Gorilla Monsoon

Robert Otto Marella (June 4, 1937 – October 6, 1999), better known by his stage name of Gorilla Monsoon, was an American professional wrestler, play-by-play announcer, and booker. He is a legend in the business, famous for his run as one of the great super-heavyweights, and later as the voice of the World Wrestling Federation as announcer, on-screen President, and backstage manager during the 1980s and 1990s. 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.

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June 4 - 1937 - October 6 - 1999 - Stage name - American - Professional wrestler - Play-by-play - Announcer - Booker - World Wrestling Federation - 1980s - 1990s

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