David Edward Clarke Finlay Sr., MBE (born 1936), better known by the ring names David Finlay, Dave Finlay, or Dave Finlay Sr., is a Northern Irish retired professional wrestler, coach, and promoter.[1][2][3]
Finlay formed a wrestling club in Greenisland in 1968, and remained a coach at the establishment until 2023.[4] He was appointed MBE in the 2024 New Year Honours for his contribution to Olympic wrestling in Northern Ireland.[5]
Finlay is the father of professional wrestler Fit Finlay, known for his tenure with WWE and the grandfather of David and Brogan Finlay.[6]