Finn Bálor's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 20, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Finn Bálor.

Finn Bálor, born Fergal Devitt, is an Irish professional wrestler currently signed with WWE, performing on the Raw brand. Bálor is known for his exceptional athleticism, charisma, and captivating in-ring presence. He is known for his signature body paint and 'Demon' alter ego.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

October 2005: Wins Second British Commonwealth Title

On October 2005, at the NWA 57th Anniversary Show in Nashville, Tennessee, Fergal Devitt defeated Dru Onyx for his second British Commonwealth title.

January 2008: IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship Win

On 27 January 2008, Devitt and Minoru won the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship, marking Devitt's first major tag title reign.

July 2009: IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship Win

On 5 July 2009, Devitt and Ryusuke Taguchi defeated The Motor City Machine Guns to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship.

January 2010: IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship Defense

On 4 January 2010, Devitt and Taguchi successfully defended the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship against Averno and Último Guerrero at Wrestle Kingdom IV in Tokyo Dome.

2010: Wins IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship

In 2010, Prince Devitt won the Best of the Super Juniors tournament, and subsequently defeated Naomichi Marufuji to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship for the first time. He also won the J Sports Crown Openweight 6 Man Tag Tournament with Taguchi and Goto.

2010: Best of the Super Juniors Winner

In 2010, Prince Devitt won the Best of the Super Juniors tournament.

January 2011: IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship Defense at Wrestle Kingdom V

On 4 January 2011, at Wrestle Kingdom V in Tokyo Dome, Devitt successfully defended the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Kota Ibushi. On 23 January 2011, Devitt and Taguchi regained the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship, becoming double IWGP champions for the second time.

2011: Championship Matches and Title Defenses

In 2011, Devitt and his partners experienced both triumphs and setbacks in various championship matches. They secured their second consecutive J Sports Crown Openweight 6 Man Tag Tournament victory on June 23, but Devitt was unsuccessful in regaining the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship on July 24. Apollo 55 successfully defended the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship on August 14. On September 11, they made their seventh successful defense, breaking the record for most defenses during a single reign. Devitt won the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship for the second time on September 19. On October 10, Devitt and Taguchi lost the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship. Devitt successfully defended his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship on November 12 and December 4. He concluded the year on December 23 with another successful title defense.

January 2012: IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship Win and Loss

On January 4, 2012, at Wrestle Kingdom VI in Tokyo Dome, Devitt and Taguchi defeated Richards and Romero to regain the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship. However, on February 12 at The New Beginning, Apollo 55 lost the title back to the No Remorse Corps.

March 2012: CMLL Debut and NWA World Historic Middleweight Championship Win

In March 2012, Devitt embarked on his first tour of Mexico with CMLL. After overcoming a calf injury, Devitt made his CMLL debut on March 23. On March 30, Devitt defeated Volador Jr. to become the new NWA World Historic Middleweight Champion.

2012: IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship Win and Super Jr. Tag Tournament

In 2012, Devitt challenged for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship on October 8. On October 21, Apollo 55 participated in the Super Jr. Tag Tournament. On November 2, Devitt and Taguchi advanced to the finals of the tournament but were defeated. On November 11, Devitt defeated Low Ki to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship for the third time.

January 2013: IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Defense at Wrestle Kingdom 7

On January 4, 2013, at Wrestle Kingdom 7 in Tokyo Dome, Devitt successfully defended the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Low Ki and Kota Ibushi in a three-way match.

2013: Bullet Club Formation and Best of the Super Juniors Win

In 2013, Devitt formed the Bullet Club. On May 24, Devitt participated in the 2013 Best of the Super Juniors. On June 9, Devitt won the Best of the Super Juniors.

2013: Second Best of the Super Juniors Win

In 2013, Prince Devitt won the Best of the Super Juniors tournament for the second time.

2016: Inaugural WWE Universal Champion

In 2016, Finn Bálor became the inaugural WWE Universal Champion at SummerSlam, winning a world title in his pay-per-view debut and becoming the quickest wrestler to win a world title at 27 days after his main roster debut.