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The August 4, 2025 episode of WWE RAW will feature a third match between Sheamus and Rusev, following their previous encounters, and will be broadcast live from Brooklyn, New York, starting at 8 PM ET, with fans able to stream it on Netflix.
Sheamus displayed his injuries after a brutal WWE Survivor Series match against Bron Breakker and Ludwig Kaiser for the Intercontinental Championship. Despite his efforts, Sheamus was defeated by Breakker, who retained his title. This match was significant for Sheamus as the Intercontinental title is the only main roster singles title he has yet to win, which would make him a WWE Grand Slam Champion. The rivalry between Sheamus, Breakker, and Kaiser has been intensifying, with Breakker currently in his second reign as champion.
WWE SmackDown's "New Year's Revolution" event may see the return of former WWE Champion Sheamus, who has been absent since August 2023. He is rumored to potentially join Butch in a tag team match against Pretty Deadly. Sheamus has also voiced concerns about The Bloodline dominating TV time and hindering other wrestlers' opportunities to shine. Despite acknowledging Roman Reigns' success, Sheamus emphasizes the need for more storylines for the rest of the roster.
The Brawling Brutes' tag team partnership is on the rocks after a series of miscommunications and mistakes during recent matches, leading to tensions between BUTCH and Ridge Holland. The future of their partnership is uncertain, especially with the potential return of Sheamus.
WWE SmackDown featured Edge vs. Sheamus in the 25th anniversary of Edge's WWE career, amid rumors that this may be his last match. Edge addressed the retirement rumors, stating that he honestly doesn't know if he will retire or not. The show also included other matches and segments, with Austin Theory defeating LA Knight, Bianca Belair and Charlotte Flair defeating Damage CTRL, The Street Profits defeating The O.C., and Edge defeating Sheamus. Last week's SmackDown broadcast garnered 2.097 million viewers.
Edge has revealed that his upcoming match against Sheamus on August 18th will be the last match on his current WWE contract. While he is unsure if it will be his final match overall, he emphasized that when he does retire, there will be no coming back. Edge acknowledged the physical toll wrestling takes on his body and expressed uncertainty about his future in the sport.
Edge will face Sheamus in a one-on-one match during his 25th Anniversary Special. Despite their long tenures in WWE, this will be their first singles contest. Edge expressed his desire to face Sheamus, thanking him for being a catalyst in his return to the ring. The match will take place on the August 11 episode of SmackDown.
LA Knight revealed some of the names participating in the Slim Jim Battle Royal at SummerSlam, including Sheamus, Karrion Kross, Grayson Waller, Shinsuke Nakamura, LA Knight himself, Santos Escobar, Matt Riddle, AJ Styles, and The Miz. The match will feature a total of 25 wrestlers and showcases a mix of mid-card talent who have the potential to shine in the main event.
GUNTHER wins the Intercontinental championship in a thrilling match against Sheamus and Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 39, delivering powerbombs and chops to secure the victory. Despite the crowd's support for Sheamus, GUNTHER emerged as the victor and retained his title.
WWE reportedly plans to have a WrestleMania 39 contract signing on tonight's SmackDown featuring Sheamus, Drew McIntyre, and WWE Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER. The KO Show with Kevin Owens is also planned, with Sami Zayn likely to be his guest. The announced line-up includes more build to WrestleMania 39, Cody Rhodes vs. Ludwig Kaiser, and Rey Mysterio vs. LA Knight.
Gunther will defend his Intercontinental Championship against Drew McIntyre and Sheamus in a Triple Threat Match at WrestleMania. After a Fatal 5-Way Match, McIntyre and Sheamus were set to face each other for the title opportunity, but a mid-match attack by Imperium led to both Superstars being granted a chance to challenge Gunther. WrestleMania will take place on April 1 and 2, streaming live on Peacock in the United States and on WWE Network everywhere else.
A triple threat match for the Intercontinental Championship has been officially announced for WrestleMania 39, featuring GUNTHER defending his title against Drew McIntyre and Sheamus. The match was confirmed after both McIntyre and Sheamus scored a pinfall at the same time in a Fatal 5-Way match, leading to a singles match between the two on Friday Night SmackDown. The triple threat was rumored to be planned all along and was confirmed after GUNTHER attacked both wrestlers during their match.
Several matches and segments have been revealed for tonight’s WWE SmackDown, including Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus with the winner facing WWE Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER at WrestleMania 39, Cody Rhodes promo, and Santos Escobar and Zelina Vega vs. Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Ripley.