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Personal Data
Birthday:
07.06.1950
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Day of death:
16.04.2020 (at the age of 69)
Gender:
male
Height:
5' 8" (173 cm)
Weight:
167 lbs (76 kg)

Career Data
Alter egos:
Roles:
Ring Announcer (1977 - 2006)
Backstage Helper (1975 - 2017)
Nicknames:
"The Fink"

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9.46
Current Total Rating (?)
Valid votes: 260
Number of comments: 76
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Average rating: 9.48  [260]
Average rating in 2026: 9.67  [3]
Average rating in 2025: 9.76  [17]
Average rating in 2024: 9.47  [17]
Average rating in 2023: 9.83  [24]
Average rating in 2022: 9.88  [8]
Average rating in 2021: 9.78  [9]
Average rating in 2020: 9.80  [10]
Average rating in 2019: 9.50  [4]
Average rating in 2018: 9.33  [9]
Average rating in 2017: 9.63  [8]
Average rating in 2016: 9.41  [17]
Average rating in 2015: 9.88  [8]
Average rating in 2014: 9.75  [8]
Average rating in 2013: 9.71  [7]
Average rating in 2012: 9.60  [5]
Average rating in 2011: 9.71  [7]
Average rating in 2010: 9.67  [6]
Average rating in 2009: 9.80  [15]
Average rating in 2008: 9.15  [26]
Average rating in 2007: 8.92  [52]
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WAWrestleTalk wrote on 05.11.2025:
[10.0] "What Michael Buffer is to boxing, Howard Finkle was to wrestling. A distinctive voice, the loyalty he had for Vince. Most of my childhood, teenage, and early adulthood I was always a fan of The Fink. The iconic, "Here is your winner and NEWWWWWWW (insert championship here), ""
Germanx15fan wrote on 20.10.2025:
[10.0] "The most distinctive voice and the general best at ring announcing ever. Nobody has measured up in my opinion since."
TripleCrown wrote on 28.09.2025:
[10.0] "The greatest of all time and it's not even close. The Fink made professional wrestling feel so damn real and special just with his voice alone. He added so much to matches just by announcing. Truly an icon and the best to ever do it. There will never be another Fink."
CommisarRobe wrote on 11.03.2025:
[10.0] "What can I say that has not already been said, absolutely brilliant ring announcer. His voice just immediately makes you think of Golden Age Era wrestling and gives each match he announces a big match feel. WWEs first employee, backstage he compiled the Fink report detailing all information relevant to WWF and Vince McMahon clearly a man with a great eye for the business alongside his fantastic ring announcing."
Conquistador37 wrote on 14.10.2024:
[10.0] "What more can I add? Iconic voice. No one, and I mean NO ONE can ever do the "And NEEEEEW __________ Champion..." better. He was THE VOICE for a title win. Heck, he was even masterful as a character whenever he was a part of any segment or angle. Completely excelled in the role, defined it even. Top tier."
Ruthless Attitude wrote on 25.09.2024:
[10.0] "Howard Finkel is one of those names that shows you don't have to be a wrestler to be a wrestling legend and his appearances on every major show gave them a touch of class and his unique voice was iconic and was part of the identity and the very fabric of the WWF/E. He was Vince McMahon's very first signing and was the longest serving employee at the time of his death. He was briefly involved in some storylines, with one of the better ones being Chris Jericho's brainwashed lackeys and he was so entertaining to me in that storyline because he just had an innocence about him that contrasted the narcissist character Jericho had debuted with and he was hilarious to watch throughout that and kinda sympathetic as well. Howard made every Royal Rumble, WrestleMania ect. feel that much more important and it is obvious that throughout his life he lived and breathed wrestling. Just forget about the tuxedo matches though"
BMWrestling17 wrote on 07.04.2024:
[10.0] "This guy is my favorite ring announcer ever. A master of his craft, he was born to become an announcer!"
bigredtalk89 wrote on 24.07.2023:
[10.0] "Best ring announcer ever. Everyone since him has failed to measure up. Super likeable as well, he got pushed out of his spot earlier than he needed to."
MattHall wrote on 14.07.2023:
[10.0] "One of the best voices ever, him and Randy Savage have the most iconic voices in wrestling history. His voice is so iconic that I do make Howard Finkel Impression. Overall the best Ring Announcer in WWE history."
Giantfan1980 wrote on 07.06.2023:
[10.0] "THE best ring announcer in history! The Fink is one of the few guys on the site who I will give a perfect 10 to because he just nailed the introductions every match, every night, every year and made everything feel more legit and important."
Matthieujst wrote on 07.08.2022:
[10.0] "He is the greatest voice in pro wrestling history. His anouncements always gave me goosebumps his voice is fucking unique, he is a true legend"
mjs2212 wrote on 19.10.2021:
[10.0] "I do not know how it is possible to ever hate this man, Howard Finkel is an absolute legend! His announcing style and delivery is so iconic, and he is up there with Michael Buffer when comparing all the ring announcers in history. Every wrestler I have seen talk about Fink has never had a bad word to say about him, and he has always come off as one of the most genuine human beings ever. Such a professional and an awesome person who is terribly missed to this day."
juiceisloose wrote on 27.08.2021:
[10.0] "Hands down, the most memorable and iconic announcer in the history of wwe. Worked there for an impressingly long time too. Acted and sounded extremely professional and knew how to evoke emotions while announcing the names. Him announcing Undertaker's name gives me chills every time i hear it. Also was involved in angles with Jericho and Lillian and made me laugh. Nothing bad to say about this guy at all."
Daigotsu wrote on 20.06.2021:
[9.0] "Finkel was an excellent ring announcer and, when they let him, was a very funny character. All in all he was an excellent performer."
Kung wrote on 30.05.2021:
[10.0] "Not only was Howard Finkel the greatest ring announcer in pro wrestling history, but he was also by all accounts a decent man who remained loyal to WWE for over 40 years. One of a kind."
Pm Frank wrote on 23.08.2019:
[9.0] "Best ring announcer ever . Wwe, Njpw, TNA , AEW will never find better ring announcer. He was freaking awesome"
KyleEnjoysWrestling wrote on 30.07.2019:
[10.0] "Iconic. EVERY ring announcer in the world today draws inspiration from Finkel. Fink made the dawn of a new champion mean so much with the famed "... and NEEEEEEWWWWWWWWW.... ! " exclamation."
warmongers wrote on 04.05.2017:
[10.0] "I love The Fink. If there was a way he could could still be announcing i'd be thrilled. A proper company man who obviously wrestling. He was a very good on screen performer too, his stuff with Jericho/Shamrock was awesome."