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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.

WWE.com Exclusive: Sheamus explains his decision to challenge Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania.

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Sheamus vs Mark Henry

Justin announces Sheamus with his Royal Rumble Match win and how he’s facing D-Bry at WrestleMania. Henry out looking cranky, as usual.

They lock up, Sheamus backed into a corner, Henry pulled back. Blows on Sheamus, but he gets free. Blows to Sheamus, then into a clothesline. Henry shakes his head, pissed. Chop block, then high knee to Henry. Sheamus whipped, but gets his feet up. Sheamus up and hits a flying shoulder for two. Forearms to Henry through the ropes, but Henry fights back. Big blow to Sheamus’ upper back.

Sheamus whipped, then clotheslined in the corner. Shoulder blocks to Sheamus in the corner. Sheamus ducks a blow and on Henry in the corner. Back and forth, then Sheamus really on Henry with blows. Fans cheer for Sheamus as the ref checks Henry. Brogue kick is missed, then Henry sets up for the world’s strongest slam, but Sheamus gets free and hits his brogue kick for three.

Winner – Sheamus

As he’s done repeatedly over the course of his World Heavyweight Championship reign, Daniel Bryan once again found a way to walk out of a WWE arena with his title in hand Sunday night at WWE Elimination Chamber. In a sadistic stipulation where the odds of winning are 6-to-1 for each of the competitors involved and only get worse if competitors enter the Elimination Chamber sooner, the submission specialist overcame The Great Khali, Cody Rhodes, Wade Barrett, Big Show and Santino Marella to retain his title and send him on a collision course with Royal Rumble winner Sheamus at WrestleMania XXVIII.

After the brutal Elimination Chamber Match ended, Sheamus — who is guaranteed the title opportunity of his choosing at The Show of Shows thanks to his Royal Rumble Match victory — arrived and delivered an emphatic message to Daniel Bryan. With a punishing maneuver that slammed the champion to the mat, Sheamus ended all speculation as to what title he has in his sights come WrestleMania.

And following the events of Feb. 17’s explosive SmackDown where the World Heavyweight Champion spit directly in The Great White’s face, a Sheamus-Bryan title match on The Grandest Stage of Them All possesses special intrigue.

But this rivalry has deeply seeded roots, as just one year ago The Celtic Warrior defeated Bryan to win the United States Championship. That bout proved crucial in Sheamus’ career, as not only did he claim the U.S. Title for the first time, but the win snapped a losing streak that dated back to King of the Ring months earlier. Further, before entering the match, Sheamus vowed that if he didn’t defeat the submission specialist, he would quit WWE.

That didn’t happen, and these days the two-time WWE Champion seems almost invincible and is focused once again on Daniel Bryan and a prize that has eluded him thus far in his career — the World Heavyweight Championship.

The events of the Feb. 17 episode of SmackDown played a crucial part in setting all this into motion. That night, Bryan’s forfeit “victory” over Randy Orton — who was unable to compete due to a concussion — led to a surprise announcement.

After Bryan demanded ring announcer Lilian Garcia to proclaim him the winner of the non-match against WWE’s Apex Predator, SmackDown General Manager Teddy Long entered the arena. To the great delight of the WWE Universe, Long scheduled Bryan to compete that night against none other than The Great White Sheamus.

A despondent Bryan did his best to avoid the Celtic Warrior, but when Bryan tried to escape the ring, satisfied with a count-out victory, Sheamus was there to thwart the champion’s oft-played tactic. Back inside the ring, however, Bryan dug deep into his bag of tricks, playing mind games on his opponent and exploiting The Great White’s white-hot temper. When literally backed into the corner, Bryan slapped Sheamus, clearly riling his opponent.

What happened next proved to be one of Bryan’s vilest moves to date. While seated on the top rope, Bryan spit in the face of The Great White, inciting Sheamus’ fury and leading to The Celtic Warrior’s disqualification. Officially, Bryan was able to add yet another victory to an already impressive list.

While a number of those victories have been controversial, Bryan’s record since cashing in Money in the Bank cannot be argued. He continually finds ways to win, successfully defending his title against all challengers over the course of his championship reign. But will Sheamus, one of the hottest Superstars on the roster and already possessing a big victory against Bryan, finally end that reign?

Last year, the scheduled U.S. Title rematch between Sheamus and Bryan was bumped from the WrestleMania pay-per-view and was witnessed only by the WWE Universe in attendance and those who purchased the home video. This year, the two will share the main event spotlight with the World Heavyweight Championship on the line. Find out who walks out of Miami as the champion April 1 at WrestleMania XXVIII, only on pay-per-view!

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WINNER AND STILL World Heavyweight Champion: Daniel Bryan

Bryan celebrates with his title in the ring. Sheamus’ music hits, and the Irishman makes his way out to the ring. Bryan begs off, but goes for a kick. Sheamus stops him, and grabs him by the throat. Sheamus shoulders Bryan, and drops him with an air raid crash. Sheamus’ music hits, and he’s apparently made his intentions clear as to who he’s like to face at WrestleMania. Sheamus makes his way to the back, and it looks like the match that wasn’t even allowed to happen on the preshow at WM last year, will be one of the main events.

SHEAMUS
This Week: 3 - Last Week: 2

The Great White let his temper get the best of him on SmackDown. During his match against Daniel Bryan, the World Heavyweight Champion spit in Sheamus’ face, setting him off to the point where the referee could not restrain him, giving Bryan a disqualification win.

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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

SHEAMUS
This Week: 2 - Last Week: 1

The 2012 Royal Rumble Match winner continued his winning ways this past week. First, he dominated David Otunga on Raw SuperShow and then teamed with Big Show to defeat Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes & Wade Barrett on SmackDown.

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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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Otunga in the ring in his goofy outfit and bow tie. As a graduate of Harvard Law School, he’s never had a boss that was so creative, considerate, insightful, or as intelligent as Mr. John Laurinaitis. He can only pray that the Board of Directors does the right thing and keeps John Laurinaitis, Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and Interim RAW General Manager. Please, pray with him now… Otunga Tebows in the center of the ring. Justin announces that per the COO, Otunga has a match, right now. Otunga isn’t impressed and isn’t dressed for it. Sheamus out with a huge grin on his face!

Otunga vs Sheamus

Sheamus stalks Otunga, then grabs Otunga’s kick in the air. Sheamus grabs Otunga, but he wiggles out of his sweater and free of the ring. Sheamus rolls it up and throws it from the ring. Sheamus ducks a clothesline, then double axe handle clotheslines Otunga. Sheamus through the rope forearms, then a short clothesline. Sheamus picks up Otunga who holds onto the ropes. DDT on Sheamus for one. Otunga stomps Sheamus in a corner, then right back on Sheamus with blows and stomps as the ref yells at Otunga to get off. Otunga removes his shirt to show his physique, but then a big boot for three from Sheamus as Cole yells that it wasn’t fair.

Winner – Sheamus

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