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My Take
David Finlay interests me as a study in legacy and self-definition. Born in Hanover into a renowned wrestling family, he could have leaned entirely on the name, but instead he forged himself in New Japan's brutal apprenticeship before emerging in AEW as the leader of The Dogs. Winning the World Trios titles and commanding his own stable signals a wrestler who has shed the prospect label for genuine authority. I find his cross-continental path, European roots feeding both Japanese and American rings, very of-the-moment. I always root for performers who honor their lineage while insisting on their own identity, and Finlay does just that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Finlay Jr.
- Name (Japanese)
- デビッド・フィンレー
- Reading
- でびっど・ふぃんれー
- Born
- May 16, 1993 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- professional wrestler
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was David Finlay Jr. born?
Born May 16, 1993 (age 33).
Where is David Finlay Jr. from?
David Finlay Jr. is from Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany.
What does David Finlay Jr. do?
David Finlay Jr. works as professional wrestler.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.