Eugene Arthur Okerlund (December 19, 1942 – January 2, 2019),[3] better known by his ring name “Mean” Gene Okerlund, was an American professional wrestling interviewer, announcer and wrestler. He was best known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling. Gene was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006 by Hulk Hogan. He was eventually signed to a lifetime contract with WWE and worked for promotional programs, mostly WWE Network programming and, occasionally, the TV series.
2019-01-06
RIP Mean Gene. The Voice of a generation
R.I.P Mene Gene…thanks for all the childhood memories
Heartbroken,my childhood again loses one of its voices…"well you know mean gene"….
I swear I can Listen to J.R. talk about ANYTHING and it gets over.
He was more upset about mean Gene than the missus
Let me tell you something Mean Gene!! R.I.P to one of the greatest voices in the history of wrestling. You will be missed…
I have lots to say about Mene Gene's passing. Hear it all on my hotline. 1-900-909-9900. <3
R.I.P. Mean Gene
HP Mr Ross! RIP Mean Gene! Another legend leaving us too soon!
R.I.P to the Voice of The WWE Mr Mean Gene Okerlund! (Oh Gentlemen please)