Personal Info
Birth date
1958-10-20 (66 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
-
Also known as
Fit Finlay
Belfast Brawler
Dave Finlay
Biography
David John "Fit" Finlay, Jr is a Northern Irish semi-retired professional wrestler and road agent from Northern Ireland working for the WWE backstage as Finlay. He is perhaps best known for his time in World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Finlay has held over twenty championships around the world throughout his career, including the WCW World Television Championship and the WWE United States Championship.
Filmography
Raw
6.8
Overview:
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.Saturday Night's Main Event
8.308
Overview:
A professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation banner on NBC airing in place of Saturday Night Live. The series was made up entirely of star vs. star bouts in a time when weekly programming consisted primarily of established stars dominating enhancement talent.WWE LFG
9.7
Overview:
Take an inside look at what it truly takes to make it in the WWE. Iconic WWE Legends such as Paul "Triple H" Levesque and Shawn Michaels and weekly regular coaches Undertaker, Booker T, Mickie James and Bubba Ray Dudley mentor a new generation in weekly matches on their quest to become the next WWE Superstars.WWE SmackDown
7.5
Overview:
The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.Ruthless Aggression
7.5
Overview:
For the first time ever, hear the true stories from those who lived it, and witness the emergence of an entire new generation of Superstars, who would change WWE forever. WWE Ruthless Aggression will feature brand-new interviews with Cena, Batista, Orton, Triple H, Kurt Angle, Mark Henry, Becky Lynch, Kevin Owens, The Miz, Paul Heyman, Bruce Prichard and many more, giving WWE fans firsthand accounts of events that transpired in front of, and behind, the camera. Each episode is also packed with rare and never-before-seen footage, providing unprecedented access to the Ruthless Aggression Era.WWE ECW
6.6
Overview:
ECW was a professional wrestling television program for WWE, based on the independent Extreme Championship Wrestling promotion that lasted from 1992 to 2001. The show's name also referred to the ECW brand, in which WWE employees were assigned to work and perform, complementary to WWE's other brands, Raw and SmackDown. It debuted on June 13, 2006 on Sci Fi in the United States and ran for close to four years until it aired its final episode on February 16, 2010 on the rebranded Syfy. It was replaced the following week with WWE NXT.WWE WrestleMania XXIV
8.1
Overview:
WrestleMania XXIV was the twenty-fourth annual WrestleMania PPV. The event took place on March 30, 2008, at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. The first main event was a Singles match from the SmackDown brand that featured The Undertaker challenging World Heavyweight Champion Edge for the title. The second was a Triple Threat match from the Raw brand, in which WWE Champion Randy Orton defended against challengers Triple H and John Cena. The third was a singles match featuring ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero defending against Kane. Other matches include a No DQ match with Floyd Mayweather Jr. fighting The Big Show, a Money in the Bank ladder match with Carlito, Shelton Benjamin, MVP, CM Punk, Mr. Kennedy, Jericho, and John Morrison, and a retirement match between Shawn Michaels & Ric Flair.WWE Royal Rumble 2019
7.635
Overview:
Royal Rumble (2019) is a professional wrestling pay-per-view event and WWE Network event produced by WWE for their Raw and SmackDown brands. It will take place on January 27, 2019, at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. It is the thirty-second event in it's history.WCW Thunder
7.556
Overview:
WCW Thunder was a professional wrestling show produced by World Championship Wrestling.WWE Wrestlemania XXVI
7.7
Overview:
WrestleMania XXVI was the twenty-sixth annual WrestleMania PPV and was presented by Slim Jim. It took place on March 28, 2010 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The first main event was a No DQ, no count-out match that featured The Undertaker versus Shawn Michaels. The second was a singles match for the WWE Championship that saw Batista defend the championship against John Cena. The third was a singles match for the World Heavyweight Championship featured the champion, Chris Jericho, defending against Edge for the title. Featured matches on the undercard included a 10-Diva tag team match, Bret Hart versus Vince McMahon in a No Holds Barred match, Rey Mysterio versus CM Punk, Triple H versus Sheamus, the sixth annual Money in the Bank ladder match, a Triple Threat match between Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase, and Cody Rhodes, and a WWE Tag Team Championship match between Big Show and The Miz, against John Morrison and R-Truth.WWE Survivor Series 2006
7.1
Overview:
Survivor Series (2006) was a PPV presented by THQ's WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2007. It was the twentieth annual Survivor Series event, and it took place on November 26, 2006 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The main match on the SmackDown brand was King Booker versus Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship. The main match on the Raw and ECW brand was Team Cena (John Cena, Bobby Lashley, Kane, Sabu and Rob Van Dam) versus Team Big Show (Big Show, Test, Finlay, Montel Vontavious Porter and Umaga) in a 5 on 5 Survivor Series match. The primary match on the SmackDown brand was Chris Benoit versus Chavo Guerrero for the WWE United States Championship. The other main match was Team DX (Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Jeff Hardy, CM Punk and Matt Hardy) versus Team Rated-RKO (Edge, Randy Orton, Johnny Nitro, Mike Knox and Gregory Helms) in a 5 on 5 Survivor Series match.WCW Uncensored 1996
NYR
Overview:
Uncensored 1996 took place on March 24, 1996 from the Tupelo Coliseum in Tupelo, Mississippi. The idea behind this event is that each match is unsanctioned, with a heavy emphasis on gimmick matches. The main event was The Mega Powers (Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage) versus The Alliance to End Hulkamania (an 8 man team that included Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Meng, The Barbarian, Lex Luger, The Taskmaster, Z-Gangsta, and The Ultimate Solution) in a Doomsday Cage match. Other matches included A Chicago Street fight was held between Sting & Booker T versus The Road Warriors, The Giant vs Loch Ness, The Booty Man vs Diamond Dallas Page, and 3 other matches.WWE WrestleMania 22
8.3
Overview:
WrestleMania 22 was the twenty-second annual WrestleMania PPV. It was presented by Snickers and took place on April 2, 2006 at the Allstate Arena in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois. The main match on the Raw brand was John Cena versus Triple H for the WWE Championship. The predominant match on the SmackDown! brand was a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship between Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio, and Randy Orton. Featured matches on the undercard included a No Holds Barred match between Shawn Michaels and Vince McMahon, a Casket match between The Undertaker and Mark Henry, a WWE Women's Championship match between Mickie James and Trish Stratus and an interpromotional Money in the Bank ladder match featuring six participants. Tickets sold out in under two minutes, grossing US$2.5 million for the event, making it the highest grossing one-day event at the Allstate Arena. More than 17,155 people attended, with millions more watching in more than 90 countries.WCW SuperBrawl 2000
10
Overview:
SuperBrawl 2000 took place on February 20, 2000 from the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California. James Brown made a surprise appearance at the event, performing with Ernest Miller during his in ring skit with The Maestro. The main event was a Triple Threat match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship with Sid Vicious defending against Scott Hall & Jeff Jarrett. Other matches included The Total Package vs Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair vs Terry Funk in a Texas Death match, The Mamalukes defended the WCW World Tag Team Championships against David Flair & Crowbar, Vampiro vs Billy Kidman, Booker vs Big T, Tank Abbott vs Big Al in a Leather Jacket on a Pole match, The Wall vs The Demon, Norman Smiley vs 3 Count in a handicap match, Bam Bam Bigelow defending the WCW Hardcore Championship against Brian Knobs, and the Artist Formerly Known as Prince Iaukea and Lash LeRoux wrestled for the vacant WCW Cruiserweight Championship.WCW Souled Out 1999
NYR
Overview:
Goldberg battles Scott Hall in a Stun Gun Ladder Match. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair joins forces with son David Flair to face Barry Windham & Curt Hennig. Chris Jericho clashes with Perry Saturn. Billy Kidman, Rey Misterio Jr., Juventud Guerrera, and Psicosis compete for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship and so much more!WWE WrestleMania 23
8.2
Overview:
WrestleMania 23 was the twenty-third annual WrestleMania PPV. It took place on April 1, 2007 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The event was a joint-brand pay-per-view, featuring performers from the Raw, SmackDown!, and ECW brands. The main match on the Raw brand was John Cena versus Shawn Michaels for the WWE Championship. The predominant match on the SmackDown! brand was Batista versus The Undertaker for the World Heavyweight Championship. The primary match on the ECW brand was an Eight Man Tag Team match between The ECW Originals and The New Breed. The featured matches on the undercard included Bobby Lashley versus Umaga and an interpromotional Money in the Bank ladder match. It set an all-time Ford Field attendance record of 80,103. WrestleMania 23 grossed US$5.38 million in ticket sales, breaking the previous record of $3.9 million held at WrestleMania X8. With about 1.25 million buys, the event is the highest WWE pay-per-view buyrate in history.WWE Royal Rumble 2009
7.048
Overview:
The 22nd annual Royal Rumble with the winner receiving a title shot at WrestleMania XXV. Also, WWE Title (No DQ Match): Edge vs. Jeff Hardy, World Heavyweight Title: John Cena vs. John ' Bradshaw' Layfield, ECW Title: Jack Swagger vs. Matt Hardy, & WWE Women's Title: Beth Phoenix vs. MelinaWWE Royal Rumble 2007
8.073
Overview:
Royal Rumble (2007) was the twentieth annual Royal Rumble PPV. It took place on January 28, 2007 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas and featured talent from the Raw, SmackDown! and ECW brands. The main event was the annual 30-man Royal Rumble match, which featured wrestlers from all three brands. The primary match on the Raw brand was a Last Man Standing match for the WWE Championship between John Cena and Umaga. The predominant match on the SmackDown! brand was Batista versus Mr. Kennedy for the World Heavyweight Championship. The featured match on the ECW brand was between Bobby Lashley and Test for the ECW World Championship.WCW Souled Out 2000
NYR
Overview:
Souled Out 2000 took place on January 16, 2000 from the Firstar Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The originally scheduled card was heavily changed, due to the serious injuries of Bret Hart and Jeff Jarrett. Hart, who was scheduled to wrestle Sid Vicious, suffered a severe concussion at Starrcade, which forced him to vacate the WCW World Heavyweight title, and eventually retire nine months later. Jarrett, who was scheduled to wrestle Chris Benoit in a Triple Threat Theater series (Dungeon Rules, Bunkhouse, Caged Heat), suffered lingering headaches from Benoit's diving headbutt off the top of the steel cage on the January 10 episode of WCW Monday Nitro, which forced him to vacate the WCW United States Heavyweight title. Benoit was instead moved to take Hart's place against Vicious and the Triple Threat Theater series was contested between Billy Kidman and three separate wrestlers.WCW Uncensored 2000
NYR
Overview:
Uncensored 2000 took place on March 19, 2000 from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. There were 2 main events with Sid Vicious defending the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Jeff Jarrett and Hulk Hogan facing Ric Flair in a Yappapi Indian Strap match. Also at the event was Sting vs The Total Package in a Lumberjacks with Casts match. Other matches included Dustin Rhodes vs Terry Funk in a Bullrope match, The Mamalukes defending the WCW World Tag Team Championships against The Harris Brothers, Fit Finlay vs Vampiro in a Falls Count Anywhere match, Harlem Heat 2000 vs Billy Kidman and Booker, 3 Count defending the WCW Hardcore Championship against Brian Knobs, Bam Bam Bigelow vs The Wall, Norman Smiley & The Demon vs Lenny Lane & Rave, and The Artist defending the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Psychosis.WWE: Rey Mysterio - The Life of a Masked Man
7.8
Overview:
For the first time ever, Rey Mysterio sits down and reviews his historic career, reflecting on his greatest matches and moments. This all-new interview features exclusive and candid comments from the Ultimate Underdog on his Sports Entertainment path through ECW, WCW, and WWE; his rivalries with Eddie Guerrero, Chris Jericho, CM Punk; his thoughts on battling men almost twice his size, and his emotional Cruiserweight, Intercontinental, and World Championship runs.WWE Armageddon 2007
6.5
Overview:
Chris Jericho attempts to save us from WWE Champion Randy Orton. The war between Batista and Undertaker escalates with a new combatant, Edge, in the picture and any friendship that existed between Triple H and Jeff Hardy vanishes when they clash for a title shot. Armageddon arrives for the Superstars of Raw, Smackdown and ECW.The Ladder Match 2: Crash & Burn
8
Overview:
This is the veritable definition of high risk, high reward in sports entertainment, a rich reward hangs high above the ring and a superstar must climb a ladder to win the match and retrieve the prize. But the falls from the ladders can be devastating and the punishment one can inflict when using the cold steel ladders as weapons can be brutal. The first Ladder Match DVD in 2007 was one of the biggest-selling DVDs in WWE History, and now the Ladder Match is back with an all-new collection of memorable bouts from WWE, WCW, ECW, and more in The Ladder Match 2: Crash & Burn.WWE WrestleMania XXV
7.9
Overview:
WrestleMania XXV was the twenty-fifth annual WrestleMania PPV. It was presented by the National Guard and took place on April 5, 2009 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The first main event was a singles match for the WWE Championship that featured the champion, Triple H, defending against Randy Orton. The second was a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship, between defedning champion Edge against John Cena & Big Show. The third main event was The Undertaker versus Shawn Michaels. Featured matches on the undercard included, Jeff Hardy versus Matt Hardy in an Extreme Rules match, Chris Jericho versus the team of Roddy Piper, Ricky Steamboat and Jimmy Snuka, and the annual Money in the Bank ladder match featuring Kane, MVP, Mark Henry, Shelton Benjamin, Kofi Kingston, CM Punk, Christian, & Finlay. With an attendance of 72,744, it is the 6th largest attendance in WrestleMania history.WCW World War 3 1997
7
Overview:
Sixty men compete in a Three Ring Battle Royale for a chance at the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Participants include Lex Luger, The Giant, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, and others. Plus, Curt Hennig defends the WCW United States Championship against Ric Flair, Eddy Guerrero defends the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Rey Misterio Jr., and more!WCW Bash at the Beach 1999
10
Overview:
"Macho Man" Randy Savage joins forces with Sid Vicious to take on Sting & Kevin Nash. The Jersey Triad defend the WCW World Tag Team Championship. Buff Bagwell faces "Rowdy" Roddy Piper in a Boxing Match. The No Limit Soldiers battle The West Texas Rednecks and much more!WWE Royal Rumble 2008
7.442
Overview:
Royal Rumble (2008) was the twenty-first annual Royal Rumble PPV. It took place on January 27, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York and featured talent from the Raw, SmackDown and ECW brands. The event was also the first WWE pay-per-view broadcast in high definition. As has been customary since 1993, the Royal Rumble match winner received a match at that year's WrestleMania. The main event was the annual 30-man Royal Rumble match, which featured wrestlers from all three brands. The primary match on the Raw brand was Randy Orton versus Jeff Hardy for the WWE Championship. The primary match on the SmackDown brand was Edge versus Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship. The featured matches on the undercard were Montel Vontavious Porter versus Ric Flair in a Career Threatening match and John "Bradshaw" Layfield versus Chris Jericho.The Very Best of WCW Monday Nitro Vol.1
7.9
Overview:
Collection of the best matches from the weekly professional wrestling events which aired from 1995 to 2001. Among the fights included are the 1996 World Tag Team Championship in which Sting and Lex Luger competed against The Road Warriors, the 1998 World Heavyweight Championship between Hulk Hogan and Goldberg and the 2000 Steel Cage Match between Jeff Jarrett and Diamond Dallas Page.WWE Bragging Rights 2009
8
Overview:
Bragging Rights (2009) was a PPV presented by THQ's WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2010. It took place on October 25, 2009 at the Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was the first Bragging Rights event. A Bragging Rights trophy was awarded to the show that won the most matches. Matches included Raw's US Champion The Miz versus SmackDown's IC Champion John Morrison, SmackDown's team of Michelle, Beth and Natalya versus Raw's team of Melina, Kelly and Gail, and Raw's team of Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Big Show, Cody Rhodes, Jack Swagger, Kofi Kingston and Mark Henry versus SmackDown's team of Jericho, Kane, R-Truth, Matt Hardy, Finlay, Tyson Kidd and David Hart Smith. The show also contained three world championship matches including the main event where Randy Orton defended against John Cena in an Anything Goes Iron Man match for the WWE Championship, and The Undertaker defended against CM Punk, Rey Mysterio and Batista in a Fatal Four-Way match for the World Heavyweight Championship.Acting
2025WWE LFG (2 Episodes) as Fit Finlay
2020Ruthless Aggression (1 Episode) as Fit Finlay
2019WWE Royal Rumble 2019 as Dave Finlay (Appearance)
2015Sami Callihan: They Came for Stiff as Dave Finlay
2014WWE: 150 Best Pay-Per-View Matches, Vol 3 as Finlay
2014Supermen: A Story of British Wrestlers as Himself
2013WWE: Straight to the Top - Money in the Bank Anthology as Finlay
2012Timeline: The History of WWE – 2006 Blue – As Told By Fit Finlay as Himself
2012WWE: Rey Mysterio - The Life of a Masked Man as Finlay
2012WWE: The Best of SmackDown - 10th Anniversary, 1999-2009 as Finlay (archive footage)
2011The Ladder Match 2: Crash & Burn as Finlay
2011PWG: 2011 Battle of Los Angeles as Dave "Fit" Finlay
2011The Very Best of WCW Monday Nitro Vol.1 as Belfast Bruiser
2011EVOLVE 9: Gargano vs. Taylor as Fit Finlay
2010The Fit Finlays as Himself
2010WWE: Satan's Prison - The Anthology of the Elimination Chamber as Finlay
2010WWE Wrestlemania XXVI as Finlay
2009WWE Survivor Series 2009 as Finlay
2009WWE Bragging Rights 2009 as Finlay
2009WWE The Bash 2009 as Finlay
2009WWE WrestleMania XXV as Finlay
2009WWE No Way Out 2009 as Finlay
2009WWE Royal Rumble 2009 as Finlay
2008WWE Armageddon 2008 as Finlay
2008WWE Unforgiven 2008 as Finlay
2008WWE The Great American Bash 2008 as Finlay
2008WWE Night of Champions 2008 as Finlay
2008WWE WrestleMania XXIV as Finlay
2008WWE No Way Out 2008 as Finlay
2008WWE Royal Rumble 2008 as Finlay
2007WWE Armageddon 2007 as Finlay
2007WWE Survivor Series 2007 as Finlay, Finlay (Appearance)
2007WWE Cyber Sunday 2007 as Finlay
2007WWE No Mercy 2007 as Finlay
2007WWE SummerSlam 2007 as Finlay
2007WWE WrestleMania 23 as Finlay
2007WWE: The New & Improved DX as Finlay
2007WWE No Way Out 2007 as Finlay
2007WWE Royal Rumble 2007 as Finlay
2006WWE Armageddon 2006 as Finlay
2006WWE Survivor Series 2006 as Finlay
2006WWE No Mercy 2006 as Finlay
2006WWE The Great American Bash 2006 as Finlay
2006WWE ECW (25 Episodes) as Finlay
2006WWE vs. ECW: Head to Head as Finlay
2006WWE Judgment Day 2006 as Finlay
2006WWE WrestleMania 22 as Finlay, Himself
2000WCW Millennium Final as Fit Finlay
2000WCW Uncensored 2000 as Fit Finlay
2000WCW SuperBrawl 2000 as Fit Finlay (Ringside)
2000WCW Souled Out 2000 as Fit Finlay
1999WCW Bash at the Beach 1999 as Fit Finlay
1999WWE SmackDown (29, 4 Episode) as Finlay, Fit Finlay
1999WCW Souled Out 1999 as Fit Finlay
1998WCW Starrcade 1998 as Fit Finlay
1998WCW Halloween Havoc 1998 as Fit Finlay
1998WCW The Great American Bash 1998 as Fit Finlay
1998WCW Slamboree 1998 as Fit Finlay
1998WCW Thunder (2, 1 Episode) as Fit Finlay, Dave Finlay
1997WCW World War 3 1997 as Fit Finlay
1996WCW Uncensored 1996 as The Belfast Bruiser
1993Raw (16, 2 Episode) as Finlay, Fit Finlay
1985Saturday Night's Main Event (3 Episodes) as Finlay
1979The Boxer as Unknown