10 Great WWE Wrestlers Who Had Terrible First World Title Reigns

Much like Kane, Sheamus came into his own competing as a tag team specialist. In fact, it’s hard to imagine the 'E without The Bar. But the 'Great White' wasn’t originally pushed as a team player; he was meant to be the next break-out star in WWE, winning his first major championship just 166 days after his debut in a tables match against John Cena.

The ‘Celtic Warrior’ had the look, a great move set and a fiery intensity, but his initial run with the WWE Championship saw him retain the title through DQ time and time again. If there’s one way to make the crowd lose interest in the champion, it’s by making him look weak with few decisive victories.

As great as Sheamus is in the ring, he’s never shone as world champion despite four runs at the top. Since joining forces with Cesaro, Sheamus has become a real treasure in the company, collecting five tag title reigns with the 'Swiss Superman.'