David Finlay and his wife, Ana Finlay, welcomed their first child in June 2024.
David Stephen Finlay is a German-born American professional wrestler. He has been signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling since 2015.
Moreover, he is a former two-time and longest-reigning IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion in his record-setting second reign.
Finlay has been leading Bullet Club, a wrestling stable in NJPW, since February 2023.
Highlights
- David Finlay is a German-born American professional wrestler who competes for Bullet Club in New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
- Finlay is married to his long-term girlfriend, Ana Scott Finlay. The couple tied the knot in 2018.
- David and Ana welcomed their first son in June 2024.
Recently, on January 4, 2025, at Wrestle Kingdom 19, Finlay lost his title to Yota Tusji, ending his second reign at 245 days.
Moreover, David was defending his IWGP Global Heavyweight at the Tokyo Dome against the challenger Tsuji. However, he was defeated by pinfall. This is Tusji’s first reign as IWGP GLobal Heavyweight Champion.
David Finlay powerbombing 300lbs Brody King🔥🔥🔥🔥 #NJPW #NJWD
— 🅰️🅾️ (@KXNGAO) January 5, 2025
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Furthermore, on January 5, David defeated Brody King at NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynastry. It was a hard-fought match where many fans praised it for its intensity.
On the X (former Twitter), one of the fans wrote,
David Finlay beats Brody King in an INCREDIBLE match! Back to back night bangers in the Tokyo Dome. FINLAY… I SWEAR TO GOD IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPROVED WRESTLERS IN THE LAST YEAR. THE REBEL SUPREMACY.
Moreover, a new report from Fightful Select‘s Sean Ross Sapp states that Finlay’s NJPW contract will soon end. The report also states that New Japan Pro Wrestling is expecting Finlay to resign from the company.
However, more information about David Finlay’s contract news and his decision is yet to be disclosed.
David Finlay Spends His Leisure Off-Season Time With His Wife, Ana Finlay And His Son
Finlay’s family lives in Atlanta, Georgia. He became engaged to his girlfriend, Ana Scott, on May 9, 2017.
Furthermore, on May 13, 2018, David and Ana married in Macedonia Hills, Newnan, Georgia.
David Finlay and his wife, Ana, have known each other since the summer of 2008. At that time, they were family friends. Slowly, their relationship developed from friends to best friends and lovers.
The couple started dating in 2016 after David’s first trip to Japan. Their story is included on The Knot‘s wedding webpage.
Moreover, David Finlay’s wife, Ana Scott Finlay, is a fitness enthusiast and worked as a former supervisor at Chick-fil-A Kedron Village. She studied at Sandy Creek High School.
The couple are parents to one son, born in June 2024. Announcing her pregnancy on November 20, 2023, on her Facebook page, Ana writes,
So much to be thankful for, Baby Finlay coming June 2024
Ana Finlay
Then, on July 1, David Finlay’s wife Ana uploaded an adorable photo of David holding his newborn son in his arms.
Furthermore, David Finlay’s leisure time and vacations are mostly engaged to his wife and son.
On his Instagram account, he often uploads pictures of him getting engaged in his previous family time.
Additional Information
- David’s father, Fit Finlay, and Ana’s family belong to the Northern Ireland heritage. The initial link is for both families to connect.
- David Finlay is a fourth-generation professional wrestler in his family, following a tradition started by his great-grandfather John Lidell.
- David’s father, Fit Finlay, is a retired professional wrestler from Northern Ireland. He is a WWE trainer and assistant coach at the performance center.
