Finn Balor, popularly known as Fergal Devitt, is an Irish professional wrestler, who is WWE's most exciting and dynamic talent. He is endorsed by
WWE and performs on the RAW brand as of 2024.
Balor belongs to the faction “The Judgement Day” alongside his contemporaries Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, and Dominik Mysterio. Recently, WWE fans got a glimpse of Bálor at the WWE Royal Rumble 2025 when he entered the Rumble match as entrant number #18.
However, he was eliminated by
John Cena after he teamed up with Fatu to attack Penta. Despite his elimination, he still stands tall as one of the finest wrestlers in the history of WWE.
The Irish superstar has spent more than a decade in the ring to captivate wrestling fans worldwide with his technical mastery, high-flying ability, sheer strength, and agility. Let us learn more about the WWE Universal Champion and take a glimpse at the wrestler's journey so far in the ring.
Finn Balor’s WWE achievements and victories
Finn Balor honed his craft in the notorious dojo system of Japan, before moving to the United States of America to join WWE under NXT. Following this, he went on to clinch the
NXT championship and several other major championships.
Before stepping onto the global stage of wrestling, Finn Balor took training under New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), under the ring name Prince Devitt. He was also a pivotal force in capturing the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship three times in the junior heavyweight division.
Balor joined the WWE in 2014, where he became a standout performer in NXT. His charisma and demonic character made him one of the biggest stars of WWE. He won the NXT Championship in 2015 by defeating
Kevin Owens to become the longest-reigning NXT Champion for 292 days.
WWE Network: Finn Bálor vs. Kevin Owens - NXT Championship: The Beast in the East July 4, 2015
He mainly came into prominence on the main roster in 2016, after becoming the first-ever WWE Universal Champion at SummerSlam by defeating
Seth Rollins. Later, in 2021, Finn joined the faction
The Judgement Day, where he was deemed a top-tier talent as he consistently went on to clinch titles under his name.
Balor won the WWE Universal Championship once, the WWE Intercontinental Championship, and the NXT Championship twice. He clinched the WWE United States Championship once. He also went into becoming the fastest grappler in WWE history to come out on top for the world title in 27 days.
Besides, the heavyweight wrestler also became the
Grand Slam Champion on September 2, 2023, when he teamed up with Damian Priest and won the WWE Tag Team Championship.
List of wrestlers the Demon King slayed inside the ring
In well-known bouts, Finn Balor's "Demon King" character has defeated several prominent WWE performers in several championships over the years. The list includes names of prominent wrestlers like:
- Balor went on to win the NXT Championship in 2015 after defeating Kevin Owens.
- Baron Corbin was defeated by the Irish slayer in the SummerSlam 2018.
- Andrade El Idolo was also defeated by Bálor to retain the Intercontinental Championship at Super ShowDown 2019.
- To win the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 35, Balor won against Bobby Lashley.
- Fin Bálor also clinched the first-ever Universal Championship at SummerSlam 2016 defeating Seth Rollins.
Finn Bálor’s coolest matches: WWE Playlist
Finn Balor’s current salary and his future ahead
As of 2024, Finn Balor has a net worth of around $3 million. The majority of his income comes from his wrestling, including his WWE salary and merchandise sales. The Irish Superstar is currently earning $1 million per year from WWE as of March 2024.
In addition to his wrestling earnings, Balor has made some investments in real estate, contributing to his overall wealth. However, wrestling remains his primary source of income.
The Irish WWE superstar is revered as a global legend as long as he rules the WWE globe. From the Japanese dojo circles to the WWE squared wrestling rings, his journey is a true tale of inspiration and striving for excellence.
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Finn Balor: A Decade of Darkness and Glory - Career Highlights, and Achievements | WWE News - The Times of IndiaWith his elimination at the Royal Rumble 2025, the champion might not be seen in the upcoming WrestleMania 41 but as per reports, the Judgment Day leader is set for a singles push in late 2025.