Dave Finlay

Early life

Finlay was born in Carrickfergus, County Antrim in 1958. His father, Dave Finlay Sr., is a former amateur and professional wrestler and coach, who was appointed MBE in the 2024 New Year Honours "For Services to Olympic Wrestling in Northern Ireland". His grandfather was also a wrestler, and his sister was a referee. His uncle, Albert Finlay, was a goalkeeper for Glentoran F.C. in the 1960s and 1970s.