Gene Okerlund

Gene Okerlund

Birth : 1942-11-29, Robbinsdale, Minnesota, USA

Death : 2019-01-02

History

Eugene "Mean Gene" Okerlund was a semi-retired American professional wrestling interviewer and announcer. He was best known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006 by Hulk Hogan.

Profile

Gene Okerlund
Gene Okerlund

Movies

Biography: Wrestlemania I
Self
Chronicling the making of the first WrestleMania when Hulk Hogan, Mr. T, Iron Sheik, Roddy Piper, and others took over Madison Square Garden and created this wrestling event.
Biography: “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
Gene Okerland (archive footage)
Traces the story of the man who became WWE's biggest star in the 90s. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's authentic, fiery personality epitomized WWE's "Attitude Era" and transformed him into a pop culture icon. After nearly being paralyzed by a neck injury, Austin made one of the greatest comebacks in WWE history. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.
My Way: The Life and Legacy of Pat Patterson
Gene Okerlund
Pat Patterson and those who knew him best look back at his unlikely path to the top of sports-entertainment. From growing up a poor kid in Montreal, to finding fame in San Francisco and New York City and working side-by-side with Vince McMahon, Pat became the celebrated creative force behind some of the greatest moments and matches in WWE history.
Sting: The Lost Tape
Featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews, cameras follow Sting backstage before his big match at WCW Slamboree 1995.
WWE: Let Me Tell You Something Mean Gene
Himself
This movie tells the life story of announcer, Gene Okerlund from his humble beginnings to his raise as a famous household name in the world of professional wrestling.
Andre the Giant
Self
An ambitious and wide-ranging documentary exploring Andre’s upbringing in France, his celebrated career in WWE, and his forays in the entertainment world.
The Price of Fame
Self
Ted DiBiase Jr. takes a journey through pro-wrestlings past to tell the faith-based story of his father's rise, fall and redemption.
The Resurrection of Jake The Snake
Himself
A fallen professional wrestling superstar battles his past demons in a struggle to reclaim his life and the family that has given up on him.
WWE Hall of Fame: Jesse Ventura
Host
Colorful and influential Superstar. Groundbreaking television commentator. Navy SEAL and Vietnam veteran. Governor of Minnesota. Jesse Ventura has been all these things during his amazing career. His election in 1998 was the political news story of the year, and from 1999 to 2002, he was one of the most-talked-about public figures in America. Prior to that, of course, "The Body" made his name punishing opponents on the mat and trash-talking on the mic.
WWE Hall of Fame: Harley Race
Host
Harley Race, inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004, had a tireless work ethic and became a master at inciting crowds while he was entangled in some of the most memorable rivalries of all time.
WWE - The True Story of WrestleMania
It is the most anticipated yearly event in Sports Entertainment, an annual pop culture touch point. For more than 25 years, WrestleMania has hosted the biggest matches, the biggest stars, and the biggest celebrities. Now for the first time ever, the story of WrestleMania is told from its early beginnings through the week-long spectacular it has become, routinely drawing fans from all 50 states and around the world. This documentary feature includes new and insightful interviews from the superstars and creative forces behind the event.
WWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event
The phrase Saturday Night s Main Event means the biggest WWE Superstars of the 80s and 90s fighting memorable battles along with humorous and unique vignettes. For the first time ever, the greatest matches in the 18-year history of the event come to DVD with The Best of Saturday Night s Main Event. This 3-disc set includes more than 30 matches, as well as humorous vignettes, interviews, and Superstar recollections of what Saturday Night s Main Event meant to them.
Ring Roasts I: A Comedic Tribute to The Iron Sheik
Gene Okerlund
Stars from the world of comedy and wrestling take the stage and roast Sheiky-baby! It a no holds barred, uncensored night of hilarious and continuous routines. The special features disc examines the backstage happenings, the Scott Hall incident, and the aftermath of the Iron Sheik/Brian Blair fight. Everyone has heard of the vitriolic disruption of the evening's events. Now, you'll see the entire incident, including reactions after the event. Judge for yourself. Hosted by Bill Apter. Starring: Don Jamieson (of VH1’s That Metal Show), Bob Backlund, Brian Blair, Nikolai Volkoff, King Kong Bundy, Don Muraco, Mike Morse (seen on The Howard Stern Show), Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissy, Tom Brandi, King Kaluha, Jimmy Graham & Ryan Maher.
WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
'Mean' Gene Okerlund
The best and most memorable matches from Hulk Hogan's career.
WWE Hall of Fame 2006
Himself
The class of 2006 takes their rightful place in the Hall of Fame, during Wrestlemania 22 weekend. Inductees include The Blackjacks, Verne Gagne, William "The Refrigerator" Perry, Sensational Sherri, Tony Atlas, "Mean" Gene Okerlund, Eddie Guerrero and Bret "Hitman" Hart.
The Self Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior
Himself
The strange career of one of the wrestling world's most controversial figures is explored in this WWE Home Video release focusing on eccentric brawler The Ultimate Warrior.
WWE: Wrestlemania Recall
Gene "The Mean" Okerlund
The stories, the moments and the memories of the phenomenon known as WrestleMania; highlights of the top 10 WrestleMania matches choosen by WWE Superstars.
WWE: The Best of WWE Confidential, Vol. 1
Confidential was a unique program for the company, in that it was not a standard "live event" or "recap" show. Rather, it offered an exclusive, "behind the scenes" look into WWE and its talent, both in-ring and otherwise.[1] The show also periodically broke kayfabe and used professional wrestling slang. Confidential was discontinued in 2004 and was replaced with The WWE Experience, a more traditional weekly summary show.
Hollywood Hulk Hogan: Hulk Still Rules
Himself
Before he was the idol of millions, before he was Hulk Hogan, Terry Bollea was a fan with a dream. But even he couldn't imagine where that dream would lead. No one in sports-entertainment has had quite the ride that Hollywood Hulk Hogan has. For the past 18 years, he has been the single most recognizable person in all of the industry. And for the majority of his 25-year career, he has been on the short list of the game's elite, headlining wherever he went and creating a cultural movement called Hulkamania in the process. This is his story.
Ready to Rumble
Himself
Two slacker wrestling fans are devastated by the ousting of their favorite character by an unscrupulous promoter.
WCW All Nighter 1995
WCW All Nighter is a late night special that originally aired at midnight on Saturday morning January 21, 1995. The show opened with Tony Schiavone, Bobby Heenan, Larry Zbyszko, Gene Okerlund, Gordon Solie and Dusty Rhodes in the Omni Hotel in Atlanta. During the broadcast, they counted down the 10 best Clash of the Champions matches.
Timemaster
Bob
Young Jesse is traveling through time in order to stop some evil virtual reality fight managers from a parallel universe trying to destroy Earth.
WWE Hall Of Fame 1994
Gene Okerlund
WWF Hall of Fame (1994) was the event which featured introduction of the second class to the WWE Hall of Fame. The event was produced by the WWF on June 6, 1994 from the Omni Inner Harbor International Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. The event took place the same weekend as King of the Ring.
WWE Survivor Series 1990
'Mean' Gene Okerlund
Survivor Series (1990) was the fourth annual Survivor Series pay-per-view professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It took place on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 1990 at the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut. This Survivor Series saw the on-screen WWF debut of The Undertaker, who went on to become WWF Champion at the next Survivor Series one year later, and the debut of the Gobbledy Gooker. In addition, Sgt. Slaughter — who was then using an Iraqi sympathizer heel gimmick — delivered a promo where he insulted servicemen stationed in Iraq for Thanksgiving during Operation Desert Shield. Randy Savage, as the "Macho King", was interviewed by "Mean" Gene Okerlund, and issued a challenge to the Ultimate Warrior for the WWF Championship. Ravishing Rick Rude was replaced by Haku after being suspended by WWF President Jack Tunney for insulting the mother of the Big Boss Man.
Repossessed
Himself
It's been some time since Father Jebedaiah Mayii exorcised the Devil from little Nancy Aglet, who is now grown up with a husband and two children of her own. But the prince of darkness wants to go a second round and has returned to repossess her! With Father Mayii unwilling to help, Father Luke Brophy tries his best to help Nancy, even when TV's Ernest Weller plans to air the exorcism live on TV.
No Holds Barred
Commentator #2
Rip is the World Wrestling Federation champion who is faithful to his fans and the network he wrestles for, but Brell, the new head of the World Television Network, wants Rip to wrestle for his network.
WWE Hulkamania 2
'Mean' Gene Okerlund
Hulk-a-mania is running wilder than ever with more of the world's greatest athlete!
WWE Villains of The Squared Circle
"Mean" Gene Okerlund (Host)
The most memorable rule benders and rule breakers of the 1980s are all here, as Mean Gene Okerlund and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan host Villains of the Squared Circle. In this exclusive presentation, witness André the Giant meet Ernie Ladd in singles competition, Jake "The Snake" Roberts in action against Scott McGhee, and much more!
Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino
Truly in a class by himeself! Once Bruno on the mat - watch out! Relive some of Bruno Sammartino's greatest moments, including encounters with Roddy Piper, Paul Orndorff, and much more.
Tag Team Champions
Himself
A tribute to the WWF's dynamic duos precision, timing, and teamwork that make them champions.
Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits
'Mean' Gene Okerlund
"Mean" Gene Okerlund begrudgingly hosts this collection of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's greatest hits; from memorable editions of "Piper's Pit" to thrilling matches with Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Snuka, it's an exciting look at the one-and-only Hot Rod.
WrestleMania
Himself
The first annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event taking place on March 31, 1985, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The show featured nine professional wrestling matches with the main event match pitting Hulk Hogan and Mr. T against Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff.
WWF's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest
'Mean' Gene Okerlund
Some of the most astonishing stars the WWF has to offer.
Best of the WWF Volume 2
'Mean' Gene Okerlund
Gorilla Monsoon hosts this second volume of some of the best WWF has to offer.
Best of the WWF Volume 1
'Mean' Gene Okerland
The best action that the WWF has to offer.
Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams!
Himself
WWF Wrestling bloopers.