Fit Finlay

David John Finlay Jr. (born 31 January, 1958) is an Irish retired professional wrestler from Northern Ireland. He is currently signed with WWE as a trainer/assistant coach. He is best known for his tenures with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) under the ring name Fit Finlay from 1996 to 2000, and Finlay in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) from 2005 to 2010.

"Dave Finlay" redirects here. For Fit's son, see David Finlay (wrestler). For Fit's father, see Dave Finlay Sr. For the wrestling executive briefly billed as "Dave Finley", see David Crockett (wrestling). For people with similar names, see David Finlay.

Fit Finlay
Finlay in March 2008
Birth nameDavid John Finlay Jr.
Born (1958-01-31) 31 January 1958
Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Spouse(s)
Paula Valdez
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(m. 1976; div. 1979)​
    Melanie Duffin
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    (m. 1998)​
    Children3, including David and Brogan
    Professional wrestling career
    Ring name(s)David Finlay
    Dave Finlay
    Dave "Fit" Finlay
    Fit Finlay
    Fit Finley
    Finlay
    Sir Finlay
    The Belfast Bruiser
    Young Apollo
    Billed height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
    Billed weight233 lb (106 kg)
    Billed fromBelfast, Northern Ireland
    Trained byDave Finlay Sr.
    Ted Betley
    Debut1974
    Retired2012

    Finlay debuted in 1974, and has held over 20 championships around the world throughout his career, including the WCW World Television Championship and the WWE United States Championship.

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