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#1 Hit on WWE RAW: Sheamus outperforms Drew McIntyre in an intense battle

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Sheamus and Drew McIntyre have engaged in almost a dozen encounters on WWE RAW since the beginning of this year. Surprisingly, they have managed to deliver great matches every time they have faced each other inside the ring. Tonight was no different. The two former best friends turned foes competed tonight in a bid to become the No. 1 contender for Damian Priest’s United States Championship.

McIntyre started the match on a dominant note, but Sheamus soon balanced the equation on WWE RAW. They have known each other for a long time and used that to craft an excellent story-telling throughout their in-ring battle. McIntyre and Sheamus used each other’s popular maneuvers as mockery and kept the fight entertaining.

The former was brilliant as usual, but The Celtic Warrior deserves special credit for outperforming The Scottish Warrior on WWE RAW this week. Sheamus escaped the Claymore and used a surprise roll-up from behind to pin his opponent. It would have been an underwhelming end to a jaw-dropping match, but thankfully, the creative team had a better plan.

Sportsmanship? Nah.CLAYMORE? Yeah.@DMcIntyreWWE #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/Cv9PHQvRbu
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After his loss, McIntyre was furious with the sneaky move and hit Sheamus with the Claymore to make a strong statement. The crowd rose to its feet and chanted “This is Awesome” in unison to acknowledge both the superstars and their incredible performances.

Sheamus will now challenge Priest in a bid to reclaim his United States Championship, while Drew McIntyre will look for redemption after taking a pinfall for two consecutive weeks.

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Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Kaushik Das