WWE Renames Audio Studio In Honour Of Mean Gene
WWE's Scott Stamford reveals the Mean Gene Okerlund Studio.
In a classy move, WWE has renamed its Audio Studio 2 in honour of the legendary ‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund – who tragically passed away this January at the age of 76.
To many long-time wrestling fans, Gene was a huge part of their childhood as he would anchor so many memorable backstage interviews or in-ring segments – his professionalism, cadence, and wit always making him stand out as one of the best non-wrestling figures in the wrestling business.
Now, WWE has moved to rename its Audio Studio 2 to the Mean Gene Okerlund Studio.
WWE’s Scott Stamford took to Twitter to reveal the change.
Gene had a career that saw him appear for the AWA, the then-WWF, WCW, and then even sporadic appearances with WWE during his later years – including being the narrator for the ever-fun animated WWE Story Time show that features on WWE Network.
For some perspective on the longevity of Mean Gene, his initial venture into the wrestling business began way back in 1970 when he left his radio career behind to take up a position with the American Wrestling Association.
Okerlund’s final wrestling appearance came at last year’s Raw 25 show, where he interviewed AJ Styles.