WWE: Fallece Gene Okerlund a los 76 años (19 de Diciembre de 1942 - 2 de Enero de 2019)

WWE anunció hoy miércoles que el legendario anfitrión y entrevistador "Mean" Gene Okerlund falleció a la edad de 76 años. (https://www.wwe.com/article/mean-gene-okerlund-passes-away)

Okerlund, quien fue incluido en el Salón de la Fama de la WWE en 2006, fue un ícono en el negocio de la lucha profesional durante décadas. Okerlund comenzó su carrera en AWA en 1970 y en 1985 cantó el himno nacional antes de WrestleMania I, solo un año después de unirse a la WWE.

Okerlund se fue a la WCW en 1993 y permaneció en la compañía durante la era de Monday Night Wars, y finalmente regresó a la WWE en el 2001. Continuó haciendo apariciones esporádicas en la programación semanal de la WWE, y presentó una serie de programas y series especiales, muchos de los cuales se pueden ver por WWE Network. En enero pasado, Okerlund regresó a Monday Night Raw para el 25º Aniversario y entrevistó a AJ Styles.

Okerlund fue querido por sus fanáticos y sus colegas, y los luchadores profesionales rindieron tributo a Mean Gene en las redes sociales el miércoles.

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

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) January 2, 2019

Mean Gene I love you my brother HH

— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) January 2, 2019

RIP “Mean” Gene. Thanks for the memories and being a Gentleman.

God Bless. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/AJn3HsY7Am
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) January 2, 2019

💔 Legend https://t.co/iAT7I1UnkL

— $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) January 2, 2019

I was always a big mean gene fan, as a character and much more importantly, as a person. We should say positive things about good people more often. never know when you won’t get another chance. #RIPMeanGene

— Nic Nemeth (@HEELZiggler) January 2, 2019

So sad today to hear of the sudden passing of my dear friend @TheGeneOkerlund

I just saw Mean Gene in North Carolina at WrestleCade.
It’s so true that our tomorrow’s are never guaranteed.
Say hello to Jan, Mean Gene. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/PQ4ZZGmXnx
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) January 2, 2019

Mean Gene was the voice of millions of childhoods. Mine certainly. An honor to meet him. Condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/krsMtbeNIl

— Florida Man (@WWEBigE) January 2, 2019

HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE NEWS! One of the best voices in wrestling. Great wit. Great all around work! This one is rough. Rest In Peace "Mean" Gene Okerlund. You were a classic!https://t.co/0CZSrFCap6

— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) January 2, 2019

A voice of my childhood, and one of the greatest of all time — you will be missed, Gene. 🙏 https://t.co/15kNprnbRd

— Nattie (@NatbyNature) January 2, 2019

One of the CLASSIEST Men I’ve Ever had the opportunity to meet and know. Always told me how proud he was to have me in the wrestling business and appreciated what I stand for. Yes I like many others Was a Huge Fan Of His “Work” But I was more Honored to see His WORTH to Everyone https://t.co/biOKHr2OPt

— Titus O'Neil (@TitusONeilWWE) January 2, 2019

WWE universe has lost one of its greatest announcers and truly one of the nicest guys you’d ever know. “Mean” Gene Okerlund, RIP my friend pic.twitter.com/u3bS6pePmY

— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) January 2, 2019

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