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Ripped WWE Star Smokes Weed While Training

By Sridhar Krishnan • Published Jan 07, 2026 11:41 EST
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A veteran WWE talent has admitted to smoking weed when training.

Many individuals who are into training and fitness might consider it counterproductive. Finn Balor, however, made the surprising revelation during a recent appearance on Cody Rhodes’ podcast.

In the closing minutes of What Do You Wanna Talk About? With Cody Rhodes, the Undisputed WWE Champion revealed lighting a cigar while getting his cardio done.

That’s when The Prince chimed in, stating that he smoked weed during his exercise routine.

Cody Rhodes: You wanna hear some old-timer sh*t? The guy who does my diet or training or whatever asks for 50 minutes of cardio.

Finn Balor: 50?

Rhodes: 50, and he’ll just say, ‘You can walk at an incline for 50. Walk at an incline.’ Okay. I walk in my neighborhood, it’s roughly 45 to 50 minutes. I now have just started smoking a cigar while doing it, which I think is counterproductive to the cardio.

Balor: I smoke weed while training.

Rhodes: I don’t think there could be a better ending than that.

Finn Balor Undergoing Character Change In WWE

Since debuting on the main roster in 2016, Finn Balor had predominantly been pushed as a babyface.

In 2022, his character underwent a significant change when he became a heel for the first time by joining The Judgment Day.

Despite multiple regime changes and talent replacement, the 44-year-old has remained an active member of the faction.

On the final Raw episode of 2025, Balor cut an emotional promo while honoring his injured stablemates, JD McDonagh and Dominik Mysterio, claiming he was ready to take the faction to new heights again.

He recalled his time on WWE NXT while promising to take on a similar path and bring the titles back into The Judgment Day.

H/T: Fightful