Finn Balor is a wrestling veteran who has performed all over the world. He was a huge player in New Japan Pro Wrestling before signing with WWE. He has been with the company for over a decade now. The Stamford-based promotion will be his final wrestling employer as an active wrestler. This was considering his announcement of renewing his contract with the company.
Balor’s contract was originally set to expire in 2024. Earlier this year, he announced that he had re-signed with the company and would stick to WWE in the near future. Speaking on What’s The Story, the Irishman discussed at length the details of his contract. He revealed that his new contract was for five years, and would last until 2029.
The first Universal Champion said that he was excited about the future. When he was in his 20s, he thought he would be doing well if he made it to 30. He eventually reached his 40s and was surprised that the fans and company wanted him to continue to wrestle. He doubted if he would be able to keep wrestling for a long time and wondered how his body would feel afterward.
Finn Balor revealed that he wanted to stay with the company, and the promotion wanted him there as well. This mutual feeling led to them hashing out the details of his contract. He joked and hoped that he wouldn’t get fired and would last the duration of his entire contract.
WWE fans are overjoyed after Finn Balor signs 5-year contract with WWE
The WWE Universe was elated to see one of their favorite wrestlers stick with the company. Even at the age of 42, he is still one of the best in-ring workers in the company. He put on incredible matches against the likes of Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano during NXT Black and Gold. He kept up the quality of his matches during his main roster tenure as well, despite a major injury in 2016.
Fans expect this to be his last major contract as a full-time professional wrestler. By the time his contract is up, Balor will be 47 years old, likely retiring in the Stamford-based promotion itself. However, he may take up managerial or backstage roles in the future, either in WWE or perhaps in other promotions.
So this might be his last major contract
— Nameless✌️………….🤟🇵🇸#thankyoucena (@Namelescoo) July 9, 2024Demon Balor vs priest for the title at survivor series is going to feed generations
— Retrosandnintendo (@Awes0mem0hawk45) July 9, 2024Considering Finn is 42, this be his last in ring long term contract with any wrestling company.
— Randy Perkins (@RandyPerkins65) July 9, 2024It'll probably be his last major contract. He might go bsck to Japan or possibly AEW for a last hoorah. Guys killing it but he is about to be 43 in a few weeks
— . (@Sabinistic) July 9, 2024It’s only right for him to get another shot at the WWE championship or World Title, he deserves his big run even if it’s his final run.
— max💫☕️ (@forgodssakemax) July 9, 2024Dude has been loyal AF to Hunter when he probably couldve gotten equal money in AEW or a top guy push in NJPW or TNA (and maybe even AEW!). What Im saying here is, WWE, do the right thing. Give Finn the ball at some point over the next 5 years. Give him a top guy run!
— Jeff Bone (@jeffbone89) July 9, 2024Yea bro is retiring in WWE 😂 HHH is definitely putting the World Title on him at some point
— Andrew✌🏾 (@AaronDrew777) July 9, 2024Netizens were also clamoring for a world title push for the former Bullet Club leader. He has only one world championship to his name, which he had to vacate due to injury. If he is truly in cahoots with Liv Morgan and plans to betray the Judgment Day, he may soon be on the way to a big push. Considering that he is in his 40s, this may be his last chance at a world championship before retiring.
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