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Post by Mr. Old School™ on Jul 4, 2012 1:30:05 GMT -5
Hey, I wish this could be something happy, but unfortunately, it isn't. 18 years ago today, long-time WWF Referee Joey Marella was tragically killed in an automobile accident when he fell asleep at the wheel. He was only 31 years old...  Unquestionably, Joey Marella has had some classic moments in his refereeing career, like being the referee for the main event at WrestleMania III between Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant: He also had a bit part in Hulk Hogan's movie No Holds Barred when he was the referee for the match between Rip and Jake Bullet: He was also known for being the son of Gorilla Monsoon, although I don't believe it was ever officially aknowledged on WWF television. Here's the tribute picture and article from an old WWF Magazine:  And here's the tribute video: I wish I could've met him while he was here, although I did see him referee live at WrestleMania VI in Toronto and I suppose that's definitely better than nothing at all. He was a great referee and he is still greatly missed.... R.I.P. Joey Marella |
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Post by The Dazzler on Jul 4, 2012 3:04:17 GMT -5
R.I.P Joey Marella
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2012 3:07:07 GMT -5
I think I remember reading in Bret Hart's book that Joey Marella was his favorite referee or something.
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Post by Daniel F'n Bryan on Jul 4, 2012 3:08:16 GMT -5
It's 17years actually.
R.I.P Joey Marrella
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Post by Butchers on Jul 4, 2012 4:22:01 GMT -5
It's 18 years ago, but anyway that isn't the point. R.I.P. Joey Marella.
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Post by Mr. Old School™ on Jul 4, 2012 7:07:36 GMT -5
It's 18 years ago, but anyway that isn't the point. R.I.P. Joey Marella. Yep, you are right. It was really late and my math sucks, lol.  It's still sad he died so young. I can't believe it's been that long since he's been gone. Wow....Time sure does fly. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2012 7:19:42 GMT -5
R.I.P. Joey. Did Gorilla ever make reference to his passing at the time on television at all?
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Post by Captain Charisma on Jul 4, 2012 7:21:53 GMT -5
I sincerely hope he is in a better place, he did referee some classics and was as recognisable as Earl Hebner back in the day.
R.I.P.
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Post by figurecollector on Jul 4, 2012 8:14:35 GMT -5
It is nice that WWE decided to honor him by having Santino use his name.
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Post by done on Jul 4, 2012 12:06:41 GMT -5
R.I.P Joey Marella
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2012 12:31:36 GMT -5
Very sad, especially to have died so young. Son of another legend who died very young. RIP Joey and Gorilla.
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Post by Brad on Jul 4, 2012 12:41:23 GMT -5
RIP Joey
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Post by Nivro™ on Jul 4, 2012 12:45:05 GMT -5
I use to always die laughing when Ventura or Heenan would bad mouth Marella about how bad of a ref he was and how big of a buffoon he was and Monsoon just had to sit there and take it. You know it was straight ribs against him.
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Post by REAL REVY on Jul 4, 2012 12:57:22 GMT -5
Very sad. RIP. I'm glad his son has gone on to do great things in the WWE though.
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Post by ECWfanatic on Jul 4, 2012 15:06:16 GMT -5
Rest in peace Joey Marella.
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Post by danthecollector on Jul 4, 2012 15:08:38 GMT -5
RIP Joey <3
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Post by marino13 on Jul 4, 2012 15:12:40 GMT -5
R.I.P. Joey. Did Gorilla ever make reference to his passing at the time on television at all? I don't believe so. They didn't even mention it in the tribute video. Don't know why they felt the need to keep it such a big secret...  |
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Post by The United Kingdom on Jul 4, 2012 19:19:26 GMT -5
RIP. Don't forget about him!  |
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Post by Edgehead57 on Jul 4, 2012 19:35:03 GMT -5
R.I.P. Joey Marella
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Post by CMPunkSavior on Jul 4, 2012 19:49:39 GMT -5
I was sitting at the bar in the old New Haven Coliseum before a show and referee Joey Marella came in and walked to the bar. I was about 6 or 7 and he said hi to us after we recognized him and chatted with us for a bit. Don't ask what I was doing in a bar at that age. Really nice guy this was in 1990 or 1991. RIP Joey.
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