//Q&A: David Finlay on New Japan Cup-USA Tournament, His Father’s Influence on His Career and More

Q&A: David Finlay on New Japan Cup-USA Tournament, His Father’s Influence on His Career and More

David Finlay discusses the New Japan Cup-USA tournament, his father’s influence on his wrestling career and more.

David Finlay is looking to take advantage of wrestling during the pandemic.

A fourth-generation member of the wrestling industry, Finlay is the son of legendary wrestling tough guy Fit Finlay. He first joined New Japan Pro Wrestling in 2015, but he has significantly altered his look and presentation over the past two years as he pursues a higher position in the promotion.

The 27-year-old Finlay is part of New Japan’s NJPW Strong show streaming every Friday on New Japan World. Following back-to-back victories, he has advanced to the finals of the New Japan Cup-USA Tournament. The winner receives a future title shot at the IWGP United States Championship, a title held by Jon Moxley, who is also AEW’s world champion.

Finlay spoke with Sports Illustrated about his journey in wrestling, his father’s influence on