Viewers would almost hope for underdogs to beat out champions every time so that we could all hear Finkel say “The winner…AND NEEEEEEWWW champion…”
That line definitely stands toe to toe with Michael Buffer’s “Let’s get ready to rumble!” and Bruce Buffer’s “It’s time!”
Of all the turns of phrase that wrestling announcers and commentators become known for over the years, Howard Finkel had a line that was on the same golden platter as Hulk Hogan’s Hulkamania boasts, Steve Austin’s “Austin 3:16” charge and fans smelling what The Rock is cooking.