Mean Gene Okerlund

‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund passes away

Posted by John Powell | Jan 2, 2019 | Interviews, Obituaries

“Mean” Gene Okerlund, the voice of the WWE and one of their biggest wrestling...

Colleagues remember Okerlund, ‘a key player in the soundtrack of my childhood’

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Jan 2, 2019 | Interviews, Obituaries

Many of the colleagues of Mean Gene Okerlund have posted touching tributes upon hearing of his...

Mean Gene’s memories of the first WrestleMania

Posted by Caleb Smith | Mar 18, 2018 | Interviews

The first WrestleMania is known for the main event that saw special outside referee Muhammad Ali...

How Mean Gene Okerlund helped shape Hulkamania

Posted by Caleb Smith | Feb 3, 2018 | Interviews

The role of the interviewer in wrestling has changed over the years. In this day and age, the...

Wrestling legend Bobby Heenan passes away

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Sep 17, 2017 | Interviews, Obituaries

A dark cloud hovers over the professional wrestling world today, as one of the most beloved...

Grab a beer to hear Mean Gene’s stories at NF Comic Con

Posted by Caleb Smith | May 29, 2017 | Interviews

“Beers and stories with ‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund” is a unique event that is...

Father-son Orndorff speeches highlight of CAC

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 18, 2016 | CAC, Interviews

The Cauliflower Alley Club reunions are always full of surprises. Arn Anderson, one of the best...

Unavoidable void at this year’s CAC reunion

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 16, 2016 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — There is a definite void this year at the Cauliflower Alley Club reunion, with a...

Trish brings Stratusfaction, Orndorffs bring tears to CAC banquet

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 14, 2016 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — From heart-felt family bonding to rambling powerlifters to a trailblazing woman,...

Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame announces Class of 2016 — and move to Texas

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 19, 2015 | Interviews, PWHF

Ten hut! Stand at attention, maggots, and give me … a hell yeah? The Class of 2016 for the...

WWE Hall of Fame inductions sincere and entertaining

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 2, 2006 | Interviews, WrestleMania

CHICAGO — The surprising thing about the WWE Hall of Fame inductions wasn’t that Bret...

Life’s been good to Mean Gene

Posted by Bob Kapur | Jul 28, 2005 | Interviews

His voice is unmistakable. Familiar and warmly comforting to any wrestling fan, his dulcet tones...

Friends remember Lord Alfred Hayes

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 25, 2005 | Interviews, Obituaries

Lord Alfred Hayes will be sent off Tuesday with a funeral service in Plano, Texas. A few of his...