Pro Wrestling World Reacts To ‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund’s Passing Away

A voice and sound track to an entire era of our industry. He was the star of some of @WWE’s most memorable segments. “Mean Gene” was beloved by all who got to work with him. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. https://t.co/9ddj6372eE

— Triple H (@TripleH) January 2, 2019

This guy is the reason I wanted to be an announcer in ⁦@WWE⁩ / Mean Gene was every bit a part of the show as the superstars were. His interviewing style and interactions were every bit as entertaining as the action itself! Just an all around great guy! RIP Mean Gene. pic.twitter.com/QRv1qnkWvW

— Scott Stanford (@scottstanford1) January 2, 2019

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

Awful news. I, like many others, grew up listening to him interviewing our hero’s. He’ll be sadly missed for a long time. https://t.co/NpWuImjcTH

— Wolfgang (@WolfgangYoung) January 2, 2019

So sad to hear of the passing of “Mean” Gene Okerlund. I had the pleasure of working many conventions with him…..What an absolute sweetheart of a man and a true legend in this business ? #RIPMeanGene

— Lauren/Angelina Love (@ActualALove) January 2, 2019

Teared up to the news this morning on the passing of my dear friend and legend Gene Okerlund. He was one of the most amazing human beings I’ve ever met and so supportive of me.

You will be so missed ?? my condolences to your family.

funny memory: https://t.co/7882p8Pjb4 pic.twitter.com/FgKWy1oY87
— Zelina Vega (@Zelina_VegaWWE) January 2, 2019