Wade Barrett
Definition
Wade Barrett is the ring name of Stuart Alexander Bennett, an English-American retired professional wrestler, actor, and current WWE color commentator on the SmackDown brand.
Best known for leading the debut of The Nexus faction on WWE Raw in 2010, winning NXT Season 1, capturing the King of the Ring in 2015, and his iconic 'Bad News Barrett' gimmick delivering grim updates to the audience.
A five-time WWE Intercontinental Champion who transitioned from bare-knuckle brawling roots in Preston, England, to a respected broadcasting role after retiring from in-ring competition in 2016.
Examples
Wade Barrett stepped into the commentary booth and immediately turned every pinfall into a posh poetry slam.
When Bad News Barrett delivered his weekly update, the locker room cleared out faster than a fire drill.
Wade Barrett's King of the Ring crown was shiny, but his trash-talk was the real jewel in the WWE crown.
After Nexus invaded Raw, Wade Barrett became the villain fans loved to boo—until his mic skills won them over.