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Quiz about Mean Gene Okerlund
Quiz about Mean Gene Okerlund

"Mean" Gene Okerlund Trivia Quiz


"Mean" Gene Okerlund was a professional wrestling announcer in the AWA, WWE and WCW promotions. He also hosted several WWE produced videos and television programs. This quiz is about "Mean" Gene Okerlund.

A multiple-choice quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
workisboring
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
395,756
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
247
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who is credited for giving Gene Okerlund the nickname "Mean Gene"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "Mean" Gene Okerlund joined the WWE in 1984. He became a visible figure on the company's television programming during the 1980s. Which WWE program from 1980s did not prominently "Mean" Gene Okerlund? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In 1984, "Mean" Gene Okerlund wrestled in a tag team match facing the team of Mister Fuji and George "the Animal" Steele. Who was Okerlund's partner in this match? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "Mean" Gene Okerlund sang the "The Star-Spangled Banner" at which 1985 event? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "Mean" Gene Okerlund has been part of several bloopers during his interviews. At what event did he lose control during an interview after the backdrop signs fell behind him?

Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. During the 1990s, "Mean" Gene Okerlund was associated with which wrestling phone line? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which newly formed did "Mean" Gene Okerlund interview at WCW's 1996 "Bash at the Beach" event? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "Mean" Gene Okerlund served as commentator for which match at the WWE's 2001 "Wrestlmania X-Seven" event? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "Mean" Gene Okerlund was rehired by the WWE in 2001 after the sale of WCW. Okerlund appeared as the host of many WWE television programs. Which WWE show was not hosted by "Mean" Gene Okerlund? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In which pro wrestling based movies did "Mean Gene" Okerlund star? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who is credited for giving Gene Okerlund the nickname "Mean Gene"?

Answer: Jesse "the Body" Ventura

Gene Okerlund and Jesse "the Body" Ventura worked together in the AWA. Ventura is given credited for giving Gene Okerland the nickname "Mean Gene". Okerlund earned this nickname due to his frequent and difficult interviews of Ventura.
2. "Mean" Gene Okerlund joined the WWE in 1984. He became a visible figure on the company's television programming during the 1980s. Which WWE program from 1980s did not prominently "Mean" Gene Okerlund?

Answer: Maple Leaf Wrestling

WWE broadcast a show titled Maple Leaf Wrestling from 1984 through 1986. This show catered to WWE's Canadian fans. The show was hosted by Angelo Mosca and Jack Reynolds. "Mean" Gene Okerlund was not a part of this television program.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund served as the host of WWE's "All-American Wrestling" and "Tuesday Night Titans" programs. "Mean" Gene Okerlund was an active part of the WWE's "Superstars of Wrestling" television program. "Mean" Gene Okerlund conducted interviews as well hosted the "Event Center" and "Update" segments.
3. In 1984, "Mean" Gene Okerlund wrestled in a tag team match facing the team of Mister Fuji and George "the Animal" Steele. Who was Okerlund's partner in this match?

Answer: Hulk Hogan

On August 26, 1984 at the Met Center in Minneapolis, MN, "Mean" Gene Okerlund and Hulk Hogan faced Mister Fuji and George "the Animal" Steele in a tag team match. Okerlund pinned Mister Fuji to win the match. Both the tag team match the training were featured on the WWE's 1985 "Best of WWE Volume 1" compilation VHS tape.
4. "Mean" Gene Okerlund sang the "The Star-Spangled Banner" at which 1985 event?

Answer: Wrestlemania

"Mean" Gene Okerlund opened the WWE's 1985 "Wrestlemania" event by singing the "The Star-Spangled Banner". Traditionally, a WWE "Wrestlemania" event is opened with the singing of the "The Star-Spangled Banner" or "America the Beautiful". In his younger days, Gene Okerlund was a member of a band called Gene Carroll and The Shades.
5. "Mean" Gene Okerlund has been part of several bloopers during his interviews. At what event did he lose control during an interview after the backdrop signs fell behind him?

Answer: Summerslam 1989

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "Ravishing" Rick Rude and Bobby "the Brain" Heenan at the WWE's 1989 "Summerslam" event. During the interview, several signs in the backdrop fell. "Mean" Gene Okerlund said a few swear words on air before the cameras cut away to the live crowd with commentators Tony Schiavone and Jesse "the Body" Ventura attempting to restore order. During this time, Ventura called Okerlund a "troublemaker".
6. During the 1990s, "Mean" Gene Okerlund was associated with which wrestling phone line?

Answer: WCW Hotline

While employed in WCW, "Mean" Gene Okerlund ran the WCW Hotline. This hotline was an exclusive source for wrestling rumors from "Mean" Gene Okerlund. The number was 1 (900) 909-9900. The price, was $1.99 for the first minute and 99 cents for each additional minute.
7. Which newly formed did "Mean" Gene Okerlund interview at WCW's 1996 "Bash at the Beach" event?

Answer: The nWo

At the WCW 1996 "Bash at the Beach" event, Hulk Hogan turned on Randy Savage by attacking him during a match. Hulk Hogan then joined forces with Scott Hall and Kevin Nash. After the match, the trio were interviewed by "Mean" Gene Okerlund in the ring.

After the fans littered the ring with trash, Hulk Hogan declared the trio as the "New World Order of Professional Wrestling". The group would be further known as the nWo.
8. "Mean" Gene Okerlund served as commentator for which match at the WWE's 2001 "Wrestlmania X-Seven" event?

Answer: Gimmick Battle Royal

"Mean" Gene Okerlund and Bobby "the Brain" Heenan made their return to the WWE to do commentary at the WWE's 2001 "Wrestlmania X-Seven" event. The duo called the Gimmick Battle Royal match. This match saw the return of many former WWE personalities. The match was won by The Iron Sheik.
9. "Mean" Gene Okerlund was rehired by the WWE in 2001 after the sale of WCW. Okerlund appeared as the host of many WWE television programs. Which WWE show was not hosted by "Mean" Gene Okerlund?

Answer: ECW on Sci-Fi

The WWE show "ECW on Sci-Fi" ran on the Sci-Fi Network from 2006 through 2010. The show featured performers of the WWE's ECW brand which never included "Mean" Gene Okerlund.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund did host WWE televison programs such as "WWE Madison Square Garden Classics", "WWE Vintage Collection" and "WWE Confidential".
10. In which pro wrestling based movies did "Mean Gene" Okerlund star?

Answer: Ready to Rumble and No Holds Barred

"Mean Gene" Okerlund starred as himself in the 2000 film "Ready to Rumble". He also starred as a match commentator in the 1989 film "No Holds Barred".

"Mean Gene" Okerlund appeared an episode of the TV series "The A-Team" in 1985 and in the 1995 film "Timemaster".
Source: Author workisboring

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