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Dave Finlay Sr.

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David Edward Clarke Finlay MBE (born 1936), better known as Dave Finlay Sr., is a Northern Irish retired professional wrestler, coach and promoter.[1][2][3]

Finlay is the father of professional wrestler Fit Finlay, known for his tenures with WWE and on World of Sport, and the grandfather of David and Brogan Finlay.[4]

Career

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Finlay formed a wrestling club in Greenisland in 1968, and remained a coach at the establishment until 2023.[5] He was appointed MBE in the 2024 New Year Honours for his contribution to Olympic wrestling in Northern Ireland.[6]

Personal life

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Finlays wife Evelyn died 11 September, 2019.[7][8]

References

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  1. ↑ "Wrestling coach says MBE honour is the pinnacle of his career". Shropshire Star. 2023-12-29. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  2. ↑ Rumsey, Connel (2023-12-30). "Wrestling Legend To Receive MBE On 2024 New Year's Honours List". WrestleTalk. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  3. ↑ Elliott, Brian (2008-06-15). "Finlay's dad reflects back on his own career". Slam Wrestling. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  4. ↑ Thompson, Andrew (2023-12-21). "REPORT: Brogan Finlay signs with WWE". POST Wrestling. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ "Fit Finlay's Father to Receive MBE From King's New Year Honours List". 411Mania.com. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  7. ↑ "Funeral Times | Death Notice EVELYN FINLAY". www.funeraltimes.com. Archived from the original on 2019-12-16. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  8. ↑ "Decorated east Antrim wrestling coach recognised with MBE in New Year's Honours list". NorthernIrelandWorld. 2024-01-04. Retrieved 2026-07-25.


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