Four-time World Champion returns to WWE RAW after months

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 6, 2025, 10:36 IST

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Monday Night RAW in Omaha witnessed the unexpected return of a former four-time World Champion after a prolonged absence. Austin Theory of A-Town Down Under faced this surprise opponent, arranged by GM Adam Pearce after Grayson Waller opted out. The intense match concluded with Theory defeated, highlighting the returning champion's impactful comeback.

Four-time World Champion returns to WWE RAW after months

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The May 5th edition of Monday Night RAW saw the return of a former multi-time World Champion after months of absence.
WWE Monday Night RAW emanated from the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The night featured the A-Town Down Under member Austin Theory having a match against a surprise opponent, who was a former four-time World Champion. However, as the dust settled, the former WWE United States Champion was left laid out following 'banger' after 'banger.'

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In a backstage segment on RAW this week, GM Adam Pearce was seen in a conversation with Grayson Waller who was not happy about his match set for tonight. Instead, he offered his tag team partner, Austin Theory to take his place in the match, to which he agreed. When Theory asked about his opponent, Pearce said that it was a surprise.
The former WWE United States Champion was all fired up upon entering the ring. However, he was left stunned when the lights went out and Pat McAfee shouted, 'It's Fight Night.' As they came back, the fans saw the return of The Celtic Warrior Sheamus after the Royal Rumble Premium Live Event. The crowd erupted at the sight of seeing the former WWE Champion march down to the ring for his match against Austin Theory.

The match began with Theory trying to escape, but Sheamus came righ after him and delivered his power-packed moves. Following an exciting display of his in-ring acumen and dominating Theory for the majority of the match, Sheamus put an end to the contest by delivering a thunderous Brogue Kick to him to secure the pinfall. This was his first victory on Monday Night RAW in months.

Sheamus has been a cornerstone for WWE for more than 15 years. He has been an accomplished athlete and has won multiple titles and accolades in the process. However, the Celtic Warrior missed the entire road to WrestleMania 41. But now that he is back on the RAW roster and made a statement with his match against Austin Theory, it will be exciting to see his journey moving forward.
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