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"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.

Author
workisboring

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
395,756

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who is credited for giving Gene Okerlund the nickname "Mean Gene"? Hint

Jesse "the Body" Ventura

The Iron Sheik

Hulk Hogan

Bobby "the Brain" Heenan

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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

Maple Leaf Wrestling

Tuesday Night Titans

All-American Wrestling

Superstars Of Wrestling

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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

Tthe Junkyard Dog

"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka

Hulk Hogan

Andr� the Giant

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Question 4 of 10

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

The War to Settle the Score

Wrestlemania

Starcade

The Wrestling Classic

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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

Spring Stampede 1997

Royal Rumble 1991

Summerslam 1989

Royal Rumble 1992

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Question 6 of 10

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

AWA Pro Wrestling Hotline

WWE Action Line

WCW Hotline

ECW Extreme Line

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Question 7 of 10

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

The nWo

The Four Horsemen

D-X

The Dangerous Alliance

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Question 8 of 10

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

TLC II

Winner Take All

McMahon Street Fight

Gimmick Battle Royal

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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

WWE Confidential

WWE Madison Square Garden Classics

ECW on Sci-Fi

WWE Vintage Collection

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Question 10 of 10

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

Ready to Rumble and No Holds Barred

Bodyslam and No Holds Barred

Ready to Rumble and The Wrestler

Beyond the Mat and Nacho Libre

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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.

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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