10 Things We Learned From WWE's Finn Bálor: For Everyone

1. Reflection

Finn Bálor
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A common feature of every WWE project, the closing period of self-reflection normally finds talent looking back on the documented highs and lows with plenty of rose-tint and optimism for the next (or final) stages of their career.

Bálor, here, was refreshingly different.

Referencing his LGBTQ+ entrance at WrestleMania 34 as well as the Make-A-Wish work he does as a WWE Superstar, he spoke endearingly about the additional duties he has the privilege of performing within the company. The message of positivity felt authentic even through the lens of WWE's typical style choices, more because of Finn himself than anything else.

Much as he'd approached every topic of conversation in the feature, he felt authentic in his earnest appraisal of society as it stands and how he can make small changes with his vast reach. Going beyond wrestling was a rather pleasing way for the piece to conclude - for a man who hasn't done a lot else since a very young age, he seems remarkably at peace with himself and everything he's achieved.

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