Stephen Farrelly, known by his ring name Sheamus, is signed to WWE's RAW brand, as of January 2025. Before joining WWE, he competed on the European independent circuit. Sheamus is a four-time world champion, winning the WWE Championship three times and the World Heavyweight Championship once. He has also held the United States Championship three times.
Other notable achievements include winning the FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship and the IWW International Heavyweight Championship twice. He was ranked No. 5 in the PWI 500 in 2012 and received various WWE Slammy Awards, including Breakout Star of the Year in 2009. He also won ESPN’s 2022 Match of the Year for his bout against Gunther at Clash at the Castle and was named Most Improved Wrestler in 2010 by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
Sheamus Royal Rumble Appearances- Wins, Losses and Stats
According to All Rumble Stats, Sheamus has participated in 10 Royal Rumble matches, with one victory in 2012. He has not been a runner-up but finished in the top four on four occasions. His longest time in a match was 52 minutes and 32 seconds in 2023, while his shortest was just 6 seconds in 2018. Across all appearances, Sheamus has eliminated 18 competitors, with his worst finish being 28th place in the 2018 Royal Rumble.
| Number of Appearances | 10 |
| Number of Wins | 1 (10%) |
| Number of Runners-Up | 0 (0%) |
| Number of Top Four | 4 (40%) |
| Best Finish | 1 (Royal Rumble 2012) |
| Worst Finish | 28 (Royal Rumble 2018 - Men) |
| Longest Time in Match | 52:32 (Royal Rumble 2023 - Men) |
| Shortest Time in Match | 00:06 (Royal Rumble 2018 - Men) |
| Number of Eliminations | 18 |
Sheamus Royal Rumble Year-on-Year Appearance- Entry Number, Finish Position, and Eliminations
| Year | Entrant Number | Finishing Position | Eliminations | Eliminated By |
| Royal Rumble 2011 | 28 | 9 | 1 | Randy Orton |
| Royal Rumble 2012 | 22 | 1 | 3 | Winner |
| Royal Rumble 2013 | 11 | 3 | 5 | Ryback |
| Royal Rumble 2014 | 17 | 3 | 1 | Roman Reigns |
| Royal Rumble 2016 | 29 | 4 | 1 | Roman Reigns |
| Royal Rumble 2017 | 16 | 17 | 4 | Chris Jericho |
| Royal Rumble 2018 - Men | 11 | 28 | 0 | Heath Slater |
| Royal Rumble 2021 - Men | 27 | 9 | 0 | Braun Strowman |
| Royal Rumble 2022 - Men | 17 | 12 | 0 | Bad Bunny |
| Royal Rumble 2023 - Men | 2 | 10 | 3 | Drew McIntyre, Gunther |
Royal Rumble 2023 - 10th Place
In the 2023 Royal Rumble, Sheamus entered at #2, lasting an impressive 52:32. He eliminated three competitors before being taken out by Drew McIntyre and Gunther, finishing in 10th place.
Royal Rumble 2022 - 12th Place
In 2022, Sheamus entered at #17 and lasted 17:55 but failed to secure any eliminations, being eliminated by Bad Bunny.
Royal Rumble 2021 - 9th Place
The 2021 Royal Rumble saw Sheamus enter at #27, staying in for 6:21 with no eliminations. He was ultimately taken out by Braun Strowman.
Royal Rumble 2018 - 28th Place
In 2018, Sheamus entered at #11 but was eliminated in just six seconds by Heath Slater, finishing 28th.
Royal Rumble 2017 - 17th Place
During the 2017 Royal Rumble, Sheamus entered at #16, lasted 12:15, and made four eliminations before Chris Jericho eliminated him in 17th place.
Royal Rumble 2016 - 4th Place
The 2016 Royal Rumble saw Sheamus enter at #29, lasting 8:24 with one elimination before Roman Reigns eliminated him after attacking him during his entrance.
Royal Rumble 2014 - 3rd Place
In the 2014 Royal Rumble, Sheamus entered at #17, lasting 28:12 with one elimination, finishing 3rd after being eliminated by Roman Reigns.
Royal Rumble 2013 - 3rd Place
In 2013, Sheamus entered at #11, staying in the match for 37:14 with five eliminations, securing another third-place finish before Ryback eliminated him.
Royal Rumble 2012 - Winner
Sheamus achieved his best performance in 2012, entering at #22, lasting 22:21, and eliminating three wrestlers to win the Royal Rumble.
Royal Rumble 2011 - 9th Place
In 2011, his first appearance, Sheamus entered at #28, lasted 18:17, and eliminated one competitor, before being eliminated by Randy Orton, finishing ninth.
Sheamus Royal Rumble Eliminations of Opponents By Numbers
| Wrestler | Times Elminated |
| Kofi Kingston | 2 |
| Big E | 2 |
| The Miz | 1 |
| Otis | 1 |
| Elias | 1 |
| Cesaro | 1 |
| Xavier Woods | 1 |
| Bray Wyatt | 1 |
| Dolph Ziggler | 1 |
| Titus O'Neil | 1 |
| David Otunga | 1 |
| Brodus Clay | 1 |
| Jinder Mahal | 1 |
| Jack Swagger | 1 |
| Chris Jericho | 1 |
| Hornswoggle | 1 |
FAQs on Sheamus Royal Rumble Appearances
A. Sheamus' signature move is the "Brogue Kick," a powerful running kick to his opponent's face
A. Sheamus has won the WWE Championship 4 times throughout his career.
A. Sheamus won his first WWE Championship at the TLC pay-per-view event in December 2009, defeating John Cena.
A. Yes, Sheamus won the 2012 Royal Rumble match.
A. Sheamus has won the United States Championships, and the Tag Team Championship, and has also won the Money in the Bank in 2015.
