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Gorilla Monsoon (Wrestler) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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October 6, 1999 (62 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Gemini
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Celebrities born on June 4
Born in 1937
Born in New York City, New York
Gemini named Gorilla
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First name Gorilla
Gorilla Monsoon
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 villainous 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 has received acclaim for his wrestling career, while his announcing has garnered both praise and derision.
Birth nameRobert James Marella
BornJune 4, 1937, Rochester, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 6, 1999, Willingboro Township, New Jersey, U.S.
Cause of deathComplications of diabetes
Children4, including Joey Marella
Ring name(s)Gino Marella, Gorilla Monsoon
Billed fromManchuria, Willingboro, New Jersey
Trained byStu Hart
Debut1958
Retired1980

About Gorilla Monsoon

Wrestler Gorilla Monsoon was born on June 4, 1937 in New York City, New York, United States (He dies at the age of 62, on October 6, 1999).

Popular in the super heavyweight main event scene, also well known for being one of the most recognizable voices of the WWF; signature finishing move was the airplane spin.

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Gorilla Monsoon before becoming famous

Gorilla Monsoon was born in the Zodiac sign Gemini (The Twins), and 1937 is also the year of Ox (牛) in the Chinese Zodiac.

While at Ithaca College, he finished second in the 1959 NCAA wrestling finals, which led to his discovery by promoter Pedro Martinez.

Achievement of Gorilla Monsoon

He sparred with Boxer Muhammad Ali in a spur-of-the-moment fight, which became one of the WWF's most famous moments.

Gorilla Monsoon's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Until his death, he was married to Maureen Marella, with whom he had three children: Joey, Sharon, and Valerie.

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Gorilla Monsoon Collabed with

During his career, he was close friends with Sports Executive Vince McMahon, the founder of the WWF/WWE.

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Gorilla Monsoon Income & Net worth

Gorilla Monsoon's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a wrestler. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Gorilla Monsoon.

Gorilla Monsoon Height and Weight

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Latest information about Gorilla Monsoon updated on March 11 2023.