Fit Finlay: Profile, Career, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Gimmick Evolution and Stats

Profile Info

Gender Male

Real Name David Edward Finlay Jr.

Ring Names

Dave Finlay ( November 1, 2020 - Present )
Finlay ( January 20, 2006 - October 31, 2020 )
Fit Finlay ( September 16, 1981 - December 22, 2012 )
Dave Finlay ( September 15, 1981 - September 20, 2012 )
Belfast Bruiser ( January 18, 1996 - May 2, 1996 )

Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)

Weight

233 lbs (106 kg)

Born October 20, 1958 (age 62)

Birth Place Belfast, Northern Ireland

Billed From

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Nicknames The Man Who Loves to Fight; The Belfast Brawler/Bruiser

Career History

Roles

Producer ( July 11, 2012 - Present )
Wrestler ( January 20, 2006 - December 22, 2012 )
Coach ( November 14, 2010 - March 25, 2011 )
Producer ( November 14, 2010 - March 25, 2011 )
Coach ( March 27, 2001 - January 19, 2006 )
Wrestler ( January 1, 1974 - March 26, 2001 )

Companies / Promotions

Promotion	from	to
Promotion WWE	November 1, 2020	Present
Promotion WWE	July 11, 2012	April 15, 2020
Promotion WWE	November 14, 2010	March 25, 2011
Promotion WWE Brand SmackDown	June 29, 2009	November 13, 2010
Promotion WWE Brand ECW	June 25, 2008	June 28, 2009
Promotion WWE Brand SmackDown	January 20, 2006	June 24, 2008
Promotion WWE	March 27, 2001	January 19, 2006
Promotion WCW	January 18, 1996	November 16, 2000
Promotion NJPW	November 16, 1998	December 6, 1998
Promotion NJPW	February 1, 1991	June 8, 1994
Promotion NJPW	July 1, 1983	August 4, 1983

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	from	to
Face	November 18, 2007	November 13, 2010
Heel	January 20, 2006	November 17, 2007
Face	January 18, 1996	November 16, 2000

Images

Mar 2001

Oct 1997

Jan 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

Titles Won

World Wrestling Entertainment

1 WWE United States Championship

World Championship Wrestling

1 WCW World Television Championship

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)

Relations

Tag Teams & Stables

King Booker's Court - Booker T, Hornswoggle, Sharmell, William Regal ( August 25, 2006 - October 6, 2006 )
Hardcore Army - Brian Knobbs , The Dog ( January 1, 2000 - March 19, 2000 )