Wade Barrett Net Worth (2024)
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Wade Barrett, born Stuart Bennett, is a former bare-knuckle boxer and British professional wrestler from the United Kingdom. He is best known for his role as “Wade Barrett” in the WWE. Nowadays, he’s working for the British independent wrestling promotion, Defiant Wrestling.

After successful ventures such as Ohio Valley Wrestling (2008-2010), The Nexus (2010-2011), The Corre, The Barrett Barrage, and Bad News Barrett, he soon ascended to notoriety as one of the most successful wrestlers of his time.

But even before that…

Wade began his professional career as a champion bare-knuckle boxer in Liverpool. Also, Barrett made his professional debut in a 30-Man battle royal staged by NWA UK Hammerlock Wrestling in 2004.

Yes, you read that right!

As a bare-knuckle boxing champion, the boxer swiftly rose to popularity, fighting at venues throughout Europe. In 2005, Wade won the Dropkixx IWC Heavyweight Championship.

Afterward…

At the request of WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, Wade introduced his bare-knuckle experience into WWE. He debuted in professional wrestling at 21 and was mentored by Jon Ritchie, AI Snow, and Chris Jericho. He soon climbed to fame as one of his generation’s most successful wrestlers.

What is Wade Barrett famous for?

Bennett dominated the first season of NXT in 2010 and made his main contract debut on Raw later that year under the “Wade Barrett” moniker. As the head of The Nexus, a criminal faction made up of the remaining NXT first-season rookies, and Wade soared to fame.

Are you aware that…

Barrett wrestled for Ohio Valley Wrestling and subsequently Florida Championship Wrestling, winning tag team titles in both organizations.

Here’s a kicker:

Did you know that his idol, Davey Boy Smith and Bret Hart, are Barrett’s inspiration to become professional wrestler?

Apart from that…

SummerSlam, Night of Champions, Bragging Rights, Survivor Series, and TLC were among WWE’s five PPV events in 2010, three of which saw him unsuccessfully contend for the WWE Championship.

We’re not done yet…

In 2011, the wrestler and his former Nexus members Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel, and Ezekiel Jackson created The Corre, a short-lived organization.

One the same year…

Wade Bennett won his first championship after defeating Kofi Kingston in a Smackdown program on March 25, 2011. He later made his Wrestlemania debut in a tag team match with Big Show and Kane at Wrestlemania XXVII.

Following that…

Barrett’s ring name was altered to “Bad News Barrett,” and he took on the persona of a man who enjoyed informing others of bad news.

Wade’s ring name was changed to “King Barrett” when Barrett competed and won the 20th King of the Ring competition in 2015.

Yes! You read that right!

And now…

…let’s move to the other side of the story!

His personal life.

Did you know that…

Wade Barrett had a connection with WWE diva Victoria Crawford, also known as Alicia Fox, in the industry. The relationship ended, and the reason for the split is unknown. He later had a relationship with Rachel David, a Canadian television host, broadcaster, and journalist, which ended in divorce.

Apart from professional wrestling…

Wade also made his acting debut in the thriller “Dead Man Down” (2013) and has since gone on to play in films including “Eliminators” (2016), “I Am Vengeance” (2018), and “I Am Vengeance: Retaliation” (2020). In August 2020, he returned to WWE as a commentator.

To sum it all…

Regardless of the various tweaks to his persona, he consistently portrayed a villain throughout his WWE career. He hasn’t wrestled since leaving WWE in May 2016. However, he has worked as a commentator for the World of Sport Wrestling and a general manager for Defiant Wrestling under his name in non-wrestling capacities on the worldwide independent circuit.

How Old Is Wade Barrett

Wade Barrett age, is 44 years old. He was born on August 10, 1980, in Penworth, Lancashire, England.

Wade Barrett Height & Weight

Wade Barrett has an average body structure, standing at the height of 6 feet 7 inches (2.01m) and weighing roughly 112 kg.

Other WWE wrestlers that are also 2.01 meters or 6 ft 7 inches include Dennis Knight, Earthquake, Hillbilly Kim, Hulk Hogan, Jon Heidenreich, Luke Gallows, Kongo Kong, Kamala, Donovan Dijak, Bull Buchanan, Scott Hall, Mark Cannebury, Brodus Clay, and Blackjack Mulligan.

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