Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is responsible for inspiring thousands of young minds into wrestling. His iconic persona as the “Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment” can never be forgotten. Current NXT superstar, Finn Balor, is amongst one of the inspired minds. The Rock at WrestleMania XVIII [https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-142808941.jpg]MIAMI GARDENS, FL – APRIL 1: Dwayne ”The Rock” Johnson looks on during his match against John Cena during WrestleMania XXVIII at Sun Life Stadium on April 1, 2012 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Ron Elkman/Sports Imagery/Getty Images) On July 7, 2021, former WWE NXT Champion, Finn Balor [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/finn-balor/], took to Twitter to share a cherished memory of his with his fans. The tweet was also a message to The Rock. The picture is a throwback to the time when a young Finn Balor was hanging out with his friends. The keen eyes fans also noticed that he was sporting The Rock’s T-shirt as well as a fanny pack. This is a direct reference to the Rock’s unforgettable fanny pack picture from 1997. Balor even used Rock’s “If you smell” catchphrase and the fans just can’t stop talking about it. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Dwayne-Johnson-3-2.jpg] Watch This Story – Adam Cole stands tall, Tegan Nox returns: Must-see moments from WWE NXT Great American Bash 2021 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/wwe-news-adam-cole-stands-tall-tegan-nox-returns-must-see-moments-from-wwe-nxt-great-american-bash-2021-kyle-oreilly-io-shirai-la-knight-cameron-grimes-zoey-stark-msk-tommaso-ciampa/] THE ROCK IS MORE THAN A WRESTLER The Great One [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/the-rock/] is among the very few sports personalities whose popularity transcended their own sport. The Rock is a views magnet. He brings eyes to any product he works with or for. His time in WWE, especially his matches against ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin, was the stuff of legends. Above all this, his personality still remains the same. During an interview with “Inside the Ropes [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gm0cdnC8ZU]“, Jim Ross once recalled a memory with The Rock. He said, “He was somewhere in Europe taping or filming a movie when my the day my wife got killed. I was at the hospital sitting with her, she was on life support. Her family had not had time to fly in from California yet. So my phone rings and it’s Dwayne. “So it’s like, I don’t know what time it was where he was, it’s like the middle of the night where I was. It just shows he’s not too big to reach out to an old friend and offer the condolences” This goes to show that no matter how high The Rock soars, his feet are firmly planted on the ground. Johnson for Staying Humble [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-he-hasnt-changed-jim-ross-praises-wwe-legend-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-for-staying-humble/] What are your thoughts? Comment down below and let us know! 

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Dwayne Johnson &#8211; Net Worth 2024, Family, and Career Dwayne Johnson is one of the most popular and well-known wrestling superstars and actors in the world. After going through many hardships and struggles, Johnson was able to make it big. He started off his career as an ambitious football player, but then switched it to that of a pro wrestler, and now is a successful actor. What is the net worth of Dwayne Johnson? &#8216;The Great One&#8217; of WWE is currently one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood. Apart from acting, Johnson is also heavily involved in various businesses and is a majority owner of many ventures. Dwayne Johnson&#8217;s net worth stands at $800 million as of 2023. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA &#8211; NOVEMBER 03: Dwayne Johnson attends the World Premiere of Netflix&#8217;s &#8220;Red Notice&#8221; at L.A. LIVE on November 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) It includes all of his movie earnings and business earnings as well, including his 30% stake in Teremana tequila. Many even expect it to touch the $1 billion mark with the Teremana tequila valuation increasing. The former wrestling star earns a whopping $270 million per year. All about Dwayne Johnson &#8211; family, kids, wife, and affairs A family man, Johnson always holds dear the most important people in his life; be it his mother, his cousins, his wife, or his children. Dwayne Johnson loves spending time with his family and is fond of having a special time with them. His father, Rocky Johnson, was also a pro wrestler, while his mother, Ata Johnson, belonged to the famous Anoa&#8217;i wrestling family. Thus, The Rock&#8217;s heritage is linked with the respected wrestling family, and he shares his lineage with some of the popular Samoan wrestlers. Johnson is a father to three daughters. Simone Johnson, the eldest, was born to his first wife, Dany Garcia, while his other two daughters, Jasmine Johnson and Tiana Johnson, were born to his current wife, Lauren Hashian. Simone Johnson followed in her father&#8217;s footsteps and stepped into WWE. She is currently part of NXT Roster under the ring name &#8216;Ava Raine&#8217;. Credits: Imago Growing up, The Rock did not experience luxury and did not have the pleasure of owning a proper home. However, with his current status, he lives in a mansion in Beverly Park, Los Angeles. How did Dwayne Johnsonâ€™s early life look like? Dwayne Johnson spent his childhood in multiple places. Born in Hayward, he spent his life in New Zealand, Honolulu, Charlotte, Hamden, and Nashville. The Rock&#8217;s father was a pro wrestler and was an inspiration to him. While growing up, Johnson faced a lot of hardships and struggles. Quite often, he and his mother wereÂ thrown out of their houses for not paying the rent, or Johnson would also find himself in trouble with the law frequently. The former wrestler knows what struggle is, and having experienced every bit of it, he is blessed for the life he has right now. He graduated from high school, enrolled on a full scholarship at The University of Miami, and aspired to be a professional player there. But life had other plans for him. After not getting drafted for the NFL, Johnson flew out to Canada to play in the Canadian League. Unfortunately, two months later, he was dropped. People might wonder if Johnson has served in the army, but he has not.  NEW YORK, NEW YORK &#8211; NOVEMBER 02: Dwane &#8220;the Rock&#8221; Johnson holds the belt for the Welterweight bout between Jorge Masvidal of the United States and Nate Diaz of the United States during UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden on November 02, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)  During this dark phase of his career, he traced back to his roots and joined the family legacy of pro wrestling. Soon, he was roped in by WWE, where he made his debut as Rocky Maivia, a character that failed to work well. What followed was a major heel turn, and &#8216;The Rock&#8217;, the name that set well with his identity, was born. There were years of entertainment, Championship wins, and massive pushes he received from Vince McMahon. At this point, WWE was heading into the Attitude Era, a more rebellious stage. Johnson rose to his peak during this era and made a name for himself. Apart from his wrestling skills, he was also known for his promo abilities and revolutionized the art of cutting promos. The Attitude Era took The Rock to prominence, and it attracted Hollywood as well; like bees to honey. Soon, they offered him multiple projects, and in 2001, The Rock left WWE to make a career in the movies. A look at the football career of Dwayne Johnson When it comes to the NFL, Johnson did not experience a happy phase. During the early stage of his football career, The Brahma Bull was rejected during the NFL drafts and had to move to Canada to play football. Now he is in an entirely different league of his own. While he does not own an NFL team yet, he is the owner of XFL. A direct competitor to the NFL, XFL has set up an R&amp;D partnership with the NFL, to expand the sport of football. All about the wrestling career of Dwayne Johnson A failed football career motivated The Rock to pursue pro wrestling. After his initial babyface gimmick failed, he turned heel. Johnson&#8217;s heel turn was a reviving moment in his career, and after that, he never had to look back. He reached new heights and tasted success with this new loud-mouthed, no-nonsense gimmick. During this transition phase of his career, Pat Patterson, a father-like figure to Johnson, suggested him the name, &#8216;The Rock&#8217;. It instantly clicked with him and has stayed with him forever since. WWE was going through a change during that point, and his gimmick, paired alongside another rising star, Stone Cold Steve Austin, took the company to new heights and also gave rise to a new rivalry. Soon, The Rock started focusing on acting and left WWE permanently. His busy schedule came in the way of his wrestling career. It is not known how much he earned during his prime in the company. During his stint in WWE from 2011-2013, Dwayne Johnson took home $5 million on an annual basis. However, he is no longer signed to the company but can make sporadic appearances at big events. Unveiling the Story of Dwayne Johnson&#8217;s Flourishing Acting Career Being one of the biggest movie stars in the world, Johnson has earned a major name for himself. Over the years, he has acted and produced some of the biggest and most popular films of all time. Although his films do not always earn critical appraisal, they do well commercially and take home the big bucks. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA &#8211; NOVEMBER 03: Dwayne Johnson attends the World Premiere Of Netflix&#8217;s &#8220;Red Notice&#8221; at L.A. LIVE on November 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) He started his career as a lead actor with The Scorpion King, and since then has gone on to star in several other big films. He has also been a part of some of the biggest film franchises, such as Jumanji and Fast and Furious. Johnson is extremely successful, taking home around $100m from movies every year, and charging $20 million per movie as remuneration.  Year Title Role  1999 Beyond the Mat Himself  2001 The Mummy Returns Mathayus  2002 Longshot Mugger  2002 The Scorpion King Mathayus / Scorpion King  2003 The Rundown Beck  2004 Walking Tall Chris Vaughn  2005 Be Cool Elliot Wilhelm  2005 Doom Sgt. Asher &#8220;Sarge&#8221; Mahonin  2006 Southland Tales Boxer Santaros  2006 Gridiron Gang Sean Porter  2007 Reno 911!: Miami Agent Rick Smith  2007 The Game Plan Joe Kingman  2008 Get Smart Agent 23  2009 Race to Witch Mountain Jack Bruno  2009 Planet 51 Captain Charles T. Baker  2010 Tooth Fairy Derek Thompson / Tooth Fairy  2010 Why Did I Get Married Too? Daniel Franklin  2010 The Other Guys Christopher Danson  2010 You Again Air Marshal  2010 Faster James Cullen / Driver  2011 Fast Five Luke Hobbs  2012 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Hank Parsons  2013 Snitch John Matthews  2013 G.I. Joe: Retaliation Marvin F. Hinton / Roadblock  2013 Pain &amp; Gain Paul Doyle  2013 Fast &amp; Furious 6 Luke Hobbs  2013 Empire State Detective James Ransome  2014 Hercules Hercules  2015 Furious 7 Luke Hobbs  2015 San Andreas Ray Gaines  2015 Jem and the Holograms Himself  2016 Central Intelligence Robbie Weirdicht / Bob Stone  2016 Moana Maui  2017 The Fate of the Furious Luke Hobbs  2017 Baywatch Lieutenant Lifeguard Mitch Buchannon  2017 Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Dr. Smolder Bravestone  2018 Rampage Davis Okoye  2018 Skyscraper Will Sawyer  2019 Fighting with My Family Himself  2019 Shazam! N/A  2019 Hobbs &amp; Shaw Luke Hobbs  2019 Jumanji: The Next Level Dr. Smolder Bravestone  2021 Jungle Cruise Frank Wolff  2021 Red Notice John Hartley  2022 Black Adam Black Adam  2021-23 Young Rock Dwayne Johnson  Dwayne Johnsonâ€™s businesses and foundations Dwayne Johnson is an extremely successful businessman and is the owner of several businesses. He owns Teremana Tequila, XFL, Seven Bucks Productions, Zoa Energy, Acorns, Athleticon, Project Rock, and Salt and Straw. The Rock&#8217;s Teremana Tequila is extremely successful and well-known. A bottle usually contains a volume of 750 ml and costs under $40. He is the majority shareholder in this tequila brand and owns around 30% of the brand. Apart from businesses, the kind man, Johnson is heavily involved in donations and charities. He is one of the most charitable figures in the world and has a foundation called Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation. It assists in the recovery of children who are hospitalized for different causes. In addition to that, it also works on education and childhood obesity prevention programs. The Rock is also a big part of the Make-A-Wish foundation. He has made efforts to prevent Parkinson&#8217;s Disease and AIDS. Johnson also supports AIDS &amp; HIV, At-Risk/Disadvantaged Youths, Cancer, Children, Creative Arts, Disaster Relief, Education, Grief Support, Health, Human Rights, Parkinson&#8217;s Disease, and Veteran/Service member-related organizations. In a nutshell, Johnson is a true role model coming such a long way in his eventful life. Dwayne Johnson memes Being a popular public figure, Johnson is exposed to the public, and it has often led to people creating and crafting different memes of him. Some of his most popular ones are him wearing the black turtleneck sweater and his eyebrow-raising. The Rock&#8217;s hilarious turtleneck sweater photo dates back to 1994 when he was just a young man trying to make it big, while his signature eyebrow-raise meme is from a 2019 video of his. Back in 2019, he took to his Instagram and addressed a video to the rapper, DaBaby, where he performed that look. Many people also wonder if Johnson has aÂ prosthetic forehead or not. A joke popularized by Kevin Hart, Johnson having a prosthetic forehead is not true. In 2023, the Red Notice star again invited a lot of memes following his confession of many political parties wanting him to run in the election for President. Dwayne Johnsonâ€™s workout and diet Dwayne Johnson has one of the most impressive physiques in the entire industry, and achieving a physique like that takes a lot of dedication. Johnson dedicates 3 to 4 hours every day to his physique and trains like a beast. He follows an extremely strict workout routine and is hard on himself to push past his limits. Johnson is famous for adhering to a 6-day workout split and divides his workout routine into different days, dedicating each day to an isolated muscle group, and training them. The two common training methods included in his workout regime are Pyramid Schemes and Giant Sets. The actor loves to train at his home gym &#8216;The Iron Paradise&#8217;. He has two such gyms, one at his home in Miami and the other at his Virginia Farm.  Age 51  Nationality United States  Networth $800 Million  Height 6ft 5 inch  Weight Approx 260 LBS  Marital Status Married  Parents Ata Johnson (mother), Rocky Johnson (father)  Endorsements Ford, Apple, Under Armour, Milk, The UFC, Voss Water, Salt and Straw, Zoa Energy.  Businesses Seven Bucks production, Project Rock, Teremana Tequila, XFL.

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<h2>Finn Balor 2021: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements</h2>
If there’s any living embodiment for the word ‘resilience’, it's Finn Balor. The Irishman has made his way, brandishing his skills learned across the world in WWE, and has fought in all of its brands.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

Balor has proved his mettle in the ring against competitors of all sizes and has often outmatched the tougher men. In this way, he is a true ‘David’ against any Goliath put in front of him.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
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His unparalleled plethora of experience in the sport makes him one of WWE’s biggest assets, and his style of fighting can withstand even the harshest of fights. Each version of his character brings out the best in him.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

Currently, Finn Balor wrestles on NXT and is a two-time NXT Champion. He is also the cumulative longest reigning Champion in the brand’s history.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
<h2>History<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></h2>
Finn Balor spent his first 7 years I the business wrestling for various promotions and programs under National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) from the UK. He was involved in several of its events across the country and gained his footing from there.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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In 2006, he joined NJPW and was part of several factions such as RISE, Apollo 55, and Bullet Club. He was known at this time as Prince Devitt, due to the ease of the fans calling him that rather than his real name, which is Fergal Devitt.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

Balor gained a huge learning experience from his time in Japan, which quickly moved him to the shores of NXT. In 2014, the Irishman joined WWE’s developmental territory and gained the name Finn Balor.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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In NXT, he debuted his signature body paint and soon rose up the pecking order due to his popularity amongst fans. He soon managed to clinch the NXT Championship after a feud with Kevin Owens.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

[caption id="attachment_457620" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-457620 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1058973370.jpg" alt="Finn Balor at a WWE Live" width="1920" height="1280" /> COLOGNE, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 07: Finn Balor during the WWE Live Show at Lanxess Arena on November 7, 2018 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)[/caption]

In 2016, Balor made his way to the main roster as part of Raw and quickly found himself in yet another title race. He managed to win the inaugural WWE Universal Championship by beating Seth Rollins, making history as the first holder of the belt.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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Unfortunately, the run was cut off due to an injury sustained and Ba2lor would never regain the title. In 2018, he did manage to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship and enjoyed a good reign before he found himself back to NXT, now much more polished and respected than it was before.

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NXT was now also the main brand, no longer the “developmental brand”, and was viewed as such by WWE fans. Balor’s return only heard things up and fans were thrilled to have him in.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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In 2020, ‘The Cat’ managed to win the vacant NXT Championship (which was relinquished by Karrion Kross on account of his injury), besting Adam Cole in the process. He also had two of the most hardcore title defenses against Kyle O’Reilly around the turn of the year.
<h3>The Demon King</h3>
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The 'Balor' in his translates to 'Demon King'. This is the anti-hero persona of the Irishman that comes out whenever he faces a large match ahead of him. While the idea was born in NJPW, it was refined through WWE and 'The Demon King' became one of the most popular characters in WWE.

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However, Finn Balor decided to temporarily retire this persona since he felt like it was a crutch his character had to lean on. He wanted to prove that the man under the body paint had the iron will in him, and he has been doing so quite efficiently on NXT.

Although, he has teased that 'The Demon King' could return at any time of his choice. If the conditions are right, he will resurrect the persona.

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<h2>Finn Balor 2021 Achievements<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></h2>
During his time in NJPW, Finn Balor won the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship 3 times and the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship 6 times.

[caption id="attachment_457618" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-457618 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-933219968.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1688" /> NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 15: Michael Conlon and Finn Balor pose at the Final Press Conference for the Jose Ramirez vs Amir Imam Super Lightweight fight at Madison Square Garden on March 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Bill Tompkins/Getty Images)[/caption]

In WWE, he won the WWE Universal Championship, the WWE Intercontinental Championship twice, the NXT Championship twice, and the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic in 2015.
<h2>Finn Balor 2021 Net Worth<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></h2>
[caption id="attachment_449719" align="alignnone" width="612"]<img class="wp-image-449719 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/finn-balor.jpg" alt="" width="612" height="408" /> Professional Wrestling: WWE SummerSlam: Finn Balor making entrance before match vs Bray Wyatt at Barclays Center.<br />Brooklyn, NY 8/20/2017<br />CREDIT: Chad Matthew Carlson (Photo by Chad Matthew Carlson /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)<br />(Set Number: X161332 TK1 )[/caption]

According to <a href="https://www.wealthypersons.com/finn-balor-net-worth-2020-2021/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wealthy Persons</a>, Finn Balor has a Net Worth of $3 million. This figure is bound to increase in the coming with time.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
<h2>Finn Balor 2021 Charities<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></h2>
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Finn Balor is an active supporter of LGBT+ rights. He wore a shirt for WrestleMania which represented his support for the cause and donated all profits from the sale of those shirts to an LGBT+ Charity.
<h2>How to contact Finn Balor<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></h2>
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Finn Balor can be contacted through his social media platforms on Instagram and Twitter:

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/finnbalor/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@finnbalor</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/FinnBalor?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@FinnBalor</a>
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<td valign="top">Real name</td>
<td valign="top">Fergal Devitt</td>
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<td valign="top">Born</td>
<td valign="top">25 July 1981</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top">Nationality</td>
<td valign="top">Ireland<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Height</td>
<td valign="top">5 ft 11 in (180 cm)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Weight</td>
<td valign="top">190 lb (86 kg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Marital Status</td>
<td valign="top">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Wife</td>
<td valign="top">Verónica Rodríguez</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Debut</td>
<td valign="top">2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Trained by</td>
<td valign="top">Johnny Moss

New Japan Inaki Dojo<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

NWA UK Hammerlock</td>
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<td valign="top">Ring name(s)</td>
<td valign="top">Finn Balor

Fergal Devitt

Prince Devitt

Pegasus Kid (II)

C.T.U Ranger Red (II)</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top">Net Worth</td>
<td valign="top">$3 million</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Finn Balor

Finn Balor 2021: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements If there’s any living embodiment for the word ‘resilience’, it&#8217;s Finn Balor. The Irishman has made his way, brandishing his skills learned across the world in WWE, and has fought in all of its brands.  Balor has proved his mettle in the ring against competitors of all sizes and has often outmatched the tougher men. In this way, he is a true ‘David’ against any Goliath put in front of him.  His unparalleled plethora of experience in the sport makes him one of WWE’s biggest assets, and his style of fighting can withstand even the harshest of fights. Each version of his character brings out the best in him.  Currently, Finn Balor wrestles on NXT and is a two-time NXT Champion. He is also the cumulative longest reigning Champion in the brand’s history.  History  Finn Balor spent his first 7 years I the business wrestling for various promotions and programs under National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) from the UK. He was involved in several of its events across the country and gained his footing from there.  In 2006, he joined NJPW and was part of several factions such as RISE, Apollo 55, and Bullet Club. He was known at this time as Prince Devitt, due to the ease of the fans calling him that rather than his real name, which is Fergal Devitt.  Balor gained a huge learning experience from his time in Japan, which quickly moved him to the shores of NXT. In 2014, the Irishman joined WWE’s developmental territory and gained the name Finn Balor.  In NXT, he debuted his signature body paint and soon rose up the pecking order due to his popularity amongst fans. He soon managed to clinch the NXT Championship after a feud with Kevin Owens.  COLOGNE, GERMANY &#8211; NOVEMBER 07: Finn Balor during the WWE Live Show at Lanxess Arena on November 7, 2018 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images) In 2016, Balor made his way to the main roster as part of Raw and quickly found himself in yet another title race. He managed to win the inaugural WWE Universal Championship by beating Seth Rollins, making history as the first holder of the belt.  Unfortunately, the run was cut off due to an injury sustained and Ba2lor would never regain the title. In 2018, he did manage to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship and enjoyed a good reign before he found himself back to NXT, now much more polished and respected than it was before. PARIS, FRANCE &#8211; MAY 19: Finn Balor during WWE Live AccorHotels Arena Popb Paris Bercy on May 19, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images) NXT was now also the main brand, no longer the “developmental brand”, and was viewed as such by WWE fans. Balor’s return only heard things up and fans were thrilled to have him in.  In 2020, ‘The Cat’ managed to win the vacant NXT Championship (which was relinquished by Karrion Kross on account of his injury), besting Adam Cole in the process. He also had two of the most hardcore title defenses against Kyle O’Reilly around the turn of the year. The Demon King The &#8216;Balor&#8217; in his translates to &#8216;Demon King&#8217;. This is the anti-hero persona of the Irishman that comes out whenever he faces a large match ahead of him. While the idea was born in NJPW, it was refined through WWE and &#8216;The Demon King&#8217; became one of the most popular characters in WWE. However, Finn Balor decided to temporarily retire this persona since he felt like it was a crutch his character had to lean on. He wanted to prove that the man under the body paint had the iron will in him, and he has been doing so quite efficiently on NXT. Although, he has teased that &#8216;The Demon King&#8217; could return at any time of his choice. If the conditions are right, he will resurrect the persona. Finn Balor 2021 Achievements  During his time in NJPW, Finn Balor won the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship 3 times and the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship 6 times. NEW YORK, NY &#8211; MARCH 15: Michael Conlon and Finn Balor pose at the Final Press Conference for the Jose Ramirez vs Amir Imam Super Lightweight fight at Madison Square Garden on March 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Bill Tompkins/Getty Images) In WWE, he won the WWE Universal Championship, the WWE Intercontinental Championship twice, the NXT Championship twice, and the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic in 2015. Finn Balor 2021 Net Worth  Professional Wrestling: WWE SummerSlam: Finn Balor making entrance before match vs Bray Wyatt at Barclays Center.Brooklyn, NY 8/20/2017CREDIT: Chad Matthew Carlson (Photo by Chad Matthew Carlson /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)(Set Number: X161332 TK1 ) According to Wealthy Persons, Finn Balor has a Net Worth of $3 million. This figure is bound to increase in the coming with time.  Finn Balor 2021 Charities  Finn Balor is an active supporter of LGBT+ rights. He wore a shirt for WrestleMania which represented his support for the cause and donated all profits from the sale of those shirts to an LGBT+ Charity. How to contact Finn Balor  Finn Balor can be contacted through his social media platforms on Instagram and Twitter: Instagram: @finnbalor Twitter: @FinnBalor  Real name Fergal Devitt  Born 25 July 1981  Nationality Ireland   Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)  Weight 190 lb (86 kg)  Marital Status Married  Wife Verónica Rodríguez  Debut 2000  Trained by Johnny Moss New Japan Inaki Dojo  NWA UK Hammerlock  Ring name(s) Finn Balor Fergal Devitt Prince Devitt Pegasus Kid (II) C.T.U Ranger Red (II)  Net Worth $3 million

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