When did Sheamus sign with WWE? Net worth and career explored as the legendary Irish wrestler is reportedly leaving the company

The Dublin-based three-time WWE World Champion, Stephen Farrelly, aka Sheamus, who started his career in the European wrestling circuit in 2002, is reportedly set to exit WWE as soon as his contract ends. According to Heavy, the wrestler-turned-actor Maxwell Jacob Friedman recently opened up about Sheamus allegedly planning to quit WWE, and whenever he does that, most of the time it means that a wrestler might be leaving the company.

However, while Sheamus is currently all over the internet, as his fans and wrestling enthusiasts are curious to find out whether he is actually planning to quit WWE, the All Elite Wrestling star, Friedman, not too long ago called out Stephen Farrelly on social media and noted:

"The guy you alluded to. Stop now or I’m gonna devour you. You can rock 6 inch lifts and play top guy, but you’ve been handed the ball multiple times and fell. I’m glad you’re having a resurgence and finally figured out how to get over. It only took you a decade."

As per PWTorch, the winner of the WWE Royal Rumble in 2012, Sheamus, 48, who signed with WWE in 2006, made his television debut in 2009 after investing some time in WWE's developmental systems like Florida Championship Wrestling.

However, the Irish wrestler, Stephen Farrelly, who has a net worth of $7 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, is reportedly planning to exit WWE primarily because he refused to accept a restructured contract extension and decided to let his now-active contract expire. The World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus, who suffered a shoulder injury in December 2025, is still recovering.

Internet reacts to Sheamus reportedly leaving WWE

Let's check out below what WWE enthusiasts and fans of Stephen Farrelly have to say about his alleged exit from WWE:

"Bald fraud has again f**ked a established superstar. This time sheamus , he was very underrated." written by an X user

"20 years, one company and WWE will let him walk out the back door with no goodbye? That's DISRESPECTFUL!" commented a social media user

"Good luck to him, he has contributed massively to the industry. He deserves some flower from us." wrote an internet user

"If this really is the end, WWE is losing one of the most reliable performers they’ve ever had." commented an X user

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"They better give this guy the IC Championship before he leaves." noted a social media user

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