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The Bellas fawned over Laurinaitis backstage. Except Nikki, who didn’t seem impressed. Sheamus walked in and as he did, Laurinaitis told Nikki to get ready for her match with Beth Phoenix – Brie has the night off. Nikki wasn’t happy with that. Sheamus asked Laurinaitis what “people power” even means, but Laurinaitis side-stepped it and said he wasn’t happy with Sheamus kicking Bryan’s head off at Mania when he wasn’t ready, and doing the same thing to ADR on Raw. Laurinaitis said he has instructed the referee to bring Sheamus and ADR face-to-face before the match. Sheamus said he’ll only kick the head off of people who deserve it. He told a parable of his cousin and it was comparable to Laurinaitis’ situation; and it did not end well for the cousin of Sheamus.

ALBERTO DEL RIO vs. SHEAMUS

Some quick exchanges early and Sheamus went to the top. His shoulder tackle didn’t connect but he rolled through and hit Del Rio with a forward roll with Del Rio on his shoulders. Del Rio was able to create separation and brought the arm of Sheamus down across the top rope. Back in the ring, Del Rio continued working over the arm of Sheamus. Sheamus missed a Brogue Kick and Del Rio rolled to ringside to regroup with Rodriguez at 2:48.

Back to action at 6:42. Sheamus nailed Del Rio with a shoulder tackle, propelling himself over the top rope to do so. Sheamus brought his forearms down hard across the chest of Del Rio. Del Rio held onto the ropes when Sheamus tried to bring him toward the middle of the ring, then low-bridged Sehamus on a charge. When Sheamus got onto the apron, Del Rio gave him an enziguiri to send Sheamus back to ringside. Del Rio tossed Sheamus into the ring steps. Back in the ring, a lateral press by Del Rio got only one. Del Rio continued to punish the arm of his opponent. Del Rio got caught charging at Sheamus, and he paid with a back-breaker. Both men were down at 10:11 of the match. Sheamus made his comeback and powerslammed Del Rio. Rodriguez distracted Sheamus by standing on the bottom rope, so Sheamus kicked the rope and Rodriguez flew into the ring. A chair was brought in by Del Rio and Sheamus picked it up. The ref turned around from getting Rodriguez out of the ring in time to see Sheamus with the chair. Del Rio sold that Sheamus hit him with it and the ref DQ’d Sheamus.

WINNER: Del Rio, via DQ, at 11:31.

After the match, Rodriguez happily proclaimed Del Rio the winner. Sheamus Brogue Kicked the referee in anger. Sheamus seethed as he started at Del Rio and Rodriguez, who were in the aisle, as the show went off the air.

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Sheamus out to the ring. Before he can talk Alberto Del Rio comes out in a Mercedes MacLaren SLS with Ricardo announcing him from the stage. ADR to the ring and he gets heat. He says Sheamus won the World Heavyweight Championship and did it in record time, 18 seconds. Huge “Daniel Bryan” chants from the fans. No one will remember that in a month. He’ll lose the Title as fast as he won it. He won’t hide behind the chicka.

Sheamus says it’s great to see him again. He’s delighted to see him, the fans don’t want to hear him go on and on, they want to see him brogue kick him in the face. This will give him a chance to show them something they will never forget.

ADR isn’t looking for a fight, he already has one. Laurinaitis gave him a match on Smackdown. When he wins that, he will get a Title shot. “Daniel Bryan” chants. ADR is talking and his mic goes off. ADR gets pissy about it and turns to get another mic from Ricardo. He grabs the mic and turns into a brogue kick. Sheamus celebrates on the ramp as Ricardo tends to ADR.

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Sheamus comes out first followed by Daniel Bryan who is accompanied by AJ Lee. Daniel does his “Yes, Yes, Yes” gimmick down the ramp and into the ring.

AJ is on the apron and Bryan asks for a good luck kiss. When he turns around Sheamus hits the Brogue kick and pins him for the three count.

Winner & new World Heavyweight Champion: Sheamus

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MIAMI –The Superstars and Divas continued to give back to the Miami community during WrestleMania XXVIII Week. John Cena, Sheamus and Layla hosted the annual pizza party for the more than 40 children and families from Make-A-Wish Foundation and WWE’s Circle of Champions at Jungle Island Saturday.

Cena, a Make-A-Wish Ambassador and previous recipient of the prestigious Chris Greicius Celebrity Award, is quickly nearing a record 300 wishes. At Jungle Island, Cena, along with Sheamus and Layla, presented this year’s Wish kids with their WWE Circle of Champions plaques at Jungle Island.

As he mentioned during Wednesday’s WrestleMania Press Conference, the Cenation Leader has been looking forward to Saturday’s pizza party for quite some time. At the press conference, Cena talked about the amazing “power of the wish,” and the smiling faces of Saturday’s Wish kids certainly confirmed that sentiment. Amongst those smiling faces was Dylan, a very special personal guest of the Cenation Leader.

After enjoying their pizza lunch Saturday afternoon, faces around the room lit up as Cena, Sheamus and Layla arrived at Jungle Island. The Superstars got to work immediately, handing out special WWE Circle of Champions Certificates plaques to each Wish kid.

Upon his arrival to the event, a smiling Cena said, “I’m so glad everyone could be here to enjoy Jungle Island. And Sheamus.” Layla was also thrilled to be a part of today’s Make-A-Wish event, and she had nothing but praise for the organization. “Everyone wants a dream to come true and the Make-A-Wish Foundation does that for these kids.”

While the Make-A-Wish pizza party is a yearly tradition, Saturday’s festivities marked the first time that the event was held outdoors, a nice touch thanks to the beautiful Miami weather.

As another added bonus, the “Hardcore Legend” himself, Mick Foley, just so happened to be at Jungle Island, enjoying the venue with his family. Foley, who is always generous with his time, couldn’t resist stopping by the party to say hello and make new friends. Foley’s constant grin said everything there is to say about events such as this one.

Even with his epic match against WWE World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan looming tomorrow at WrestleMania XXVIII, The Celtic Warrior was all smiles today, saying, “I’m proud to be a part of the Make-A-Wish celebration. This is an incredible charity and an incredible organization.” Sheamus added, pointedly, “The kids have been great.” The Cenation Leader agreed, stating, “Every guest is special.”

Layla talked about some of the kids she met Saturday, saying, “Bradley was a charmer. He gave the best hugs.” She added, “I got a couple of kisses which I was really, really happy about!”

Sheamus and Layla also got the chance to hang out with some animal friends at Jungle Island and introduce them to the Wish kids. Sheamus described the scene, saying, “I picked up a four-year-old gator named Rambo!” Layla even got a parrot named Hilo to eat a grape from her mouth.

As the day’s festivities started to wind down, Sheamus said, “I’m proud to be a part of Make-A-Wish today and I hope to do many, many more.”

In addition to meeting their favorite Superstars at Saturday’s pizza party, this year’s Wish kids will also watch The Show of Shows together Sunday night at Sun Life Stadium where they’ll be on hand to witness John Cena’s historic bout against The Rock.

Over the past 25 years, WWE has granted more than 3,500 wishes (and counting) with Make-A-Wish Foundation, putting smiles on the faces of Wish children and their families.

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Tag Team Match – Orton & Sheamus vs D-Bry w/ AJ & Kane

Orton’s music and he heads to the ring. The announcers – King, Cole and Booker – talk through Orton facing Kane at WrestleMania. Sheamus out, so they talk about him facing D-Bry at WrestleMania. D-Bry out to the ring with AJ. The fire erupts, the organ music plays and out of the smoke comes Kane. Kane into the ring, only Sheamus and Orton stayed, then Kane calls fire from the corners.

AJ up on the apron and gives D-Bry a kiss. D-Bry and Orton shock up. Shoulder block to D-Bry. D-Bry up and on Orton with kicks. D-Bry runs into a body drop. Orton stomps his way around D-Bry, then tries to drop a knee, but D-Bry moves. D-Bry on Orton with blows, an upper cut, but Orton back with a clothesline for two. Orton pulls D-Bry over and Sheamus tags in, but D-Bry flees and tags out.

Kane and Sheamus lock up. Sheamus backed into a corner, but then reverses Kane into the corner. A knee, then an upper cut on Sheamus, but he reverses and a chop block. Blows on Kane, but into a back elbow. Drop kick to a sitting Sheamus for two. Sheamus whipped, but eats a boot. Sheamus up top and takes Kane down with a shoulder. Sheamus gets hold of Kane, but D-Bry on the apron and Sheamus rushes him. An upper cut and Sheamus out through the ropes. D-Bry off the apron with a knee to Sheamus’ face.

D-Bry on Sheamus in a corner with blows and knees, but D-Bry rushes him and Sheamus moves. Both on the mat as Orton spazzes to get in. Orton gets the tag and on D-Bry, then that sick scoop slam. D-Bry through the ropes, then the DDT in what Cole calls ‘vintage’ Orton. Orton is ready, but Kane pulls D-Bry from the apron. Orton out and on Kane. Kane into the post, but D-Bry with a baseball slide drops Orton. D-Bry stomps Orton outside, then rolls him in. Kane tags in.

Kane stomps on Orton, then blows in a corner. Orton whipped and clotheslined in a corner. Kane gets two. Chinlock on Orton on the mat. Orton struggles to his feet, then free with blows. A knee to Orton’s gut. Orton whipped, but gets a knee up. Orton out into Kane’s side slam for two. Kane climbs and off the top with a clothesline! Kane readies for his chokeslam, but eats a drop kick! Both others reach for the tag and both get them.

Sheamus on D-Bry with clotheslines, then blows in a corner. Irish curse back breaker. Kane and or in. Sheamus and Orton beat on Kane and double clothesline Kane from the ring. Orton tries for the RKO, but Kane pushes him off and into the post. Sheamus heading for D-Bry, but AJ in between them. The ref gets AJ out of there, but D-Bry ducks the brogue kick. Kane chokeslams Sheamus from the apron. D-Bry pins Sheamus for three.

Winners – D-Bry & Kane

D-Bry celebrates in the ring as AJ looks up longingly at her man.

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Daniel Bryan was introduced by Lilian Garcia. AJ appeared to be in her wrestling gear. Bryan did his over-the-top celebration, then AJ handed him a mic. He gave a few shouts of “yes!” on the mic before beginning his promo. He said he could talk about himself all night, but he’s going to put AJ on the spot. He asked her to tell everyone what it’s like to be in love with the World Champion. AJ first wanted to talk about her match and how Bryan is going to be in her corner…so Bryan pulled the mic away and told her to just answer the question. She answered it by saying “heaven.” She said Bryan caresses her and has the softest lips. And at night, they spoon. She called him “Danny,” so Bryan pulled the mic away and told her off-mic never to call him “Danny” in public. She apologized and went on complimenting her boyfriend. AJ said he makes her feel safe, which is why she really enjoys cuddling. He whispered something in her ear and she was taken aback. She shook her head and told him it was a little personal. Then she said “Daniel Bryan is a great lover.” She put her head down as Bryan had a look of self-satisfaction on his face. “And at Wrestlemania?” Bryan asked. AJ talked up Bryan as if she were reciting lines, but purposely, not accidentally like how most Divas (and some Superstars) give interviews. Bryan took the mic and addressed the crowd while AJ appeared to try to go in for an embrace. Sheamus interrupted and he walked to the ring.

Sheamus said he threw up in his mouth before he came out because of what AJ said. He questioned Bryan’s bravery and courageousness, then called him a coward. Sheamus turned his attention to Wrestlemania and called Bryan “Danny.” Bryan angrily corrected him, saying his name is “Daniel.” That allowed a “Danny” chant to catch on. Sheamus called him “Danny boy,” and the crowd began to chant that too. Sheamus said if he doesn’t like that, he sure won’t like being called “former world heavyweight champion.” That did not turn into a chant. He ended the segment by promising to kick Bryan’s teeth down his throat.

CM PUNK & SHEAMUS vs. THE MIZ & DANIEL BRYAN

Sheamus clotheslined Miz down and made a quick cover for only one. Tag to Punk, who came off the top with an elbow to the arm. After beating on Miz some more, Sheamus brought Bryan in the hard way. It didn’t work, as eventually, a distraction by the ref allowed Bryan to take out Sheamus outside the ring. They went to break at 2:05.

Back at 5:37 with Miz in control of Sheamus. Back-drop by Sheamus created some separation for him. He made the tag to Punk at 6:07. He was a house afire and when he kneed Miz in the corner, he told AJ to give him a call sometime. He went to the top, but Bryan began to walk over toward him. Punk jumped off the top to confront Bryan allowing Miz to go on offense. Running knee-lift by Bryan to keep Punk grounded. Miz tried the back-breaker/neck-breaker combo, but Punk caught him with a boot to the back of the head. Both men were down at 9:00 and Bryan made the tag first. Bryan couldn’t keep Punk from tagging his opponent for Wrestlemania, Sheamus. Powerslam by Sheamus. As he was going to go for the Brogue Kick, Bryan tagged an unsuspecting Miz. Sheamus chased Bryan around ringside and eventually went back into the ring, shoved Miz off and landed the Brogue Kick for the win.

WINNERS: Sheamus and Punk, at 10:11.

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Miz vs Sheamus

Miz says 1987 King Kong Bundy was in the main event of WrestleMania 2, then had a match with Hillbilly Jim and two little people at WrestleMania 3. This is known as the biggest WrestleMania drop off in WrestleMania’s history. That is until now. At least Bundy had a match, right? He won’t go from main eventing WrestleMania 27, to not being on WrestleMania 28. He put out an open challenge to prove to Laurinaitis that he’s should be on his team. Because he’s the Miz, and he’s… Sheamus’ music cuts Miz off.

Miz all over Sheamus with blows, Sheamus then telegraphs and is kicked for it. Big clothesline to Miz, but then Sheamus eats a back elbow. Miz tries for the SCF, but after struggling, Sheamus reverses, gets Miz on his shoulders and slams Miz for two. Sheamus rips on Miz in a corner, Miz back with a neck breaker for one. Miz chokes Sheamus in the ropes. Miz stomps Sheamus and gets two.

Chinlock on Sheamus on the mat. Chanting for Sheamus starts. Sheamus to his feet and free. Miz whipped and clotheslined in the corner. Sheamus beats Miz down hard in a corner. Miz is slammed to the mat for two. Miz ducks the brogue kick, but Sheamus comes back and hits it for three.

Winner – Sheamus

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CHRIS JERICHO vs. SHEAMUS

Cole recalled these two men being the final two men in the Royal Rumble match in January. Sheamus, still showing the bruise on his back from Monday night, gave Jericho a few knees to the mid-section. When he was on the apron, Jericho ran at him, but Sheamus propelled himself over the top and shoulder tackled Jericho. Jericho missed a corner dive and ended up outside the ring. Hard forearms to the chest by Sheamus. He suplexed Jericho back into the ring, but kept Jericho in the air for a spell during the vertical suplex. Jericho dodged a Sheamus attack, leading to the Rumble winner being sent to ringside. He kicked Sheamus to keep him outside the ring. Daniel Bryan and AJ walked to the ring as the show went to break, 3:26 into the match.

Back at 6:52 of the match. Jericho propelled Sheamus throat-first into the bottom rope as Bryan was shown sitting at ringside with AJ standing behind him. That’s a nice subtle visual there, Bryan taking the chair and making AJ stand. Sheamus attempted to get some momentum going, but Jericho stopped it with a knee-lift. Back suplex for only one at 8:34. Jericho slowed the match down with a rest-hold, but Sheamus stood up with Jericho on his back and backed him into the corner. Jericho went for a running bulldog, but Sheamus shoved him into the buckle. Sheamus went on the offensive and landed his Irish Curse back-breaker for two at 10:49. Mathews noted that Sheamus hasn’t seemed to notice Bryan’s presence at ringside. Forward roll by Sheamus for two. Jericho thumbed the eye of Sheamus without the ref seeing. Brogue Kick missed, catching Sheamus on the top rope. Springboard dropkick, then Lionsault for two at 11:56. Sheamus went to the top, but Jericho crotched him. “Y2J” chant from some of the males in the crowd. Sheamus fought off Jericho’s attempts at offense on the top rope and Sheamus took Jericho out with a diving shoulder tackle. Celtic Cross countered into the Walls of Jericho. Sheamus made the ropes at 13:54. Sheamus got back to his feet and went for the Cross, but Jericho got out and was clotheslined over the top and to the floor, in front of the announce table (and Bryan and AJ). Jericho was thrown in Bryan’s direction by Sheamus, but Bryan and AJ moved. Sheamus got on the apron and stared down Bryan, allowing Jericho to dropkick him back outside. Behind the ref’s back, Bryan dropkicked Sheamus as well. He couldn’t quite make it back before the 10-count.

WINNER: Jericho, via count-out, at 15:19.

Sheamus chased Bryan and AJ around ringside, but stopped when the heels reached the top of the stage. Sheamus stared at them from ringside as they replayed the finish of the match. Sheamus snuck back into the ring and gave an unsuspecting Jericho the Brogue Kick. Sheamus intensely stared at Bryan from the ring as the show finished.

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Dolph w/ Vickie vs Sheamus

Sheamus out to face Dolph.

Vickie screeching ringside as Dolph shows off. Forearms to Sheamus’ back, then flicks sweat at him. Side headlock rides Dolph down. Sheamus gets two twice, then to his feet. Shoulder block knocks Dolph hard to the floor. Side headlock takeover. Sheamus keeps the hold on the mat. Dolph up and comes back with blows, then comes back to eat a back elbow. Sheamus gets Dolph on the apron, but before he can hit his forearms, Dolph drops to the floor.

Short clothesline to Dolph. Sheamus with an arm hold on Dolph on the mat. Dolph up and pulls Sheamus’ hair a bit, then free. Another shoulder block drops Dolph hard. Dolph tries to fight back with a hip toss, but Sheamus hits a hip toss up and out! Sheamus goes outside to get Dolph, but Vickie is screeching at him. Dolph has crawled under one side of the ring, then out the next. Vickie screeches at Sheamus, then Dolph nails him in the upper back with a drop kick! Vickie is thrilled about how that went down. Dolph slammed Sheamus into the front of announce, back first, but Sheamus hit the top edge of the table more than anything. Dolph plays injured, the ref starts counting them out. Dolph back in. The camera in close on Sheamus’ back to show a huge welt on his back, where he hit the top edge of the table. I will say that Sheamus’ coloring lends itself to welts showing up quicker and clearer than someone with a golden tan.

Dolph on Sheamus with blows and gets a one count on him. Neck breaker on Sheamus for two. Josh is up in a box with D-Bry and AJ. Josh says many people are upset about D-Bry telling AJ to shut up last week. D-Bry says he would never say anything to upset her. Who is Josh to judge their relationship? D-Bry tells AJ to tell him. AJ says she’s not upset. D-Bry says the interview is over. He doesn’t care what anyone thinks. AJ loves him and the feeling is mutual.

Necklock on Sheamus on the mat. Sheamus to his feet and slams back to the mat, sandwiching Dolph. Both are down, but up by five. Double hand clotheslines to Dolph, then a clothesline in the corner and Dolph slammed to the mat for two. Sheas sets up for the cross, but Dolph free. Sheamus lifts Dolph high and drops him for two. Sheamus hung up on the top rope. Dolph climbs, but is caught is if for a chokeslam, but Dolph wraps his legs around Sheamus’ other arm and pulls him back for a pin. Dolph gets two that way, but then Sheamus gets up with Dolph still up there. Much wiggling, then Dolph is unceremoniously slams Dolph to the mat for two.

Blows to Dolph, then he’s whipped, but Sheamus shoulder first into the post. Zig/zag on Sheamus, but only two! Both men are down. Both to their feet, then a brogue kick out of nowhere) ala HBK’s sweet chin music) for three.

Winner – Sheamus

Sheamus celebrates, then they show where Sheamus got the welt, then the brogue kick for three. Sheamus still celebrates. Cole talks about the announcement about the 12 Man Tag Match at WrestleMania to decide who will be running RAW and Smackdown.

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