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Lilian announces D-Bry to the ring. He comes out with AJ in tow. AJ in a very cropped tank and tight gray skinny jeans. Stills from Sheamus attacking D-Bry after the Elimination Chamber Sunday. D-Bry clears his throat on mic. He says in July when he win the MITB contract and said he was going to main event WrestleMania, not a single person that believed him. Yet here he stands as our World Heavyweight Champion! And, he’s heading to the main event of WrestleMania! D-Bry says Santino was trying to channel Rocky Balboa going into Elimination Chamber, but D-Bry’s a role model, the real Rocky story. Santino, Khali, Cody, Wade – ‘What?’ between each name – Big Show. He beat them all! We want Rocky? “Yo AJ, I did it!” Yes, yes, yes! But, as he was celebrating, physically spent after defeating five other men in the most brutal match ever constructed… “CM Punk!” chants fill the arena. It was ruined. His moment was ruined by Sheamus. No pop for Sheamus. Now it’s his turn. He’s going to ruin Sheamus’ moment at WrestleMania. He’ll show Sheamus and everyone over the world that he’ll be victorious. Just like tonight, he’ll be victorious over Punk. Heat for that. We want to talk about the best in the…

“Awesome!” Miz’s music hit and he comes out with a smirk on his face. Miz and his ego climbs in the ring. Miz says to look at D-Bry, the World Heavyweight Champion. Who’a thunk it? D-Bry was wrong, so wrong. He wasn’t the only one to believe he’d becomes a World Champion. Miz mentored him to become Champ. From that first day, Miz knew he had the skill, determination and temperament to become Champion. He’s not out there asking for thanks, or steal his spotlight. He’s there to congratulate him for being in the main event of WrestleMania, like Miz did last year. As he continues in Miz’s footsteps, and embarrass Sheamus at WrestleMania, he thinks they should form a tag team. Not like any other tag team…

Sheamus cuts Miz off. Sheamus to the ring with a smile on his face. Sheamus takes Miz’s mic. Sheamus congratulates D-Bry on being a massive arse. On being a hypocrite. He’s no role model, just a coward. He’d rather hide behind a woman’s skirt than be a man. Also, would like to congratulate D-Bry for hanging out with someone almost as conceited as D-Bry – meaning Miz. Good job. The thing is, when WrestleMania is over, no one will congratulate D-Bry. Hey’ll say he got exactly what he deserved.

Miz says Sheamus deserves to be taken down a notch or two. How dare Sheamus come out there and take the thunder of the World Heavyweight Champion? Sheamus asks Miz to do him a favor, let the lad who actually has a match at WrestleMania talk, eh? Sheamus turns back to D-Bry who bitch slaps Sheamus. D-Bry flees and Miz attacks. Sheamus takes Miz out and sends him over the top. Sheamus looks up to see D-Bry on the stage holding AJ’s hand. AJ looks scared.

Sheamus vs Miz

Sheamus with Miz’s arm wrenched and a knee on Miz’s head. Miz to his feet and kicks out. Sheamus telegraphs and gets kicked, but Miz over the top. He lands on the apron but gets Sheamus’ ten forearms to his chest. Miz falls to the floor. Sheamus out and kicks Miz while he’s down. Miz sent into the ring, gets a shoulder block through the ropes, then Sheamus over the top rope with a shoulder block for long two. Miz hangs Sheamus’ arm and shoulder up top. Miz back into the ring and eats a shoulder block. Upper cut to Miz, then whipped, but Miz moves and Sheamus took the post shoulder first and rather hard.

Miz out and sends Sheamus back into the ring. Blocked clothesline, then Miz works Sheamus’ arm. “Let’s go Sheamus!” chants. Sheamus eats Miz’s foot, then blows in a corner. Miz hits his corner clothesline, then climbs. Double axe handle to Sheamus’ head, then a boot to a kneeling Sheamus’ face. Miz on Sheamus’ left arm with a hold. Sheamus free, but Miz kicks at Sheamus over and over. Sheamus comes back with double hand clotheslines to Miz, then one in a corner. Back breaker on Miz for two. Miz whipped, but gets an elbow up. Miz’s back/neck breaker moves for two. Miz sets up for the SCF, but Sheamus elbows Miz to the face, then an arm drag. Miz ducks the brogue kick. Miz tried to fight back, but Sheamus hit his new finisher for three.

Winner – Sheamus

Sheamus celebrates. Video of the high points of the match, including the finisher. Bokoer says Miz got put to sleep – wrong wrestler’s finisher! Sheamus celebrates more.

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WWE World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan makes his way down to the ring. Bryan talks about what he did on RAW to Orton and Big Show. He said it was time to show what he was really all about. We proceed to see footage from RAW. Bryan knows that the Big Show and Orton have been escorted out of the arena. He says that if either of them were men, or had any guts, they would be in the ring facing him right now. Bryan believes they are afraid of him. “Everyone is afraid of Daniel Bryan!” He thinks that they are to tap out. He knows that nobody thought the would become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. He is proud to say that he proved everyone wrong! Bryan is going to prove everyone wrong again at the Elimination Chamber this Sunday. He is going to emerge victorious at the pay per view. Bryan decides to have Lillian Garcia announce him as the winner against Randy Orton due to forfeit. He leaves the ring and Garcia does that. Bryan celebrates like crazy to just rub in the victory. Teddy Long makes his way out and tells Bryan that he hasn’t even wrestled yet. Long wants to see Bryan wrestle. Long has found someone to volunteer and wrestle Bryan. That just so happens to be… Sheamus!

WWE World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus

Sheamus takes the champ down early with a headlock. Bryan is knocked down again with a shoulder block and met with a clothesline by Sheamus. Sheamus continues to control Bryan with a forearm shot. Sheamus begins to work on Bryan’s left arm for a few moments. Bryan kicks Sheamus several times in the legs but misses a shoulder ram from the apron and is met with a knee shot. Sheamus clubs away on Bryan’s chest several times. Bryan decides to grab his championship and has apparently had enough. Sheamus leaves the ring and shoulder tackles Bryan.

Bryan knocks Sheamus off the apron with a baseball slide and leaps off the apron to hit Sheamus with a knee shot to the head. Bryan nails a running dropkick to a seated Sheamus. Bryan goes for the cover but only gets a two count. Sheamus tries to fight back but Bryan slams Sheamus’s foot down to the mat. Bryan delivers another running dropkick in the corner. Sheamus absorbs a few kicks and hammers away on Bryan on his comeback. Sheamus gets up and delivers a few forearm strikes. Sheamus hits a power slam for a two count.

Sheamus attempts a slam but Bryan goes for the LeBelle Lock instead. Sheamus breaks free and clotheslines Bryan. Sheamus goes for the Celtic Cross but Bryan breaks free. Sheamus clubs away on Bryan, who slaps Sheamus. Sheamus stomps away on Bryan and does something that the camera misses. Bryan wants Sheamus to bring it. Sheamus loses it and shoves the referee causing a disqualification.

Winner: Daniel Bryan via disqualification

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Sheamus makes his way out to kick off the show. He reminds us that he won the Royal Rumble and he is now allowed to be in the main event at WrestleMania. Now, he has to decide which championship to go after. He is going to make his decision after the Elimination Chamber pay per view. Sheamus says a lot of wrestlers suggested he make his decision now, but he doesn’t like being told what to do. Sheamus mentions that he was bullied and he fought back. He says that the wrestlers thought he should change himself, but he fought back and stood by his look. Wade Barrett makes his way out to cut Sheamus off. Barrett thanks Sheamus for the heartwarming story. Barrett has very little respect for Sheamus and begins to tell him what he needs to do. Barrett wants Sheamus to go for the WWE Championship. Barrett tells him that he is going to win the Smackdown Elimination Chamber match. Barrett will beat Sheamus. Barrett insults Sheamus by calling him a loser if that were to happen at WrestleMania. Sheamus says he wasn’t listening because he was thinking of last week when Randy Orton beat Barrett up. Here comes the WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes! Rhodes says he knows what it is like to have his hand raised in victory at WrestleMania. He also knows how it feels to be a champion right now. Rhodes doesn’t have the urge to cry like the fans when he sees himself naked in the mirror. Rhodes believes the Chamber is the match for him to win. Big Show arrives next. Show tells Sheamus that he respects him and tells Rhodes that he is going to slap the taste out of his mouth if he doesn’t shut up. Show wants Sheamus to think about wrestling him at Mania for the championship. He thinks that match is worth the main event at Mania. Barrett cuts Show off and calls Show a punchline. Barrett says that Snooki has had a better record than Show! Rhodes jokes that the Giants can win the Superbowl but not a match at Mania. Show stops Rhodes with a chop and all four men brawl. Show sends Rhodes to the floor and Sheamus does the same to Barrett to end the segment.

Big Show & Sheamus vs. WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes & Wade Barrett

Show and Rhodes kick off the match with Rhodes only to get scared and tags in Barrett. Show slams Barrett into the ring and chops Barrett in the corner. Barrett quickly tags out to Rhodes. Rhodes hammers away on Show in the corner along with several chops. Show stops the onslaught with an overhand chop. Show press slams Rhodes down to the mat gut first. Rhodes avoids the knockout punch by going to his corner. Sheamus tags into the bout and Barrett tags in as well. Sheamus works on Barrett with right hands and a clothesline. Barrett runs into another clothesline after kicking Sheamus in the chest. Sheamus clubs away on Barrett’s chest ten times before getting a near fall with a roll up. Rhodes tags in but is shoved away and tossed to the floor as we go to commercial.

Sheamus slams Rhodes down to the mat for a two count. Rhodes ducks a clothesline but can’t get a backslide to work. Sheamus hits a rolling fireman’s carry slam for a near fall on Rhodes. Show tags into the bout and works on Rhodes with a right hand to the ribs. Barrett gets the tag and along with Rhodes they hit a clothesline/chop block double team move to get the advantage. Rhodes hits a missile dropkick but can’t keep Show done long enough. Barrett tags in to chop block Show’s leg to keep control of the contest. Barrett gets a two count after kicking Show in the chest. Rhodes tags in and hits the Disaster Kick but Show kicks out at two!

Rhodes keeps control with a chin lock. Show drives Rhodes down to the mat with a side slam! Barrett tags in and here comes Sheamus! Sheamus clotheslines Barrett several times and delivers a power slam. Show spears Rhodes and Sheamus hits the Brogue Kick on Barrett to win the match.

Your Winners: Sheamus & Big Show via pin fall

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Smackdown GM Teddy Long was in the ring. He said the Royal Rumble was “off the chain,” and Long said Smackdown would be participating in the Elimination Chamber PPV. Shocking! Long listed off the participants the same way it was done on Raw. They are: Daniel Bryan, Wade Barrett, The Big Show, Cody Rhodes, Mark Henry, and Randy Orton. No surprises there. Long explained the rules, which sounded at first like he was explaining the Royal Rumble match rules. After Long wished everyone good luck, Mark Henry came out.

Mathews asked fans to voice their opinions on the Smackdown Chamber field by using #Smackdown on Twitter. Henry said he wasn’t liking this one bit, saying his mathematical chance is 6-to-1 that he’ll win the title, less than that depending on what number he draws. Long told Henry he should be happy he’s even in the match. Henry was offended and said he’s the most dominant man on Smackdown and Long’s meal ticket. Henry told Long to take him out of the Chamber match and to book him in a title match with Bryan tonight. Long wasn’t in a hurry to give Henry what he wanted, but Henry said he deserved it. Long stuck his finger in Henry’s chest and raised his voice, saying he’ll take Henry out of the Chamber but won’t give him a title shot tonight. Henry tried to keep his anger in check, saying Long was replaceable, like John Laurinaitis on Raw. Henry flipped Long’s tie and Long said he’s the GM and Henry just put his hands on him. Long then indefinitely suspended Henry. A light “Goodbye” song chant as Henry grabbed Long’s tie and said if he’s going to get suspended, he might as well get his money’s worth. Before he could do any damage, Sheamus came out to his music and quickly walked to the ring.

Long tried to talk Henry into leaving and while Henry’s attention was on Long, Sheamus surprised him with a Brogue Kick. Henry rolled to ringside and sold the move by staying down. “Sheamus” chant from the fans. Henry began to hobble to the back as Long said security will be waiting to escort Henry out of the building. Long announced Sheamus as the 2012 Royal Rumble winner. Sheamus stared at the Wrestlemania sign as Long asked him what title he’ll go after at ‘Mania. Sheamus said he’s heard that question several times over the past few days, but he’s going to wait until after the Chamber PPV to decide. Sheamus said he doesn’t want to make any speeches, but rather do what he does best. Before he could, Cody Rhodes’ music hit and he continued the parade of superstars.

Rhodes walked to the ring and said no one will remember Sheamus winning the Rumble match; the only thing the people will remember is that he eliminated the most wrestlers in the Rumble (six), two Hall-of-Famers, and lasted over 40 minutes in the match. Rhodes said he’d win the Chamber match and become the first dual champion since Ultimate Warrior. He said Long and Sheamus were parallels to the Warrior, since oftentimes, he can’t understand what the two of them are saying. Sheamus put his arm around Long while Long put Rhodes in a match with Sheamus tonight. He asked for a referee, so the match is next.

SHEAMUS vs. CODY RHODES

This match was joined in progress, with Rhodes working the crowd from in the ring. Back-and-forth action early on, but Sheamus clubbed Rhodes over the chest while Cody was in the ropes. Rhodes fell to ringside just over a minute in. Cody sent Sheamus into the ringpost, then hit Beautiful Disaster by springboarding off the barricade. Nice change-of-pace for that move. Back in the ring, Rhodes connected on a top-rope moonsault for a near-fall. Rhodes worked Sheamus’ arm, then came off the second rope with a bulldog on Sheamus for two. Sheamus began to come back, hitting his signature Irish Hammers. Powerslam for a two-count. To the top went Sheamus. Rhodes went to meet him but Sheamus shoved him off. Flying shoulder tackle took Rhodes down. Each man countered the others’ signatures and finishers until Sheamus hit Finlay’s Celtic Cross, apparently a new move added to his repertoire, for the win.

WINNER: Sheamus

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Second Match: Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus

McIntyre hammered away on Sheamus until he was met with a short clothesline. Sheamus drives McIntyre down to the canvas with a rolling fireman’s carry but is dropped throat first across the top rope. Drew clotheslines Sheamus several times into the corner and hits a northern lights suplex for a two count. Drew tries to get a win after a snap suplex but isn’t able to keep Sheamus down long enough. Sheamus delivers the Brogue Kick and wins the match.

Winner: Sheamus via pin fall

Sheamus interrupts Barrett

Wade Barrett comes out and talks about Randy Orton’s medical update and also making a statement about the Royal Rumble. He proclaims now that Randy Orton is out of the way, there isn’t a single superstar who can stop him from winning. Sheamus then interrupts him and announces to Barrett that he’s talking about his past accomplishments and what’s he’s stating is fantasy. He then goes on and says that Barrett is going to have problems at the Royal Rumble, and that ‘Sheamus’ is going to be the biggest one. The Great White then asks Barrett, what’s his excuse for acting like a horse’s arse. Barrett gets furious.

Jinder Mahal then comes out and enters the ring while Barrett dismisses himself. Mahal slaps Sheamus but the furious Celtic Warrior with several arms to the back of Mahal. Barrett immediately returns and the two superstars battle with pelting arms at each other. Mahal and Barrett work together with several booths and arms to Sheamus but he fights back body slamming the two superstars. Sheamus then attempts the high cross to Barrett but Mahal with a kick to the stomach and Sheamus collects a slam from Barrett. Barrett then raises his hand and his music hits. He then exits the ring and Mahal then goes for the Camel Clutch to Sheamus.

Sheamus vs. Jinder Mahal is announced for next week.

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Sheamus/Hornswoggle/Slater Segment

Sheamus comes out and talks about the future, The Royal Rumble. Sheamus then goes on record and says that he don’t care what number he draws, he don’t care who he eliminates, the fact is, he’s going to win the 2012 Royal Rumble.

Hornswoggle then comes out and greets the WWE. Sheamus smiles and introduces him stating to everyone that this is the little fella that eliminated him at the Christmas Battle Royal. Sheamus then asks Hornswoggle if he’s going to enter the Royal Rumble. Hornswoggle nods and then Sheamus kneels down. “You think that Daniel Bryan beat the Big Show, that miracles happen everyday aren’t ya?” Sheamus asks Hornswoggle. Hornswoggle then again nods. “What’s the matter with ya, I though you could talk, tell me! Who you think is going to win the Royal Rumble?” Sheamus demands. Hornswoggle then grabs the mic and sings ‘Hornswoggle’ around Sheamus and laughs. Sheamus then says that he admires Hornswoggle’s confidence in himself and then tells him he’s begging for a kick up the ‘arse’. Sheamus then smiles and shakes Hornswoggle’s hand.

Heath Slater then comes out and tells the two that there’s always the one guy that goes off and says he’s going to win the Royal Rumble and that no one takes them seriously. Slater then says that he’s not that type of guy and Sheamus is not the #1 red head on Smackdown. The arena surrounds Slater with ‘boos’. He then goes on and states that he never liked Sheamus and tells Hornswoggle that the only reason why he won that Christmas Battle Royal was because Sheamus didn’t want to squash a leprechaun.

Sheamus then tells Slater that he have nothing against Southern Rock and he sees Slater as a Journey type of guy. Slater smiles and Sheamus says that he’s sees Slater more as an R Kelly kind of guy like ‘I believe I can fly’. Sheamus immediately tosses Slater over the ropes.

Sheamus vs Heath Slater

We’re back and Smackdown GM Theodore Long made this match, Sheamus vs Heath Slater. Sheamus is currently in the advantage and goes for a quick nearfall. He then goes for an arm lock. Slater then escapes and with numerous arms to the chest of Sheamus. Sheamus then with an Irish Whip followed by another at the corner of the ring. The Great White tosses Slater over the ropes but Slater hangs on. Slater then slaps Sheamus but collects a knee to the stomach. Sheamus then, using the ropes for his infamous Irish Riestra and then slams Slater. He then goes for a falling leg for the nearfall.

Slater tries to hold the 272 pounder but Sheamus reverses. Sheamus then holds the foot of Slater but the referee denies. The One Man Rock Band, Heath Slater, then with a kick to the leg leading Sheamus towards the ring buckle followed by a sleeper slam for the nearfall. He then goes for a reverse slam for another nearfall.

Slater vigorously with several arms and then with his booth, chokes Sheamus. We can hear the ‘Let’s go Sheamus Chants’ as Sheamus with several arms to the head of Slater. Slater then with an Irish Whip followed by a drum kick. Slater then with several arms to the chest of Sheamus followed by a side head lock. The Great White then with a short-arm clothesline and several arms to the back of Slater. He then performs a clothesline and goes to the top ropes launching himself into the air towards Slater. Sheamus then goes for the Brogue kick for the 3 count.

Winner- Sheamus

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Big Show and Mark Henry come out for their number one contender’s match, but David Otunga interrupts and says John Laurinaitis told him that Henry is not cleared to compete tonight. He says Henry was injured on Sunday and can’t be a match tonight, then wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season, but Big Show gets pissed and hits him with a Knockout Punch then Henry leaves the ring. Elsewhere, Miz catches up with Teddy Long and asks what he is supposed to do tonight because he was told to be there and Teddy says he doesn’t know what he is talking about.

Miz says that is just like Teddy because Smackdown has been in chaos, and he has main evented alot of pay per views so he is going to go to the ring and stop the show until he gets respect. Miz goes out to the ring and says there is no one brave enough to face him, then they show clips of him beating up John Morrison and R-Truth, and he says the whole locker room is a group of cowards. He says this show has no star and there’s no one to be the face that goes on talk shows and gets movie deals, but Sheamus comes out to meet his challenge.

Miz vs Sheamus

Miz knees Sheamus in the stomach and throws a few punches but Sheamus bodyslams him and chases him around the ring, but Miz blocks a strike and throws him outside. Miz brings him in and gets whipped into the corner, but hits an elbow and drops Sheamus with a DDT for a two count. He kicks Sheamus in the corner then sets up for a corner lariat but Sheamus knocks him down with some forearm shots then goes for a Celtic Cross. Miz slides out and goes for a Skull Crushing Finale, but Sheamus counters and hits a Brogue Kick for the win.

Winner – Sheamus

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Jinder Mahal vs Sheamus

Sheamus locks up and works Jinder into the corner, then smashes his arm across his shoulder and gets a two count, but Jinder comes back with some punches. Sheamus whips him off the ropes then ties him up and tries to club him, but Jinder throws an elbow and Sheamus chases Jinder around the ringside area. He catches Jinder and clubs him, then hits the Battering Ram for a two count and punches him in the corner. Jinder kicks him back and hits some knee lifts and a neckbreaker, then twists his neck and hits him in the chest with his forearm. Sheamus gets pissed off and beats him in the corner, then hits the Irish Curse and follows it with the Brogue Kick for the win.

Winner - Sheamus

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Sheamus versus David Otunga

Otunga with a waist lock but Sheamus with elbows and a back elbow. Otunga with a kick and forearm followed by a front face lock. Sheamus powers out of the hold and then connects with a forearm to the throat. Sheamus with a series of knees. Otunga has a punch blocked and Sheamus with a punch to Otunga that sends him to the floor. Sheamus with a series of forearms across the chest to Otunga on the apron. Sheamus with a suplex to bring him back into the ring and he gets a near fall.

Otunga with a kick followed by a clothesline and he kicks Sheamus. Otunga with elbow drops and he gets a near fall. Otunga with kicks and punches in the corner. Otunga with a clothesline into the corner followed by a forearm but Sheamus with a smile on his face and then he puts Otunga in the corenr and he connects with punches and kicks.

Sheamus with a short arm clothesline followed by a power slam and then he hits the Brogue Kick for the three count.

Winner: Sheamus

After the match, Hornswoggle joins Sheamus in the ring and he does Sheamus’ pose with him. Instead of getting revenge for what happened last week, Sheamus high fives Hornswoggle.

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