Sad news in the world of WWE as legendary pro-wrestling ringside interviewer “Mean” Gene Okerlund has died at the age of 76.
Okerlund was the voice for generations of wrestling fans chronicling the exploits of larger-than-life figures including Hulk Hogan and “Macho Man” Randy Savage.
Okerlund rose to fame when he conducted interviews with Jesse “The Body” Ventura, “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan. He would have various backstage and in-ring interviews as well as provide commentary at the broadcast announce table.
Many WWE figures react to the news of his tragic death.
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