Finn Balor Reflects on His Time in WWE NXT, Talks His Raw Debut, Big Match Win & NXT Live Event Status, Says This is Just the Beginning

July 27, 2016

WWE star Finn Balor, who will be facing Seth Rollins for the new WWE Universal Championship at SummerSlam, posted the following reflections on Twitter today:

To have been a part of the team that helped NXT become what it is now is without question my proudest accomplishment pic.twitter.com/lNlDW9t4Qi

— Finn Bálor (@wwebalor) July 27, 2016

Raw on Monday was the result of 16 years of hard work, preparation & a lot of help from a LOT of people I’ve been fortunate to learn from.

— Finn Bálor (@wwebalor) July 27, 2016

But trust me, I am under no illusion that the hard work is done. Monday was 1 night, This Is Just The Beginning…

— Finn Bálor (@wwebalor) July 27, 2016

..And if it takes another 16 years to get where I want to be, at the very top, that is what I am willing to give. I AM ALL IN#Real

— Finn Bálor (@wwebalor) July 27, 2016

As for now, back to work! #NXTSanAntonio #NXTCorpusChristi #NXTHouston #BalorClub Is Here

— Finn Bálor (@wwebalor) July 27, 2016

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.