WCW Debut Nitro Episode: Where Are They Now?

8. 'Mean' Gene Okerlund

Hulk Hogan Randy Savage Sting Lex Luger
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Then:

'Mean' Gene was on hand to announce that Mike Hill of Cullman, Alabama had won the Harley Davidson Sweepstakes. The iconic voice does a great job of making the Harley sound like a life-changing lotto win, but he could've been used better in retrospect.

After:

Okerlund is one of the most iconic and often-imitated voices in the world of pro-wrestling. 'Mean' Gene sadly passed away on 2nd January 2019. His frailty and a bad fall in December sent his health on a rapid decline. He was admitted to a nursing home but lost his fight just four days later. 'Mean' Gene's memory lives on as a member of WWE's Hall of Fame (Class of 2006).

Last Match:

Gene Okerlund & Sheamus defeated Alberto Del Rio & Daniel Bryan – WWE SmackDown, 10th April 2012

 
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