#1 By participating in the Royal Rumble

The Royal Rumble is always a great match to bring back some legendary Superstars for one night, or grandly mark the return of top Superstars. With 30 men entering the Rumble, there is always a chance fans will see a new or familiar face whenever the clock counts down to zero, and a Superstar’s theme music hits.
Sheamus has been teasing his return for some time but hasn’t explicitly stated when or where he will be returning. Even though the surprise factor would have been even greater if the company would have simply returned him as one of the final entrants of the Rumble, it seems like they want to build up a backstory first.
With that in mind, we could still see Sheamus make a surprise entry into the match for his in-ring return. 'The Celtic Warrior' won the Royal Rumble in 2012, and we could once again see him deliver a great performance upon his return, which could keep the fans guessing on whether or not he will actually pull off the victory.
Even if Sheamus does not go on to win the Rumble, we could see him eliminate a few men and have a staredown with the likes of Cesaro. This could build a rivalry with a Superstar in the match, which could lead Sheamus to his first singles match in almost a year.
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