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  1. Eugene Arthur Okerlund (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.

    • 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
    • 1970
    • 212 lb (96 kg)
    • 2; including Todd Okerlund
  2. Jan 2, 2019 · The legendary interviewer and personality, known as "Mean Gene", passed away on January 2, 2019. He worked in WWE, AWA and WCW for over four decades and interviewed many of the sports-entertainment legends.

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  3. Jan 2, 2019 · 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,...

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  5. Jan 2, 2019 · Okerlund was a master of his craft, interviewing stars like Hogan, Ventura and Savage for over 30 years in WWE and WCW. He was a WWE Hall of Famer, a singer and a beloved personality in the industry.

  6. 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.

  7. Jan 2, 2019 · 0:25. "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.

  8. Jan 2, 2019 · The iconic announcer passed away on Wednesday morning, and many of his colleagues and admirers shared their memories and condolences on social media. See the heartfelt and emotional messages from Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Kurt Angle, and more.

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