Sting, Eric Bischoff, Diamond Dallas Page, Goldberg and More React To “Mean” Gene Okerlund’s Death

I’m very sorry to hear that Gene has passed away. He was a good man and one of the greatest of all time. You will be missed my friend. pic.twitter.com/POLwK2bJ9b

— Sting (@Sting) January 2, 2019

RiP Mean Gene. I will miss you. #thebestever pic.twitter.com/Z0Dd59peb3

— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) January 2, 2019

RIP MEAN GENE pic.twitter.com/y38g1VtN6z

— Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) January 2, 2019

I remember the first time I met Gene.

Gene: “Spud – I was walking around the offices of Titan Towers in Stamford CT. Do you know who was talking about you?”

Me: “OMG – Who Gene?”

Gene: “Absolutely f’n NOBODY!”

God bless you sir #RIPMeanGene

— Drake Maverick (@WWEMaverick) January 2, 2019

RIP to an absolute legend of our industry, @TheGeneOkerlund. "Mean Gene" was incredible in many roles, as he wore many hats throughout his iconic career in pro wrestling. My thoughts are with his family & friends today. https://t.co/qB9FHJFx63

— #WOKEN, yet #BROKEN, Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) January 2, 2019

Very sad to hear of his passing. He was incredible at what he did. Watching him was how I learned that every single role is important. He taught me that if you don't care then they won't care. Thoughts go out to his family. https://t.co/HK68HfcPhE

— Austin Creeds finally going to MagFest (@XavierWoodsPhD) January 2, 2019