WWE veteran Sheamus is set to leave the promotion after rejecting a restructured contract extension, according to a report by Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp on July 5, 2026.
The 48-year-old wrestler has spent two decades with WWE, having signed his initial contract in 2006 and making his main roster debut in 2009.
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Historic Career Achievements
Sheamus became the first Irish world champion in WWE history. He won the WWE Championship three times and the World Heavyweight Championship once.
He also secured five tag team championships and three United States Championships.
His tournament victories include the King of the Ring, the Royal Rumble, and the Money in the Bank ladder match.
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Known for his aggressive, physical style, Sheamus gained a large fan following. He famously pledged "banger after banger after banger" to the WWE Universe.
His final television appearance came in November, teaming with Rey Mysterio and John Cena to defeat The Judgment Day.
That event also marked Cena's last appearance on Monday Night Raw.
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Shortly after, a severe shoulder injury forced Sheamus out of the Last Time Is Now Tournament. He has not appeared on television since.
