10 Things You Didn't Know About 'Mean' Gene Okerlund

3. He Played A Part In Pitching Confidential

Mean Gene Okerlund Confidential
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When he wasn't becoming the only man to beat Mark sh*tting Madden and Daniel Bryan in one career, Gene was finding new ways to keep his long-running career going.

In 2002, he was in constant contact with WWE production guru Kevin Dunne about possibly launching a new show. Dunne fancied doing something fresh and original, and Gene had just the ticket. He and Kev bumped heads enough that they collectively came up with what would be known as Confidential, and Okerlund had his next gig.

During his RF interview, Gene admitted that it was Dunne's name but claimed he helped craft the core concept. To him, this was a natural progression from doing those WCW Hotline skits, and it'd allow him to push forwards rather than nod towards the past in throwaway nostalgia gigs.

Confidential ended up being a success, and Okerlund was proud of episodes looking at the death of Miss. Elizabeth, as well as those focused on Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels.

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