Howard Finkel

Quick Facts

Full Name	Howard Finkel
Occupation	Sportscaster
Date Of Birth	Jun 7, 1950(1950-06-07)
Age	74
Date Of Death	2020-04-16
Birthplace	Newark
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Gemini

Howard Finkel Biography

Howard Finkel is one of the most popular and richest Sportscaster who was born on June 7, 1950 in Newark, New Jersey, United States. Long- time ring announcer at Longtime ring announcer for Vince McMahon‘s World Wrestling Federation.’s World Wrestling Federation.

He was involved in several wrestling feuds, including taking the side He became involved in wrestling feuds on occasions – for example, taking the side of Chris Jericho when he had a problem with Ken Shamrock. after he had a dispute with Ken Shamrock.

Finkel, debuted as a ring announcer at Madison Square Garden on January 17,

1977. By 1979, he was the World Wide Wrestling Federation’s lead ring announcer for its biggest events. He became the first WWE employee on April 1, 1980, and later its longest-serving. Throughout his career, his distinctive voice was sometimes used in the title sequence for the company’s various television programs. His signature call was his announcement of a new champion following a title change, in which he would place extra emphasis on the word “new”, in order to draw the greatest reaction from the crowd. He came up with the event name “WrestleMania”, as well as Ricky Steamboat’s “Dragon” nickname. In 1984, he became WWF’s lead ring announcer for television tapings, replacing the retired Joe McHugh. During a 2011 interview, he said he and his knowledge of history had also played a part in the talent relations and creative departments during the early days of the WWF.

On January 19, 1987, Finkel was presented a plaque by Gene Okerlund, commemorating ten years of announcing at Madison Square Garden. In 1993, at the “Roman”-themed WrestleMania IX, he was introduced in a toga as Finkus Maximus.

He was born in Newark (New Jersey).

Howard Finkel Net Worth

Howard Finkel is one of the richest Sportscaster from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Howard Finkel 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

When he was an usher at New Haven Coliseum, Connecticut, he convinced He was an usher at the New Haven Coliseum in Connecticut, when he persuaded Vince McMahon Sr., president of what was then the World Wide Wrestling Federation, to give him an announcing audition. Jr., president of the World Wide Wrestling Federation to give him an audition as an announcer.

He was the longest-tenured employee of WWE, dating back to WWF days. He is also credited with suggesting Wrestlemania’s name.

Howard Finkel (June 7, 1950 – April 16, 2020) was an American professional wrestling ring announcer, best known for his appearances in WWE. He began working for Vincent J. McMahon’s World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) in 1975, and was a Madison Square Garden ring announcer since 1977. WWE’s longest-serving employee (40 years) and widely regarded as the greatest ring announcer of all time, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Howard Finkel height 5 ft 8 in Howard weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Howard Finkel Dating?

According to our records, Howard Finkel married to Cathie C. Finkel. As of December 1, 2023, Howard Finkel’s is not dating anyone.

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In August 1999, Finkel became a lackey of the recently debuted Chris Jericho. On August 26, during the network debut episode of WWF SmackDown, Jericho encouraged Finkel to attack SmackDown announcer Tony Chimel and take back his place as lead announcer. Finkel ran down the aisle, shoving Chimel and ordering him to step aside. As Finkel started to announce, Chimel threw Finkel from the ring. While Jericho helped Finkel to the back, they crossed paths with Ken Shamrock, who jostled with Jericho. Jericho convinced Finkel to distract Shamrock during his match. After Finkel berated Shamrock, Shamrock began twisting Finkel’s finger, permitting Jericho to hit Shamrock from behind with a steel chair. Several weeks later, Finkel adopted the role of El Dopo, a masked referee who unfairly officiated a Shamrock match, awarding the win to Curtis Hughes. On the October 14 episode of SmackDown!, Jericho defeated Hughes with help from Finkel, but gave Finkel to Curtis Hughes after the match. Four days later on Monday Night Raw, Hughes bet and lost Finkel in a game of poker, to The Acolytes.

Facts & Trivia

Howard Ranked on the list of most popular Sportscaster. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Howard Finkel celebrates birthday on June 7 of every year.

On an August 2002 episode of Raw, Finkel turned heel and began a brief feud with Raw ring announcer Lilian Garcia over the lead spot, before both were attacked by 3-Minute Warning. The following week, Garcia defeated Finkel in an evening gown/tuxedo match with help from Trish Stratus and Stacy Keibler, who were insulted by a remark made by Finkel.

Where is Howard Finkel buried?

Birth7 Jun 1950 Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA
Burial| Bnai Jacob Memorial Park New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA

How old was Howard Finkel died?

69 years (1950–2020)

Who is the longest employee in WWE?

1: Howard Finkel Howard Finkel has been employed in the company now known as WWE longer than any other employee. He first started working for Vince McMahon Sr. in 1975 and for WWE in 1977. He has been with the company ever since, working primarily as an announcer for many of WWE’s different wrestling programs.

Was Howard Finkel married?

Cathie C. Finkel

How many WWE stars have died?

There are more than 200 pro wrestlers who have died, all but about 40 of them in the 2000s.