David Edward Clarke Finlay Sr., MBE (born 1936), better known by the ring names David Finlay, Dave Finlay, or Dave Finlay Sr., is a Northern Irish retired professional wrestler, coach, and promoter.[1][2][3]
Career edit
Finlay formed a wrestling club in Greenisland in 1968, and remained a coach at the establishment until 2023.[4] He was appointed MBE in the 2024 New Year Honours for his contribution to Olympic wrestling in Northern Ireland.[5]
Finlay is the father of professional wrestler Fit Finlay, known for his tenure with WWE and the grandfather of David and Brogan Finlay.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Wrestling coach says MBE honour is the pinnacle of his career". www.shropshirestar.com. 2023-12-29. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ Rumsey, Connel (2023-12-30). "Wrestling Legend To Receive MBE On 2024 New Year's Honours List". WrestleTalk. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ Elliott, Brian (2008-06-15). "Finlay's dad reflects back on his own career". Slam Wrestling. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ "New Year Honours 2024: 'I thought it was a speeding ticket,' says Dave Finlay on MBE". BBC Sport. 2023-12-29. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ "411MANIA". Fit Finlay’s Father to Receive MBE From King’s New Year Honours List. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ Thompson, Andrew (2023-12-21). "REPORT: Brogan Finlay signs with WWE". POST Wrestling | WWE AEW NXT NJPW Podcasts, News, Reviews. Retrieved 2024-01-07.