Finn Bálor started his WWE career 10 years ago and will remain in it for the foreseeable future.
On Monday, Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp reported that Balor had re-signed with WWE on a “major multi-year deal. ” Balor previously tweeted that he wasn’t going anywhere:
I would like to take this moment to thank WWE for 10 incredible years. And after careful consideration, it was the right time to say, “I’m not going anywhere!pic. twitter. com/CXUEASqak9
An earlier report from Fightful (via Steve Carrier of Ringside News) noted that Balor “allegedly has a primary interest outside of the company” and “in particular, AEW is looking to draft potential free agents this summer. “that “Balor’s call on the list of skills they were watching,” however, his new deal with WWE now appears to be official.
After a remarkable career in New Japan Pro Wrestling, Balor signed with WWE in 2014 and temporarily established himself as a long-term major event star, winning the NXT Championship that same year. He is one of the most popular stars in the history of WWE progression. logo and joined the top list in 2016.
During his appearance on Monday Night Raw, Balor earned a spot in the inaugural Universal Championship match against Seth Rollins. While he won the match and became the first Universal Champion in WWE history, he suffered a torn shoulder that forced him to do so. Give up the name the next night.
After recovering from surgery, Bálor managed to return to the spotlight by becoming a two-time Intercontinental Champion. He also returned to NXT and became a heel for the first time, bringing back nuances of his character in NJPW. Lately he is a member of The Judgment Day, with whom he was twice Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion alongside Damian Priest.
At 42 years of age, Bálor continues to bet at the highest level. There have been signs that he might oppose Priest, who now holds the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Fans will no doubt enjoy watching Balor continue his WWE career after signing his new contract.
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