Howard Finkel

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Gender

Male

Birthday

07-Jun-1950

Age

(76 years old)

Place of Birth

Newark, New Jersey, USA

Also Known As
  • Howard Finkel

Howard Finkel

Biography

Howard Finkel is a semi-retired professional wrestling ring announcer, being employed by WWE since 1977. He began working for Vince McMahon, Sr.'s World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) in 1975, making him the company's longest tenured employee, and has been a ring announcer since 1977.


Credits

WWE at Madison Square Garden: October 17, 1983 WWE at Madison Square Garden: October 17, 1983 (1983) Character: Howard Finkel (Ring Announcer)
The World's Most Entertaining Sport at The World's Most Famous Arena!
The WWF's Even More Unusual Matches The WWF's Even More Unusual Matches (1987) Character: Howard Finkel
See the WWF's stars in some of the most unusual matches.
Women of the WWF Women of the WWF (1988) Character: Howard Finkel
They're HOT! They're TOUGH! They're Exploding In Non-Stop WWF WRESTLING ACTION!
Hulkamania 3 Hulkamania 3 (1988) Character: Howard Finkel
Hulk-a-mania is still running wild against his biggest challenger ever.
The Best of the WWF: volume 7 The Best of the WWF: volume 7 (1986) Character: Howard Finkel
The Best of WWE brought to you on home video!
The Best of the WWF: volume 14 The Best of the WWF: volume 14 (1987) Character: Howard Finkel
Coliseum Home Video Exclusives! Rare footage never shown anywhere else!
The Best of the WWF: volume 17 The Best of the WWF: volume 17 (1988) Character: Howard Finkel
All the best and brightest rising stars of WWE - plus the biggest and baddest superstars!
The Best of the WWF: volume 20 The Best of the WWF: volume 20 (1989) Character: Howard Finkel
The best keeps getting better!
The WWF's Amazing Managers The WWF's Amazing Managers (1985) Character: Howard Finkel
Featuring footage from Wrestlemania 2, a "Manager of the Year" ceremony, "Macho Man" Randy Savage's introduction of his new manager (Miss Elizabeth) and matches including Nikolai Volkoff vs George "The Animal" Steele and Captain Lou Alabano & Afa the Samoan vs Andre the Giant & Pedro Morales! Additionally, there are appearances by Cyndi Lauper, Mr. Fuji, The Grand Wizard, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Jimmy "Mouth of the South" Hart, "Luscious" Johnny Valiant, "Classy" Freddie Blassie & much more!
Hulkamania 6 Hulkamania 6 (1991) Character: Howard Finkel
Millions of fans are caught in the grip of Hulkamania! See the man behind the mania: the WWF's most popular superstar; Hulk Hogan in exclusive interviews with Coliseum Video! See Hulk battle his most fearsome opponents such as Sgt. Slaughter, General Adnan, The Undertaker... and more! Watch Hulk as you've never seen him before in a special segment: Hulk Hogan's USO Tour! PLUS... clips from Hulk's NEW movie: Suburban Commando! The Immortal Hulk Hogan, more powerful than ever!
WWF: Undertaker - This Is My Yard WWF: Undertaker - This Is My Yard (2001) Character: N/A
The prowess and persona of WWF pro wrestling star the Undertaker are chronicled in this look at the territorial bad boy, who defends his turf against all comers. The program covers the career of the Undertaker, who has been in the business for over a decade. It follows the development of his skill and on-stage personality, which has made him on of the most recognizable and popular stars of the circuit. Archival film clips, photographs, and interviews with friends, fans, coaches, and fellow wrestlers tells the colorful story of the Undertaker. This Video/DVD covers all the different aspects of the Undertakers WWF career, from the first day at WWF Survivor Series 1990, The Ministry and the American Bad Ass gimmick. With interviews from, Lita, Matt Hardy, Hardcore Holly, Kane, Edge, Chris Jericho, X-Pac and many more WWF superstars, giving their thoughts on the ‘Deadman’.
The Rock's Most Electrifying Matches The Rock's Most Electrifying Matches (2020) Character: Howard Finkel
Know your role and watch The Rock layeth the smackdown on his greatest rivals. Featuring classic collisions with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Triple H, Undertaker, John Cena, Kurt Angle and Hulk Hogan.
WWE WrestleFest '93 WWE WrestleFest '93 (1993) Character: Howard Finkel
As "Mean" Gene Okerlund and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan are on an ill-fated journey, viewers are treated to a lineup of matches; "The Ugandan Giant" Kamala vs. Bret "Hit Man" Hart for the Intercontinental Championship; Papa Shango vs. Crush.
WWE WrestleMania XX WWE WrestleMania XX (2004) Character: Howard Finkel - Ring Announcer
WrestleMania XX was the twentieth annual WrestleMania . It took place on March 14, 2004 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The main match for the Raw brand was a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship between champion Triple H, Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit. The main match for the SmackDown! brand featured Eddie Guerrero versus Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship. The event featured the return of The Undertaker, who challenged Kane. Also on the card was a match between Goldberg and Brock Lesnar with Stone Cold Steve Austin as the special guest referee. WrestleMania XX was the third WrestleMania at Madison Square Garden but the fifth to take place in the New York metropolitan area (following WrestleMania I, WrestleMania 2, WrestleMania X and Wrestlemania 29). The event grossed US$2.4 million in ticket sales, making the Pay-Per-View the highest grossing event ever for WWE at Madison Square Garden. More than 20,000 people attended the event.
No Holds Barred No Holds Barred (1989) Character: Ring Announcer
Rip is the World Wrestling Federation champion who is faithful to his fans and the network he wrestles for, but Brell, the new head of the World Television Network, wants Rip to wrestle for his network.
WWE: Undertaker 20-0 - The Streak WWE: Undertaker 20-0 - The Streak (2012) Character: Howard Finkel - Ring Announcer (archive footage)
Walk the dark and hallowed path of he who cannot be buried. The Apocalyptic Warrior who has denied salvation to twenty souls to forge an eternal streak. The dynasty of The Deadman becomes immortal in Undertaker: The Streak. Hear the tales of Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Batista, Big Show, Randy Orton and other victims who have dared to stare across the ring into the cold eyes of The Phenom. From Undertaker's WrestleMania VII debut vs. Jimmy Superfly Snuka to his agonising war with Triple H and the illustrious opponents in between, every chilling encounter is presented here from bell-to-bell.
The Ultimate Warrior The Ultimate Warrior (1989) Character: Howard Finkel (Ring Announcer)
Looking back at the highlights of the Ultimate Warrior's career before he captured the WWE Championship; tracking his rise to greatness in exciting battles against legendary WWE Superstars like "Macho Man" Randy Savage and The Honky Tonk Man.
All Aboard the Lex Express All Aboard the Lex Express (1993) Character: Howard Finkel (Ring Announcer)
Join Lex Luger on his cross-country journey on the Lex Express to SummerSlam in 1993.
Andre the Giant Andre the Giant (1985) Character: Howard Finkel (archive footage)
Showcasing the legendary and immeasurable power of the Eighth Wonder of the World, Andre the Giant in this home video classic; Andre is in action against some of his most memorable foes, including Big John Studd, The Wild Samoans and Ken Patera.
WWE Hall Of Fame 2009 WWE Hall Of Fame 2009 (2009) Character: N/A
Inductees into the 2009 WWE Hall of Fame included "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, The Funk Brothers, Ricky Steamboat, Bill Watts, Koko B. Ware, The Von Erich Family and Howard Finkel
WWE Royal Rumble 2002 WWE Royal Rumble 2002 (2002) Character: Howard Finkel
Royal Rumble (2002) was the fifteenth annual Royal Rumble PPV. It was presented by Square's Final Fantasy X. It took place on January 20, 2002 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The main event was the Royal Rumble match. The other matches were Chris Jericho versus The Rock for the Undisputed WWF Championship, Ric Flair versus Vince McMahon in a Street Fight, Edge versus William Regal for the WWF Intercontinental Championship, the team of Spike Dudley and Tazz versus the Dudley Boyz for the WWF Tag Team Championship, and Trish Stratus versus Jazz for the WWF Women's Championship.
WWE Badd Blood: In Your House WWE Badd Blood: In Your House (1997) Character: Howard Finkel
The Road Warriors battles The Nation of Domination. The Headbangers defend the WWE World Tag Team Championship against The Godwinns. The first ever Hell In a Cell match as Shawn Michaels squares off with The Undertaker. Plus, Bret Hart competes in a Tag Team Flag Match and more!
The True Story of WrestleMania The True Story of WrestleMania (2011) Character: N/A
The story of WrestleMania, from its early beginnings through the week-long spectacular it has become, including interviews from the Superstars and creative forces behind the event.
WWE Insurrextion 2002 WWE Insurrextion 2002 (2002) Character: Howard Finkel
Insurrextion (2002) took place on May 4, 2002 at the Wembley Arena in London, England, and was thePPV promoted under the RAW brand. It was also the last televised show to run under the WWF name. The main event was a singles match between Triple H and The Undertaker. Another headline macth featured Ric Flair as the Special Guest referee between Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Big Show. The Undercard had Rob Van Dam vs. Eddie Guerrero for the Intercontinental Championship, Spike Dudley vs. William Regal for the European Championship, Steven Richards vs. Booker T for the Hardcore Championship, X-Pac vs Bradshaw, and The Hardy Boyz vs Brock Lesnar and Shawn Stasiak.
WWE Vengeance 2002 WWE Vengeance 2002 (2002) Character: Howard Finkel
Vengeance (2002) was a PPV which took place on July 21, 2002 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The main event from SmackDown saw the WWE Undisputed Championship in a Triple Threat featuring The Rock, Kurt Angle and the defending champion The Undertaker. The main event from Raw was between the champion Rob Van Dam and challenger Brock Lesnar for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. The undercard featured The Un-Americans (Lance Storm and Christian) versus Hollywood Hulk Hogan and Edge for the WWE Tag Team Championship and John Cena's first ever WWE Pay-Per-View match against Chris Jericho.
WWE Survivor Series 2002 WWE Survivor Series 2002 (2002) Character: Howard Finkel
Survivor Series (2002) was the sixteenth annual Survivor Series PPV. It took place on November 17, 2002 from Madison Square Garden in New York, New York and featured talent from both the Raw and SmackDown! brands. The main event was from the Raw brand the first ever Elimination Chamber match for the World Heavyweight Championship involving reigning champion Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, Booker T, Rob Van Dam and Kane. The predominant match on the SmackDown! brand was Brock Lesnar versus The Big Show for the WWE Championship. The featured matches on the undercard were a Triple Threat Elimination match for the WWE Tag Team Championship involving Edge and Rey Mysterio, Los Guerreros, and Kurt Angle with Chris Benoit.
The Life and Times of Mr. Perfect The Life and Times of Mr. Perfect (2008) Character: N/A
Discover the man behind the nickname with this portrait of Curt Hennig, aka wrestling's Mr. Perfect. Hennig displays the skill that landed him in the WWE Hall of Fame in footage from some of his greatest WWE, WCW and AWA matches. These clips are combined with interviews with fellow wrestlers, friends and family -- including his father, retired AWA superstar Larry "The Axe" Hennig -- that reveal the man as he was in and out of the ring.
WWE Unforgiven 2002 WWE Unforgiven 2002 (2002) Character: Howard Finkel
Unforgiven (2002) was a PPV presented by Castrol GTX that took place on September 22, 2002, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. It was the fifth annual WWE Unforgiven event. The main event from the SmackDown! brand featured WWE Champion Brock Lesnar fighting The Undertaker to defend the title. The main event from the Raw brand featured World Heavyweight Champion Triple H defending against Rob Van Dam for the title. Four matches were featured on the undercard. The first was a singles match between Chris Benoit and Kurt Angle. The next was Trish Stratus challenging Molly Holly for the WWE Women's Champion. Eddie Guerrero fought Edge and WWE Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho defended his title from Ric Flair.
WWE Bashed in the USA WWE Bashed in the USA (1993) Character: Howard Finkel
Mr. Perfect searches for the perfect stamp; exciting matches filmed exclusively for the WWE Universe, which include: Virgil challenging Shawn Michaels for the Intercontinental Championship; and a 40-man battle royal.
WWE Survivor Series 1990 WWE Survivor Series 1990 (1990) Character: Howard Finkel
Survivor Series (1990) was the fourth annual Survivor Series pay-per-view professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It took place on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 1990 at the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut. This Survivor Series saw the on-screen WWF debut of The Undertaker, who went on to become WWF Champion at the next Survivor Series one year later, and the debut of the Gobbledy Gooker. In addition, Sgt. Slaughter — who was then using an Iraqi sympathizer heel gimmick — delivered a promo where he insulted servicemen stationed in Iraq for Thanksgiving during Operation Desert Shield. Randy Savage, as the "Macho King", was interviewed by "Mean" Gene Okerlund, and issued a challenge to the Ultimate Warrior for the WWF Championship. Ravishing Rick Rude was replaced by Haku after being suspended by WWF President Jack Tunney for insulting the mother of the Big Boss Man.
WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology (2006) Character: Howard Finkel
The best and most memorable matches from Hulk Hogan's career.
Demolition: Witness the Power Demolition: Witness the Power (1989) Character: Howard Finkel
Showcasing the devastating power of Demolition, one of the most awesome tag teams in WWE history; in this Home Video Classic, Demolition battles such legendary duos as The Powers of Pain, The Hart Foundation and others.
WWE SummerSlam 2002 WWE SummerSlam 2002 (2002) Character: Howard Finkel
SummerSlam (2002) was the fifteenth annual SummerSlam PPV. It was presented by Foot Locker and took place on August 25, 2002 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The main match on the SmackDown! brand was for the WWE Undisputed Championship between The Rock and Brock Lesnar. The main match on the Raw brand featured an Unsanctioned Street Fight between Shawn Michaels and Triple H. The main match from both brands was an interpromotional match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship between Rob Van Dam and Chris Benoit.The other matches on the undercard were The Undertaker versus Test and Kurt Angle versus Rey Mysterio.
WWE SuperTape: Volume 4 WWE SuperTape: Volume 4 (1991) Character: Howard Finkel
Hosts Sean Mooney and Lord Alfred Hayes highlight the best of WWE; action includes a fan-favorite contest between The Undertaker and Tugboat; The Ultimate Warrior defends the WWE Championship against Sgt. Slaughter.
WWE Paul Bearer's Hits From the Crypt WWE Paul Bearer's Hits From the Crypt (1994) Character: Howard Finkel
Paul Bearer takes a creepy look at WWE's Greatest Hits. Includes Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon, Bret Hart vs. Kwang, Undertaker vs. Crush and much more.
Wrestling Superheroes Wrestling Superheroes (1990) Character: The Fink
Host Sean Mooney presents some of the most exciting Superstars in action, including The Ultimate Warrior vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Hercules Hernandez challenging Hulk Hogan for the WWE Championship.
WWE Royal Rumble 2003 WWE Royal Rumble 2003 (2003) Character: Howard Finkel
Royal Rumble (2003) was the sixteenth annual Royal Rumble PPV. It was presented by PlayStation and took place on January 19, 2003 at the Fleet Center in Boston, Massachusetts. As has been customary since 1993, the Royal Rumble match winner received a match at that year's WrestleMania, for his choice at either the WWE Championship or the World Heavyweight Championship. Six professional wrestling matches were featured at the event. The main event was the annual 30-man Royal Rumble match, which featured wrestlers from both brands. The primary match on the Raw brand was Triple H versus Scott Steiner for the World Heavyweight Championship. The predominant match on the SmackDown! brand was between Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit for the WWE Championship. The featured match on the undercard was a Royal Rumble qualification match between Brock Lesnar and The Big Show.
3rd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars 3rd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars (1992) Character: Howard Finkel
An All-Star salute to the greatest wrestlers of WWE!
WWE Invasion of the Bodyslammers WWE Invasion of the Bodyslammers (1993) Character: Howard Finkel (Ring Announcer)
Host Lord Alfred Hayes unearths some exciting matches and rarely seen battles between many of the top Superstars in WWE history, including: Mr. Perfect and Ric Flair facing off in singles action; Bam Bam Bigelow goes one-on-one with Typhoon.
WWE No Mercy 2002 WWE No Mercy 2002 (2002) Character: Howard Finkel
No Mercy (2002) was a PPV presented by Subway that took place on October 20, 2002, at the Alltel Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas. It was the fifth annual WWE No Mercy PPV and featured wrestlers from the Raw and SmackDown! brand. The main event from the SmackDown! brand featured WWE Champion Brock Lesnar defend against The Undertaker in a Hell in a Cell. The main event from the Raw brand was a title unification match, where World Heavyweight Champion Triple H fought WWE Intercontinental Champion Kane . The undercard featured Trish Stratus versus Victoria for the WWE Women's Championship, Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit versus Edge and Rey Mysterio for the new WWE Tag Team Championship, Jamie Noble versus Tajiri for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship, Rob Van Dam versus Ric Flair, Torrie Wilson versus Dawn Marie and Chris Jericho and Christian versus Booker T and Goldust for the World Tag Team Championship.
WWE Funniest Moments WWE Funniest Moments (1991) Character: The Fink
Host Sean Mooney takes viewers on a joyride through some of the wackiest and most bizarre WWE action, including Bobby "The Brain" Heenan being bounced and other offbeat moments.
WWE Judgment Day 2002 WWE Judgment Day 2002 (2002) Character: Howard Finkel
Judgment Day (2002) was the fourth annual Judgment Day PPV. It was presented by 1-800-CALL-ATT, and took place on May 19, 2002, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. It featured talent from the Raw and SmackDown! brands. The main match from SmackDown was a Singles match for the WWE Undisputed Championship featuring The Undertaker challenging Hollywood Hulk Hogan. The main match from Raw was a Handicap match featuring Steve Austin versus Ric Flair and The Big Show. The predominant match from SmackDown on the undercard was a Hell in a Cell match between Triple H and Chris Jericho. The other predominant from Raw was a Singles match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship featuring Eddie Guerrero defending the belt against Rob Van Dam. The other primary match on the undercard was a Hair vs. Hair match featuring Edge against Kurt Angle.
Wrestling Tough Guys Wrestling Tough Guys (1990) Character: The Fink
Hosts Sean Mooney and Lord Alfred Hayes highlight some of the toughest customers the WWE has ever known; from "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and Haku to Akeem and The Bushwhackers, the special spotlights some of the most rugged individuals in WWE history.
WWE Armageddon 2002 WWE Armageddon 2002 (2002) Character: Howard Finkel
Armageddon (2002) was the third Armageddon PPV. It was presented by Lugz and took place on December 15, 2002 at the Office Depot Center in the Ft. Lauderdale suburb of Sunrise, Florida and featured talent from the Raw and SmackDown! brands. The main match on the Raw brand was a Three Stages of Hell match for the World Heavyweight Championship between champion Shawn Michaels and Triple H. The first match was a Street Fight, the second match was a Steel cage match, and the third and final match (if necessary) was a Ladder match. The predominant match on the SmackDown! brand was The Big Show versus Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship. Other matches on the undercard were Chris Benoit vs. Eddie Guerrero, Batista vs. Kane, Edge vs. A-train, and a Tag Team Elimination match for the belts.
WWE SummerSlam 1998 WWE SummerSlam 1998 (1998) Character: Himself (Cornerman)
Stone Cold Steve Austin defends the WWE Championship against The Undertaker. Edge & Sable face "Marvelous" Marc Mero & Jacqueline in a Mixed Tag Team Match. Val Venis battles D-Lo Brown for the WWE European Championship. X-Pac vs. Jeff Jarrett in a Hair vs. Hair Match. Plus, Triple H defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship against The Rock and more.
Living On A Razor's Edge: The Scott Hall Story Living On A Razor's Edge: The Scott Hall Story (2016) Character: N/A
A biography on the life and times of WWE Hall of Famer, Scott Hall. Hear from the man himself, Scott Hall, as he candidly discusses his rise to wrestling fame, his decline with personal demons, and his attempt to get his life back while training his son to carry on his wrestling legacy.
The Hulkster Hulk Hogan The Hulkster Hulk Hogan (1985) Character: Howard Finkel
Reliving the early days of "The Immortal" Hulk Hogan by rewinding to some of Hogan's most memorable matches from the mid-1980s, including his first WWE Championship victory over The Iron Sheik and facing off with Don Muraco in a steel cage match.



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