Wrestling World Shares Touching Tributes to Iconic WWE Ring Announcer, Howard Finkel

WWE superstars and others filled social media with tributes to Howard Finkel

Legendary WWE ring announcer, Howard Finkel, passed away Thursday at the age of 69.

Finkel had been with the company since 1977, when he made his debut at Madison Square Garden.

The WWE fixture also got involved in in-ring action here and there over the years.

WWE superstars and others in the wrestling industry came out in full force Thursday to pay tribute to the man known as "Fink."

Fink was the voice of my childhood. Ya know what else? He was the kindest human being I ever met & I cherished our conversations.

Here’s him announcing the first NXT Title match. Hearing his voice say my name was a dream come true. May he rest in power. https://t.co/9qrWBTaGlE

— Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) April 16, 2020

You weren’t someone until you heard Howard announce you. A championship win didn’t feel real until you heard him say “and the new!” His voice, his personality, and his positivity will be sorely missed. Thank you for everything...especially your friendship. https://t.co/CYSPt6vnvU

— Triple H (@TripleH) April 16, 2020

One of THE MOST AMAZING People I’ve EVER had the pleasure of Talking too😔 #RIPHowardFinkel https://t.co/UgrCYC64Ea

— Titus O'Neil (@TitusONeilWWE) April 16, 2020

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Going to miss you Howard! ❤️ Always enjoyed our talks. Thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. RIP. N https://t.co/y4gsbTbWlT

— Nikki & Brie (@NikkiAndBrie) April 16, 2020

In what has already been a tough week for our @WWE family, today we lost our 1st ever employee and WWE Hall of Famer, @howardfinkel. Howard’s voice is iconic & recognized by generations of fans. He will be missed. #RIPHowardFinkel Thank you for everything. ❤️🙏❤️

— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) April 16, 2020

Fink was not only an indelible part of my childhood but he couldn’t have been sweeter to me any time I saw him backstage. I’m grateful to have known him.

— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) April 16, 2020

I saw a voicemail after a day of training at OVW, it was my call up to raw! Howard Finkel spoke as if announcing a new world champion, at madison square garden! I will never forget that + his “welcome to the jungle” entrance is unmatched & sparked us all to have a great show!

— Nic Nemeth (@NicTNemeth) April 16, 2020

So sad to hear of the passing of my friend, the greatest ring announcer in the biz, Howard Finkel, at the age of 69.

The Hall of Famer is now ring announcing in Heaven. #RIPFink

No one was more loyal or loved pro wrestling more than The Fink. 🙏

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) April 16, 2020

Howard was the best. It’s that simple. I’ll never forget the last few times I saw him...the excitement he still had for the industry, the genuine concern he showed when asking about how my family was doing despite his own declining health...

I’m so grateful I got to know him. https://t.co/sALmt2Ihb6

— Kevinn (@FightOwensFight) April 16, 2020

Howard Finkle was on Team Hogan through the good and bad times,even when I was on the outs Howard would call on a consistent basis to tell me to always keep my head up,it was” never say never” and “you and Vince will work it out”,my good friend RIP,I love you 4LifeHH

— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) April 16, 2020

Howard Finkel was a staple of my childhood. The voice we all grew up with. I first met Howard backstage at WrestleMania 33. I walked up and as I said "Hello, sir" and went to introduce myself, he burst out "HELLO, JOHNNY!" I couldn't believe he knew MY name! #RIPFink

— Johnny Gargano (@JohnnyGargano) April 16, 2020

Thanks Howard....for being the best wrestling ring announcer in history, a great employee for the @WWE, a good guy and a loyal lackey! Hopefully you’ll announce my entrance into the great unknown when I join you some… https://t.co/qQ7gdbhpAR

— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) April 16, 2020

He was the sweetest person!! Every time he stepped into a room he brought sunshine. I’m really going to miss him. #RIPHowardFinkel -Brie pic.twitter.com/NVhiJXUNue

— Nikki & Brie (@NikkiAndBrie) April 16, 2020

At WrestleMania 2000 after E&C won our first tag titles I found myself alone in the locker room w/ Howard Finkel after the show. I said “Howard, I’ve waited my whole life to hear YOU say those words”.. AAAND NEWWW.. he hugged me.. He was genuine. He was the best. RIP

— Jay 'Christian' Reso (@Christian4Peeps) April 16, 2020

Rest well my friend!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💚💚💚 pic.twitter.com/aATMbmLVUZ

— The Monster of all Monsters (@Adamscherr99) April 16, 2020

We lost one of the greatest ring announcers of all time, Howard Finkel. Howard was the man who came up with the name “WrestleMania” and he was one of the most beloved people in @WWE. Howard ring announced my dad’s very first match at @TheGarden. We love you, Howard. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/8TdmTvZQph

— Nattie (@NatbyNature) April 16, 2020

When I first got to WWE, I couldn’t wait to hear Howard Finkel announce my name. He’s without a doubt the greatest ring announcer of all time. #RIPFink

— Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) April 16, 2020