Well, slap on the green and grab your favorite pint, because “The Celtic Warrior” is back! Sheamus made a smashing return to WWE Raw last night in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, marking his first TV match since last summer. And what a comeback it was! The man hadn’t graced the squared circle since his shoulder decided it needed a break after a tussle with Edge, but last night, Sheamus showed that time off might just be the secret sauce to wrestling rejuvenation.
The scene was set at the Bell Centre, which, fun fact, is also where Ivar of The Viking Experience made his debut five years ago. Talk about a full-circle moment! The match kicked off with the kind of hearty lock-up you’d expect from two guys who eat iron nails for breakfast. They traded strikes with the kind of gusto that makes you glad you’re on the other side of the TV screen.
After a fierce exchange, Sheamus took the lead with a White Noise from the second rope—a move that would make any chiropractor wince. But Ivar wasn’t about to let the story end there. He soared from the top rope with a splash that had everyone holding their breath. Still, it wasn’t enough to keep the Irish powerhouse down. Sheamus rallied with a Knee Cap, followed by his trademark Brogue Kick—a kick so fierce it could register on the Richter scale—and just like that, the match was his.
Post-victory, Sheamus didn’t just soak in the cheers; he turned the commentary desk into his own personal victory lane, celebrating with Pat McAfee and Michael Cole. If you ever needed a lesson in how to make a comeback, take notes from Sheamus.
But it’s not all about the ring action for Sheamus. Off the ropes, there’s chatter about his contract, which is ticking towards expiry in 2024. Since 2019, when he last penned a deal, he’s kept fans guessing with cryptic social media posts that are more mysterious than a detective novel. Will WWE add some extra time to his contract post-injury? Only time will tell.
For now, let’s just enjoy the fact that Sheamus is back, throwing Brogue Kicks and taking names. And who knows? Maybe his next post will be “Contract signed.”