Sheamus is an Irish professional wrestler known for his fiery red hair and imposing physique, competing for WWE on the Raw brand. He is a four-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion and the first Irish world champion in WWE history. He is also a three-time United States Champion, a five-time tag team champion, the 2010 King of the Ring winner, the 2012 Royal Rumble winner, and the 2015 Money in the Bank contract winner.
Sheamus, born Stephen Farrelly on January 28, 1978, in Cabra, Dublin, Ireland, grew up in a Catholic household and attended Irish-speaking schools. He sang in the Palestrina Choir until the age of 13, played Gaelic football for the Erin’s Isle team, and played rugby while earning a National Diploma at the National College of Ireland. After graduating, he worked as an IT technician and nightclub security, even serving occasionally as a bodyguard for Bono, Larry Mullen Jr., and Denise van Outen. In 2002, inspired by Celtic warrior imagery, he began training as a professional wrestler
Quick Facts:
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Full Name
Stephen Farrelly
Date of Birth
January 28, 1978
Age
47 (as of 2025)
Nationality
Irish
Profession
Professional Wrestler, Actor, YouTuber
Bio/Wiki:
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Full Name
Stephen Farrelly
Nickname
Sheamus, The Celtic Warrior
Date of Birth
January 28, 1978
Age
47
Birthplace
Cabra, Dublin, Ireland
Hometown
Dublin, Ireland
Residence
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Nationality
Irish
Religion
Christianity (assumed)
Ethnicity
White
Profession
Wrestler, Actor, YouTuber
Zodiac Sign
Aquarius
Food Habit
Non-Vegetarian (assumed)
Hobbies
Fitness, Rugby, Singing
Autograph/Sign
SHEAMUS
Body Measurement:
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Weight
267 lbs (121 kg)
Height
6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Chest
54 in
Waist
36 in
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Red
Skin Tone
Very Pale
Contact Info:
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Phone No.
Not Available
Email
None
About Profession:
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International Debut
2002
Clubs/Teams
WWE, The Bar, Brawling Brutes
Jersey Number
N/A
Position/Style
Powerhouse, Brawler
Strengths
Striking, Endurance
Coach/Mentor
Larry Sharpe, Mark Starr
Career Turning Point
Defeated John Cena at TLC 2009
Achievements:
Awards/Honors
3× WWE Champion, 1× World Heavyweight Champion
3× U.S. Champion, 5× Tag Team Champion
2010 King of the Ring, 2012 Royal Rumble winner, 2015 Money in the Bank winner
Sheamus fluent in Irish; sang in the Palestrina Choir
Sheamus former IT technician and celebrity bodyguard
He played Gaelic football and rugby
He acted in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Sheamus hosts a popular fitness YouTube channel (Celtic Warrior Workouts)
FAQ’s
1. What is Sheamus’s real name and background?
Sheamus was born Stephen Farrelly on January 28, 1978, in Cabra, Dublin, Ireland. He is fluent in Irish, attended Irish-speaking schools, and sang in the Palestrina Choir.
2. What did Sheamus do before joining WWE?
Before wrestling, he earned a National Diploma in IT and worked as an IT technician. He also acted as a nightclub security guard and occasionally served as a bodyguard for Bono, Larry Mullen Jr., and actress Denise van Outen.
3. When did Sheamus start his wrestling career?
He began training in April 2002 at Larry Sharpe’s Monster Factory. Six weeks later, he officially debuted under the ring name Sheamus O’Shaunessy.
4. What are Sheamus’s signature finishing moves?
Sheamus is known for his hard-hitting moves such as the Brogue Kick, Cloverleaf (Texas Cloverleaf), Irish Curse Backbreaker, and White Noise.
5. What championships and honors has Sheamus achieved in WWE?
4× World Champion (3× WWE Championship, 1× World Heavyweight Championship)
3× United States Champion
5× Tag Team Champion (4× on Raw, 1× on SmackDown, with Cesaro)
Winner of 2010 King of the Ring, 2012 Royal Rumble, and 2015 Money in the Bank — one of only two men (alongside Edge) to accomplish all three.
6. Has Sheamus appeared outside of wrestling?
Yes—he portrayed Rocksteady in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016) and appeared on other TV and media projects, including Royal Rumble.
7. What is Sheamus’s in-ring persona and style?
Known as the “Celtic Warrior,” his persona draws from Celtic mythology and features a fierce, brawling, warrior-style approach to wrestling.
8. Is Sheamus still under contract with WWE?
Yes—he signed a new five-year contract extension in late 2024, securing his WWE future through 2029. He has stated he’ll wrestle “until the wheels fall off”, as long as his body holds up.
9. Has Sheamus ever been serious in the ring?
Sheamus is known for his hard-hitting style and once knocked out Jeff Hardy’s tooth during a match. Despite such incidents, he’s known to work safely and professionally with his opponents.
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