The Great White is going to Wrestlemania 28

Sheamus is going to Wrestlemania 28

In the historic 25th Royal Rumble match held at St. Louis Missouri, ‘The Great White’ Sheamus emerged as the winner by eliminating pre-match favorite Chris Jericho.

Sheamus entered the match at #22 and this is his first Royal Rumble match victory. Chris Jericho, who promised that it will be end of the world at the Royal Rumble, entered the match at #28 and was involved in a teetering battle with Sheamus. But, the Irishman finished it off with a Brogue Kick that threw Jericho onto the floor.

In a pulsating match that lasted nearly an hour, several big names made their return. Here is a list of returnees:

• The Great Khali (#15)
• Hacksaw Jim Duggan (#19)
• Kharma (#21)
• Road Dogg (#23)

But, it was the Great White who stole the show by becoming the first Irish born superstar to win the Royal Rumble. Sheamus is a former WWE champion and King of the Ring winner. Courtesy of this Royal Rumble victory, he will be main-eventing Wrestlemania 28, which will be held at Miami, Florida on April 1, 2011.