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'''Robert James "Gino" Marella''' (June 4, 1937 – October 6, 1999), better known by his [[ring name]] of '''Gorilla Monsoon''', was an American [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]], [[Sports commentator|play-by-play commentator]], and [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Book|booker]]. |
'''Robert James "Gino" Marella''' (June 4, 1937 – October 6, 1999), better known by his [[ring name]] of '''Gorilla Monsoon''', was an American [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]], [[Sports commentator|play-by-play commentator]], and [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Book|booker]]. |
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Monsoon is famous for his run as a villainous super-heavyweight main eventer, and later as the voice of the [[WWE|World Wrestling Federation]] (WWF), as commentator and backstage manager during the 1980s and 1990s. He also portrayed the on-screen role of WWF President from 1995 to 1997. |
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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. |
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. |