Wade Barrett: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Wade Barrett, 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.

Stuart Alexander Bennett was born in Penwortham, Lancashire, England on August 10, 1980, and he is currently 45 years old.

He is currently a Commentator and Actor, working for World Wrestling Entertainment on the SmackDown brand.

Wade Barrett has won a total of 5 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a 1-time King Of The Ring winner.

Wade Barrett Profile Index

Profile Info

GenderMale
Real NameStuart Alexander Bennett
Ring Names
- Wade Barrett (August 26, 2020 - Present)
- Stu Bennett (April 29, 2017 - August 25, 2020)
- King Barrett (April 29, 2015 - May 6, 2016)
- Bad News Barrett (December 2, 2013 - April 28, 2015)
- Wade Barrett (November 12, 2009 - December 1, 2013)
- Lawrence Knight (October 9, 2008 - February 26, 2009)
- Stu Sanders (June 1, 2004 - September 30, 2008)
Born August 10, 1980 (age 45)
NationalityEngland, United States
Birth PlacePenwortham, Lancashire, England
Billed From
- Preston, England
Height 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Weight
- 246 lbs (112 kg) (October 6, 2011 - Present)
- 265 lbs (120 kg) (October 5, 2011)
NicknamesThe Bare Knuckle Brawler/Fighter; The King of Bad News

Career History

Roles
- Commentator (April 29, 2017 - Present)
- Actor (March 8, 2013 - Present)
- General Manager (September 30, 2017 - April 28, 2018)
- Wrestler (June 1, 2004 - May 6, 2016)
- Commentator (February 26, 2009 - March 21, 2010)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
PromotionWWEBrand SmackDown	January 6, 2025	Present
PromotionWWEBrand Raw	September 2, 2024	January 5, 2025
PromotionWWEBrand SmackDown	February 2, 2024	September 1, 2024
PromotionWWE	January 29, 2024	February 1, 2024
PromotionWWEBrand Raw	August 7, 2023	January 28, 2024
PromotionWWEBrand SmackDown	October 6, 2022	August 6, 2023
PromotionWWEBrand NXT	August 26, 2020	October 5, 2022
PromotionNWA	December 3, 2019	August 25, 2020
PromotionWWE	August 29, 2011	May 6, 2016
PromotionWWEBrand SmackDown	January 10, 2011	August 28, 2011
PromotionWWEBrand Raw	June 7, 2010	January 9, 2011
PromotionWWE	June 2, 2010	June 6, 2010
PromotionWWEBrand NXT	February 23, 2010	June 1, 2010
PromotionFCW	April 15, 2008	June 6, 2010
PromotionOVW	October 10, 2007	February 29, 2008

Images History

Aug 2020
May 2016
Apr 2015
Apr 2014
Jan 2013
Jun 2004
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to
Heel June 1, 2004 May 6, 2016

Alignment	Details	from	to
Heel		June 1, 2004	May 6, 2016

Card Positions

Status	Details	from	to
WWE Inactive	Contract expiring	April 5, 2016	May 6, 2016
WWE Mid Card		November 23, 2014	April 4, 2016
WWE Injured	Separated shoulder	June 28, 2014	November 22, 2014
WWE Mid Card		April 7, 2014	June 27, 2014
WWE Inactive	Visa issues/House shows	August 24, 2013	April 6, 2014
WWE Mid Card		September 7, 2012	August 23, 2013
WWE Inactive	Return vignettes/House shows	August 6, 2012	September 6, 2012
WWE Injured	Partially dislocated elbow	February 21, 2012	August 5, 2012
WWE Mid Card		March 11, 2011	February 20, 2012
SD Upper Card		June 7, 2010	March 10, 2011

Finishers
- Bull Hammer - High-impact Elbow Smash (September 7, 2012 - May 6, 2016)
- Wasteland - Forward Fireman's Carry Slam (February 23, 2010 - August 15, 2013)
- Winds of Change - Spinning Side Slam (March 25, 2011 - November 18, 2012)
- Spinebuster (October 10, 2007 - February 22, 2010)
Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Rebel Son" by CFO$ - Single (August 26, 2020 - Present)
- Theme Song"In Control" by Hot Tag Media Works - Single (September 30, 2017 - May 12, 2018)
- Theme Song"Rebel Son" by CFO$ - Single (May 20, 2013 - April 4, 2016)
- Theme Song"A League of Their Own" by Jim Johnston - with The League of Nations - Team (December 7, 2015 - April 4, 2016)
- Theme Song"Just Don't Care Anymore" by American Fangs - Single (January 29, 2012 - May 15, 2013)
- Theme Song"End of Days" by Jim Johnston - Single (January 14, 2011 - January 27, 2012)
- Theme Song"We Are One" by 12 Stones - with The Nexus - Team (June 7, 2010 - January 3, 2011)

Titles & Accomplishments

World Wrestling Entertainment
- x5 WWE Intercontinental Championship
- x1 WWE King of the Ring (2015)
- x1 NXT Season 1 (2010)
Dropkixx
- 1 Dropkixx IWC European Heavyweight Championship
Florida Championship Wrestling
- 1 FCW Florida Tag Team Championship (with Drew McIntyre)
Ohio Valley Wrestling
- 1 OVW Southern Tag Team Championship (with Paul Burchill)
Other Accomplishments
- 2010 WWE Slammy Award - Shocker of the Year (for the debut of The Nexus)
- PWI Feud of the Year (2010 - The Nexus vs. WWE, as member of The Nexus)
- PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (2010 - as member of The Nexus)
- 20° in the PWI 500 (2015)

Teams & Relations

Tag Teams & Stables
- The League of Nations - Alberto Del Rio / Alberto El Patrón, Rusev / Miro, Sheamus (November 30, 2015 - April 28, 2016)
- The Corre - Ezekiel Jackson, Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel / PJ Black (January 21, 2011 - June 10, 2011)
- The Nexus - Bray Wyatt, Curtis Axel, Darren Young / Fred Rosser, David Otunga, Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel / PJ Black, Michael Tarver, Ryback (June 7, 2010 - January 3, 2011)
- The Empire - Drew McIntyre (October 19, 2007 - July 19, 2008)
- The Foreign Legion - Drew McIntyre, Marcus Louis (December 17, 2005 - December 1, 2006)
Managers
- Chris Jericho (February 23, 2010 - June 1, 2010)

Wade Barrett Games Appearances (12)

WWE Main Series (9/26)

Other Games (3)

Champions

WWE 2K Mobile

SuperCard

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Wright Estrada · 1 days ago
Top commentators ever? Yes!

He can do another match... Not a full-on run, but c'mon! Rumble!
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Mary kember · 11 months ago
The corre made their debut on smackdown in january 21, 2011 not january 14, 2011 right
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Mary Kember · 11 months ago
Wade Barrett as a colour commentator on the Raw brand
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mary kember · 11 months ago
Stuart Alexander Bennett (born 10 August 1980) is an English-American retired professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs under the ring name Wade Barrett as a colour commentator on the Raw brand.

Barrett won the first season of NXT in 2010 and made his main roster debut on Raw later that year, rising to prominence as the leader of The Nexus, a villainous faction composed of the remaining NXT first season rookies. He headlined five PPV events for WWE in 2010—SummerSlam, Night of Champions, Bragging Rights, Survivor Series, and TLC—three of which saw him unsuccessfully challenge for the WWE Championship. In 2011, he formed The Corre, a short-lived group with former Nexus members Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel as well as Ezekiel Jackson. After they disbanded, he would go on to become a five-time Intercontinental Champion.

In 2013, Barrett's ring name was amended to Bad News Barrett and he adopted the character of someone who took immense pleasure in delivering bad news. Upon winning the 2015 King of the Ring tournament, his ring name was changed to King Barrett and he began portraying an arrogant royal character. He notably portrayed a villain for his entire WWE career, regardless of the other changes made to his character.[4] He left WWE in 2016 and has not wrestled since, though he has appeared in non-wrestling roles on the international independent circuit, such as a commentator for World of Sport Wrestling and a general manager for Defiant Wrestling under his real name. He returned to WWE as a commentator for NXT in 2020.

Bennett made his acting debut in the action film Dead Man Down (2013) and has since starred in action films such as Eliminators (2016), I Am Vengeance (2018), and I Am Vengeance: Retaliation (2020).
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  Wright Estrada · 1 days ago
  
  @mary kember I take it that you are a big fan yourself?
  
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GHOST · 1 years ago
Add Wings of Change to his finishers please
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GHOST · 1 years ago
He's on SmackDown
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Guest · 1 years ago
Wade barrett current theme is rebel heart just without the god save the queen intro he stopped using in control when he returned to WWE
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Somebody · 2 years ago
Wade barred as a.commentarcommentary isn't bad
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  Somebody · 2 years ago
  
  @Somebody Commentary
  
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Brenda Anderson · 2 years ago
Happy birthday
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Soul Hunter ?? · 2 years ago
Happy Birthday Wade Barrett
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Luke owens · 2 years ago
Wade barrett is on raw now
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AwesomeJ87 · 2 years ago
It would be nice if he would return to WWE and turn face for a bit to see how good of a face he could be
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Demar Thomas · 2 years ago
Isn't the first bull hammer on smackdown September 7 2012 against yoshi tatsu
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  no · 2 years ago
  
  @Demar Thomas nononononononononononononoononononononnoononnononononoonnonononononononoonnonoonononononnonoononononnonoononnononoonnonono
  
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  The R · 2 years ago
  
  @Demar Thomas I believe you're correct, Demar - I think that was indeed the television debut of the bullhammer.
  
  He'd been using it a while on the house show circuit, of course. That was to gauge the audience response to the move.
  
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