Stars from different countries have made their mark in WWE. Some wrestlers from Ireland have also impressed fans with their unique style and amazing performances. In the last few years, these superstars from Ireland have left their strong impact in the world of WWE. Here we look at the five best Irish wrestlers who are most talked about in WWE history:
Top WWE Superstars from Ireland Who Changed the Game
| Rank | Wrestler | Key Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Lyra Valkyria | Defeated Becky Lynch at Halloween Havoc 2023 to become NXT Women’s Champion |
| 4 | JD McDonagh | Won the WWE World Tag Team Championship in 2024 with Finn Balor |
| 3 | Sheamus | Quickly rose to superstardom by winning the WWE Championship in 2009 |
| 2 | Finn Balor | First-ever WWE Universal Champion, leader of The Judgment Day |
| 1 | Becky Lynch | Became ‘The Man’ and headlined WrestleMania as a woman for the first time |
5. Lyra Valkyria
Lyra made her WWE debut in 2022 with NXT. In no time, she competed with top wrestlers. In 2023, she defeated Becky Lynch in the Halloween Havoc event to win the NXT Women’s Championship, showing everyone that she is the star of the future. When she came to the main roster in 2024, she became the first Women’s Intercontinental Champion. Lyra is still in her growth phase and is WWE’s new emerging name for Ireland.
4. JD McDonagh
JD did her training at Finn Balor’s wrestling school. After that, she showed her mettle in NXT UK and NXT. Then he came back to the roster and became a part of The Judgment Day faction. In 2024, JD also won the WWE World Tag Team Championship along with Finn Balor. JD’s journey has just begun, but he has become a strong superstar of Ireland.
3. Sheamus
Sheamus entered WWE in 2009 and quickly caught everyone’s attention with his tremendous performance. Within a few months of his debut, he made his mark by defeating John Cena and winning the WWE Championship. Sheamus has proved himself to be a top wrestler by winning championships several times and is still an active member of RAW.
2. Finn Balor
Finn Balor made his debut in WWE NXT in 2014. He had already made a name for himself in NJPW and the independent circuit. He quickly became a star in WWE’s Black & Gold brand. As soon as he joined the main roster in 2016, Finn created a record by winning the WWE Universal Championship. Now he is the leader of The Judgment Day faction, where he shows his leadership and wrestling skills.
1. Becky Lynch
These five Irish wrestlers have made a name for themselves during Wave, which is a matter of great pride for Ireland.
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