Stephen Farrelly[5][9] (Irish: Stíofán Ó Fearghaile) (born January 28, 1978)[5] is an Irish professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs under the ring name Sheamus /ˈʃeɪməs/.[10]
Prior to joining WWE, Farrelly was also a two-time International Heavyweight Champion during his tenure in Irish Whip Wrestling. He is a three-time World Champion, having held the WWE Championship on two occasions and World Heavyweight Championship once. He also won the King of the Ring in 2010 and the Royal Rumble in 2012, as well as the WWE United States Championship once.Farrelly was born in Cabra, Dublin, Ireland and was raised in the city.[11] He speaks fluent Irish, having attended Scoil Caoimhin Primary and Coláiste Mhuire Secondary School, a Gaelscoil.[11] During his school years, he sang in the Palestrina Choir until the age of 13; during this time, he appeared on the Late Late Show and Live at Three.[7] He played Gaelic football for the Erin's Isle team where once he was declared sports star of the month.[12] He also played rugby for the National College of Ireland,[11] where he gained a National Diploma.[13] He is a former IT technician,[9] and also worked as security for a nightclub, which led to him to occasionally working as a bodyguard for Bono and Larry Mullen, Jr. of the band U2, as well as Denise van Outen.[11][14]
In wrestling[edit]
- As Sheamus
- Finishing moves
- Brogue Kick[6] (Running bicycle kick, sometimes as a counter to an oncoming or diving opponent)[175][176][177]
- Celtic Cross[178] / High Cross[6] / Pale Justice[179] (Running crucifix powerbomb)[180] – 2009–2011; used rarely thereafter
- Cloverleaf[6]
- Irish Curse[3][181] (Side slam backbreaker) – Mid–2009; used as a signature move from late 2009–present
- Signature moves
- Beats of the Bodhran (Multiple forearm clubs to a rope hung opponent's chest)[177][182][183][184]
- Diving shoulder block, sometimes while slingshotting[177][185][186]
- Fallaway slam[187][188]
- Front powerslam[189]
- Inverted facelock backbreaker[190]
- Multiple knee drops to an opponent's head[191]
- Rolling fireman's carry slam[192]
- Running double axe handle[193]
- Running knee lift, sometimes to a rope hung opponent[177][194]
- Running turnbuckle thrust[195][196]
- White Noise[6][177][197] (Over the shoulder back-to-belly piledriver)[198]
- Finishing moves
- As Sheamus O'Shaunessy
- Finishing moves
- Signature moves
- Frenzy (Multiple slaps followed by a spinning backfist)[11]
- War Sword (Discus double axe handle)[11]
- Entrance themes
- "The Irish Curse" by Alan Doyle[35] (Independent circuit)
- "Written in My Face" performed by Sean Jenness and composed by Jim Johnston[200][201] (WWE; June 30, 2009–present)
Championships and accomplishments[edit]
- World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE
- World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[203]
- WWE Championship (2 times)[204][205]
- WWE United States Championship (1 time)[206]
- King of the Ring (2010)[207]
- Royal Rumble (2012)[208]
- Slammy Award for Breakout Star of the Year (2009)[78]
- Slammy Award for Superstar/Diva Most in Need of Make-up (2010)[209]
- Slammy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Muppet Resemblance (2011)[210]
- Slammy Award for Feat of Strength of the Year (2012) Delivering White Noise to Big Show
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