Cole is a modern-day Todd Pettingill.
One thing I'll say for the Fed: when Solie died, there was WWF talent who attended his funeral and other talent who couldn't make it video recorded small tributes that Vince sent down to air at Gordon's eulogy. I believe WWF also broadcasted acknowledgement of Gordon's passing. Remember that Mr. Solie never even worked for the McMahon's.
WCW didn't do shit. A few people took the initiative to go to his funeral on their own; that was it.