ANNOUNCER PROFILES

[Howard Finkel Gallery]

Ring Announcer: The Fink Real Name: Howard Finkel Birthday: Hometown: New York City? Marital Status: Debut: Mid-70s Other Names: The Fink El Dopo (September 14, 1999) Finkus Maximus (WrestleMania IX) Notable Feuds: Harvey Wippleman Lilian Garcia

Howard Finkel started as an usher at the New Haven Coliseum, then talked to Vince Sr there one night, got a shot at ring announcing.. Howard Finkel began with the WWWF as the ring announcer for shows held in Madison Square Garden during the mid 1970s.. ~~~Vince McMahon Jr took over the WWF, Howard Finkel became the lead ring announcer for all major WWF events.. ~~~Vince McMahon wanted to expand the WWF from regional into nationwide and felt that the company needed their own 'voice'.. ~~~Howard Finkel became the MSG announcer on MSG Cablevision/USA Network broadcasts.. Howard Finkel is credited for giving Ricky Steamboat his "Dragon" moniker.. Howard Finkel had a brief stint as a commentator, but that didn't last.. WrestleMania X: Howard Finkel pushes Harvey Wippleman to the ground after Wippleman verbally and physically harassed him.. Howard Finkel also serves as an advisor for WWF publications.. July 5, 1999: Howard Finkel snitched to police where X-Pac & Roaddog were backstage so they could be arrested.. July 12, 1999: X-Pac & Road Dog found Howard Finkel backstage and tarred & feathered him for punishment.. August 1999: Howard Finkel became a lacky for newcomer Chris Jericho, who repeatedly took advantage of The Fink's loyalty.. September 16, 1999 - SD!: Curtis Hughes beat Ken Shamrock by DQ with a masked referee named El Dopo (Howard Finkel).. October 14, 1999 - Smackdown!: Chris Jericho defeated Curtis Hughes with help from Howard Finkel.. ~~~After the match, Chris Jericho "gave" Curtis Hughes the services of Howard Finkel....... October 18, 1999 - RAW: Curtis Hughes lost everything, including Howard Finkel, to the Acolytes in a game of poker.. Howard Finkel took a lighter schedule with addition of Tony Chimmel and Lilian Garcia to the Raw and SmackDown shows.. Howard Finkel provided ring announcing for Pay Per Views & House Shows and weekend shows.. Howard Finkel co-hosted WWE Byte This.. Howard Finkel has appeared at the first twenty editions of WrestleMania.. Howard Finkel has been involved with angles with such wrestlers as Chris Jericho, APA & Trish Stratus.. Aug 5, 2002 - RAW: The Fink & Lilian Garcia begin a feud to be the RAW ring announcer, but are attacked by the Island Boys! Aug 26, 2002 - RAW: Lilian Garcia beat The Fink in an evening gown/tuxedo match for the right to be the RAW ring announcer.. October 3, 2005 - WWE Homecoming: Howard Finkel participated in a Legends Ceremony which included roughly 24 Legends.. April 1, 2007 - WrestleMania 23: Howard Finkel appeared and introduced all the WWE Hall of Fame Inductees Class of 2007.. June 11, 2007--RAW: The Mr. McMahon "character" was tragically killed when his private limousine exploded into a ball of flames.. December 10, 2007--RAW 15th Anniversary: Howard Finkel made an appearance on the show to celebrate RAW's 15th Year on TV.. March 30, 2008 - WrestleMania 24: Howard Finkel introduced the WWE Hall of Fame Inductees Class of 2008..