Stuart Bennett

Acting

Stuart Bennett

Born 1980-08-10 · Preston, Lancashire, England, UK

Stuart Alexander Bennett is an English professional wrestling commentator, actor, and former professional wrestler and former bare-knuckle boxer who holds both British and American citizenship. He is currently signed to WWE, where he is a color commentator on the NXT brand under the ring name Wade Barrett. Under the Wade Barrett name, Bennett won the first season of NXT in 2010 and made his main roster debut on Raw later that year. He rose to prominence as the leader of The Nexus, a villainous faction composed of the remaining NXT first-season rookies. He headlined five PPV events for WWE in 2010—SummerSlam, Night of Champions, Bragging Rights, Survivor Series, and TLC—three of which saw him unsuccessfully challenge for the WWE Championship. He later formed The Corre, a short-lived group with former Nexus members Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel, along with Ezekiel Jackson in 2011. After they disbanded, he would go on to become a five-time Intercontinental Champion. In 2013, Barrett's ring name was changed to Bad News Barrett and he adopted the character of a man who took pleasure in breaking bad news to other people. In 2015, he won the 20th King of the Ring tournament, at which point his ring name was changed to King Barrett. He notably portrayed a villain for his entire WWE career, regardless of the other changes to his character. He has not wrestled since leaving WWE in May 2016, though he has appeared in non-wrestling roles on the international independent circuit, such as a commentator for World of Sport Wrestling and a general manager for Defiant Wrestling under his real name. He made his acting debut in the thriller film Dead Man Down (2013) and has since starred in films such as Eliminators (2016), I Am Vengeance (2018), and I Am Vengeance: Retaliation (2020). He returned to WWE as a commentator in August 2020.

Acting credits

Dead Man Down poster
6.2

In New York City, a crime lord's right-hand man is seduced by a woman seeking retribution.

Dead Man Down

2013

WWE Wrestlepalooza 2025 poster
6.0

Wrestlepalooza 2025, also promoted as Wrestlepalooza: Indianapolis, was a professional wrestling Premium Live Event promoted by WWE and the first to be streamed exclusively on ESPN Unlimited in the United States. It was the fifth Wrestlepalooza (although the first under the WWE banner) and the first since 2000. It took place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, and was headlined by Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Title.

WWE Wrestlepalooza 2025

2025

WWE SummerSlam 2026: Sunday poster
7.8

The 2026 SummerSlam, also promoted as SummerSlam: Minnesota, is a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by WWE. It is the 39th annual SummerSlam and took place as a two-night event on August 1st and 2nd at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

WWE SummerSlam 2026: Sunday

2026

Eliminators poster
6.4

A former US Federal Agent must abandon the witness protection program and come out of hiding when his London home is invaded in error due to a wrong address. When the event ends with multiple homicides, the news triggers those hunting him to send Europe's most dangerous assassin to kill him. Now on the run with his daughters life in jeopardy, a determined father must get her to safety before the people he's been hiding from tracks him down.

Eliminators

2016

WWE SummerSlam 2026: Saturday poster
7.3

The 2026 SummerSlam, also promoted as SummerSlam: Minnesota, is a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by WWE. It is the 39th annual SummerSlam and took place as a two-night event on August 1st and 2nd at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

WWE SummerSlam 2026: Saturday

2026

WWE SummerSlam 2015 poster
7.2

The biggest event of the summer just got hotter when SummerSlam returns to the east coast and invades Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY! The Undertaker attempts to avenge the most historic defeat in WWE history when he rises from the ashes to challenge Brock Lesnar. Plus, in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Seth Rollins battles United States Champion John Cena in a winner takes all match, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose battle The Wyatt Family, and much more on the biggest night of the summer!

WWE SummerSlam 2015

2015

Backlash Tampa poster
6.8

The 2026 Backlash, also promoted as Backlash: Tampa, was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by WWE and took place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. Five matches were contested at the event. In the main event, Roman Reigns faced Jacob Fatu for the Raw's World Heavyweight Championship. In other prominent matches, Iyo Sky fought Asuka, Trick Williams faced Sami Zayn to for the SmackDown's WWE United States Championship, and in the opening bout, Bron Breakker squared off against Seth Rollins.

Backlash Tampa

2026

WWE WrestleMania 42 – Sunday poster
7.2

World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk goes to war with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 42.

WWE WrestleMania 42 – Sunday

2026

WWE WrestleMania XXVII poster
7.3

WrestleMania XXVII was a 2011 professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by WWE. It was the 27th annual WrestleMania and took place on April 3rd, 2011, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson served as the host.

WWE WrestleMania XXVII

2011

WWE WrestleMania 31 poster
8.0

WrestleMania 31 was the thirty-first annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by WWE. It took place on March 29, 2015, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

WWE WrestleMania 31

2015

Fanged Up poster
5.2

A young rogue is thrown into prison for the weekend, unaware that the guards are blood-sucking vampires and the inmates are their victims

Fanged Up

2017

WWE Money in the Bank 2011 poster
7.8

Money in the Bank (2011) was a PPV presented by Skittles, which took place on July 17, 2011 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. It was the second annual Money in the Bank PPV. The main event featured john Cena defending the WWE Championship against CM Punk with the stipulation that if Punk won, Cena would be fired. This was due to CM Punk's contract being up the next night, and he was threatening to win the title and leave the company with it. On the undercard, Christian faced Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship with the stipulation that the title could change hands in the event of a disqualification. Also featured were the Raw and SmackDown Money in the Bank ladder matches.

WWE Money in the Bank 2011

2011

WWE Survivor Series 2012 poster
7.3

Deception and foul play have brought CM Punk to the brink of a year long winning WWE Champion title reign. But can he survive with the odds stacked against him as he defends his coveted WWE Championship against Ryback and John Cena in a Triple Threat Match and the Celtic Warrior Sheamus looks to take back his World Heavyweight Championship from the man he lost it towards The Big Show plus Mick Foley makes his WWE return and much more.

WWE Survivor Series 2012

2012

WrestleMania 41: Saturday poster
7.3

WrestleMania 41 lights up Las Vegas as CM Punk, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins collide in a highly anticipated Triple Threat Match.

WrestleMania 41: Saturday

2025

WWE WrestleMania 29 poster
7.6

At the Show of Shows, John Cena has a chance to rewrite history when he challenges The Rock for the WWE Championship. A brash, remorseless CM Punk seeks the ultimate claim to immortality by attempting to do what no one has done before him - defeat the Undertaker at WrestleMania, ending his double decade-long Streak. Brock Lesnar and Triple H collide in a No Holds Barred showdown where The Game’s illustrious career is on the line. This is the place where legends are made. This is WrestleMania.

WWE WrestleMania 29

2013

WWE Bragging Rights 2010 poster
8.2

Bragging Rights (2010) was a PPV that took place on October 24, 2010 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The primary match of the evening was a 14-man interpromotional elimination tag match for 'ragging right' between the two brands. Smackdown was represented by Big Show, Mysterio, Swagger, Alberto Del Rio, Edge, Tyler Reks, and Kofi while Team raw was composed of The Miz, R-Truth, Shaemus, Santino, John Morrison, CM Punk, and Ezekiel Jackson. The main event was a singles match for the WWE Championship with Randy Orton defending the title against Wade Barrett with the stipulation that if Barrett lost, John Cena would be fired. A second main event was a Buried Alive match for the World Heavyweight Championship between defending champion Kane and The Undertaker.

WWE Bragging Rights 2010

2010

WWE Battleground 2015 poster
6.3

Battleground (2015) is an upcoming professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by WWE. It will take place on July 19, 2015 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. It will be the third event under the Battleground chronology.

WWE Battleground 2015

2015

WWE Survivor Series 2011 poster
7.4

After 7 years, The Rock finally returns to action to join forces with his WrestleMania opponent, John Cena, to create the most charismatic tag team of all time. Can these 2 bitter rivals work together to defeat the formidable, chaos causing coalition of the Miz and R-Truth? Also, the Straight Edge Superstar CM Punk finally gets his one-on-one rematch for the WWE Championship when he challenges Alberto Del Rio. And just one month removed from their titanic clash that destroyed the ring, Mark Henry and Big Show battle in a rematch for the World Heavyweight Championship. Madison Square Garden comes alive for the 25th anniversary of Survivor Series. Survivor Series (2011) was a PPV that took place on November 20, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It was presented by THQ's WWE '12. It was the 25th annual Survivor Series event.

WWE Survivor Series 2011

2011

WWE SummerSlam 2026: Saturday - Countdown poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

WWE SummerSlam 2026: Saturday - Countdown

2026

I Am Vengeance: Retaliation poster
5.8

A former special-forces soldier is given the opportunity to bring the man who betrayed his team on their final mission in Eastern Europe several years ago - to justice.

I Am Vengeance: Retaliation

2020

WWE WrestleMania 42 – Saturday poster
6.1

Cody Rhodes clashes with longtime friend Randy Orton for the Undisputed WWE Title. Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer to defend against Liv Morgan WrestleMania 42. Women’s Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch. Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre in an Unsanctioned Match. Four teams are going to battle it out for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Title. Logan Paul, Austin Theory & IShowSpeed vs. The Usos & LA Knight in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. Seth Rollins vs. Gunther.

WWE WrestleMania 42 – Saturday

2026

WWE Payback 2015 poster
6.9

WWE Payback 2015 is a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by WWE. It took place on May 17, 2015, at the Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. It's the third event under the Payback chronology, and the first Payback event to be held outside of the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois.

WWE Payback 2015

2015

Saturday Night's Main Event XLV poster
6.0

Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk joins forces with Cody Rhodes against Gunther and Sami Zayn, Danhausen competes in his first match at Madison Square Garden as he takes on JD McDonagh in a No Disqualification Match, and WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Paige and Brie Bella defend their title against Lainey Reid and Fallon Henley of Fatal Influence.

Saturday Night's Main Event XLV

2026

WWE Money in the Bank 2015 poster
6.5

Money in the Bank (2015) is a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by WWE. It took place on June 14, 2015 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. It was the sixth event under the Money in the Bank chronology.

WWE Money in the Bank 2015

2015