10 Things You Didn't Know About Finn Balor

7. Finn And Matt Bloom Are Very Close

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Most important of all, however, is Balor’s connection with Matt Bloom. The former Tensai was wrestling as Giant Bernard when Balor enrolled in NJPW’s famed dojo back in 2006, and they hit it off straight away.

Their seemingly unlikely friendship continued long after Bloom had left Japan to return to WWE, and when he was promoted to his current role as NXT’s Head Trainer and Producer, Balor was one of the first names Bloom recommended the company sign.

Balor inked a contract shortly afterwards, and continues to hold Bloom in the highest regard. In fact, Balor has recently been quoted a saying “on a personal level, nobody in WWE knows me as well as Matt Bloom”, and the man formerly known as Albert was no doubt vital in aiding Balor’s transition from Japanese Strong Style to mainstream American wrestling.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.