Sheamus (birth name: Stephen Farrelly), a former rugby player from Dublin, Ireland, is competing on WWE's Raw brand as of November 2024. Standing at 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) and weighing approximately 267 lbs (121 kg), he is a versatile performer. He is known for his trademark maneuvers like Brogue Kick, White Noise, Cloverleaf, Inverted Facelock Backbreaker, and Fallaway Slam as per the SmackDown Hotel. In his extensive two-decade career, he has acquired numerous nicknames, such as "S.O.S.," "The Irish Curse," "The Celtic Warrior," "The Great White," and "The Alabaster Gladiator.”
Beyond his wrestling career, Sheamus has left a significant impact in the world of WWE video games, beginning with WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 and continuing through titles such as WWE All Stars, WWE '12, and every WWE 2K installment since its debut in 2013. He has also showcased his talents in film and television, lending both his voice and acting skills to various projects. Additionally, he runs the popular YouTube channel Celtic Warrior Workouts, which has gathered one million subscribers as of November 2024.
List of Titles Won by Sheamus in WWE
Sheamus has clinched a total of five titles in WWE as of November 2024. These include the WWE World Tag Team Championship, WWE United States Championship, WWE Championship, World Heavyweight Championship, and the WWE Tag Team Championship. Before his WWE success, he began his career in Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), where he first captured the FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship.
| Championship | No. of Times |
| FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship | One Time |
| WWE Championship | Three Times |
| WWE World Tag Team/RAW Tag Team Championship | Four Times |
| WWE Tag Team/SmackDown Tag Team Championship | One Time |
| World Heavyweight Championship | One Time |
| WWE United States Championship | Three Times |
When did Sheamus win the WWE Championship?
Sheamus won his first major WWE title, the WWE Championship, by defeating John Cena at the inaugural TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view in 2009. This historic victory made him the first Irish wrestler to ever claim the WWE Championship. Furthermore, he set a remarkable record as the fastest wrestler to grab this title, accomplishing the feat just 166 days after his debut.
Sheamus Title Defences in WWE
Sheamus's title defenses are listed below, as recorded by Cagematch :
| Championship | Won at | Lost at | Defenses | Duration |
| FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship | FCW - Event (18.09.2008) | FCW - Event (11.12.2008) | 11 | 84 Days |
| WWE Championship | WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2009) | WWE Elimination Chamber 2010 | 3 | 70 Days |
| WWE Championship (2x) | WWE Fatal 4-Way (2010) | WWE Night Of Champions (2010) | 5 | 91 Days |
| WWE United States Championship | Raw (14.03.2011) | WWE Extreme Rules (2011) | 3 | 48 Days |
| World Heavyweight Championship | WWE WrestleMania 28 (2012) | WWE Hell In A Cell (2012) | 8 | 210 Days |
| WWE United States Championship (2x) | Raw (05.05.2014) | WWE Network Special (03.11.2014) | 7 | 182 Days |
| WWE World Heavyweight Champion (3x) | WWE Survivor Series (2015) | Raw (14.12.2015) | 3 | 22 Days |
| WWE World Tag Team/RAW Tag Team Championship (with Cesaro) | WWE Roadblock (2016) | WWE Royal Rumble - Kickoff (2017) | 3 | 42 Days |
| WWE World Tag Team/RAW Tag Team Championship (2x) (with Cesaro) | WWE Extreme Rules (2017) | WWE SummerSlam (2017) | 3 | 77 Days |
| WWE World Tag Team/RAW Tag Team Championship (3x) (with Cesaro) | Raw (06.11.2017) | Raw (25.12.2017) | 3 | 49 Days |
| WWE World Tag Team/RAW Tag Team Championship (4x) (with Cesaro) | WWE Royal Rumble 2018 | WWE WrestleMania 34 (2018) | 5 | 70 Days |
| WWE Tag Team/SmackDown Tag Team Championship (with Cesaro as The Bar) | SmackDown (16.10.2018) | WWE Royal Rumble (2019) | 4 | 103 Days |
| WWE United States Champion (3x) | WWE WrestleMania 37 (2021) | WWE SummerSlam (2021) | 2 | 132 Days |
Sheamus Championships Outside of WWE
Here is a list of titles Sheamus has captured outside of WWE as per Cagematch:
| Promotions | Championships | Duration |
| Irish Whip Wrestling (IWW) | IWW International Heavyweight Championship (1x) | 62 Days |
| IWW International Heavyweight Championship (2x) | 329 Days |
Sheamus Accomplishments
| Company | Accomplishments |
| Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) | Match of the Year vs. Gunther at Clash at the Castle (2022) |
| Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) | Ranked No. 12 of the top 500 wrestlers (2011) |
| Ranked No. 5 of the top 500 wrestlers (2012) | |
| Ranked No. 6 of the top 500 wrestlers (2013) | |
| Ranked No. 2 of the top 500 wrestlers (2015) | |
| Rolling Stone | Most Welcome Heel Turn – tied with Naomi (2015) |
| World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) | WWE Slammy Award: Breakout Star of the Year (2009) |
| WWE Triple Crown Champion | |
| WWE Slammy Award: Superstar Most in Need of Make-up (2010) | |
| WWE Slammy Award: Outstanding Achievement in Muppet Resemblance (2011) | |
| WWE Slammy Award - Feat of Strength of the Year (2012: for delivering White Noise to Big Show) | |
| WWE Year-End Award – Tag Team of the Year (2018: with Cesaro) | |
| Wrestling Observer Newsletter (WON) | Most Improved Wrestler (2010) |
FAQs on Sheamus
A. Sheamus hair color is fiery red.
A. Sheamus is married to his Filipina-American girlfriend Isabella Revilla.
A. Sheamus weighs about 267 lbs (121 kg).
A. Sheamus has won four world championships, including three WWE Championships and one World Heavyweight Championship.
A. Sheamus is the first Irish WWE champion.
