As noted earlier today here on eWrestlingNews.com, “Mean” Gene Okerlund passed away at the age of 76. Numerous talents from the pro wrestling world have taken to Twitter to comment on his passing, which you can view below:
This one stings. RIP “Mean” Gene Okerlund. As a young fan, he was the only backstage interviewer that mattered. He is the man with the golden voice who is SO synonymous with the culture of pro wrestling. I’m fortunate to have met and shared a beverage with him. Godspeed sir 😢
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) January 2, 2019
My thoughts are with the family, friends and fans of Gene Okerlund. His voice was synonymous with pro wrestling for decades. pic.twitter.com/zDTod9P8sA
— Rob Schamberger (@robschamberger) January 2, 2019
So sad to hear of the passing of our friend, Mean Gene Okerlund.
I’ll always remember Gene with a smile on his face and a drink in his hand and always wanting to help. His was “The Voice” of @WWE RIP Gene. pic.twitter.com/tgS1Yy3VpA— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) January 2, 2019
RIP Mean Gene Okerlund. Gene was the mold others aspired to be. Without a doubt one of the most talented individuals I have ever had the privilege to work with. Rest in Peace Gene and thank you for all of your wisdom and help throughout the years.
— Bruce Prichard (@bruceprichard) January 2, 2019
The Jimmy’s Family is devastated today. Rest In Peace, “Mean” Gene Okerlund! There will never be another like you! pic.twitter.com/jk6PE31b5x
— Jimmy’s Famous Seafood (@JimmysSeafood) January 2, 2019
RIP Gene
I got to spend some time with Gene the last 6 months. We’d talk about the ‘88 Winter Olympics in Calgary and the WCW hotline. Such a funny and witty guy. A true icon and will be missed by many
#1-900-909-9900— TJ Wilson (@TJWilson) January 2, 2019
I had the pleasure of working with Gene Okerlund several times in WWE & WCW. I wrote and produced this backstage segment at WrestleMania XXX with Gene, Piper, Orndorff, Hogan, Mr. T and Pat Patterson. Gene’s ad-lib was the best part: “You’d feel horrible!” https://t.co/Ar7N9BqVC1
— Kevin Eck (@TheKevinEck) January 2, 2019
I had the pleasure of working with Gene Okerlund several times in WWE & WCW. I wrote and produced this backstage segment at WrestleMania XXX with Gene, Piper, Orndorff, Hogan, Mr. T and Pat Patterson. Gene’s ad-lib was the best part: “You’d feel horrible!” https://t.co/Ar7N9BqVC1
— Kevin Eck (@TheKevinEck) January 2, 2019
Goodbye, old friend. Thank you for the memories ♥️🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/EMDrs0ozGP
— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) January 2, 2019
I remember the first time I met Gene.
Gene: “Spud – I was walking around the offices of Titan Towers in Stamford CT. Do you know who was talking about you?”
Me: “OMG – Who Gene?”
Gene: “Absolutely f’n NOBODY!”
God bless you sir #RIPMeanGene
— Drake Maverick (@WWEMaverick) January 2, 2019
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