WWE Hall of Fame Broadcaster “Mean” Gene Oklerlund has died
at the age of 76.
World Wrestling Entertainment made the announcement
Wednesday morning, just days after appearing in Pittsburgh for WWE Smackdown
Live.
“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.”
Okerlund started his early days in the AWA before making
the move to the WWE in 1984 where he interviewed some of the biggest
names in professional wrestling. In addition to his interviews, he also
provided ringside commentary and hosted multiple shows for the network.
In 1993, Oklerlund added WCW to his resume where
he worked in the same roles before making a return to WWE in 2001.
WWE Smackdown Live returned to the
PPG Paints Arena December 29. The event featured AJ Styles vs. Daniel
Bryan in a steel cage mage for the WWE Championship.
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