High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Howard Finkel (born June 7, 1950) is a professional wrestling ring announcer currently working with WWE in a variety of roles. Hired in 1975 by Vincent J. McMahon`s World Wide Wrestling Federation, "The Fink" was the first person brought in to Vincent K. McMahon`s nascent World Wrestling Federation and is widely credited as WWE`s first and longest lasting employee.