Greg Valentine - What Gorilla Monsoon Was Like in WWF

No one tells it like it is better than the Hammer! Here we talk about the late-great Gorilla Monson who most modern fans remember as the long-time WWF commentator.

Valentine reveals his favorite pairings with Monsoon on commentary. Gorilla was on the desk with Vince McMahon, Jesse Ventura, Mean Gene Oakerlund and of course, Bobby "The Brain Heenan".

The Hammer also shares when Gorilla Monsoon was special guest referee in two of his famous feuds, against Bob Backlund and Pedro Morales.

Monsoon, real name Robert James Marella, had a wrestling legendary career for Vince McMahon Sr from 1963 to 1983. Check out his matches vs Bruno Sammartino, Killer Kowalski and Bobo Brazil. Later Monsoon would solidify his name in commentary history.

Watch More Valentine Shoot Interviews

Produced by Title Match Network this past weekend in Las Vegas. Enjoy our brand new exclusive shoot interview from Greg "The Hammer" Valentine.

[TitleMatchWrestling]

LIKE to show some love for the Hammer 🔨

[bryannorris]

The more I listen to Mr. Valentine the more and more I like him. Well spoken and such a gentleman. He doesn’t seem to have an axe to grind like a lot of his peers. Pure Class

[pinetreebark]

I swear this seems like the most down to earth nicest guys you would meet. I haven't heard bad mouth no one in these interviews. I'm liking him more as this goes on.

[DocIdaho]

I just love how truly kind and genuine Greg is. He has no bitterness, nothing mean to say. He has a very positive outlook and fond memories that he loves to share.

[MrJpzum]

I loved Jesse the Body with Gorilla Monsoon on the mics.

[The_Fat_Fury]

Gorilla and Heenan were the best together. They had amazing chemistry and played off eachother perfectly.

[garthlewis]

Your the man hammer . So respectful of everybody

[kearneydillon]

Anyone in the world would be lucky to have Greg as their friend. A classy, respectful man. Let me tell you, I revere class acts much higher and for longer than no-class acts. Greg provided YEARS of quality entertainment for me and my friends. Thank you Sir.

[DangerousDevilOfficial]

This guy seems to have good things to say about everyone. Kind of refreshing honestly!

[italianirishman]

Gorilla and Bobby could call an antiques show and it would be pandemonium!!!

[daviddixon]

Greg is a wonderful person. Not a bad word for anyone. I could listen to him all day. As I keep saying, write a book Greg!

[tfelich]

Who could have known the kind of guy the Hammer is apart from this tremendous interview series?? The guy still has his mind, and his remembrance of all these guys and their particular fates, is pretty astounding. Even to know the family details of his colleagues. Seriously, this series of interviews elevated Valentine's stock in my mind. What a guy.

[daveheuer]

Valentine……One Of The True “Classics” Of Professional Wrestling…You Cannot Discuss Wrestling For Very Long Without Mentioning Greg Valentine.God Bless & Best Always.

[jamesmccormick]

Greg is always super classy. He rarely says anything bad about people.

[TheRmm]

Gorilla Monsoon had that name for a reason. 6' 7" and 400 lbs, he was a huge man.

[MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

These clips have turned the hammer into my favourite wrestler. What a guy.

[michaelmachung]

I remember Greg The Hammer Valentine being a low key wrestler during his WWF years, it's great to hear him share his stories, they're interesting. On a dark note, it's sad to see all these legendary 80's wrestlers dying off, they were the best.

[PunkSlapper]

Greg Valentine was one of the best heels ever. He just knew how to work a match. I always liked watching him perform.

[vincegedeon]

I love listening to Gorilla as a commentator with Bobby The Brain hilarious at ringside😆

[ryanjones]

Didn’t realize how interesting this guy was until these videos