Farrelly was a two-time International Heavyweight Champion during his tenure in Irish Whip Wrestling before becoming a member of the WWE. His accomplishments include holding the WWE Championship on two occasions, the World Heavyweight Championship once, and the WWE United States Championship three times, as well as winning the 2010 King of the Ring tournament and the 2012 Royal Rumble match. During his matches while currently playing the heel role, The WWE Universe often chants "You Look Stupid" during his matches. He portrayed Rocksteady in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.