On the July 21st episode of WWE RAW, Sheamus secured a pivotal victory over Rusev, leveling their recent series of matches at one win apiece. This development has ignited speculation about a potential tiebreaker match between the two heavyweights, possibly taking place at SummerSlam.
The win on Monday marks a significant momentum shift in the high-profile rivalry. Rusev had previously defeated Sheamus in their June encounter, interrupting the five-year veteran’s winning streak since his return to the company. The match was a marquee attraction for the Houston broadcast, which drew over 13,000 fans, underscoring the storyline’s importance to WWE’s summer programming.
With the score now even, analysts and fans are discussing the likelihood of a decisive “rubber match” to settle the score. The physical, hard-hitting nature of their encounters has been a major draw, and the history between the two competitors, including their time together in the League of Nations, adds another layer to the narrative.
Further speculation suggests the feud could evolve in a different direction. Some have pointed to Sheamus’s past success in turning a rivalry into a successful tag team, like he did with Cesaro in The Bar, as a possible outcome for him and Rusev. For now, however, the focus remains on the possibility of a final, high-stakes singles confrontation to determine the definitive winner of their intensely physical feud.