Finn Bàlor joins a long list of legends in the professional wrestling industry that kicked off their career in Japan. Guys such as Hulk Hogan, Eddie Guerrero, Chris Jericho and Dean Malenko all became world wide sensations after spending some time down there. This is why it was a special moment when Bàlor won the NXT Heavyweight Championship from the long reigning, bully champion Kevin Owens. Not only was Bàlor a great wrestler in Japan, the amazing body paint he puts on before big-time NXT matches started out there. According to Bàlor, he was surprised he was even allowed to wear it in the WWE. Read More »
WWE's Extreme Rules pay-per-view emanates live from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, just outside Chicago, and begins with a pre-show match between Bad News Barrett and Neville. Read More »