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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
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

Finn Balor Demon

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.

Finn Balor Height

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.

What Tattoos does Finn Balor have?

In recent years, Bálor has expanded his collection of tattoos, each carrying personal significance. Notable designs include:

  • A rising sun on his left triceps.
  • A symbolic arm sleeve extending from his wrist to elbow.
  • An astronaut on his left hand.
  • Cartoon-style images of a T-Rex, cactus, and dove.
  • Wedding coordinates on the back of his arm.

Early Life & Background

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.

Wrestling Career

Debut Information

Type Date
Pro Wrestling Debut November 23, 2001
WWE NXT Debut September 25, 2014
WWE Main Roster Debut July 25, 2016

Championships & Achievements

Championship/Title Number of Reigns
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)

Promotions Worked With

Promotion Years Active
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

Wrestling Style & Moves

Category Moves
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)

Entrance Theme

Theme Name Artist
“Catch Your Breath” CFO$

Notable Rivalries

Opponent Rivalry Highlights
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

Finn Bálor: Stats at a Glance

Attribute Data
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

This article first appeared on F4WOnline.com and was syndicated with permission.

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