Paid Members IANdrewDiceClay Posted September 8, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted September 8, 2011 I was going to do this ages ago, but never got around to it. He's an aquired taste old Gene. Some think he's a cheesey old relic who got himself over at the stars expense. Some see him for being someone who can light the product up with his used car salesman style act. I for one think he's the best. Funny as fuck, under rated at putting people over with his shocked expressions at even the shittest insult. When Gene's face hit the camera he bought an instant colour to the broadcast. Big part of the mid-80s WWF as well. I cant think of a time Okerlund never entertained me. He was light a time bomb. You just expected him to say something about a woman's tits in the crowd. And usually did in WCW. So much so, they made a storyline out of it where he was fucking Pamela Paulshock and checking out the women's clevage during interviews. His old perv act was all to believable. Even now, he's the best host in the company. Â Watch this before answering: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members FLips Posted September 8, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted September 8, 2011 When Gene's face hit the camera he brought an instant colour to the broadcast. Â Yeah, orange! Â Seriously though, he was well before my time but from old tapes and clips and stuff I think he's great. Definitely has something backstage interviewers these days don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rog Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhrfZ1EJlpc   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KuzYTXEPFE  Genes ok in my book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Maverick Posted September 8, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted September 8, 2011 I used to love his on the Ramp interviews on Nitro really gave the show a different feel, Nitro had everything around that time was fantastic. One of the things that really helped Gene and his longevity I imagine was that he had great chemistry with all the top stars, particularly the likes of Hogan, Flair, Savage etc he's like the grandad of wrestling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members bAzTNM#1 Posted September 8, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted September 8, 2011 Have to post the "Mean" Gene "FUCK IT!" blooper from Summerslam 1989.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxfeHHJa4J4...feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members ColinBollocks Posted September 8, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted September 8, 2011 EDIT: baz beat me to it. Â I didn't know there was hate for Scheme Gene. He was like your mates cool Grandad. You compare him to Matt Stryker or Josh Matthews and you realise how great he was at his job. He was good at making even the most mental drugged up, rambling promo seem like it meant something with his little looks and little speaking bit at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members IANdrewDiceClay Posted September 8, 2011 Author Paid Members Share Posted September 8, 2011 Gene and Alfred Hayes corpsing at a supposedly unfunny stand up act by Fuji and Don Muraco. Probably my favourite ever wrestling clip. One of those "real funny" and not "wrestling funny" moments. Muraco, Fuji and Okerlund are amazing. Fuji's playing Muraco's straight man is especially funny, because there's no subtly about him. "HOW BOOTIFUL ARE DAY?" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyWya6LwSX0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I love Mean Gene, laughed like fuck at all those links. He reminds me of Bruce Forsythe or someone like that, one of those 'national treasure' type blokes who make you smile just at the sight of them on TV. He's never aged a day in twenty-odd years of watching him, either, as is always the case with middle-aged blokes with leathery skin. Â EDIT: Whenever Skinner or Baddiel dressed up as Willie Thorne on Fantasy Football League, I always thought it looked more like Gene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icon Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 How old is he now he looks like death warmed up when presenting WWE classic or whatever its called Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members air_raid Posted September 8, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted September 8, 2011 Mean "WHOOOOO!!!! My God...." Gene is an absolute institution. His interactions with a variety of luminaries such as The Hulkster, Jake the Snake and Ric Flair added extra sparkle to so many interviews and shows. Mean Gene was as big a part of Hulkamania-Era WWF as the red white and blue ropes, the old SummerSlam / Rumble themes, Monsoon & Gorilla calling the fun and all the rest. Â I always thought Gene came across as warm and likeable, except when he was cringing at the disgraceful actions or comments of a despicable heel. As mentioned some of Gene's genius was reacting to the words of others. Â Gene also carved out a decent run in WcW, peering off pensively as he tried to make head or tails of whatever Savage was babbling out, appealing to the "board of directors" to do something about the latest atrocity, or best of all as a vital ingredient in a 1996 Horsemen interview. "Unhand me Woman!" and so on. Plus personally I feel he added an extra touch of fun to any Flair promo. He also adds an air of authenticity to Vintage. Â "MEAAAAAAAAAN..... WHOO!! MY GOD.... GENE!!!! WE ARE IN ATLANTAAAAAAAA... GEEEEORGIA!!! WHOOOOO!!!!" Â Â And of course.... some vids for your delectation. Â FUCK IT!!! Bona fide sicko! As if you wouldn't, slag. Â Couldn't have said it better. Â Â EDIT - one or two of those vids were posted while I was typing. NEVER MIND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Eddie Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Valentine Interview  Have a look at this, Gene has to listen to The Hammer talking about JYD's "nasty black face". Mental promo by the Hammer. Just check out Gene's eyes at about 35 seconds in. He knows there's trouble brewing.  And of course, the Schultz corpsing. If you haven't seen it, you must...  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Astro Hollywood Posted September 8, 2011 Moderators Share Posted September 8, 2011 Gene and Alfred Hayes corpsing at a supposedly unfunny stand up act by Fuji and Don Muraco. Probably my favourite ever wrestling clip. One of those "real funny" and not "wrestling funny" moments. Muraco, Fuji and Okerlund are amazing. Fuji's playing Muraco's straight man is especially funny, because there's no subtly about him. "HOW BOOTIFUL ARE DAY?" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyWya6LwSX0 Â I had to watch that three times in a row. Muraco's total lack of comic timing is amazing, and the reaction by Lord Alfred and Gene to Fuji's "tropical stuff" is a fucking joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan of Arse Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 For the post Rumble 92 interview alone Gene is a legend for me. Â "put that cigarette out!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Arch Stanton Posted September 8, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted September 8, 2011 "Look at all of this crap in this ring!" is one of my favourite lines in the history of wrestling. Largely because of what was happening in the ring, obviously, but it meant so much more coming from Mean Gene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Joe Joe Jr Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 love the guy, one of the reasons the legends of wrestling roundtable is so enjoyable. wouldnt want him back in a regular role cos i think the novelty might wear off if used too frequently. Â Â loved him ripping into the natural born thrillers on live tv xD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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