Wrestlers pay tribute to "Mean" Gene Okerlund

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Wrestlers took to Twitter to pay tribute to the iconic WWE announcer and interviewer. The Iron Sheik recalled the time he made Mean Gene laugh so hard "I make him cry." Mean Gene was also the best man at his wedding. Steve Austin added: "As an interviewer, pitch man, announcer, or host, he was untouchable. Simply the best. Total professional with quick wit, sarcasm, humor, and that golden voice."