Mean Gene Okerlund – The CAC Radio Interview

By Admin on June 6, 2016

Welcome to the 53rd edition of CAC Radio! Hosts David and Morgan welcome a legendary voice in professional wrestling Mean Gene Okerlund to the program. Mr. Okerlund has been one of the most colorful personalities in pro wrestling for the past 40+ years and it was fun to reflect on his great career, as well as his participation this past April as emcee of the CAC Reunion banquet.

During the interview Mean Gene talks about:

His early broadcasting career
Working in the AWA
Becoming friends with Bobby Heenan
Leaving the AWA to join the WWF
Singing at the first WrestleMania
The crowd at the Pontiac Silverdome
Hulk Hogan in WCW
His WWE Hall of Fame Induction
Catching up with friends at the CAC Reunion
Filming Legends House
His advice to youngsters in the business
And much more!

In addition, “The Golden Boy” Greg Anthony, joins the broadcast to talk about the importance of the Cauliflower Alley Club and how his association with the CAC has helped his successful career.

Note: We recorded this interview prior to Emily Miller passing away…may she rest in peace.