Dave Finlay Sr.

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.

Career
Finlay formed a wrestling club in Greenisland in 1968, and remained a coach at the establishment until 2023. He was appointed MBE in the 2024 New Year Honours for his contribution to Olympic wrestling in Northern Ireland.

Finlay is the father of professional wrestler Fit Finlay, known for his tenures with WWE and on World of Sport, and the grandfather of David and Brogan Finlay.