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Eugene Arthur Okerlund [2] (December 19, 1942 – January 2, 2019) was an American professional wrestling interviewer, announcer and television host. He was best known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) and World Championship Wrestling. Okerlund was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006 by Hulk Hogan.
Jan 2, 2019 · 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. “Mean Gene,” as he was named by fellow Minnesotan, Jesse “The Body” Ventura, first came to prominence as an interviewer in the American Wrestling Association.
Jan 2, 2019 · The news of “Mean” Gene Okerlund’s passing shook the WWE Universe and locker rooms to their core on Wednesday morning, and Superstars past and present were quick to post tributes to the iconic announcer on social media.
Jan 2, 2019 · Gene Okerlund, who as a ringside interviewer and commentator served for decades as a straight man to the outsize personalities who suffuse the world of professional wrestling, died on...
Jan 3, 2019 · Remembering “Mean” Gene Okerlund, the Everyman Who Lived at the Center of Pro Wrestling. The signature voice of 1980s and ’90s wrestling at WWF and WCW wasn’t a play-by-play man. He was ...
Jan 2, 2019 · "Mean" Gene Okerlund, the iconic WWE backstage interviewer who played a role in some of the biggest moments in pro wrestling history, died Wednesday, his family announced. He was 76.
Jan 2, 2019 · “Mean” Gene Okerlund (1942–2019) was the star announcer for professional wrestling for many years. He came to fame as the face of the WWE, moving later to the rival WCW, returning to...
Jan 2, 2019 · "Mean" Gene Okerlund, an iconic interviewer, announcer and personality during the two biggest boom periods in professional wrestling history, has died at 76.
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Jan 2, 2019 · FilmMagic. “Mean” Gene Okerlund, the smooth-voiced WWE announcer and frequent straight man to pro wrestling’s most outrageous personalities, died Wednesday at 76. The WWE confirmed his death ...
Jan 2, 2019 · Legendary WWE and WCW interviewer “Mean” Gene Okerlund has died, WWE announced Wednesday. He was 76. Okerlund first joined WWE back in 1984 — the Hulk Hogan days.