene Okerlund and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan host Villains of the Squared Circle. In this exclusive presentation, witness André the Giant meet Ernie Ladd in singles competition, Jake "The Snake" Roberts in action against Scott McGhee, and much more!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-06-06
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WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
Overview: The best and most memorable matches from Hulk Hogan's career.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-10-17
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WWE: Shawn Michaels - Boyhood Dream
Overview: In 1996, Shawn Michaels won the Royal Rumble for the second year in a row. It set the stage for the year that would see Shawn Michaels evolve into "The Showstopper, The Main Event." When he won the Iron Man Match vs. Bret Hart as WrestleMania XII, his boyhood dream of being WWE Champion was realized. Holding onto the dream took guts & determination. Featuring matches from 1996:, WrestleMania XII vs. Bret Hart, In Your House vs. Diesel, In Your House vs. British Bulldog, In Your House vs. Sycho Sid, Summer Slam vs. Vader, In Your House vs. Mankind, Survivor Series vs. Sycho Sid, Royal Rumble 1997 vs. Sycho Sid
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-14
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WWF Sunday Night Slam • November 20th, 1994
Overview: On this USA special, you get to see some of the biggest superstars of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1994 do battle.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-11-20
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WWE In Your House 15: A Cold Day in Hell
Overview: A Cold Day In Hell features Hunter Hearst-Helmsley vs. Flash Funk, The Rock vs. Mankind and The Nation Of Domination vs. Ahmed Johnson. The Undertaker defends the WWE Championship against Stone Cold Steve Austin. Plus, Vader faces Ken Shamrock in a No Holds Barred match and more!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-05-11
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Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams!
Overview: WWF Wrestling bloopers.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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Biography: Wrestlemania I
Overview: Chronicling the making of the first WrestleMania when Hulk Hogan, Mr. T, Iron Sheik, Roddy Piper, and others took over Madison Square Garden and created this wrestling event.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-09-04
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WWE's Inside the Steel Cage
Overview: Join Gorilla Monsoon and Johnny Valentine for a journey through time to relive the most exciting battles to take place inside a steel cage. Witness several action-packed Steel Cage Matches featuring the likes of Hulk Hogan, Jimmy Snuka, Andre the Giant, and many more!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-12-11
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WWF Hulkamania 2
Overview: Hulk-a-mania is running wilder than ever with more of the world's greatest athlete!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-05-01
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The Best of the WWF: volume 12
Overview: Your favorite WWE superstars in the hottest action from the squared circle
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-08-15
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WWE Survivor Series 1990
Overview: Survivor Series (1990) was the fourth annual Survivor Series pay-per-view professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It took place on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 1990 at the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut. This Survivor Series saw the on-screen WWF debut of The Undertaker, who went on to become WWF Champion at the next Survivor Series one year later, and the debut of the Gobbledy Gooker. In addition, Sgt. Slaughter — who was then using an Iraqi sympathizer heel gimmick — delivered a promo where he insulted servicemen stationed in Iraq for Thanksgiving during Operation Desert Shield. Randy Savage, as the "Macho King", was interviewed by "Mean" Gene Okerlund, and issued a challenge to the Ultimate Warrior for the WWF Championship. Ravishing Rick Rude was replaced by Haku after being suspended by WWF President Jack Tunney for insulting the mother of the Big Boss Man.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-11-22
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WWF's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest
Overview: Some of the most astonishing stars the WWF has to offer.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits
Overview: "Mean" Gene Okerlund begrudgingly hosts this collection of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's greatest hits; from memorable editions of "Piper's Pit" to thrilling matches with Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Snuka, it's an exciting look at the one-and-only Hot Rod.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-09-15
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WWE Crunch Classic
Overview: Join "Rowdy" Roddy Piper for a collection of incredible matches, as The Hot Rod hosts WWE's Crunch Classic. In this exclusive presentation, witness "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan & Sgt. Slaughter take on The Natural Disasters in a Tag Team Match, "The Model" Rick Martel facing off against "The Texas Tornado" Kerry Von Erich, and many more exciting in-ring battles!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-05-28
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WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
Overview: .A countdown of the greatest superstars in WWE History. From Hulk Hogan to Randy Savage to The Rock to John Cena enjoy an experience down memory lane for long-time fans, and a new experience for new fans of WWE.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-12-07
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Andre the Giant
Overview: An ambitious and wide-ranging documentary exploring Andre’s upbringing in France, his celebrated career in WWE, and his forays in the entertainment world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-04-10
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WWE: The Best of Raw 15th Anniversary
Overview: A collection of the greatest moments of the first 15 years of Monday Night Raw.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-12-26
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WWE: Undertaker 20-0 - The Streak
Overview: Walk the dark and hallowed path of he who cannot be buried. The Apocalyptic Warrior who has denied salvation to twenty souls to forge an eternal streak. The dynasty of The Deadman becomes immortal in Undertaker: The Streak. Hear the tales of Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Batista, Big Show, Randy Orton and other victims who have dared to stare across the ring into the cold eyes of The Phenom. From Undertaker's WrestleMania VII debut vs. Jimmy Superfly Snuka to his agonising war with Triple H and the illustrious opponents in between, every chilling encounter is presented here from bell-to-bell.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-07-23
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The True Story of WrestleMania
Overview: It is the most anticipated yearly event in Sports Entertainment, an annual pop culture touch point. For more than 25 years, WrestleMania has hosted the biggest matches, the biggest stars, and the biggest celebrities. Now for the first time ever, the story of WrestleMania is told from its early beginnings through the week-long spectacular it has become, routinely drawing fans from all 50 states and around the world. This documentary feature includes new and insightful interviews from the superstars and creative forces behind the event.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-03-13
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WWE Hall Of Fame 1996
Overview: WWF Hall of Fame (1996) was the event which featured the introduction of the fourth class to the WWE Hall of Fame. The event was produced by the WWF on November 16, 1996 from the Marriott Marquis in New York City, New York. The event took place the same weekend as Survivor Series. Due to Vincent J. McMahon's passing in 1984, he was posthumously inducted by the McMahon family.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-11-16
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WWE Hall Of Fame 1994
Overview: WWF Hall of Fame (1994) was the event which featured introduction of the second class to the WWE Hall of Fame. The event was produced by the WWF on June 6, 1994 from the Omni Inner Harbor International Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. The event took place the same weekend as King of the Ring.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-06-09
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Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino
Overview: Truly in a class by himeself! Once Bruno on the mat - watch out! Relive some of Bruno Sammartino's greatest moments, including encounters with Roddy Piper, Paul Orndorff, and much more.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-06-06
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Tag Team Champions
Overview: A tribute to the WWF's dynamic duos precision, timing, and teamwork that make them champions.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-03-01
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The Super Bowl of Wrestling
Overview: The biggest match in the history pits WWWF World Champion "Superstar" Billy Graham against NWA World's hampion Harley Race in a epic confrontation in Miami's Orange Bowl!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-01-25
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Biography: D-Generation X
Overview: The faction known as D-Generation X and its impact on the '90s; although they could be offensive, profane and rebellious, they were always entertaining.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-08-14
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WWE at Madison Square Garden: June 30, 1973
Overview: Pedro Morales defends the WWWF Championship against George "The Animal" Steele.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-07-30
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WWE at Madison Square Garden: October 17, 1983
Overview: The World's Most Entertaining Sport at The World's Most Famous Arena!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-10-17
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