Fast-forward to the 2015 iteration of WWE's Survivor Series, and Sheamus was standing tall as WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Following a tournament final between Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns, the big Irishman cashed in his 'Money In The Bank' briefcase on Reigns. The idea was simple, Sheamus would be elevated as a heel by cruelly snatching the belt away from the babyface. Things didn't quite work out as planned. Revealed as the newest centrepiece of The Authority, Sheamus was not a big hit with fans. Even when he formed the League Of Nations alongside 'King' Barrett, Rusev and Alberto Del Rio, people didn't flock to watch Monday Night Raw. Indeed, ratings were low during the short period Sheamus was the champ, which led Vince McMahon to take action. Weeks after winning the title, he was defeated by Roman Reigns on Raw. The short title run is an indication of McMahon's displeasure over sagging ratings whilst Sheamus was champion. Now, he's already threatening to slump back down to the mid card pack, which must be pretty dissatisfying for the man. Questions remain over whether or not he'll be given the chance to headline again.
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
