"Mean" Gene Okerlund talks about Randy "Macho Man" Savage

[@lusio7182]

Gene and Randy... the best promos in history

[@s2h995]

Alex Lusio scott papa pump steiner had the best promos

[@ChicoT.U.P.]

"Callate chico" Razor Ramon

[@mclal]

Don't forget the promos that Gene Mean did with the iron sheik :)

[@brandonduhon3136]

The "cream of the crop"

[@skaaya1]

"And the beat goes on......and the beat goes on.....and the beat goes on. OOOH YEAH!!" ❤️👌

[@clairefarron9619]

It's amazing that after all these years, the guy's voice is still as perfect as it was in the 80's.

[@okjeffy6581]

And this video was shot on May 2011, yet it looks like it’s from the 1980s. I guess things do look different as you age.,

[@tasosdiaforetico7377]

Bloody legend we all know

[@geico1975]

It's way different though vs his acting voice. Interviewing wrestlers his voice was a lot deeper than when being himself.

[@scottashe984]

The power of tobacco

[@renaldjean439]

R.I.P Mean Gene Okerlund(1942-2019) he was without a doubt a beloved and a tremendous wrestling interviewer there will never be someone like him.

[@PaintMyTaint]

Shut up

[@1burnman]

Absolutely

[@signoresantinoburnett1169]

Yet none of the wrestlers from his era showed up to his funeral 😢

[@fordsrule35]

Rest in peace Mean Gene. We'll miss you.

[@stu3775]

Yeah, he seemed like a great man.

[@andrewclover1462]

I didn't realize it as a kid and I don't care much about wrestling now, but Gene Okerlund played the greatest straight-man in the history of television when he was with the WWF/WWE.

[@vdelrio999]

As lot of others did and still do. Can't always corpse on prime time TV or else you're out.

[@DastardSilvergun]

@@vdelrio999 nah you're wrong, he was special

[@s2h995]

Andrew Clover yea no doubt.. gemr kept straight face during papa pump promos. Definitely a professional

[@hschick3]

Gene Okerlund almost made it look legit. That's how amazing of a broadcaster he was.... he took the outlandish bullshit that we were watching and made us believe that it was real. No one else could have done that better.

[@drdkenobi6531]

@@hschick3 Well said!

[@dr.awkward9075]

His tombstone says 'Unjustifiably in a position i'd rather not be in'.

[@Paul-km8ko]

Exactly. nothing means nothing

[@markpetrovic6223]

The best comment ever! 😂🤣😂🤣

[@LegionOfShrooms]

The creme of the crop!

[@patricklinebaugh7792]

I'm living a nightmare

[@skyatollah2skyharder276]

@@Paul-km8ko Nothing means nothing, yeah...

[@TheGary108]

As much as I love Macho Man Savage, Gene’s straight man act made Savage’s promo even more legendary. Especially when Savage started pulling stuff out of nowhere. Namely, the “Cup of Coffee” and the “Cream of the Crop” speech.

[@maxhammer4067]

Cup of coffee ☕️ to the big time 😂

[@Cirux321]

Wow..... Freaked out man!

[@goblinman7]

Those are good but my fav is the one where Gene interviews Savage at his Sarasota mansion lol

[@WorldsFairNYC]

She was so ill equipped to conduct this interview yet Mean Gene brought her through like the legend he was

[@chibilutionaudios]

Definitely! Feel the wholesomeness!!!

[@cyberpunkin742]

He carried her for sure, prob gave her a mustache ride right after

[@mikebayham]

She's a TV reporter so she couldn't be expected to know too much. That said Gene was very magnanimous in handling the interview.

[@marsazorean62]

@@cyberpunkin742

[@marsazorean62]

@@cyberpunkin742

[@themacocko6311]

Gene, one of the most recognizable voices in the world! Best ever.

[@RandomGamerNumber01]

TheMacocko I could totally listen to Mean Gene narrate a documentary or an audiobook.

[@ColdSmokes]

Jake Roberts does a Very good Macho Man voice. Better than Lannys.

[@gtyrone83]

R.I.P.

[@D25864]

Mean Gene was one of the greats but Jim Ross was the BEST.

[@bobbenbrown123]

Him and Howard Finkel

[@MarcS4R]

RIP Gene.

[@greggallagher9873]

Marc H amen

[@ErnestPWorllWideWebTV]

RIP

[@wezzbeet2923]

Rip gene mean

[@northernpitviper6456]

Gene Okerlund, and Macho man, such a big part of my childhood.

[@johnbutler4130]

Yup. Best years of my life. Just didn't know it the.

[@squadabingo9113]

We had it too good right

[@reddawn3345]

Mean Gene was part of making my child hood happy. Guys like Mean Gene and Jim Ross were like the announcer at a Big Top Circus. They just had the gift to sell entertainment.

[@k.m.b969]

There is something so perfect about Mean Gene's voice.

[@nightbloodrayna]

I could listen to his voice all day.

[@luckycharms8282]

The creme will rise to the top! On balance offbalance, doesn't matter. I'm better than you! -Machoman

[@Threedog43]

Wyrmlord???

[@randyscope4814]

the non dairy creamer will also rise to the top!

[@Thedemonologists]

***** Which totally explains John Cena.

[@KTF0]

The Cream of the Crop

[@dizzygunner]

that's not even close to the quote XD

[@NateIsCorrupt]

70s, 80s & 90s were the best wrestling years. 80s especially, personalities like Macho Man Randy Savage and Gene Okerland were the cream of the crop!

[@jailcatjones3250]

Monday night's were like Wrestlemania in the 90's

[@jrvapor]

Undoudtedly and unquestionably The Creme of The Crop!!!

[@benjack8477]

WWF 86-92 was the absolute golden era of professional wrestling the character's where brilliant

[@allthemusiclive]

The cream of the crop is one of my favorite interviews in any genre to watch for any reason, anytime. Legends!

[@Xscapeplan01]

Make no mistake, the 80s wrestling scene was the golden years of wrestling!!!

[@Internutt2023]

Im a fossil, so, things started for me watching "Bob Luce Wrestling" on television in Chicago in the 60's as a kid, and the absurdity of the spectacle had me hooked for years.

[@TownieGirl1974]

How Mean Gene kept a straight face during the interviews he did with Macho Man Randy Savage always amazed me. I think they had the best chemistry together of all the interviews Gene did with wrestlers. I could watch their interviews all day. RIP Macho Man RIP Elizabeth

[@radioman6489]

Karen Catizone ,. Your a beautiful lady

[@alnosaints]

Karen Catizone he was cracking up some times. When he interviewed Paul orndoff he busted out laughing.

[@kixxalot]

Karen Catizone Their chemistry on camera was amazing. Genes straight faced seriousness was the perfect balance to Randys outrageousness. 30 years later I still find myself cracking up watching their work. Awesome entertainers, both of them.

[@afrog2666]

I think it`s the only face he has xD

[@roccoray227]

Cream rises to the top

[@davidcoleman9317]

I met with Randy on several occasions. He was a great guy to me and my family. He took pictures every time he saw me and my son. My favorite was in Baltimore in his dressing room with Ms Elizabeth. He played with my son while I sat and talked to his wife. He was very protective of her but he always let his guard down when we were with him. My family and I miss him very much. Truly one Macho Man. He was the best

[@lastlaff2777]

I am doubtful of your story.

[@gruthakhul100]

what was your and your family's relation to Savage if I may ask?

[@davidcoleman9317]

I was sent down to the WWF from Boston as a Killer Kowalski student that was being used as an extra or enhancement talent but slot of the wrestlers liked me so they hung out with me before,during and after matches so that's how I got to meet them. My son was only 7 but he was in love with Elizabeth and she loved him too. So we all became great friends

[@gruthakhul100]

@@davidcoleman9317 nice, I'm a bit jealous 😋

[@davidcoleman9317]

@@gruthakhul100 thanks

[@THESNEAKERADDICT]

he had some real classic moments with Savage, loved that promo they cut at machoman's house back in the days

[@jpayne3616]

O yeah. Tuesday Night Titans!!!!

[@judgeprime3730]

Oh man the one when Macho said "your nose is crooked Jean" and Jean shot right back "Well your beard is crooked!" and Macho started doing his quick angry movements, was hilarious!

[@maggielusk6833]

Can't hear the questions or answers here. Giving up.

[@Excalibur2112]

Mean Gene always had a wonderful voice for wrestling interviews, promos and commentary...

[@DLL8252]

I grew up watching you as a kid Mr Okerlund, interviewing top wrestlers without laughing or skipping a beat, witty questions and sometimes enough smart funny comebacks 😅, RIP you made my childhood memorable and was a huge part of my wrestling watching career😂

[@dm95422]

Mean Gene....a classy gentleman. Spoken like a boss.

[@tonyolson8845]

I really wanted Gene to talk about Randy's best promo EVER!! Cream of the Crop Was so awesome!!

[@prylosecorsomething3194]

I AM THE CREAM OF THE CROP!

[@bobbooey45]

I saw that one the day they aired it years ago. I knew it was an instant classic then.

[@5rangs5rangs23]

🤣🤣🤣

[@John-un8ie]

Rest in piece to Gene Okerlund, Randy Savage, and Bobby Heenen. God bless you 3. What you 3 did in the wrestling world will never be forgotten.

[@Brandon-rq3ys]

*Heenan, moron

[@kennethmcdonald5278]

Heenan was the Don King of wrestling.

[@JamieLovesGirls19]

RIP Mean Gene Okerlund.. You touched many lives in the WWE world.. No one else like you.

[@carlitosm2819]

Notice that when asked to recite Randy’s entrance, Gene refers to him as “The WWE champion of the world” even when he could have called him WWE’s Intercontinental Champion, and rightfully so. In Gene’s mind, it’s clear who the true champ was…

[@TownieGirl1974]

What Mean Gene says at the end of this video sums up Randy Savage and how incredible he was perfectly: "Some say he would work with a broom stick and sell the place out...........and he probably could"..... And that's why in all of wrestling there's Macho Man Randy Savage, and then there's every body else. There will NEVER be another. Randy was the greatest all around wrestler ever. Great wrestler, gave great promos, sold great-all of it. Greatest Ever.

[@glorymosbyfloyd3878]

Karen Catizone : Totally concurring with you on this definitely

[@abc456f]

No doubt. More charisma than all the other guys put together. Loved his intensity on the mic. He'd lower his voice to almost a whisper, then explode. Fantastic in the ring as well. On his feet or flying off the top rope with the elbow. I have heard that he was very protective of Elizabeth to.the point where he'd lock her in a closet so the other guys couldn't get near her.

[@tdonnay7520]

Karen Catizone :v

[@pika23]

@@abc456f yeah like the locker room! He'd have the key. There was also allegations that he gave her like 6 tv dinners for each night on the road so she wouldn't leave the house. And to go out, shed have to have his mom or dad with her. I mean I'm like that,but that's because I have seizures and can't go on my own.

[@thatotherguy1]

I agree 100%..Cream of the Crop. The Cream always rises to the top

[@TownieGirl1974]

Gene's promo's with Randy Savage were some of the best moments in wrestling ever. How Gene did those without cracking up amazes me, even to this day.

[@BURN1NGx1NS1D3]

savage was the greatest ever. i loved his feud with hogan at rasslemania V.

[@zombiehunter1152]

Gene and randy both are missed very much. They made wrestling back in the 80’s and 90’s.

[@trikefearson]

Ah good ol Gene. He is the man. I think his legacy for what he did is just as great as that of the great legendary wrestlers.

[@ginor8416]

The Okerlund/Savage interviews were simply amazing. The showmanship and intensity was electric

[@airbomb34]

Macho Man is the greater at the pearly gates. "ohhhhhhhh yeeeeeeeeaaahhh, brother. Welcome to paradise" 😇

[@AmishGrande]

pearly gates? you mean the pearly ring steps that lead up to the great pearly wrestling ring in the sky. ohhhhh yeaaaa brother, the cream of the crop.

[@yogodagorah5928]

Brother, the Macho Man is *diving off of* those Pearly Gates, and dropping the big elbow on every wrestler who gets past St. Peter. And any time a new arrival asks Savage how he got into Heaven after living the wild life he did, the Macho Man just floats over to him, pulls a little plastic cup of coffee creamer out of thin air, and reminds him that "the CREAM! always rises to the top, yeah."

[@AmishGrande]

+Yogo Dagorah I wanna kiss you for that. it was beautiful. a million percent better than my comment. that's better than 100%

[@Excalibur2112]

"I'm the towerrr of powerrrr, to sweet to be sourrrr. I'm funkyyyy like a monkeyyy. Skyyyyy's the limit and space is the place, yeaaaahhhh!"

[@japantuning88]

@@yogodagorah5928 Cup of coffee in the big time, yeah!

[@daakrolb]

I never got into wrestling, but now, lately, I’m really coming to see how genius these guys were. The repeating joke of Gene coming onto Elizabeth... And Macho Man- what a dude. He was just having a blast and F-ING with everyone with that character, and it was awesome.

[@americanpatriot9865]

Mean Gene and Macho Man had this synergy when they were interacting. I found Mean Gene just as entertaining as the straight man to Randy Savage. It was almost like they were a comedy team of sorts.

[@MrSwish702]

love you Mean Gene!! Brother 👉😎👈 🚀💪🏆🎉

[@RicoLen1]

Me too. People seem to idolize Jim Ross so much, and I have much respect for JR too, but for me, "Mean" Gene is the best non-wrestling personality not named Bobby Heenan. Even before Savage died, I missed him. Savage delivered a punch with so much flair (no pun intended) that no one could compare. Everything he did was golden.

[@coffeeblak86]

This is crazy. Mean Gene outliving so many pro wrestlers. He looked like he could be all those wrestlers father back in the day. He looks good now too. Cracks me up.

[@gtyrone83]

No more

[@rubenarriaga3029]

@@gtyrone83 🥺

[@BigBadassR]

Mean Gene....man he brings back good memories. Loved him as an interviewer.

[@Person-yf7ue]

What a true legend "Happened so fast you can't even talk about it"-Macho Man

[@bdr113080]

I feel bad for Gene. He's had to see so many friends pass...Monsoon, Mr. Perfect, Randy, Andre, etc.

[@Footy_Fan]

I got goose bumps when he announced the Macho Man. Loved Macho, and I love Mean Gene.

[@daithiocinnsealach1982]

Legend. Nobody can replace this man. One of a kind.

[@NewOrleansGuy837]

RIP Gene Mean... loved that I grew up watching you and your ability to set up some of the greatest character promos of all time... love you, Sir and thank you!

[@IGKMrNice1973]

Totally agree, mate not forgetting Bobby The Brain Heenan and Gorilla monsoon part of my childhood 😀👍

[@lizwhitlock2853]

Mene Jene Was the greatest thing that happened to the WWF. When I was a kid in the early 80’s I enjoyed watching him and his interviews more than the wrestling matches, no ones ever had a voice like this man since then. The man is timeless and I dont think he’s aged in 40 years!

[@dentpulla]

i watched wrestling just to see the interviews with gene. best interviews and best voice. he would make an interview into a classic to watch over and over. loved the old wrestlers. r.i.p. randy

[@Sparrow9612]

History beckoned the Macho Man. History will always remember the Macho Man. Oooooh yeeeeaaah! Rest peacefully Randy. You've earned it.

[@kay6257]

this man can give you the entire history of wrestling, it would be fun sitting with him to hear him talk

[@AwoL205]

"Mean" Gene Okerlund is 100% class! lucky to be old enough to remember his glory days

[@ziamarie]

Mean Gene and The Fink are the voices of my childhood and Macho Man is my favorite wrestler...his promos were legendary and the best ones were when he was being interviewed by Mean Gene. I miss them all 😢 RIP Randy, Howard & Gene ❤

[@glennarcher6]

Add Gorilla & Jesse to that list of voices

[@CaptainFantastik1]

There's a great segment on an episode of Wrestling Challenge where Gene visits Randy and Elizabeth at "their home". A hilarious 5 minute gem that most have probably forgot or never seen. It's here on youtube and I highly recommend it.

[@jimthorpe8245]

there an air plane going by and im NOT ON IT

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

RIP, Macho Man. RIP, Mean Gene. Two legends from the most legendary era of wrestling.

[@olliefoxx7165]

Mean Gene seems like a classy, knowledgeable guy. A good interviewer could get hours and hours of top shelf stuff from Gene.

[@CubbyG25]

Man that crazy voice and those over the top interviews. Remember taking a bathroom break and crying when I heard the news on that Friday Afternoon.

[@RootzRockBand]

Mean Gene was always Lo Key flirting with Miss Elizabeth and triggering The Macho Man, it was funny but Macho Man was really overprotective of Miss Elizabeth in real life too. Macho Man was the real deal yeah!

[@daakrolb]

That reoccurring joke was funny as hell. Gene did it perfectly. Tried to seem calm and respectful.... but was trolling Macho Man to get that reaction....

[@Cyklopz007]

Thanks for uploading this! Great interview!

[@tbizone2002]

Rule #1 in interviewing someone: Know what the fuck you're talking about!

[@tbizone2002]

Rule #2 in interviewing: Know the correct termanology of the topic. ie: "how would you announce him at the GAME??" "I think i know him best from his SLIM JIM COMMERCIALS??" WTF?!?!

[@1krani]

To be fair, I think a lot of people discovered him through his Slim Jim commercials, especially after the Nostalgia Critic showcased them. Now the Macho Man's my favorite wrestler, and the reason I cannot stand modern WWE.

[@amercyreceived]

Gene has a great memory and actually knew the back stories and names associated with them, I loved his interviews including this one.

[@anastasiosgkotzamanis5277]

-Randy was really protective of Elizabeth. Considering how she died the man was correct to be protective.

[@Tenacioustoker420]

She didn't die playing a pass the apple game...Maybe if he wasn't a lunatic that locked her up in rooms on the road she would have never been with Lex Luger. Fan away.

[@WEHRWULF8814]

@@Tenacioustoker420 he didn't lock her up, he locked all the other wrestlers out. From the stories I've heard of how WWF talent used to act in the locker rooms, Randy was right to do so.

[@rubenarriaga3029]

@@WEHRWULF8814 🎯

[@squadabingo9113]

I dont feel like checking google… tell me friends… how did Elizabeth pass?

[@rubenarriaga3029]

@@squadabingo9113 drug related if I recall correctly

[@jacknapyer]

RIP to gene and macho man. Two legends who will be missed ✌🏾

[@jamesdrummond5894]

Macho Man and Mean Jean. One of a kind. They both will be missed. R.I.P.

[@Pistonbilly]

Amazing era, I was 9-10 years old right at the moment and will never forget all those characters and matches

[@MrBoywonder1985]

Now you're together again, interviewing him in the hereafter. Rest peacefully, Mr. Okerlund.

[@nazgul7575]

Macho lived his character i love watching this dude in the ring and interviews

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

Mean Gene was such a lovely guy. Never heard anyone say anything bad about him.

[@jimpuertas6781]

Watching these interviews and promos of these wrestlers from the mid 70s to the 80s and 90s a lot of laughter a lot of sadness a lot of them gone went to another crazy world or they're probably getting stuff together so when we arrive we're going to have entertainment once again. Rest in peace to all the wrestlers they have gone! Thank you for putting a smile on my face!

[@kenRoberts1984]

Both are missed deeply

[@trhone1978]

The best, ever. His outtakes are also amazing.

[@thomasachleitner1676]

The best interviewer WWE has ever had... RIP Mene Gene❤

[@natureboyfourever]

awesome video, thanks. Leave it to Mean Gene to help ease the pain... I'm a nostalgic fan, and I needed to see this.

[@ItzJu5tiN]

Another legend has left us 😔😿

[@sweeptheleg.]

No more questions Mean Gene! R.I.P ~ Mean Gene and Macho man.

[@joekoe97]

Man this interviewer is clueless. Okerland was a good guy during this interview.

[@portiamatthews4299]

Hey cuzn😂. It's cool we have the same last name👍👍

[@subzero8679]

The interviewer is learning. Why ask questions if you already know all the answers?

[@singingscotty2001]

Exactly! The fact that she admitted she was clueless made her interview even more interesting to me.

[@infamous1ao]

It's a disgrace, if you're going to do an interview you should at least do a bit of research...smh

[@areguapiri]

The problem is she should have gone into the interview admitting that she knew nothing about wrestling. Then proceeded from there.

[@davidcollins6455]

Listening 2 her ask the questions is.....challenging

[@markjackson6134]

"Let me tell Ya Somethin Mean Gene,...You were the GLUE!!!!" RIP, you made my youth great. Them #amn interviews were 100% better than the Matches.

[@biggoathorns]

Mean Gene was the best, his interviews were my favorite. What a voice!

[@benhamslibrary4403]

man those days was the days, when wrsetling was simply AWESOME

[@morgoone1]

absolute gold. such a genuinely beautiful person

[@jeremylacuna4824]

Stumbled across this interview in my feed today. Something ran across my brain that completely baffled me. Jake "the Snake" Roberts has outlived "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Miss Elizabeth, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, and "Mean" Gene Okerlund. Never would've guessed that 20 years ago. Nevertheless...I miss em all. Wrestling today just ain't the same

[@annahankins8833]

Greatest on air announcer and tv personality in wrestling staff history! Will miss your humor and voice! Rest well good sir!;)

[@reddawn3345]

Sometimes life is sad because you get to watch your childhood heroes die until it's your turn to join them ringside at the wrestling ring in the sky. Thanks for the memories.

[@duster71]

I was Vince and Linda's driver from 88-90 and i got to meet all these great men.i loved every minute of it.i evdn hsve pics of me at hpme wearing Hogan's and DiBiasi's belts. Belirve or not but i gog hhr pic to prove it.

[@GodLovesYou828]

Do you still have these pictures?

[@danicook5520]

Great interview

[@hangmanofshaolin4624]

OHHHHH YEEEAAAHYA MEAN GENE!!!!

[@billpollanger5826]

Good to see and hear good old Mean Gene,God Bless you brother...

[@boopah4365]

Mean Gene looks the same at 75 as 35.

[@isamohammed150]

I really watch Mean Gene videos for that glorious voice. I just love to hear the sound of his voice.

[@Kingslayer_au]

i love mean gene :)

[@ravenstrahd5234]

drewisxopx the voice of wrestling.

[@markmullins5822]

May he Rest in Peace

[@UrMomsChauffer]

Thank you for posting this

[@shinzocan1]

R.I.P Mene Gene,WELL MISS YA BROTHER

[@audieallen9734]

great interview, bad audio. but the cream, will always, rise to the top!

[@ElGaby323]

In my Vince McMahon voice: "Jennifer Schwan...YOU'RE FIIIIIRRREEEDDDDDDD!!!!!"

[@zaxmack]

she is a moron!

[@morand-gw7xn]

Sounds more like the great POTUS 45 voice more like it ...

[@naijanistan]

Mr Okerlund still remains one of my few favorite people of all time. Continue to rest in power Mean Gene.

[@biggusdickus9809]

Mean Gene is a straight shooter. Got to love him.

[@matthewmaxcy1574]

Godbless and Godspeed to mean gene and macho man randy savage and roddy piper and all the other wrestlers we grew up to who have passed away and those left still, and miss Elizabeth, all true legends and all missed....

[@DaveB2868]

Mean Gene...such a fantastic legend. You are missed!

[@justinashley9529]

Mean gene what a legend. Love you .

[@General_Klytus]

Mean Gene is a Legend! The greatest interviewer Ever!

[@Prosecute-fauci]

Rolling with Randy’s crazy antics must have been a wild ride in the moment for Gene.

[@mgman71]

That voice is classic