Quiñones was like a father to him. Kintaro Kanemura reminisced about Quiñones as "If I didn't meet him, maybe I would die in the middle of America" (when he first arrived in North America, he had only ¢20). Mitsunobu Kikuzawa described Quiñones as the No.1 promoter in the world. Tajiri has referred to Quiñones as his biggest mentor in wrestling. On April 2, 2006, Quiñones died in his home in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Soon after the death, several Japanese federations and wrestlers, including Taka Michinoku and Tajiri, paid tribute to him by having special ceremonies. Personal life Quiñones was the son of professional wrestler Robert "Gorilla Monsoon" Marella. References External links Article on Quiñones' death. 1959 births 2006 deaths People from San Juan, Puerto Rico Professional wrestling managers and valets Professional wrestling promoters Professional wrestling referees