"Mean" Gene Okerlund Has Passed Away

[Waterproof]

Was doing alright in here till I saw that

One of my faves

Lot of People forget Gene was one of the first Interviewer that was talking slick to the people he interviewed, and he switched up and make them look like they crazy when they snatch him by his collar

Jerry Springer, Geraldo, Morten Downey and many talk show host from the 80's all got their style from Mean Gene

 

[richaveli83]

Dude was so good that he could easily worked for the ESPN, Fox Sports, etc and not miss a beat.

 

[R=G]

"For the whipping they gave me..whipped me like a red headed stepson

 

[OmegaK2099]

What did he die of?

 

[R=G]

What did he die of?

I read he fell and something happened to his kidneys.

 

[HipHopStan]

It's weird. I've watched a bunch of Gene's interviews and segments - and as morbid as this sounds I start counting the people who are no longer with us.

*Watches his interviews with Macho Man*
Both are gone.

*Watches an interview with The Warriors Survivor Series Team*
Gene, Ultimate Warrior, Kerry Von Erich, and Hawk are gone.

*Watches a segment with the 4 Horseman*
Gene, Benoit, Pillman, Woman, and Miss Elizabeth are gone.

*watches a segment with Andre the Giant*
Both are gone.

*watches the SummerSlam 89 blooper*
Gene, Heenan, and Rick Rude are gone.

*watches a segment where Positively Kanyon gives Gene a Diamond Cutter off camera*
As I've said before...both are gone.

This theme is will get even more common as the years go on.

 

[Francis White]

Gene was historical here. Jesse was dying.

 

[moochoman]

Overseen in Heaven:

Macho: Nothing means nothing, yeah, but the beat goes on, cup of coffee with the big time, nothing but trash, maybe I am insane, 180 degeees, uh huh, in a position I’d rather not be in, buuuut the cream always rises to the top, dig it, staring right into the video scope, your mustache is crooked..... Ooooooh Yeeeah!!

Gene: Would you please!!!

 

[ChuckTaylor84]

RIP MEAN GENE

 

[Jimmy Two-Times™]

voice of my childhood

Michael Cole is my childhood.

I would happily like them to trade places.

 

[R=G]

 

[NYChase718]

"For the whipping they gave me..whipped me like a red headed stepson

Gotta be one of the funniest fukked up promos. Even his voice is hilarious

 

[Mantis Toboggan M.D.]

It's weird. I've watched a bunch of Gene's interviews and segments - and as morbid as this sounds I start counting the people who are no longer with us.

*Watches his interviews with Macho Man*
Both are gone.

*Watches an interview with The Warriors Survivor Series Team*
Gene, Ultimate Warrior, Kerry Von Erich, and Hawk are gone.

*Watches a segment with the 4 Horseman*
Gene, Benoit, Pillman, Woman, and Miss Elizabeth are gone.

*watches a segment with Andre the Giant*
Both are gone.

*watches the SummerSlam 89 blooper*
Gene, Heenan, and Rick Rude are gone.

*watches a segment where Positively Kanyon gives Gene a Diamond Cutter off camera*
As I've said before...both are gone.

This theme is will get even more common as the years go on.

It’s a rough business with what it does to people . The list of guys who retire with their health while remaining in a good place psychologically is a short one

 

[Tj Bronson]

Damn, man... I should NOT have watched this while I'm at work. Damn.

 

[Carl Tethers]

Brilliant.