6 Talking Points from this week's WWE RAW (February 1, 2021): Sheamus turns on Drew McIntyre, Edge defeats Randy Orton 

#5 Sheamus turns on WWE Champion Drew McIntyre on RAW

Sheamus and Drew McIntyre on WWE RAW

This week on WWE RAW, Sheamus finally turned on his friend, Drew McIntyre. In the opening segment of the night, The WWE Champion was confronted by the Royal Rumble winner, Edge.

"The Rated-R Superstar" asked McIntyre why he did not attack him, as the potential challenger could be a danger to his reign. McIntyre said that he's not that kind of a champion, and he wouldn't attack someone who has been a mentor to him.

Sheamus interrupted the segment, saying McIntyre carried RAW through unchartered waters and that the Rated-R Superstar shouldn't be questioning him. Edge leaves the ring by saying he better be careful of Sheamus, something that angered the latter.

The Rated-R Superstar is here on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/PvQQgXKh5Z

— WWE (@WWE) February 2, 2021

When Edge left the ring, "The Celtic Warrior" struck the WWE Champion with a Brogue Kick. Ideally, this heel turn should have come months ago. Maybe this progression was put on the back burner due to the Goldberg match. But the turn doesn't seem as effective now as it could have if it came when the two stars were tagging regularly on RAW.

Why @WWESheamus WHY?!The Celtic Warrior has just Brogue Kicked his best friend @DMcIntyreWWE on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/YoDWX6oyuN

— WWE (@WWE) February 2, 2021

Nonetheless, this program looks like a transitional feud until WWE figures out McIntyre's WrestleMania 37 opponent. Though "The Celtic Warrior" winning the WWE Championship is practically out the question, the two Superstars can still have competitive bouts that entertain the fans.