Irresistible Force

“Gino’s personal life is meticulously detailed via careful research and stories from his closest friends and family while wrestling insiders provide an exhaustive account of Monsoon as a wrestler, industry executive and television announcer. This is the definitive Gorilla Monsoon book, a fitting tribute to one of the most respected figures pro wrestling has ever known.” — Gary Michael Cappetta“What a monumental achievement this book is. I was fascinated from the first page. Brian Solomon filled in so many blanks for me and also reintroduced many wrestlers I’d long forgotten about. I’ll put it right next to my favorite pro wrestling books ever!” — Bret Hart“Longtime pro wrestling fans know the name Gorilla Monsoon as a major in-ring star. But, until the publication of this book, only industry insiders knew the extent of Bob ‘Gino’ Marella’s power and influence behind the scenes and how, without him, today’s WWE would be very different, if it existed at all. Brian Solomon’s extensive research and exhaustive interviews help paint this incredible portrait of one of wrestling’s most important—and often overlooked—figures.” — Jim Cornette“What a great book—I enjoyed every page. I learned so much about Gorilla. He was known by many different names, but he will always be Mr. Marella to me—the man responsible for me having a career in WWF/WWE. He was a man respected and loved by all who met him.” — Tony Chimel“This book has been quite an emotional experience. I was a loyal wrestling fan as a young teenager: to say Brian Solomon brought me back to those magical times would be an understatement. This book brings a smile, a tear and a million other feelings. I’ve read a ton of wrestling-related books, but I can safely say this will be the best ever! [Brian] brought me back to places that I thought I’d never ‘see’ again.” — Davey O’Hannon

Brian R. Solomon is an educator and author of several books on popular culture. He hosts the Shut Up and Wrestle podcast and contributes to Pro Wrestling Illustrated and Inside the Ropes. He is the proud father of three and lives in Trumbull, Connecticut, with his wife, son, and Boston terrier.