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

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

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 (@BellaTwins) April 16, 2020

The voice of a generation and the kindest, most loving human you could meet. RIP Howard. We will all miss you. pic.twitter.com/PA3CPyF1rp

— The Man (@BeckyLynchWWE) April 16, 2020

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

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.

— Florida Man (@WWEBigE) 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

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— Adam (Edge) Copeland (@EdgeRatedR) 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

Every wrestling fan at some point envisions themselves making an entrance at WrestleMania. I have done it almost everyday of my life, and The Fink is the only voice I hear saying my name in my head.

— Tony Nese (@TonyNese) 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

RIP to a legend. https://t.co/vnZ7NAHslh

— Kayla Braxton (@KaylaBraxtonWWE) April 16, 2020

THANK YOU, Mr. Finkel. For your kindness EVERY time we had the chance to interact and for providing a soundtrack to so many of our memories. From our first conversation in ‘99 to our last, you made me feel like more than I was. I’m forever grateful. 🙏❤️ https://t.co/LPmURPbcsS

— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) 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 (@HEELZiggler) April 16, 2020

RIP Howard Finkel 🙏🏻

— Mandy (@WWE_MandyRose) April 16, 2020

Howard Finkel was a great friend and mentor to me. I was so blessed to be able to look to him for guidance, honesty and the occasional bit of humor. He spoke with kindness, and always had a sparkle in his eye when speaking about our industry. Thank you for everything Howard. 💛

— The Brandalorian (@TheBrandiRhodes) April 16, 2020

Very sad to hear about the passing of Howard Finkel. Howard was all class in addition to being the voice that introduced myself and millions of other kids to our heroes for the first time. The voice of a generation. His importance cannot be understated. Rip. Godspeed sir. pic.twitter.com/TBCYZTo6mt

— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) April 16, 2020

Thank you Howard https://t.co/3B89bEWGYS pic.twitter.com/1nJhdqIp1K

— Justin Roberts (@JustinRoberts) April 16, 2020

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— Lilian Garcia (@LilianGarcia) 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

Rest in Peace Howard Finkel.
Greatest ring announcer of all time.
Historian and walking wrestling encyclopedia.
Hall of Famer.
Loyal.
Great friend.
Love you Fink. pic.twitter.com/tqvVq6gMeR

— Bruce Prichard (@bruceprichard) April 16, 2020

Saddened about the passing of my friend & colleague, Howard "The Fink" Finkel. Fink was my main contact when I first starting getting myself & Jeff booked as extras in the mid 90s. Howard always took great care of us & had a soft spot in his heart The Hardy Boyz. #RIPFink pic.twitter.com/dNPTscanuR

— #BROKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) 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

— NattieByNature (@NatbyNature) April 16, 2020

I’m very sadddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend @howardfinkel Howard Finkel. The best ring announcer I ever worked with. My deepest condolences to his family.

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) April 16, 2020

I'm absolutely gutted over the passing of Howard Finkel. Another voice of my childhood has been silenced. Such a sweet, sweet man. I'll miss our conversations about wrestling and Rock N Roll. This ABSOLUTELY sucks. Love ya Fink! pic.twitter.com/eAX0cOktda

— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) April 16, 2020

IMPACT Wrestling is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Howard Finkel. We send our condolences to his friends and family.

— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 16, 2020

My sympathies and prayers go out to the family of HOWARD FINKEL. He wasn’t just a WWE Hall of Famer, he was a Hall of Famer in life! You’ll be missed brother. RIP. DDP pic.twitter.com/908mSHLEvY

— Diamond Dallas Page (@RealDDP) April 16, 2020

First met Howard Finkel in 1993 when I started working with @WWE.
Always the most helpful and genuine friend to everyone he came in contact with. My favorite day with Howard was when he and I attended a Cleveland Browns, New York Jets game together. Miss you, Fink! RIP pic.twitter.com/z5PP9MeEEJ

— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) April 16, 2020

I want you all to know how much the @WWE meant to him
He loved & missed you all so much
Every time I would leave him
I would said I love ya Fink and There are good fans there are great fans but you are the BEST fans EVER
Celebrate his life
The Finkhttps://t.co/kgEZy4cbZd

— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) April 16, 2020

When I was growing up or even starting my career as a ring announcer, I wanted to be just like Howard Finkel. I quickly realized, no one could ever be Howard, there’s only 1. The best. Then. Now. Forever. 🎤 https://t.co/7rAfSwMs5a

— Bobby Cruise (@realBobbyCruise) April 16, 2020

Very sad to wake up to the news of Howard Finkel's passing. The most iconic voice in the history of the wrestling business. I was lucky to meet Howard on a few occasions and he was always so kind, complimentary & classy. My thoughts and condolences are with his loved ones today. pic.twitter.com/iIfdkVWMHC

— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) April 16, 2020

The CAC would like to pass along our deepest sympathies to the family of Howard Finkel, long time announcer and amazing personality. Howard had a charm that none of us will ever forget, and we are truly heartbroken at this time. May he finally be at peace pic.twitter.com/cOMzOvKgwv

— CauliflowerAlleyClub (@CACReunion) 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