Acting

Bob Marella

Born — Died

1937-06-04 — 1999-10-06

Place of birth

Rochester, New York, USA

Known for

Acting

Credits

74 titles

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 Te…

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Film credits

2010s · 3 titles

2000s · 3 titles

1990s · 26 titles

WWE Survivor Series 1990 poster
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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.

WWE Survivor Series 1990

1990

WWE Battle Royal at the Albert Hall poster
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From Royal Albert Hall in London, England, a 20-man over-the-top-rope battle royal main event; Davey Boy Smith clashes with The Barbarian; the duo of Power and Glory challenges The Legion of Doom for the WWE Tag Team Championship.

WWE Battle Royal at the Albert Hall

1991

WWE UK Fan Favorites 1993 poster
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"Mean" Gene Okerlund and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan host an exciting lineup of action requested by WWE fans from the United Kingdom; this collection of memorable matches includes The Undertaker facing Bam Bam Bigelow and Papa Shango taking on Tatanka.

WWE UK Fan Favorites 1993

1993

Hulkamania Forever poster
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An Exciting and Intriguing look at the world of HULKAMANIA! Exclusive interviews with Hulkster himself. Plus...Coliseum Video Exclusive WWF Matches! See...Hulk Hogan battle such opponents as Ted DiBiase, the Genius, Macho King Randy Savage, Earthquake, and Ultimate Warrior. Also...Never Before Seen! An earthshaking, edge of your seat exclusive Tag-Team matchup of Hulk Hogan & Tugboat vs. Earthquake & Dino Bravo! Bonus...A behind the scene exclusive look at the making of Hulk's latest major motion picture- Suburban Commando!

Hulkamania Forever

1990

WWE SummerSlam 1997 poster
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WWE's Biggest Party of the Summer features a classic Steel Cage Match between Mankind and Triple H. Goldust faces Brian Pillman. Plus, the Intercontinental Championship is on the line in a match between "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Owen Hart. The Undertaker faces Bret Hart for WWE Championship with guest referee Shawn Michaels!

WWE SummerSlam 1997

1997

WWE In Your House 15: A Cold Day in Hell poster
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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!

WWE In Your House 15: A Cold Day in Hell

1997

WWE World Tour 1992 poster
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Take a journey across the pond to join Lord Alfred Hayes in London, England for an exciting look at some incredible matches and moments! Randy Savage defends the WWE Championship vs. Shawn Michaels; Bret Hart faces Rick Martel for the Intercontinental Title; Roddy Piper, British Bulldog and others in action.

WWE World Tour 1992

1992

WWE SuperTape: Volume 4 poster
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Hosts Sean Mooney and Lord Alfred Hayes highlight the best of WWE; action includes a fan-favorite contest between The Undertaker and Tugboat; The Ultimate Warrior defends the WWE Championship against Sgt. Slaughter.

WWE SuperTape: Volume 4

1991

The Undertaker poster
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Going inside the career of The Undertaker, considered to be one of the most feared Superstars in WWE history; there is no escape from The Deadman as he sends top opponents like Yokozuna, Kamala, Crush and Bam Bam Bigelow into the depths of darkness.

The Undertaker

1994

Wrestling Superheroes poster
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Host Sean Mooney presents some of the most exciting Superstars in action, including The Ultimate Warrior vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Hercules Hernandez challenging Hulk Hogan for the WWE Championship.

Wrestling Superheroes

1990

WWE Paul Bearer's Hits From the Crypt poster
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Paul Bearer takes a creepy look at WWE's Greatest Hits. Includes Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon, Bret Hart vs. Kwang, Undertaker vs. Crush and much more.

WWE Paul Bearer's Hits From the Crypt

1994

WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1993 poster
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The Steel Cage stands as the ultimate battleground as Money Inc. and The Steiner Brothers try and settle the score before the biggest party of the summer!

WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1993

1993

WWE Smack 'Em Whack 'Em poster
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Bret "Hit Man" Hart challenges "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair for the WWE Championship; Yokozuna gives some insight into his unique diet; The Bushwhackers do some remodeling; hosted by Lord Alfred Hayes.

WWE Smack 'Em Whack 'Em

1993

WWE WrestleFest '93 poster
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As "Mean" Gene Okerlund and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan are on an ill-fated journey, viewers are treated to a lineup of matches; "The Ugandan Giant" Kamala vs. Bret "Hit Man" Hart for the Intercontinental Championship; Papa Shango vs. Crush.

WWE WrestleFest '93

1993

Bret "Hit Man" Hart poster
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A special look at Bret "Hit Man" Hart in this home video classic highlighting his greatest battles; the Excellence of Execution is at his best against opponents like Shawn Michaels, Jerry Lawler and Kwang.

Bret "Hit Man" Hart

1994

WWE March to WrestleMania X poster
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Tatanka battles the mammoth Yokozuna while Bret "The Hitman" Hart faces Crush on the Road to WrestleMania.

WWE March to WrestleMania X

1994

WWE UK Rampage '92 poster
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The Superstars of WWE are in action as Shawn Michaels challenges "Macho Man" Randy Savage for the WWE Championship; Davey Boy Smith faces with Irwin R. Schyster in the main event; Bret Hart defends the Intercontinental Title against Rick Martel.

WWE UK Rampage '92

1992

German Fan Favorites poster
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Gorilla Monsoon hosts another exciting lineup of in-ring action; included in this home video classic are Shawn Michaels battling Bret Hart in a steel cage match and Bam Bam Bigelow taking on The Undertaker, among other matches.

German Fan Favorites

1994

WWE Bashed in the USA poster
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Mr. Perfect searches for the perfect stamp; exciting matches filmed exclusively for the WWE Universe, which include: Virgil challenging Shawn Michaels for the Intercontinental Championship; and a 40-man battle royal.

WWE Bashed in the USA

1993

WWE Hall Of Fame 1996 poster
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Join Renee Young and Mean Gene Okerlund for a special Look Back at the 1996 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony. The careers and legacies of the inductees of the Class of 1996 are featured including Pat Patterson, Captain Lou Albano, Jimmy Snuka, The Valiant Brothers, Killer Kowalski, Mikel Scicluna, Johnny Rodz, and the patriarch of WWE, Vincent J. McMahon.

WWE Hall Of Fame 1996

1996

WWE SuperTape: Volume 1 poster
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Tito Santana vs. "Ravishing" Rick Rude; Jake "The Snake" Roberts vs. "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase; Hulk Hogan and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake vs. "Macho King" Randy Savage and Zeus in a Cage Match.

WWE SuperTape: Volume 1

1990

Razor Ramon poster
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From the top of Titan Tower, hosts Gorilla Monsoon and Stan Lane take the WWE Universe on a tour that is oozing machismo in this look at the charismatic Razor Ramon; matches against the likes of Bam Bam Bigelow, "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and Yokozuna.

Razor Ramon

1994

Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows poster
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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.

Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows

1998

WWE Hall Of Fame 1995 poster
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Join Renee Young and Mean Gene Okerlund for a special look at the 1995 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony. The careers and legacies of the inductees of the Class of 1995 are featured including Pedro Morales, "Big Cat" Ernie Ladd, Antonio Rocca, Ivan Putski, George "The Animal" Steele, The Grand Wizard, and the first female inductee, The Fabulous Moolah.

WWE Hall Of Fame 1995

1995

WWE Bloopers Bleeps and Bodyslams poster
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See the wild and wacky world of WWE with your hosts Gorilla Monsoon, Johnny Polo, Stan Lane and "Lord" Alfred Hayes!

WWE Bloopers Bleeps and Bodyslams

1994

WWF Sunday Night Slam • November 20th, 1994 poster
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On this USA special, you get to see some of the biggest superstars of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1994 do battle.

WWF Sunday Night Slam • November 20th, 1994

1994

1980s · 25 titles

Inside the Steel Cage poster
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Hosts Gorilla Monsoon and Johnny Valentine journey through time to relive some of the most exciting battles to ever take place inside a steel cage, featuring Superstars such as Hulk Hogan, Jimmy Snuka, Andre the Giant and more.

Inside the Steel Cage

1986

Hulkamania 2 poster
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Hulk-a-mania is running wilder than ever with more of the world's greatest athlete!

Hulkamania 2

1987

Villains of the Squared Circle poster
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The most memorable rule breakers of the 1980s are all here, as Mean Gene Okerlund and Bobby Heenan host Villains of the Squared Circle. Pedro Morales vs. George Steele; Ernie Ladd vs. Andre the Giant; Roddy Piper vs. Jimmy Snuka; WWE Intercontinental Champion Randy Savage vs. Tito Santana.

Villains of the Squared Circle

1986

The Hulkster Hulk Hogan poster
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Reliving the early days of "The Immortal" Hulk Hogan by rewinding to some of Hogan's most memorable matches from the mid-1980s, including his first WWE Championship victory over The Iron Sheik and facing off with Don Muraco in a steel cage match.

The Hulkster Hulk Hogan

1985

The Brains Behind the Brawn poster
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Many Superstars in WWE history have relied on the skills of their managers to rise to the top; how Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Jimmy Hart, Miss Elizabeth and other top managers proved instrumental in leading their clients to victory.

The Brains Behind the Brawn

1989

The Ultimate Warrior poster
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Looking back at the highlights of the Ultimate Warrior's career before he captured the WWE Championship; tracking his rise to greatness in exciting battles against legendary WWE Superstars like "Macho Man" Randy Savage and The Honky Tonk Man.

The Ultimate Warrior

1989

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat poster
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Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat is a pure mix of wrestling and karate, and he became one of the most memorable competitors in WWE history; from training at his own gym to his legendary battles with iconic opponents, this is a profile of a true athlete.

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat

1986

The WWF's Even More Unusual Matches poster
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See the WWF's stars in some of the most unusual matches.

The WWF's Even More Unusual Matches

1987

WWE Grudge Match poster
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Host Gorilla Monsoon takes a look back at some of the most bitter rivalries in WWE history, including Tito Santana facing Greg "The Hammer" Valentine in a steel cage and a vicious match between Bruno Sammartino and "Superstar" Billy Graham.

WWE Grudge Match

1986

Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments poster
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Hilarious mistakes, miscues, and other annoying curve balls perpetrated by various WWE Superstars of the 1980s; host "Mean" Gene Okerlund presents a variety of funny incidents that found their way to national television.

Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments

1987

Wrestling's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest! poster
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WWE Superstars from all ends of the spectrum, including George The Animal Steele, Andre the Giant, Haiti Kid, Mad Dog Vachon, the Missing Link, Ivan Putski, Ken Patera and other unusual competitors.

Wrestling's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest!

1985

Demolition: Witness the Power poster
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Showcasing the devastating power of Demolition, one of the most awesome tag teams in WWE history; in this Home Video Classic, Demolition battles such legendary duos as The Powers of Pain, The Hart Foundation and others.

Demolition: Witness the Power

1989

The WWF's Amazing Managers poster
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Featuring footage from Wrestlemania 2, a "Manager of the Year" ceremony, "Macho Man" Randy Savage's introduction of his new manager (Miss Elizabeth) and matches including Nikolai Volkoff vs George "The Animal" Steele and Captain Lou Alabano & Afa the Samoan vs Andre the Giant & Pedro Morales! Additionally, there are appearances by Cyndi Lauper, Mr. Fuji, The Grand Wizard, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Jimmy "Mouth of the South" Hart, "Luscious" Johnny Valiant, "Classy" Freddie Blassie & much more!

The WWF's Amazing Managers

1985

The Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano poster
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Relive one of the most influential men in wrestling as he does it all in this special look at Captain Lou Albano!

The Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano

1986

Jake "The Snake" Roberts poster
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Hosts Craig DeGeorge and "Luscious" Johnny V take a look at the career of Jake "The Snake" Roberts; from Junkyard Dog and Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat to The Honky Tonk Man and Kamala, Roberts takes to the ring against WWE's finest.

Jake "The Snake" Roberts

1987

The Best of the WWF: volume 5 poster
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Wendi Richter defends her title against Leilani Kai. Island Fury! The Magnificent Muraco vs. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. Great Tag Team action! The British Bulldogs - send tremors through the squared circle! The Killer Bees - their sting can paralyze any opponent!

The Best of the WWF: volume 5

1986

George "The Animal" Steele poster
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Profiling one of the wildest creatures ever to roar with this home video classic highlighting the amazing story of George "The Animal" Steele; a wildly popular figure in the 1980s, Steele drew attention for his feud with "Macho Man" Randy Savage.

George "The Animal" Steele

1987

The British Bulldogs poster
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A look at one of the greatest tag teams in WWE history, The British Bulldogs. Davey Boy Smith and The Dynamite Kid battle Bret Hart, Big John Studd, Greg Valentine and more. Plus, exclusive training footage and techniques.

The British Bulldogs

1986

Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams poster
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Gorilla Monsoon treats the WWE Universe to a hilarious collection of surprises involving top Superstars of the '80s; from Hulk Hogan and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper to Andre the Giant and Capt. Lou Albano, this show is full of unforgettable moments.

Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams

1985

Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits poster
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"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.

Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits

1985

The Best of the WWF: volume 7 poster
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The Best of WWE brought to you on home video!

The Best of the WWF: volume 7

1986

The Best of the WWF: volume 17 poster
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All the best and brightest rising stars of WWE - plus the biggest and baddest superstars!

The Best of the WWF: volume 17

1988

The Best of the WWF: volume 6 poster
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The Best of the WWE Superstars in and out of the ring!

The Best of the WWF: volume 6

1986

The Best of the WWF: volume 12 poster
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Your favorite WWE superstars in the hottest action from the squared circle

The Best of the WWF: volume 12

1987

The Best of the WWF: volume 20 poster
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The best keeps getting better!

The Best of the WWF: volume 20

1989

Series credits

Raw poster
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A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.

Raw

1993

WWF Superstars poster
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WWE's flagship show of the early-90s featuring great in-ring action, news from the world of sports-entertainment, and more.

WWF Superstars

1986

WWF Wrestling Challenge poster
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The biggest WWE Superstars of the late 1980s and early '90s settle their differences in the ring on "Wrestling Challenge"; featuring exciting matches and memorable interviews, this weekly television series captures an important era of WWE history.

WWF Wrestling Challenge

1986

WWE Old School poster
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Discover rarely-seen matches from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s featuring countless WWE Hall of Famers such as Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.

WWE Old School

1973

WWE Old School poster
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Discover rarely-seen matches from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s featuring countless WWE Hall of Famers such as Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.

WWE Old School

1973

Tuesday Night Titans poster
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Hosts Vince McMahon and Lord Alfred Hayes welcome the popular WWE Superstars and feature entertaining segments in WWE's original talk show.

Tuesday Night Titans

1984

Mr. McMahon poster
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WWE experienced record-breaking highs and crushing lows under Vince McMahon's leadership. This docuseries delves into the mogul's controversial reign.

Mr. McMahon

2024

WWF Prime Time Wrestling poster
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WWF Prime Time Wrestling was a professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation. It aired on the USA Network from 1985–1993. A precursor to Monday Night Raw, Prime Time Wrestling was a two-hour long, weekly program that featured stars of the World Wrestling Federation. The program featured wrestling matches, interviews, promos featuring WWF wrestlers, updates of current feuds and announcements of upcoming local and pay-per-view events. WWE Hall of Famers Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan highlight the best of early-1985s WWE in Prime Time Wrestling.

WWF Prime Time Wrestling

1985

WWE Sunday Night Slam poster
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WWE Sunday Night Slam was a television special produced by the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) which aired on the USA Network.

WWE Sunday Night Slam

1994

Behind the camera

WWE WrestleMania VIII poster
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WWE WrestleMania VIII was the eighth annual WrestleMania. It took place on April 5, 1992 at the Hoosier Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. The only WrestleMania officially recognized by WWE.com to have featured more than one headlining match, its card included two equally-promoted main events. In the first, WWF Champion Ric Flair defended his title against Randy Savage, and in the second, Hulk Hogan faced Sid Justice. As a consequence of the double main event, WrestleMania VIII carried two taglines: "The Macho/Flair Affair!" and "Friendship Torn Apart!" Notable matches on the undercard included WWF Intercontinental Champion Roddy Piper defending against Bret Hart, and WWF Tag Team Champions Money Inc. defending against The Natural Disasters.

WWE WrestleMania VIII

1992

WWE UK Rampage '92 poster
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The Superstars of WWE are in action as Shawn Michaels challenges "Macho Man" Randy Savage for the WWE Championship; Davey Boy Smith faces with Irwin R. Schyster in the main event; Bret Hart defends the Intercontinental Title against Rick Martel.

WWE UK Rampage '92

1992

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SummerSlam Spectacular '92 aired on the USA Network on August 23, 1992 (taped August 11, 1992) from the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. Although Bret Hart was the WWF Intercontinental Champion, his match against Skinner was a non-title match.

WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1992

1992

WWE UK Rampage poster
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UK Rampage 1992 was an event produced by World Wrestling Federation. On April 19th 1992 live from the Sheffield Arena, The British Bulldog battled IRS, Intercontinental Champion Bret Hart met Rick ‘The Model’ Martel, Shawn Michaels challenged Macho Man Randy Savage for the WWF Championship and The Undertaker squared off against Sid Justice.

WWE UK Rampage

1992

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The Road to WrestleMania runs through Biloxi as top WWE Superstars vie for position and honor before the showcase of the immortals!

WWE March to WrestleMania VIII

1992