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Post by drifter on Apr 16, 2020 14:23:54 GMT -5
I liked the comment someone posted on one of the news pieces of his death, 'there were ring announcers, and then there was Howard Finkel.' He really was a step above the rest in wrestling, and dare I say, beyond. Like many wrestlers have said today, he could make a simple house show match seem like it was the most important thing.
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zoomfactor32
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Post by zoomfactor32 on Apr 16, 2020 15:01:59 GMT -5
Really sad to hear about the Fink! R.I.P.
He was always a delight to hear announce. Definitely my favorite.
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mrassbillygunn
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Post by mrassbillygunn on Apr 16, 2020 15:09:30 GMT -5
The best ring announcer and voice in the history of the business. "Coming down the aisle..." R.I.P Howard.
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Post by JC Motors on Apr 16, 2020 15:30:38 GMT -5
There will never be another ring announcer like him in the business. Remember that Tuxedo match he was in with Lilian Garcia?
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Post by JTG on Apr 16, 2020 15:35:05 GMT -5
Very sad news indeed. He was by far the best and most recognizable ring announcer in WWE. His voice will forever be in my mind when thinking of how superstars should be announced. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
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Post by Rated [R] NinJa on Apr 16, 2020 15:48:35 GMT -5
A damn shame, R.I.P 🎙
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wwfcollector
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Post by wwfcollector on Apr 16, 2020 16:56:35 GMT -5
Feeling so sad,hearing about the passing of Howard Finkel.
I was fortunate enough of meeting him once at the World in New York back in 2002 I believe it was.
When I met him,I told him that I thought he was the true icon of the wwf,because he was there since day 1.Being part of all the big shows and title changes back in the day.
He asked what my name was and appreciated it and thought it was kind of me to say that. And he was just so nice.
I have met several wrestlers with meet and greets,but meeting the Fink was the most special to me.Always seeing him on tv and then years later meeting him in person was just awesome.
Howard,You will be sorely missed.There was only one ring announcer in wrestling and his name was "The Fink" Howard Finkel!
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Post by The Brain on Apr 16, 2020 17:02:04 GMT -5
You can hear the passion in his voice when a champ was crowned. ''The winner of this bout and NEW!! World Wrestling Federation Champion!''
A Legend in every sense of the word. RIP Mr. Finkel 
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Post by JC Motors on Apr 16, 2020 17:21:32 GMT -5
People are selling his Jakks CS and Mattel BAF for ridiculous amounts on eBay. Total disrespect for a person who just passed away.
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Post by shanieomaniac on Apr 16, 2020 17:30:59 GMT -5
Welp. That's another figure for my shelf.
I was gonna keep my CS Fink in storage, but NOPE, he's gonna have to come out now.
Man. 2020 can get bent.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2020 17:31:39 GMT -5
Feeling so sad,hearing about the passing of Howard Finkel. I was fortunate enough of meeting him once at the World in New York back in 2002 I believe it was. When I met him,I told him that I thought he was the true icon of the wwf,because he was there since day 1.Being part of all the big shows and title changes back in the day. He asked what my name was and appreciated it and thought it was kind of me to say that. And he was just so nice. I have met several wrestlers with meet and greets,but meeting the Fink was the most special to me.Always seeing him on tv and then years later meeting him in person was just awesome. Howard,You will be sorely missed.There was only one ring announcer in wrestling and his name was "The Fink" Howard Finkel! Out of like the 10 wrestlers/personalities that I met at a convention in NY in 2013, Fink was the coolest. |
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Post by westcoasting on Apr 16, 2020 17:40:06 GMT -5
Rip to a part of my childhood. His voice will never be forgotten
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Post by drifter on Apr 16, 2020 18:42:01 GMT -5
People are selling his Jakks CS and Mattel BAF for ridiculous amounts on eBay. Total disrespect for a person who just passed away. Sadly it's all too common when someone big dies, not just in wrestling, of any fame. I'm just glad I was able to find the set for his figure. Saw the four only once, and I didn't hesitate to get them. Just always bugged me I never was able to find Mean Gene, and will probably never see Monsoon either. |
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Post by JC Motors on Apr 16, 2020 18:55:48 GMT -5
People are selling his Jakks CS and Mattel BAF for ridiculous amounts on eBay. Total disrespect for a person who just passed away. Sadly it's all too common when someone big dies, not just in wrestling, of any fame. I'm just glad I was able to find the set for his figure. Saw the four only once, and I didn't hesitate to get them. Just always bugged me I never was able to find Mean Gene, and will probably never see Monsoon either. I have Finkel's BAF. I doubt I will ever get my hands on a Monsoon |
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Post by The Natural Eddy Valintino on Apr 16, 2020 19:04:29 GMT -5
RIP to the greatest ring announcer in wrestling history, Howard Finkel. The wrestling heavens gained another angel
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Post by LaParka on Apr 16, 2020 19:07:05 GMT -5
One of the all time great ring announcers from the 80's era. He made those PPV's well worth it just the passion and love he had for his job. Doing the WrestleMania 9 Finkus Maximus, and the angle with Harvey Wippleman. My go to ring announcer in Mattel and Jakks. RIP
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Post by Midnight-Metal-Master on Apr 16, 2020 21:01:27 GMT -5
Definitely a Legend in the world of Wrestling. A voice I heard often through the years , A voice I’ll never forget.
R.I.P
“The Fink”
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Post by kazoosandstreamers on Apr 16, 2020 21:09:18 GMT -5
Dag.
RIP.
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Post by TurboEddie on Apr 16, 2020 21:30:26 GMT -5
The best ring announcer in history. Rest In Peace.
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wwfcollector
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Post by wwfcollector on Apr 17, 2020 1:27:11 GMT -5
Just saw a picture that Bruce Prichard shared with him and Howard in a wheelchair.
I was shocked and sad to see him in that condition.
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