Following a WWE World Heavyweight Championship match against CM Punk at WWE RAW on January 19, 2026, at The SSE Arena in Belfast, Finn Bálor addressed the audience. During the event, Bálor was defeated by CM Punk. Following the match, Bálor remained in the ring to speak. Bálor acknowledged his opponent, stating,
"First of all, ladies and gentlemen, let's give it up for CM Punk."
He then expressed his privilege to be present, adding,
"I just want to say that I've… I feel very privileged to be here tonight."
Bálor described the night as a highlight of his career, stating,
"I've done a lot in my 25-year career in this business, and tonight is, without question, the most memorable night of my career so far."
He shared a personal detail regarding his family, noting,
"I don't get to come home very often. And this week was very special because yesterday, for the first time in almost 15 years, I got to celebrate my mother's birthday with her."
Bálor then led the crowd in singing "Happy Birthday" to his mother, Leonie. Concluding his address, Bálor remarked on the significance of performing in his home country. He stated,
"To get to do this on home turf… on our island… in front of my family, in front of my people… I wanna say from the bottom of my heart, go raibh míle maith agat."
He added,
"You know what, it’s true what they say—there is no place like home. Thank you very much, Belfast!"
Bálor exited the ring after his speech.