10 Wrestling Matches That Changed Fans Opinions On Certain Wrestlers
8. Sheamus Vs Drew McIntyre (WWE Monday Night Raw, 2021)
Debuting in 2009, Sheamus initially had the rocket strapped to him as he became a two-time WWE Champion within his first year on the roster.
Over time, The Great White's stock ebbed. He spent some time in the main event, winning a few more world titles, but mostly helped prop up the midcard and tag team division. That all changed when the Irishman got into a feud with his good buddy and fellow Celt, Drew McIntyre.
Tired of being known as just "Drew's mate", Sheamus turned on McIntyre and the two began a feud. After competing against each other inside the Elimination Chamber, the pair had their first one-on-one match on the March 1st 2021 episode of Raw.
Before this match and feud, fans saw Sheamus as a fine worker but nothing special. However, he clearly had his working brogues on against McIntyre, as the pair put on a stellar bout that surpassed all expectations.
This was the spark that led to Sheamus' career resurgence through 2021 and 2022. His time with The Brawling Brutes and his standout feud with GUNTHER can all be traced back to this match and the help he got from his friend, Drew McIntyre.