Finn Balor scored his first victory in more than five months on Saturday, February 14, 2026, defeating Je’Von Evans during a WWE “Road to WrestleMania” live event in Lubbock, Texas. The win at the United Supermarkets Arena ended a 166-day winless stretch for the former champion.
Balor’s previous victory occurred on September 1, 2025, when he defeated Dragon Lee on Monday Night RAW. Following that match, Balor experienced a challenging period, going 0-7 in televised bouts over the next several months. This recent victory marks a turning point for Balor as the company moves toward WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.
The match with Je’Von Evans was widely praised by those in attendance as an “absolute banger.” In a notable moment following the contest, Balor broke from his aggressive persona to show respect to Evans. He helped the young star to his feet and presented him to the crowd, acknowledging the effort put forth in the match.
This win comes amid ongoing discussions regarding Balor’s career trajectory. Recently, he has been linked to a potential rematch with CM Punk at the upcoming Elimination Chamber event in Chicago. Balor has also been vocal about wanting to compete for the World Heavyweight Championship in his home region of Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Finn Balor gives Je’von evans his flowers ❤️#WWELubboxk pic.twitter.com/mLcMbfTvNo
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) February 15, 2026
