Hoping Balor Brings out “The Demon”

Finn Balor has had an extraordinary career in the wrestling/sports entertainment industry, traversing the world – mainly in Europe and Japan, and being most known in Japan for being a founding member of the Bullet Club. This was before being introduced in NXT’s lineup in 2014, and subsequently debuting on the main roster in 2016. He became the first-ever Universal Champion at SummerSlam in 2016 by defeating Seth Rollins. WWE had big plans for Balor. The plan was for him to hold the title for about the same length of time as Kevin Owens held it. That got derailed when Balor sustained a shoulder injury that would keep him out of in-ring competition until after WrestleMania 33. WWE proved that they never quite viewed Balor in the same light after his injury. His booking has been inconsistent to put it mildly. He came close to breaking that mold a few times. The first being at The Royal Rumble 2018 when he entered the match at number two and lasted all the way to be one of the final four in the match. The second was at The Royal Rumble 2019 when he gave Brock Lesnar a run for his money.

The WWE has never gained confidence in Balor, for whatever reason, to carry him as a main (or, an event superstar). Balor is the current Intercontinental Champion right now and does not have a WrestleMania opponent. He deserves to have a high-profile, singles match against another great opponent, maybe someone like Johnny Gargano. We all should be very hopeful that Balor brings out “The Demon” aspect of his character at WrestleMania. This would mark the first time The Demon has been introduced on a stage other than SummerSlam on the main roster. Personally, I think it would elevate him in a big way to bring some of the Sting element into his character.