Howard Finkel of the WWE has also died

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Howard Finkel, the legendary WWE announcer who is widely considered to be the greatest in the history of the company, has died at age 69. The WWE announced his death on Thursday morning.

Finkel, known as “The Fink,” was a native of Newark, New Jersey. He started with WWE in 1977, and by 1979 he was a full-time announcer. His lengthy career and distinctive style made him an icon in the wrestling community, which the WWE recognized in its statement.

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in The Tree House by Robynne Lozier G2G Astronaut (1.3m points)
What is WWE?
World Wrestling Entertainment.  The kind that is done in a boxing ring for entertainment, not the Olympics kind with defined rules.
World Wrestling Entertainment. A Sports Entertainment Company formerly known as World Wrestling Federation (or WWF) and World Wide Wrestling Federation (or WWWF).
Thanks.  I knew what WWF was, but WWE was a new one for me.
World Wrestling Federation had to change its name after losing a lawsuit from the World Wildlife Fund, who apparently thought people would confuse people pretend fighting with people saving pandas. True story.

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