“Mean” Gene Okerlund‘s passing has rocked the wrestling world to its core. WWE had Hulk Hogan on RAW last night to honor Gene. Now, it appears WWE is further honoring “Mean” Gene through a collection on the WWE Network.
This is a common occurrence when a personality in wrestling passes away. WWE has honored everyone from Nikolai Volkoff to Big Van Vader. WWE is honoring Gene through a series of his greatest moments behind the microphone:
LARGER THAN LIFE PERSONALITIES – AUGUST 2, 1980
A young Gene Okerlund engages in some memorable one-on-one interviews with the legendary Andre the Giant.
THE CONSUMMATE ATHLETE – FEBRUARY 27, 1982
During his time in AWA, Gene Okerlund interviews one of the greatest wrestlers of all time in the form of Nick Bockwinkel.
THE BODY’S BOMBSHELL – DECEMBER 30, 1983
Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura drops a bombshell on Gene Okerlund and the entire wrestling world by revealing his new partner.
CHAMPIONS AND CHAMPAGNE – JANUARY 23, 1984
The champagne flows on the night Hulk-A-Mania is born, as Mean Gene Okerlund interviews Hulk Hogan after his first WWE Title win.
TALKING TO THE STARS – FEBRUARY 18, 1985
Following The War to Settle the Score, Mean Gene Okerlund gets some memorable reactions from the likes of Andy Warhol and more.
PREPARING TO MAKE HISTORY – MARCH 15, 1985
In this series of unforgettable moments, Mean Gene Okerlund joins Liberace, Billy Martin, and Mr. T in preparing for the first WrestleMania.
WHAT SO PROUDLY GENE HAILS – MARCH 31, 1985
WrestleMania – At the inaugural WrestleMania, Mean Gene Okerlund sings the national anthem in the hallowed grounds of Madison Square Garden.
THE SEARCH FOR AN ANIMAL – DECEMBER 13, 1985
Tuesday Night Titans 62 – Many outlandish characters are discovered in Mean Gene Okerlund’s search for George ‘The Animal’ Steele.
THE CREAM OF THE CROP -SEPTEMBER 10, 1986
In this series of one-on-one interviews, Mean Gene Okerlund gets some memorable moments out of Macho Man Randy Savage.
THE RIGHT WORDS – MAY 9, 1987
Mean Gene Okerlund helps The Iron Sheik with his English during this nostalgic interview with the former WWE Champion.
HV CLASSIC: MEAN GENE -MARCH 1, 1990
Mean Gene Okerlund journeys to a land down under for a memorable visit with The Bushwhackers.
THANKSGIVING SURPRISE – NOVEMBER 22, 1990
Survivor Series 1990 – Mean Gene Okerlund is part of history once again, as he witnesses the hatching of the storied Gobbledy Gooker
PUT THAT CIGARETTE OUT – JANUARY 19, 1992
Royal Rumble 1992 – While interviewing Ric Flair after his capture of the WWE Title, Mean Gene Okerlund gets frustrated with a bystander.
GARBAGE AND FALLEN IDOLS -JULY 13, 1996
Bash at the Beach 1996 – On the day that Hulk Hogan showed his true colors, Mean Gene Okerlund steps up to demand an explanation.
MEAN ‘WOOO’ GENE! – OCTOBER 27, 1997
In these interviews from WCW Monday Nitro, Mean Gene Okerlund is joined by a lively and energetic Ric Flair
WHO ARE YOU TO DOUBT EL DANDY? – JANUARY 25, 1999
Nitro 176 – Mean Gene Okerlund questions Bret Hart’s ideas on who deserves a shot at his WCW United States Championship.
555 – CALL ‘MEAN’ GENE – DECEMBER 7, 2013
Relive some of the most memorable moments from Mean Gene Okerlund hosting his own hotline in World Championship Wrestling.
A WRESTLEMANIA HOMECOMING – APRIL 1, 2001
WrestleMania X-Seven – Mean Gene Okerlund returns to WWE alongside Bobby ‘The Brain’ Heenan to call the Gimmick Battle Royal
THE CONFIDENTIAL SCOOP – JANUARY 14, 2003
Witness another chapter of Mean Gene Okerlund’s career, as he hosts WWE’s popular documentary series, Confidential.
BACK FOR A GOOD TIME – MARCH 14, 2004
WrestleMania XX – Mean Gene Okerlund and Bobby ‘The Brain’ Heenan enjoy some unique entertainment at the 20th Anniversary of WrestleMania.
A NEW VOICE IN THE HALL OF FAME – APRIL 1, 2006
WWE Hall of Fame – Mean Gene Okerlund’s legendary voice echoes throughout the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2006.
VINTAGE MEAN GENE – MAY 2, 2010
In this rare classic, Mean Gene Okerlund hosts a special Vintage Collection for the eyes of the WWE Universe.
I KNOW YOU ARE BUT WHAT AM I – APRIL 3, 2011
WrestleMania XXVII – Mean Gene Okerlund joins The Rock and Pee Wee Herman for a verbal exchange in this hilarious backstage moment.
BLAST FROM THE PAST – APRIL 10, 2012
SmackDown 660 – Mean Gene Okerlund gets help from some old friends when he partners with Sheamus to battle Daniel Bryan and Alberto Del Rio.
LEGENDS HOUSE S1 E01: THE BOYS ARE BACK – APRIL 17, 2014
Eight WWE Legends reunite and get acquainted with their new neighbors. Back at the Legends’ House, tempers flare.
TABLE FOR 3 – WRESTLEMANIA LEGENDS – AUGUST 6, 2015
WrestleMania icons Roddy Piper, Gene Okerlund, and Paul Orndorff discuss their favorite pranks and stories from their Hall of Fame careers.
AN ANNIVERSARY APPEARANCE- JANUARY 22, 2018
RAW 1287 – Mean Gene Okerlund makes a surprise appearance of the 25th Anniversary of RAW to interview WWE Champion AJ Styles.
WWE STORY TIME – SEASON THREE: BEHIND THE SCENES – AUGUST 21, 2018
Get an inside look from Mean Gene Okerlund at how WWE Story Time is created, as the animated series embarks on its third hilarious season!
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