WWE bought some talent, and WWE created some down the line; Sheamus is part of that second category. Though he has been a veteran in pro wrestling as well as sports entertainment, WWE is the place where he not only made a name for himself but also became the champion of the company in no time. And Sheamus is no one-trick pony; whenever he gets an opportunity, he proves himself.
Now, fans do respect him a lot, though the relationship has been a love-and-hate one. But as Sheamus is now living at the dusk of his career, fans love him more than ever before. A recent social media post just proves that.
WWE Fans are loving the retro look of Sheamus from 2004
A real blast from the past, fans are reacting to one of Sheamus’ photos from his earlier days. Being called Sheamus O’Shaunessy “SOS,” this photo is part of the early days of his Irish Whip Wrestling debut, and fans are loving it. Some of the reactions are hilarious.
From not believing the fact that Sheamus has an origin story, some are also ironically including him as a member of that OG Spirit Squad. Some fans are just speechless to look at a younger Sheamus, as he looked like Daniel Bryan in their opinion.
After his debut, Sheamus had one of the most impressive runs in WWE
For any wrestler, the debut plays a big part when it comes to building the star. But very few of them can have as impressive of a career as Sheamus. Debuting in ECW, he was not like other stars; he didn’t carry a tan and talked with an Irish accent. Something was different. And WWE was quick to give him a boost, not only to the spotlight; just 166 days after his debut, he became the champion of the company.
Whom did he defeat, you ask? At the TLC event, Sheamus defeated WWE poster boy John Cena to become the WWE Champion.
Over the years, Sheamus has become a legend of the WWE
Debut is always crucial, but what makes a star is how he carries that tempo. And Sheamus did that flawlessly. His championship reign didn’t stop there, as he not only excelled in the singles division, but he also shined when he was partnered with Cesaro. Sheamus has won 3 WWE Championships, 1 World Heavyweight Championship, 3 United States Championships, 5 Tag Team Championships, King of the Ring (2010), and Money in the Bank (2015).
And just to showcase his class, the rivalry between him, Drew McIntyre, and Gunther has resulted in the best matches of the past year. Sadly, it is inevitable that we won’t be seeing much of Sheamus, but with the career he had, he is no less than an icon.