Despite being injured in one hand, Sheamus took advantage of Pete Dunne’s lack of concentration to defeat him during WWE RAW (August 19, 2024) in their first one-on-one match in history.
Sheamus and Pete Dunne faced each other one-on-one for the first time in history during WWE RAW (August 19, 2024).
“The Bruiserweight” came looking to vent his frustration on the Irishman after what he put him through when they were teammates in The Brawling Brutes, because by giving him the nickname “Butch”, and then leaving the scene due to the injury suffered by “The Celtic Warrior”, he blamed him for having made him one of the WWE’s top stars.
Sheamus vs Pete Dunne
The referee takes over to start the action. Sheamus intercepts his rival in the air to drop him to the canvas with an “Alabama Slam.” Pete Dunne takes refuge on the apron, and avoids being caught by attacking his opponent with an “Enzuigiri.” The Brit returns to attack him to attack the Irishman’s injured hand, but when trying to close a submission lock, Sheamus takes the weight of his rival to connect a “Backbreaker.”
Sheamus knocks Dunne down to send him straight into the commentary table and moves his attack to ringside for a few moments. Pete takes advantage to recover when Sheamus wastes some time greeting Pat McAfee; Dunne punishes Sheamus’ injured hand against the steel steps and is in control . “The Bruiserweight” returns to the ring with control, but his opponent asks for more and more hits. It’s a very physical battle on WWE RAW ( August 19, 2024 ).
«The Celtic Warrior» shows signs of life and knocks down the Brit with a «Powerslam». Pete demonstrates his rival’s knowledge to avoid the blows when he is on the apron, and instead, it is Dunne who connects a «Beats of The Bodhran» on Sheamus . Pete becomes confident after attacking the Irishman with his own weapon and is punished with the real «Beats of The Bodhran», even leaving him hanging on the top rope. Pete wants to surprise Sheamus with a «Moonsault», but is intercepted with a kick to the abdomen; he counts to two.
Pete Dunne escapes a potentially devastating attack and connects with a Powerbomb on his former partner for a two count. Dunne becomes desperate and catches Sheamus’ injured left hand in the corner and attacks him repeatedly. Sheamus uses his strength to break through the protection and surprises Pete Dunne with a Brogue Kick to get the victory. Sheamus takes the victory over “The Bruiserweight”!