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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>
<h2><img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://dailyddt.com/wp-content/uploads/getty-images/2016/04/681195014.jpeg" alt="" width="3200" height="2228" data-noaft="1" /></h2>
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>

<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/4b/6a/61/4b6a614a74432c200db676be40daba8d.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" data-noaft="1" />

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>

<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://www.wwe.com/f/styles/gallery_img_l/public/all/2016/12/65_Tokyo_07042015MM_01705--15de9945f06b5ba9278c0deab6fcce53.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="1200" data-noaft="1" />

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>

<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://wrestlingworld.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/finn-balor-demon-king-1068x601.jpg" alt="" width="1068" height="601" data-noaft="1" />

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.

[caption id="attachment_457621" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-457621 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-960417532.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> PARIS, FRANCE - 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)[/caption]

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>

<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://talksport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/09/image001-1.jpg?strip=all&amp;quality=100&amp;w=1200&amp;h=800&amp;crop=1" alt="" width="1200" height="800" data-noaft="1" />

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>
<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://wrestlingworld.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Finn-Balor.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="630" data-noaft="1" />

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.

<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200805184818/FD606FBF-D372-44E4-903F-CC2565E320C0.jpeg" alt="" width="1200" height="675" data-noaft="1" />

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>
<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://www.si.com/.image/t_share/MTY4MDI3NDI4OTY4MDE1MTIx/finn-balor-wwe-lgbtq-pride-shirt-interviewjpg.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="675" data-noaft="1" />

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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<tbody>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Real name</td>
<td valign="top">Fergal Devitt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Born</td>
<td valign="top">25 July 1981</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
<tr>
<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>
<tr>
<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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