Fit Finlay - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Fit Finlay, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

David John Finlay (Daithi Eoin Fionnalaigh) was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 31, 1958, and he is currently 67 years old.

He is currently a Coach, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.

Fit Finlay has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameDavid John Finlay (Daithi Eoin Fionnalaigh)
  • Ring Names
    • Fit Finlay (July 11, 2012 - Present)
    • Finlay (October 7, 2006 - July 10, 2012)
    • Sir Finlay (August 25, 2006 - October 6, 2006)
    • Finlay (January 20, 2006 - August 24, 2006)
    • Fit Finlay (September 16, 1981 - December 22, 2012)
    • Dave Finlay (July 6, 1974 - September 20, 2012)
    • Belfast Bruiser (January 18, 1996 - May 2, 1996)
  • Born January 31, 1958 (age 67)
  • NationalityNationality: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
  • Birth PlaceBelfast, Northern Ireland
  • Billed From
    • Belfast, Northern Ireland
  • Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
  • Weight
    • 233 lbs (106 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Belfast Brawler/Bruiser; The Fighting Irish Bastard; The Man Who Loves to Fight

Career History

  • Roles

    • Coach (November 1, 2020 - Present)
    • Producer (July 11, 2012 - April 15, 2020)
    • Wrestler (December 30, 2005 - December 22, 2012)
    • Coach (November 14, 2010 - March 25, 2011)
    • Producer (November 14, 2010 - March 25, 2011)
    • Coach (March 27, 2001 - January 19, 2006)
    • Part Time Wrestler (March 21, 2004 - October 8, 2004)
    • Wrestler (July 6, 1974 - June 2, 2001)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWENovember 1, 2020Present
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEJuly 11, 2012April 15, 2020
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYMarch 26, 2011December 22, 2012
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWENovember 14, 2010March 25, 2011
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown June 29, 2009November 13, 2010
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand ECW June 25, 2008June 28, 2009
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown December 30, 2005June 24, 2008
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEMarch 27, 2001January 19, 2006
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJanuary 18, 1996March 26, 2001
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight November 16, 1998December 6, 1998
    PromotionCatch Wrestling AssociationCWA AUSTRIASeptember 7, 1989September 25, 1997
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight February 1, 1991June 8, 1994
    Promotion, Dale Martin PromotionsDMPSeptember 5, 1981June 27, 1987
    PromotionRelwyskow & Green PromotionsRGPJuly 22, 1982January 23, 1987
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling FederationUWF JJanuary 7, 1985January 20, 1985
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight July 1, 1983August 4, 1983
    Promotion
    Promotion
    Promotion
  • Images History

    May 2016
    May 2016
    Mar 2004
    Mar 2004
    Jul 1999
    Jul 1999
    Oct 1997
    Oct 1997
    Jan 1996
    Jan 1996
    Sep 1989
    Sep 1989
    Jul 1983
    Jul 1983
    Sep 1981
    Sep 1981
    Jul 1974
    Jul 1974
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceNovember 18, 2007November 13, 2010
    HeelJanuary 20, 2006November 17, 2007
    FaceJanuary 18, 1996November 16, 2000
    HeelJuly 6, 1974January 17, 1996
  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    SD InactiveHouse show wrestler onlyJune 4, 2010November 13, 2010
    SD Low CardJanuary 23, 2010June 3, 2010
    SD Mid CardFebruary 17, 2009January 22, 2010
    ECW Upper CardNovember 4, 2008February 16, 2009
    ECW Mid CardOctober 14, 2006November 3, 2008
    SD Upper CardOctober 6, 2006October 13, 2006
    SD Mid CardJanuary 20, 2006October 5, 2006
    SD InactiveImpending return vignettesDecember 30, 2005January 19, 2006
    WWE InactiveUK house show matchesMarch 21, 2004October 8, 2004
    WWE InactiveCoaching/European bookingsMarch 27, 2001June 2, 2001
    WCW InactiveTransition to coachingNovember 19, 2000March 26, 2001
    WCW Low CardDecember 19, 1999November 18, 2000
    WCW InjuredLacerated nerve in legJuly 26, 1999December 18, 1999
    WCW Low CardJune 24, 1999July 25, 1999
    WCW Mid CardOctober 1, 1997June 23, 1999
    WCW InjuredCWA excursionJune 10, 1996September 30, 1997
    WCW Mid CardJanuary 27, 1996June 9, 1996
  • Finishers

    • Celtic Cross - Running Over the shoulder Back-to-belly Piledriver (January 20, 2006 - December 22, 2012)
    • Celtic Knot - Modified Indian Deathlock (January 28, 2007 - December 22, 2012)
    • Irish Driver - Kneeling Reverse Piledriver (January 18, 1996 - November 16, 2000)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Hes Ma Da" by Jim Johnston - Single (May 16, 2008 - November 13, 2010)
    • Theme Song"Lambeg" by Jim Johnston - Single (January 20, 2006 - May 15, 2008)
    • Theme Song"Scattered" - Single (October 1, 1997 - November 16, 2000)
    • Theme Song"Rock Energy" - Single (January 18, 1996 - May 2, 1996)
    • Theme Song"Pride (In The Name of Love)" by U2 - Single (November 16, 1998 - December 6, 1998)
    • Theme Song"Byakuen" by Osamu Totsuka - Single (February 1, 1991 - June 8, 1994)
    • Theme Song"Belfast" by Boney M. - Single (January 1, 1977 - December 12, 1997)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

    World Championship Wrestling

  • All-Star Promotions

    • 1 British Heavyweight Championship

    British championships

    • 4 World Mid-Heavyweight Championship

    Catch Wrestling Association

    • 1 CWA British Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 CWA Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship
    • 4 CWA World Middleweight Championship
    • 1 CWA World Tag Team Championship (with Marty Jones)

    Joint Promotions

    • 6 British Heavy Middleweight Championship
    • 2 British Light Heavyweight Championship

    Smash

    • 1 Smash Championship
  • Other Accomplishments

    • WCW Hardcore Junkyard Invitational Tournament Winner (1999)
    • Fighting Spirit Magazine's LL Cool J Award Winner (2006)

Teams & Relations

Fit Finlay Games Appearances (13)

WWE Main Series (7/26)

Other Games (6)

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