Sheamus, the Irish wrestler, has delved into the pivotal moments of his wrestling career and shed light on how John Cena played a significant role in securing his first WWE Championship reign. Reflecting on a key turning point in his career, Sheamus revealed that his WWE TLC title match against John Cena had an unexpected twist in its outcome. Sheamus disclosed, ‘Up until that day, I was losing that match. Things changed.’ He went on to explain that John Cena himself had influenced the alteration in the match’s outcome. According to Sheamus, Cena recognized the potential for a compelling rivalry and storyline between them, stating that Cena had a lot to do with it. Sheamus explained, ‘This is someone I can go around and is a believable foe, which is what John needed. What every good hero needs is a good villain. He saw that with me too, people did not like me. People hated me. I was so different compared to everybody in there.’ This unexpected victory over John Cena marked a pivotal moment in Sheamus’ career, solidifying his status as a credible and formidable force in the WWE landscape.