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  • Edge Talks Howard Finkel Tribute For The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever

    The wrestling world lost the greatest ring announcer in its history on April 16th, 2020. Howard Finkel was 69-years-old when he passed this spring. Finkel\’s voice did the ring introductions for the Greatest Wrestling Match Ever between Randy Orton and Edge at Backlash last month. Edge recently spoke to WWE.com correspondents about the decision to have Finkel\’s voice serve as ring announcer for the match.

    \”We\’re going to have the old MSG microphone come down and we\’re going to have Howard Finkel audio introducing Randy and I because how do you even contemplate calling this the greatest wrestling match ever unless you have Howard Finkel introducing it. That was my mindset,\” Edge said.

    Edge is currently on the shelf with a torn triceps suffered during the match. There is currently not timetable for his return. He spoke about when he suffered the injury recently on Booker T\’s radio show.

    “I did a springboard into the 2nd RKO and I went ‘ew, okay I got the cold sweats and I feel like I’m going to throw up’ that’s usually a sign. That’s where it popped.”

    Edge\’s comments can be heard in the player below:

  • Howard Finkel Has Passed Away

    Howard Finkel, the most iconic ring-announcer in WWE history, has passed away. He was 69-years-old. News of Finkel\’s passing was announced by WWE today.

    \”WWE is saddened to learn that Howard Finkel has passed away at age 69,\” a WWE press release reads. \”WWE extends its condolences to Finkel’s family, friends and fans.\”

    Finkel was first hired to work for Vince McMahon Sr. and the WWWF in 1975. He would eventually become the company\’s longest-tenured employee.

    Finkel was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. Others inducted with Finkel that year included Steve Austin, Ricky Steamboat, Bill Watts, Terry & Dory Funk, the Von Erichs, and Koko B. Ware. Gene Okerlund was the one to induct \”the Fink.\”

    Howard Finkel Passes Away At Age 69

    In addition to being WWE\’s top ring announcer for decades, Finkel was also an invaluable employee in the WWE offices.

    Finkel was reported to have suffered a stroke last year and was in ill-health. He did appear backstage for a WWE event at Madison Square Garden later that year, however. Jerry Lawler discussed Finkel\’s health on an episode of his podcast.

    “I just heard not long ago that Howard is in really, really bad health,” Lawler said. “Not good at all. He may have had a stroke. I’m not sure but I just know that he’s not doing well.”

    Reactions to Howard Finkel\’s Passing

    The wrestling world is reeling from the death of Howard Finkel. He was the voice of several generations and was a dear friend to many behind the scenes.

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