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Posted on 01/02/2019 8:54:43 AM PST by EveningStar
WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Gene Okerlund, the most recognizable interviewer in sports-entertainment history, has passed away at age 76.
In his early days, “Mean Gene”, as he was named by fellow Minnesotan, Jesse “The Body” Ventura first came to prominence by interviewing the greatest stars of the AWA, including Ventura, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan and Hulk Hogan. In 1984, Okerlund made the move to WWE where he became a staple on national cable television by continuing to interview the biggest names in sports-entertainment like Hogan, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, The Ultimate Warrior and many more.
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Cream of the crop!
Without a doubt.
Not Mean Gene ! :-(
RIP.
His interviews with Randy Savage are legendary. I urge anyone who likes to laugh to search the videos online....it’s a scream.
RIP Mean Gene....you are THE MAN.
“Jesse! Will you be serious?”
I grew up watching Mean Gene, on the AWA in Minneapolis. I’m 70, doesn’t seem to add up, that he died at 76.
+1
Classic WWF
Vince McMahon & Gene Okerlund
classic WWF blooper with women’s champion Wendy Richter (1985)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY0b_oqaqDI
Wendi Richter never flinched.
Savage: Your mustache is crooked!!!!!!
Mean Gene: I’m the bigger man!!
Classic
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xdl7up
As only Ric Flair could say it...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk8oOq30yjk
RIP Mean Gene! You were the best!
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