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Post by warriorlynx on Jan 2, 2019 11:02:00 GMT -5
I just wanted to say I am saddened by the death of Mean Gene Okerlund who passed away today. You will be missed brother.
What are some of your favorite memories? Mine is with Mean Gene getting ready for the ring having to drink Hulk's egg shake and working out with the Hulkster.
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Post by The Brain on Jan 2, 2019 11:16:23 GMT -5
Man this is a tough one. So many great memories. Loved pretty much any interview he ever conducted as he was one awesome personality.
Who could forget this gem?
Terrible terrible loss for us old school fans. This one stings a lot |
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Post by Deep Figure Value on Jan 2, 2019 11:21:04 GMT -5
"We're live, pal!"
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Post by PJ on Jan 2, 2019 11:25:11 GMT -5
Sad news. As for Favorite memory besides the training with Hogan that you posted I enjoyed this...
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Post by The Brain on Jan 2, 2019 11:28:42 GMT -5
Sad news. As for Favorite memory besides the training with Hogan that you posted I enjoyed this... I'm busting this out in his honor today. |
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Post by The Brain on Jan 2, 2019 11:33:11 GMT -5
I also loved his run with Bobby Heenan on All American. Such great chemistry |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jan 2, 2019 11:37:11 GMT -5
I also loved his run with Bobby Heenan on All American. Such great chemistry Hilarious ending! I've never seen this before but that was probably because the cable was cut back at home. |
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Post by nibs92 on Jan 2, 2019 11:46:05 GMT -5
Such sad news. One of my favourite memories is him hosting Oktoberfest with the wrestlers on a coliseum release. Just good harmless fun. Such a great interviewer as well RIP.
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Post by The Brain on Jan 2, 2019 11:49:02 GMT -5
Nobody could do a PPV Report like Mean Gene! |
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Post by FLUX on Jan 2, 2019 11:52:58 GMT -5
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Post by havoc7179 on Jan 2, 2019 11:56:43 GMT -5
In terms of stupid memories, I'll always remember how in the beginning when I watched wrestling, I thought Raw and WCW Saturday night were the same company (didn't realize there were multiple companies then),.So when I, as 6 or 7 year old, first saw Mean Gene and Howard Finkel, I thought they were one in the same.
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Post by rowdy1971 on Jan 2, 2019 12:04:04 GMT -5
Very sad about the passing of Mean Gene. I was there in the great days of the mid 80's and I loved watching the event center where Gene would do spot specific interviews. Quick wit and awesome voice and just an all around joy to be around. I know many workers who spent time with Gene and nobody ever had a bad word to say EVER.
Thank you Gene for all you have done. And HOLY BALLS we're going to miss you so much.
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Post by warriorlynx on Jan 2, 2019 12:14:19 GMT -5
Here is another one where Mean Gene was in The A-Team Season 4 Episode 7
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Post by ricflair4ever on Jan 2, 2019 12:21:54 GMT -5
Back when a wrestling company would actually run down and promote an entire ppv card for weeks leading up to it, Gene could make the hype seem VERY real for even the most mundane of undercard matches. From his promotion in the 'Special Report' segments to his duties in the Event Center, Okerlund knew how to get you excited for anything the company was trying to promote.
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Post by drifter on Jan 2, 2019 12:27:43 GMT -5
Back when a wrestling company would actually run down and promote an entire ppv card for weeks leading up to it, Gene could make the hype seem VERY real for even the most mundane of undercard matches. From his promotion in the 'Special Report' segments to his duties in the Event Center, Okerlund knew how to get you excited for anything the company was trying to promote. Virgil actually said something similar in his tweet, saying Gene could make every moment feel like the Super Bowl. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jan 2, 2019 12:28:47 GMT -5
Back when a wrestling company would actually run down and promote an entire ppv card for weeks leading up to it, Gene could make the hype seem VERY real for even the most mundane of undercard matches. From his promotion in the 'Special Report' segments to his duties in the Event Center, Okerlund knew how to get you excited for anything the company was trying to promote. So true! It reminds me also of how he made Earthquake squashing Hulk seem so real! |
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Post by The Brain on Jan 2, 2019 12:34:53 GMT -5
I gotta tell you guys this one has really hit me below the belt 
Keep the Mean Gene moments coming! |
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Post by The Brain on Jan 2, 2019 12:58:01 GMT -5
Cant forget the hotline...1-900-909-9900
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 2, 2019 13:01:23 GMT -5
Mean Gene is one of a kind and good impact on the business will never be replaced
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Post by drifter on Jan 2, 2019 13:01:37 GMT -5
Don't know what exactly was the point, but Mean Gene not giving a crap during this, was hilarious.
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I dont know good luck 
