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:
Mean Gene I love you my brother HH
β Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) January 2, 2019
Just heard Mean Gene Okerlund has passed away. As an interviewer, pitch man, announcer, or host, he was untouchable. Simply the best. Total professional with quick wit, sarcasm, humor, and that golden voice.
Condolences to his friends and family.β Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) January 2, 2019
#RIPMeanGene The voice of my Childhood. https://t.co/u9omZFknMt
β Tony Nese (@TonyNese) January 2, 2019
Gene Okerlund was an incredibly rare talent. He made everything and everyone better. #ThankYouMeanGene for all the incredible memories. Our condolences to his family and loved ones. https://t.co/IxpjiLo9UN
β Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) January 2, 2019
#RIPMeanGene πΉ https://t.co/sdLKTQk16z
β Kingslayer (@DakotaKai_WWE) January 2, 2019
This is heartbreaking! Mean Gene is a voice thatβll live on forever! #RIPGeneOkerlund https://t.co/DeqG3Ffl7l
β Tegan Nox π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ (@TeganNoxWWE_) January 2, 2019
RIP βMeanβ Gene Okerlund. π
β Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) January 2, 2019
The voice of my youth. Condolences to his friends and family. https://t.co/NoRha36c9k
β Mustafa Ali / Adeel Alam (@MustafaAliWWE) January 2, 2019
So sad to hear of the passing of one of the greatest voices in wrestling. Mean Gene you will be missed and we will continue to love you. What a true class act. I am very fortunate to work with you.
β Charles Robinson (@WWERobinson) January 2, 2019
Extremely sad news to hear of the unfortunate passing of Mean Gene Okerlund. One of the most iconic interviewers and personalities of my childhood, and one of the very best in the business.
Rest In Peace Gene.
β Ligero (@Ligero1) January 2, 2019
RIP βMeanβ Gene. Thanks for the memories and being a Gentleman.
God Bless. π pic.twitter.com/AJn3HsY7Am
β Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) January 2, 2019
R.I.P. βMeanβ Gene Okerlund
βI have a tremendous amount of gratitude to those who enjoyed my work.”
In 2017, he looked back on 46 years as the Vin Scully of pro wrestling https://t.co/aSX6Adyui4 pic.twitter.com/iinkpASZZW
β Sports Illustrated (@SInow) January 2, 2019
Mean Gene was the voice of millions of childhoods. Mine certainly. An honor to meet him. Condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/krsMtbeNIl
β Florida Man (@WWEBigE) January 2, 2019
π Legend https://t.co/iAT7I1UnkL
β $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) January 2, 2019
A voice and sound track to an entire era of our industry. He was the star of some of @WWEβs most memorable segments. βMean Geneβ was beloved by all who got to work with him. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. https://t.co/9ddj6372eE
β Triple H (@TripleH) January 2, 2019
ROH offers our sincerest condolences to the family and fans of “Mean” Gene Okerlund, a truly legendary voice and spirit in professional wrestling.
β ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) January 2, 2019
Iβm so heart broken to hear of the passing of Mean Gene!! Thank you Gene for the laughs, advice, and most of a wonderful friendship! #wwe. #legend. #friend pic.twitter.com/hM7E9VoDIa
β Vickie Guerrero (@VickieGuerrero) January 2, 2019
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