WWE Ring Announcer Howard Finkel (1950-2020) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 04-16-2020, 12:46 PM

https://www.si.com/wrestling/2020/04...r-hall-of-fame

Legendary ring announcer Howard Finkel has died at the age of 69, WWE announced Thursday.

Finkel, affectionately called "The Fink," was known for his iconic voice and the distinct way he would announce a "new world champion" by dragging out the first word. The Newark, N.J., native worked as a full-time ring announcer for the WWWF, the company later known as the WWF and then WWE. He became the promotion's first–and longest-serving–employee and later transitioned into working behind the scenes in the WWE office in the 2000s.

Finkel announced many of the biggest moments in WWE history and was a part of WrestleMania from its inception. He even wrestled in the ring a few times and beat his longtime rival Harvey Wippleman in a 1995 Tuxedo Match on Raw. In 1998, The Fink helped X-Pac shave Jeff Jarrett's head in a Hair vs. Hair Match at SummerSlam.

WWE honored Finkel for his numerous contributions by inducting him into its Hall of Fame in April 2009.

WWE chief brand officer Stephanie McMahon, WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan and others paid tribute to Finkel on social media on Thursday

MA · 04-16-2020, 02:24 PM

According to Ringside News, he had been suffering from a very serious stroke for a year and was in bad health before passing away.

https://www.ringsidenews.com/2020/04...-69-years-old/

AMackII · 04-16-2020, 02:46 PM

The Fink will forever go down as one of WWE’s greatest voices, rest well to him.

MA · 04-16-2020, 05:54 PM

Stephanie McMahon said this on Twitter:

In what has already been a tough week for our WWE family, today we lost our 1st ever employee and WWE Hall of Famer, Howard Finkel.

Howard’s voice is iconic & recognized by generations of fans. He will be missed. RIP Howard Finkel. Thank you for everything.

04-16-2020, 12:46 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,486	WWE Ring Announcer Howard Finkel (1950-2020) https://www.si.com/wrestling/2020/04...r-hall-of-fame Legendary ring announcer Howard Finkel has died at the age of 69, WWE announced Thursday. Finkel, affectionately called "The Fink," was known for his iconic voice and the distinct way he would announce a "new world champion" by dragging out the first word. The Newark, N.J., native worked as a full-time ring announcer for the WWWF, the company later known as the WWF and then WWE. He became the promotion's first–and longest-serving–employee and later transitioned into working behind the scenes in the WWE office in the 2000s. Finkel announced many of the biggest moments in WWE history and was a part of WrestleMania from its inception. He even wrestled in the ring a few times and beat his longtime rival Harvey Wippleman in a 1995 Tuxedo Match on Raw. In 1998, The Fink helped X-Pac shave Jeff Jarrett's head in a Hair vs. Hair Match at SummerSlam. WWE honored Finkel for his numerous contributions by inducting him into its Hall of Fame in April 2009. WWE chief brand officer Stephanie McMahon, WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan and others paid tribute to Finkel on social media on Thursday

04-16-2020, 02:24 PM	#2
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 128,929	According to Ringside News, he had been suffering from a very serious stroke for a year and was in bad health before passing away. https://www.ringsidenews.com/2020/04...-69-years-old/
	__________________ ~-Mikaela-~

04-16-2020, 02:46 PM	#3
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,236	The Fink will forever go down as one of WWE’s greatest voices, rest well to him.

04-16-2020, 05:54 PM	#4
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 128,929	Stephanie McMahon said this on Twitter: In what has already been a tough week for our WWE family, today we lost our 1st ever employee and WWE Hall of Famer, Howard Finkel. Howard’s voice is iconic & recognized by generations of fans. He will be missed. RIP Howard Finkel. Thank you for everything.