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.
Fit Finlay Profile Index
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)
- Nationality
Northern 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 (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)
- Part Time Wrestler (March 21, 2004 - October 8, 2004)
- Promoter (November 17, 2000 - March 26, 2001)
- Wrestler (July 6, 1974 - November 16, 2000)
-
Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWENovember 1, 2020 Present Promotion WWEJuly 11, 2012 April 15, 2020 Promotion 
INDYMarch 26, 2011 December 22, 2012 Promotion 
WWENovember 14, 2010 March 25, 2011 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
June 29, 2009 November 13, 2010 Promotion WWEBrand
ECW
June 25, 2008 June 28, 2009 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
December 30, 2005 June 24, 2008 Promotion WWEMarch 27, 2001 January 19, 2006 Promotion 
WCWJanuary 18, 1996 March 26, 2001 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
November 16, 1998 December 6, 1998 Promotion 
CWA AUSTRIASeptember 7, 1989 September 25, 1997 Promotion NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
February 1, 1991 June 8, 1994 Promotion 
JP, 
DMPSeptember 5, 1981 June 27, 1987 Promotion 
RGPJuly 22, 1982 January 23, 1987 Promotion 
UWF JJanuary 7, 1985 January 20, 1985 Promotion NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
July 1, 1983 August 4, 1983 Promotion Promotion -
Images History
May 2016
Mar 2004
Jul 1999
Oct 1997
Jan 1996
Sep 1989
Jul 1983
Sep 1981
Jul 1974 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face Rescued Horswoggle in a match against The Great Khali November 18, 2007 November 13, 2010 Heel Debuted on SmackDowon as a heel January 20, 2006 November 17, 2007 Face Debuted to WCW attacking Lord Steven Regal January 27, 1996 November 16, 2000 Heel July 6, 1974 January 26, 1996 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to SD Inactive House show wrestler only June 4, 2010 November 13, 2010 SD Low Card January 23, 2010 June 3, 2010 SD Mid Card February 17, 2009 January 22, 2010 ECW Upper Card November 4, 2008 February 16, 2009 ECW Mid Card October 14, 2006 November 3, 2008 SD Upper Card October 6, 2006 October 13, 2006 SD Mid Card January 20, 2006 October 5, 2006 SD Inactive Impending return vignettes December 30, 2005 January 19, 2006 WWE Inactive UK house show matches March 21, 2004 October 8, 2004 WWE Inactive Coaching/European bookings March 27, 2001 June 2, 2001 WCW Inactive Transition to coaching November 19, 2000 March 26, 2001 WCW Low Card December 19, 1999 November 18, 2000 WCW Injured Lacerated nerve in leg July 26, 1999 December 18, 1999 WCW Low Card June 24, 1999 July 25, 1999 WCW Mid Card October 1, 1997 June 23, 1999 WCW Injured CWA excursion June 10, 1996 September 30, 1997 WCW Mid Card January 27, 1996 June 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)
x1 WWE United States Championship
x1 WCW World Television ChampionshipTeams & 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)
- Managers
- Hornswoggle (December 16, 2007 - April 13, 2009)
- Hornswoggle (May 26, 2006 - September 28, 2007)
- Family
