Finn Bálor, born Fergal Devitt, is one of WWE’s most tenured current stars on the main roster, known for his athletic quality, enigmatic persona, and striking body art. Whether he’s competing as his regular self or he’s ‘transforming’ into the fearsome Demon for a PLE show, Bálor consistently delivers.
Field | Details |
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Full Name | Fergal Devitt |
Ring Name | Finn Bálor |
Nicknames | The Demon King, The Prince, The Real Rock ‘n’ Rolla |
Date of Birth | July 25, 1981 |
Hometown | Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland |
Height | 5’11” (180 cm) |
Weight | 190 lbs (86 kg) |
Nationality | Irish |
Billed From | Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland |
Trainer(s) | Andre Baker, Johnny Moss, New Japan Dojo |
Debut | November 23, 2001 |
The Demon is Bálor’s dark alter ego, characterised by elaborate body paint and a more aggressive in-ring style. This persona debuted in WWE NXT and quickly became a fan favourite, often reserved for high-stakes matches.
However, Bálor has used the Demon persona sparingly in recent years. He explained that it became a “crutch” and felt he was trying to please too many people rather than himself.
WWE officially lists Finn Bálor’s height as 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm). However, various sources suggest his actual height is closer to 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm). This slight discrepancy is common in professional wrestling, where billed heights often differ from real measurements.
In recent years, Bálor has expanded his collection of tattoos, each carrying personal significance. Notable designs include:
Fergal Devitt, known globally as Finn Bálor, began his wrestling journey in Ireland before honing his craft in the UK and Japan. In New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), he gained prominence as Prince Devitt, capturing the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship three times and founding the Bullet Club faction.
Type | Date |
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Pro Wrestling Debut | November 23, 2001 |
WWE NXT Debut | September 25, 2014 |
WWE Main Roster Debut | July 25, 2016 |
Championship/Title | Number of Reigns |
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WWE Universal Championship | 1 (Inaugural Champion) |
WWE Intercontinental Championship | 2 |
WWE United States Championship | 1 |
NXT Championship | 2 |
WWE Raw Tag Team Championship | 2 (with Damian Priest) |
WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship | 2 (with Damian Priest) |
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship | 3 |
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship | 6 (with Ryusuke Taguchi) |
NWA World Historic Middleweight Championship | 1 |
Best of the Super Juniors | 2 (2010, 2013) |
Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic | 2015 (with Samoa Joe) |
Promotion | Years Active |
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WWE | 2014–present |
New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) | 2006–2014 |
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) | 2010–2013 |
NWA UK Hammerlock | 2002–2006 |
Various Independent Promotions | 2001–2006 |
Category | Moves |
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Wrestling Style | High-flying, technical, and striking-based with a blend of Japanese strong style and European technical wrestling |
Signature Moves | Shotgun Dropkick, Sling Blade, Pele Kick, 1916 (lifting inverted DDT) |
Finishing Moves | Coup de Grâce (Diving Double Foot Stomp), 1916 (Brainbuster variation) |
Theme Name | Artist |
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“Catch Your Breath” | CFO$ |
Opponent | Rivalry Highlights |
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Seth Rollins | Battled for the inaugural Universal Championship at SummerSlam 2016 |
Bray Wyatt | Engaged in a supernatural feud, culminating in matches as “The Demon” vs. “The Fiend” |
AJ Styles | Faced off in a dream match at TLC 2017, showcasing mutual respect |
Damian Priest | Former allies in The Judgment Day turned rivals, leading to intense confrontations |
Edge | Feuded over leadership of The Judgment Day, including a Hell in a Cell match at WrestleMania 39 |
Attribute | Data |
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Ring Name | Finn Bálor |
Nicknames | The Demon King, The Prince, The Real Rock ‘n’ Rolla |
Height | 5’11” (180 cm) |
Weight | 190 lbs (86 kg) |
Finishing Moves | Coup de Grâce, 1916 |
Signature Moves | Shotgun Dropkick, Sling Blade, Pele Kick |
Theme Music | “Catch Your Breath” by CFO$ |
Championships | 1× Universal Champion, 2× Intercontinental Champion, 1× United States Champion, 2× NXT Champion, 2× Raw Tag Team Champion, 2× SmackDown Tag Team Champion |
WWE Debut | September 25, 2014 (NXT) |
Promotions Worked | WWE, NJPW, CMLL, NWA UK Hammerlock, Various Independent Promotions |
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