Wade Barrett Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 7 in |
Weight | 112 kg |
Date of Birth | August 10, 1980 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Eye Color | Green |
Wade Barrett is an English bare-knuckle boxer turned professional wrestler and actor who came to prominence as the protagonist leader of The Nexus on WWE in 2010. Besides that, he has also appeared in various films and shows including Dead Man Down (2013) and Eliminators (2016). Wade also has a huge social media fan base with more than 800k followers on Instagram and more than 2 million followers on Twitter.
Born Name
Stuart Alexander Bennett
Nick Name
Stu, Wade Barrett
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Penwortham, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Wade graduated from the University of Liverpool with a degree in Marine Biology.
As a wrestler, Barrett trained under the watchful eye of former wrestler Al Snow and Jon Richie.
Occupation
Host, Actor, Commentator, Professional Wrestler
Family
- Siblings – Teegan Bannett (Older Brother)
Manager
Wade is represented by Alex of Inter Talent Group.
Build
Muscular
Height
6 ft 7 in or 201 cm
Weight
112 kg or 247 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Wade has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Sports a whole beard
- Tall and muscular physical appearance
Brand Endorsements
Wade has done endorsement work for various brands such as –
- Walmart
- Ross
Wade Barrett Favorite Things
- Wrestling Match Of All-Time – The WWF Intercontinental Championship match in the main event of SummerSlam 1992, between Davey Boy Smith and Bret Hart.
Source – Wikipedia
Wade Barrett Facts
- He spent the first 6 years of his life in Preston, Lancashire before his family relocated to Wales where he grew up.
- Wade has credited former professional wrestler Davey Boy Smith to be his wrestling idol.
- Wrestler Bret Hart was a childhood hero of his.
- He worked as a recruitment consultant at a science lab prior to becoming a wrestler.
- Wade was a professional bare-knuckle boxing champion and once also competed against a formidable opponent at The Battle of Buda and won.
- Barrett was once stabbed with an eight-inch blade as the assailant tried to steal the money that he had won on the night of a boxing match.
- He was 21 years old when he started his career as a professional wrestler.
- In November 2014, Barrett was granted a “U.S. green card”.
- He is a huge fan of the Preston North End FC.
- Until February 2020, Wade worked as a commentator for the World of Sport Wrestling and NWA Wrestling.
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