WWE RAW: 5 Biggest news stories - Alexa Bliss appears in Edge's match, Drew McIntyre gets betrayed (February 1, 2021)

#2 Sheamus betrayed Drew McIntyre on WWE RAW

The BROGUE KICK that rocked @DMcIntyreWWE's world and friendship with @WWESheamus!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/vRq2oh29Cv

— WWE (@WWE) February 2, 2021

Sheamus and Drew McIntyre's friendship had been showcased on WWE RAW over the past several episodes, and it came to a bitter end this week.

WWE fans had expected this to happen at some point, and the company pulled the trigger on the Road to WrestleMania.

Drew McIntyre had an in-ring segment with the 2021 Men's Royal Rumble winner, Edge, to kick-off this week's WWE RAW. The Scottish Warrior was nothing but respectful towards Edge.

But The Rated-R Superstar gave a warning and a piece of advice that the WWE Champion has a huge target on his back during this year's WrestleMania season. Sheamus was a part of this segment as well, who initially arrived to defend McIntyre's character on WWE RAW.

As of now, Edge hasn't made a decision on which Championship he will challenge for at WrestleMania 37. After Edge left the ring, Drew McIntyre posed with his belt in a dominant display. Unfortunately for the WWE Champion, he received a Brogue Kick from Sheamus soon after.

In two separate backstage segments featuring Drew McIntyre and Sheamus, it became clear that the two are set to collide on the Road to WrestleMania 37. McIntyre's backstage interview made a huge impact, as the WWE Champion did a great job in selling his emotions while he sent a message to Sheamus.

it’s on... friend. 🇮🇪v🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 https://t.co/MDC6nIRCKJ

— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) February 2, 2021

There is a lot of time to build up Edge's potential arc with Drew McIntyre. In the meantime, Sheamus and McIntyre's feud will most likely be an intensely personal rivalry on WWE RAW.