Sheamus WWE Wrestler Profile: Biography, Achievements, Career Info, Records, Stats

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  • Real name: Stephen Farrelly
  • Ring name: Sheamus
  • Profession: Professional wrestler and actor
  • Date of birth: 28 January 1978
  • Billed height: 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
  • Billed weight: 250 lb (113 kg)
  • Billed from: “3000 BC” or Dublin, Ireland
  • Residence: Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Sheamus: Achievements

Some of the notable achievements of Sheamus are:

AchievementDateEventOpponentNotes
WWE Championship13 December 2009TLC: Tables, Ladders & ChairsJohn CenaSheamus won the title in a Tables match.
WWE Championship20 June 2010Fatal 4-WayJohn Cena, Edge and Randy OrtonSheamus won the title after cashing in his Money in the Bank contract.
King of the Ring29 November 2010RawJohn MorrisonSheamus won the tournament by defeating Morrison in the final.
United States Championship14 March 2011RawDaniel BryanSheamus won the title in a Two out of Three Falls match.
World Heavyweight Championship1 April 2012WrestleMania XXVIIIDaniel BryanSheamus won the title in 18 seconds.
Royal Rumble29 January 2012Royal Rumble29 other superstarsSheamus won the match by last eliminating Chris Jericho.
United States Championship5 May 2014RawDean AmbroseSheamus won the title in a 20-man Battle Royal.
Money in the Bank14 June 2015Money in the BankRoman Reigns, Randy Orton, Neville, Kofi Kingston, Kane and Dolph ZigglerSheamus won the match by retrieving the briefcase.
WWE World Heavyweight Championship22 November 2015Survivor SeriesRoman ReignsSheamus won the title by cashing in his Money in the Bank contract.
WWE World Heavyweight Championship30 November 2015RawRoman ReignsSheamus retained the title in a Tables, Ladders and Chairs match.
Raw Tag Team Championship19 December 2016RawThe New DaySheamus and Cesaro won the titles in a Tag Team match.
Raw Tag Team Championship7 August 2017RawThe Hardy BoyzSheamus and Cesaro regained the titles in a Tag Team match.
Raw Tag Team Championship28 January 2018Royal RumbleSeth Rollins and Jason JordanSheamus and Cesaro won the titles for the third time in a Tag Team match.
Raw Tag Team Championship16 September 2018Hell in a CellSeth Rollins and Dean AmbroseSheamus and Cesaro won the titles for the fourth time in a Tag Team match.
SmackDown Tag Team Championship27 January 2019Royal RumbleThe BarSheamus and Cesaro won the titles for the first time in a Tag Team match.

Sheamus: WWE Accolades

  • He is the first Irish-born WWE Champion and the first Irish world champion in WWE history.
  • He has won the WWE Championship three times, the World Heavyweight Championship once, the United States Championship three times, and the Raw Tag Team Championship four times (with Cesaro) and the SmackDown Tag Team Championship once (with Cesaro).
  • He has also won the 2010 King of the Ring tournament, the 2012 Royal Rumble match, and the 2015 Money in the Bank ladder match, making him the second wrestler (after Edge) to achieve all three accomplishments.
  • He defeated Daniel Bryan in 18 seconds at WrestleMania XXVIII to win the World Heavyweight Title, setting a record for the fastest world title match in WrestleMania history.
  • He is the leader of The Brawling Brutes stable, along with Ridge Holland and Butch, who have dominated SmackDown in brutal fashion.

Sheamus: Wrestling

AchievementDateEventOpponentNotes
WWE Championship13 December 2009TLC: Tables, Ladders & ChairsJohn CenaSheamus won the title in a Tables match.
WWE Championship20 June 2010Fatal 4-WayJohn Cena, Edge and Randy OrtonSheamus won the title after cashing in his Money in the Bank contract.
King of the Ring29 November 2010RawJohn MorrisonSheamus won the tournament by defeating Morrison in the final.
World Heavyweight Championship1 April 2012WrestleMania XXVIIIDaniel BryanSheamus won the title in 18 seconds.
Royal Rumble29 January 2012Royal Rumble29 other superstarsSheamus won the match by last eliminating Chris Jericho.
Money in the Bank14 June 2015Money in the BankRoman Reigns, Randy Orton, Neville, Kofi Kingston, Kane and Dolph ZigglerSheamus won the match by retrieving the briefcase.
WWE World Heavyweight Championship22 November 2015Survivor SeriesRoman ReignsSheamus won the title by cashing in his Money in the Bank contract.
Raw Tag Team Championship19 December 2016RawThe New DaySheamus and Cesaro won the titles in a Tag Team match.
SmackDown Tag Team Championship27 January 2019Royal RumbleThe BarSheamus and Cesaro won the titles for the first time in a Tag Team match.

Sheamus: Career Info

  • He was born in Dublin, Ireland on 28 January 1978 and speaks fluent Irish.
  • He was inspired to become a wrestler by watching British and American wrestling shows.
  • He trained at Larry Sharpe’s Monster Factory wrestling school in the US and debuted in 2002 as Sheamus O’Shaunessy.
  • He wrestled on the European independent circuit before signing with WWE in 2007.
  • He made his WWE main roster debut in 2009 on ECW and quickly rose to prominence by winning the WWE Championship from John Cena.
  • He has won a total of 14 championships in WWE, including four world titles, three US titles, and five tag team titles with Cesaro.
  • He has also won the King of the Ring, the Royal Rumble, and the Money in the Bank, making him the second wrestler to achieve all three feats.
  • He is currently the leader of The Brawling Brutes, a stable of ruthless and aggressive wrestlers who dominate SmackDown.

Sheamus: Net Worth

Sheamus’s net worth is estimated to be around $7 million as of November 2023. His main source of income is his wrestling career with WWE, where he reportedly earns $1.5 million per year. He has also appeared in some movies and TV shows, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows. He is one of the most successful and popular wrestlers in WWE history, having won many championships and accolades.

Sheamus: Records

  • He is the first Irish-born WWE Champion and the first Irish world champion in WWE history.
  • He has won a total of 14 championships in WWE, including four world titles, three US titles, and five tag team titles with Cesaro.
  • He has also won the King of the Ring, the Royal Rumble, and the Money in the Bank, making him the second wrestler to achieve all three feats.
  • He defeated Daniel Bryan in 18 seconds at WrestleMania XXVIII to win the World Heavyweight Title, setting a record for the fastest world title match in WrestleMania history.
  • He has a win percentage of 56.38% in his WWE career, with 870 wins, 44 draws, and 629 losses.

Sheamus: Stats

  • Matches: 1543
  • Wins: 870
  • Losses: 629
  • Draws: 44
  • Win percentage: 56.38%
  • Total championships: 14
  • Total days as champion: 1030
  • Average days per championship reign: 73.57

Sheamus: Personal Life

Wife

Sheamus is currently married to long-time girlfriend Isabella Revilla. The couple engaged in 2021 and announced their marriage in 2022.

Children

Sheamus does not have any children as of now.

Hobbies

Sheamus enjoys playing football and rugby, as well as singing in the choir. He is also a fan of Celtic music and Irish history. He likes to watch British and American wrestling shows, and is inspired by wrestlers such as Bret Hart, Triple H, and The Undertaker.

Nationality

Sheamus is an Irish citizen. He was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. He speaks fluent Irish, as well as English.

Home Town

Sheamus’s home town is Cabra, a suburb of Dublin. He spent his childhood in North Great George’s Street in Dublin.

Birth Place

Sheamus was born in Dublin, Ireland on 28 January 1978. His birth name is Stephen Farrelly.

Education

Sheamus completed his schooling at Scoil Caoimhin Primary and the Gaelscoil Coláiste Mhuire Secondary School, a Gaelscoil. He later played rugby for the National College of Ireland, where he gained a National Diploma. He also trained at Larry Sharpe’s Monster Factory wrestling school in the US.

Qualification

Sheamus has a National Diploma from the National College of Ireland. He is also a trained professional wrestler and actor. He has won many championships and accolades in WWE, as well as appeared in some movies and TV shows.

Religion

Sheamus is a Roman Catholic. He has a Celtic cross tattooed on his arm, as well as the word ‘Celtic’ written in Gaelic on his chest.

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