Okay, so I’ve been diving deep into the world of WWE lately, and it got me thinking – who are the best ring announcers? It’s not just about reading a name; it’s about the delivery, the energy, the whole shebang. I decided to make my own little ranking and spent a good chunk of my weekend watching old matches and clips.
I started by making a list of all the announcers I could remember. You got your classics, some newer folks, and even a few one-offs that popped into my head. I grabbed a notebook and just started jotting down names – Howard Finkel, Lilian Garcia, Tony Chimel, Justin Roberts… the list went on and on.
My Research (aka Watching a Ton of Wrestling)
Next, I needed some criteria. What makes a “good” announcer, anyway? I figured it had to be a mix of things:
- Voice: Is it distinct? Powerful? Does it command attention?
- Style: Do they have a signature way of announcing? Something memorable?
- Crowd Connection: Do they get the crowd hyped? Do they add to the excitement?
- Consistency: Have they been great for a long time, or was it just a flash in the pan?
So, I started watching. I mean, really watching. I dug up old WrestleMania matches, classic Royal Rumbles, and even some obscure pay-per-views from the 90s. I wanted to see how these announcers performed in different situations, with different crowds, and with different wrestlers.
I made notes on each announcer as I watched. Some were immediately impressive. Like, Howard Finkel – that booming voice, so iconic! Others, not so much. Some were a bit bland, or their style just didn’t resonate with me.
It was actually pretty fun. Reliving some of those old matches, hearing those classic introductions…it brought back a lot of memories. I even found myself getting caught up in the matches, even though I already knew the outcomes!
After hours of wrestling-fueled fun, I started narrowing down my list. I grouped the announcers into tiers – like, “Legends,” “Really Good,” “Solid,” and “Meh.” It felt a bit like creating a wrestling roster of my own, but for announcers!
Finally, I had my ranking. It’s all subjective, of course, but I felt pretty good about it. I even debated it with a few buddies who are also into wrestling, which led to some…spirited discussions. But hey, that’s part of the fun, right?
I am very satisfied that I have made my list of the best wwe ring announcers. I can share it with my friends.
