Ważne: Nie żyje Gene Okerlund!

W wieku 76 lat zmarł "Mean" Gene Okerlund.

WWE Hall of Famer to jeden z najbardziej rozpoznawalnych reporterów w historii wrestlingu. W 1984 roku związał się z WWE. Po blisko dekadzie dołączył do WCW. Prowadził wywiady z czołowymi gwiazdami obydwóch organizacji. Był także gospodarzem choćby serii Vintage Collection.

WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Gene Okerlund, the most recognizable interviewer in sports-entertainment history, has passed away at age 76. https://t.co/DyPiEiVLoV

— WWE (@WWE) 2 stycznia 2019

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) 2 stycznia 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

— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) 2 stycznia 2019

RIP “Mean” Gene Okerlund. 🙏

— Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) 2 stycznia 2019

Goodbye, old friend. Thank you for the memories ♥️🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/EMDrs0ozGP

— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) 2 stycznia 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.

— Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) 2 stycznia 2019

You Will Forever Be MEAN BY GOD GENE!

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) 2 stycznia 2019