Gorilla Monsoon
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Robert James "Gino" Marella, better known by his ring name of Gorilla Monsoon, was an American professional wrestler, play-by-play commentator, and booker.
Monsoon in 1977
Monsoon and Bruno Sammartino demonstrate holds for Tom Snyder on the November 5, 1975 episode of The Tomorrow Show.
Bruno Sammartino
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Bruno Leopoldo Francesco Sammartino was an Italian-American professional wrestler. He is best known for his time with the World Wide Wrestling Federation. Sammartino's first reign as WWF World Heavywe
Gorilla Monsoon
…in the WWWF, controlling bookings in several WWWF territories. He also became one of the promotion's top heels, feuding with popular babyface champion Bruno Sammartino in sellout arenas across the country. Despite his huge size, then in excess of 400 pounds, Monsoon had great agility and stamina, often wrestling…
Sammartino as WWWF World Heavyweight Champion in 1971
Sammartino (right) with Verne Gagne and WWWF promoter Vincent J. McMahon
Sammartino in his second reign as WWWF Heavyweight Champion
Sammartino and Mario Trevi