Gorilla Monsoon's Height
6ft 5 (195.6 cm)
Robert James Marella was an American wrestler and commentator.
In 1977 he said "I'm not the monster you might picture. I'm just 6-6, 400 pounds. But I'm big enough to deal with heavier boys like Andre the Giant and Haystack Calhoon. Haystack weighs 600 pounds."
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Average Guess (38 Votes)
6ft 5.35in (196.5cm)
6ft 5.35in (196.5cm)
Jordan87 said on 27/Sep/21
lol AT 6'6".
lol AT 6'6".
Chaos Control 6'2.5 said on 13/Mar/21
Has anyone got an estimate for Bobby Heenan?
Has anyone got an estimate for Bobby Heenan?
Plassey said on 23/Aug/20
He was no more then 6’4’’
He was no more then 6’4’’
RP said on 21/Aug/20
Peak barefoot 6’4.75” and 6’6” in shoes, IMO.
Peak barefoot 6’4.75” and 6’6” in shoes, IMO.
6'3 Julian said on 21/Aug/20
To his credit 6’6 400 would be an underweight child next to 7’0 520 Andre
To his credit 6’6 400 would be an underweight child next to 7’0 520 Andre
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 21/Aug/20
Rob, is 6ft5½ possible?
Editor Rob
Rob, is 6ft5½ possible?
Editor RobI wouldn't go that high for him.
JT said on 20/Aug/20
For what it’s worth, Gorilla Monsoon had a 6’5” listing as a wrestler in college Click Here He never looked that tall as a pro wrestler – maybe 6’4” early on and down to 6’3” by the 1980s and 1990s. He looked several inches shorter than 6’6” John Studd in 1983 (age 46) Click Here and 1985 Click Here and in 1986 about the same height as 6’3” King Kong Bundy and shorter than Dave Winfield (listed as 6’6” but baseball almost always over-lists) Click Here
Monsoon looked pretty short with some wrestlers in the backstage interview from the 1980s but they may have been standing on a small platform. Monsoon was only around 4 inches taller than 5’11” Bobby Heenan by this time Click Here
For what it’s worth, Gorilla Monsoon had a 6’5” listing as a wrestler in college Click Here He never looked that tall as a pro wrestler – maybe 6’4” early on and down to 6’3” by the 1980s and 1990s. He looked several inches shorter than 6’6” John Studd in 1983 (age 46) Click Here and 1985 Click Here and in 1986 about the same height as 6’3” King Kong Bundy and shorter than Dave Winfield (listed as 6’6” but baseball almost always over-lists) Click Here
Monsoon looked pretty short with some wrestlers in the backstage interview from the 1980s but they may have been standing on a small platform. Monsoon was only around 4 inches taller than 5’11” Bobby Heenan by this time Click Here
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 20/Aug/20
@ Rampage Clover - Yes, it does sound a bit far-fetched, doesn't it? 😮
@ Rampage Clover - Yes, it does sound a bit far-fetched, doesn't it? 😮
Undertaker Frank said on 20/Aug/20
He was noticeably shorter than 6ft 5 Chuck Wepner when Wepner fought Andre So 6ft 5 or 6ft 4.5 is out of the Question
He was noticeably shorter than 6ft 5 Chuck Wepner when Wepner fought Andre So 6ft 5 or 6ft 4.5 is out of the Question
6'3 Julian said on 20/Aug/20
Gorilla Monsoon is the most badass name ever
Gorilla Monsoon is the most badass name ever
6'3 Julian said on 20/Aug/20
Could’ve been naturally a bit more but shrunk from weight
Could’ve been naturally a bit more but shrunk from weight
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 19/Aug/20
“I’m just 6-6, 400 pounds”
“I’m just 6-6, 400 pounds”
Mr Taylor said on 19/Aug/20
Rob just to let you know Haystacks Calhoun and Giant Haystacks were two different people. The height you've given sound reasonable though.
Rob just to let you know Haystacks Calhoun and Giant Haystacks were two different people. The height you've given sound reasonable though.
Ethan99 said on 19/Aug/20
peak height no less than 6'4.5
peak height no less than 6'4.5
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 19/Aug/20
What a lovely name: Gorilla Monsoon! 🦍
Shame he's no longer with us. Someone's voted him as 6ft7, so to avoid raining too much on his parade, I'll give Gorilla 🦍 6ft5.5. 😃👌
⭐ My late boyfriend called me a Baby Gorilla, which became, simply, 'Grill'!
RIP Gorilla Monsoon 🕯️ XX
What a lovely name: Gorilla Monsoon! 🦍
Shame he's no longer with us. Someone's voted him as 6ft7, so to avoid raining too much on his parade, I'll give Gorilla 🦍 6ft5.5. 😃👌
⭐ My late boyfriend called me a Baby Gorilla, which became, simply, 'Grill'!
RIP Gorilla Monsoon 🕯️ XX
184guy2 said on 18/Aug/20
I do believe he was 6'4 at his peak , taller than rick rude and Ali
I do believe he was 6'4 at his peak , taller than rick rude and Ali
Chris Junior Hernandez 1990 said on 18/Aug/20
400 lbs peak weight is believable during hey days but before his death in 98-99" i believe he fall under 250.
400 lbs peak weight is believable during hey days but before his death in 98-99" i believe he fall under 250.
Public Enemy said on 18/Aug/20
@Editor Rob
Great addition. Yes he was 6’5 peak.
Editor Rob
@Editor Rob
Great addition. Yes he was 6’5 peak.
Editor RobI doubt in his wrestling days (early) he was under 6ft 5
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