About Wade Barrett
Stuart Alexander Bennett, born on August 10, 1980 in Penworthham, England, is an English wrestler who goes by the stage name Wade Barrett. He is currently a commentator for NXT.
In 2010, Barrett won the first season of NXT, and made his first WWE appearance during that year. He formed a faction called The Nexus with his NXT colleagues and ran rampant on the main roster. Barrett headlined 5 PPV events in 2010 (SummerSlam, Night of Champions, Bragging Rights, Survivor Series, and TLC). After they disbanded, he went on to become a five-time Intercontinental Champion. Still a former WWE Superstar, Wade Barrett has now found success as the Corrupt Corporate Executive King Barrett, who revels in breaking bad news to people.He won the WWE King of the Ring in 2015, and changed his name to King Barrett.Barrett has always played the villain throughout his career, regardless of his character.
When he left the WWE in May 2016, The Undertaker had various non-wrestling roles on the international independent circuit, such as a commentator for World of Sport Wrestling and a general manager for Defiant Wrestling.In 2013, he made his acting debut in the thriller ‘Deadman Down’, which was released in 2013. Since then, he has starred in films such as Eliminators (2016), I Am Vengeance (2018), and I Am Vengeance: Retaliation (2020).
He returned to WWE in August 2020 as a commentator for the NXT brand.
Name | Stuart Alexander Bennett |
DOB | 10 August 1980, 41 years |
Height | 201 cm |
Weight | 112 kg |
Occupation | Professional wrestler, Actor, Commentator |
Professional Debut | 2004 |
Professional Name | Wade Barrett |
Wade Barrett’s Early life
Stuart Alexander Bennett was born in 1980 and grew up in England, moving to the United States because he wanted to be a professional wrestler. His favorite match of all time happened at SummerSlam 1992 when Davey Boy Smith and his childhood hero Bret Hart were fighting. In university he got a degree in marine biology, after which he went to work as a scientist and started training to be a professional wrestler.
Bare-Knuckle Boxing Career
By the age of 20, Bennett was boxing for Great Britain and won several tournaments across Europe in an event called the Battle of Buda. rice field.
He was walking down an alleyway when he was stabbed by someone trying to steal his money. He fled, but he was unable to take the money with him due to blood loss.
The attack left him with a 12-inch scar that stretched from his upper back to half of his right triceps, and the punches he received throughout his bare-knuckle career disfigured his nose, during which he regretted does not express his life. At the request of Dusty Rhodes, he incorporated his bare knuckle career into the WWE gimmick and was introduced to the wrestling world as the European Bare Knuckle Champion he fought. on the street in Europe and named his trademark move, Wasteland, after the site of many of those matches.
Early Career (2004–2006)
When he was 21, Bennett decided to become a professional wrestler. He trained by Jon Ritchie and Al Snow. In June 2004, he debuted in an NWA UK Hammerlock battle royal under the name Stu Sanders.
Sanders also competed for Dropkixx Wrestling, Real Quality Wrestling, and All Star Wrestling. In 2005 he beat Danny Beckwith for the Dropkixx IWC Heavyweight Championship. Sanders also had a rivalry with Nick Aldis and Danny Dexter in Dropkixx Wrestling.
Wade Barrett in WWE
Barrett made his NXT debut by defeating Daniel Bryan. On an episode of RAW, Barrett, along with his NXT pals, interfered in a match between John Cena and his CM Punk main his event. They attacked both contestant Luke Gallows and Announce his team. A timekeeper was also injured in the incident. Barrett destroyed the ring area and surrounding equipment.
The group continued their path of disrupting main events, and attacked both Cena and Vince McMahon. They then changed their name to the “Nexus”.
In 2012, Barrett defeated Kofi Kingston to win the Intercontinental Championship for the second time in his career. Four days later, he again defended his title against Kingston in SmackDown.
He returned to Bad News his Bullet in 2013 and defeated the Big E to become the four-time Intercontinental Champion.
In 2015, Styles became King of the Ring by defeating Ziggler, Truth and Neville in the first round.
Wade Barrett WWE achievements
- WWE Intercontinental Championship (5 times)
- King of the Ring (2015)
- NXT (Season one)
- WWE Intercontinental Championship No. 1 Contender’s Tournament (2014)
- Slammy Award (1 time)
Wade Barrett Movies
Movie Name | Year |
Dead Man Down | 2013 |
Eliminators | 2016 |
I Am Vengeance | 2018 |
I Am Vengeance: Retaliation | 2020 |
Wade Barrett Girlfriend
Wade Barrett has had romantic relationships with many wrestlers, including Alicia Fox and Rachel David. They’ve since remained good friends and he’s also been in relationships with Victoria Crawford (2010) and Alicia Fox.
Wade Barrett Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Wade Barrett’s net worth as of June 2022 is $7 million and his main source of income is the entertainment industry.
Why Is Wade Barrett No Longer Wrestling?
After being with the WWE for a decade, Wade left the company in 2016. He has since been giving acting a try and he’s done well for himself.
Is Wade Barrett Going To Wrestle Again?
Wade returned to WWE television screens in 2020 but it is still up in the air on whether or not he will step into the squared circle.
Did Alicia Fox Date Wade Barrett?
Yes, Wade Barrett and Alicia Fox were in a relationship.
