Summary

Sheamus says his current shoulder issue started bothering him months before he finally went under the knife in December.

While discussing his recovery, Sheamus said he first noticed the problem around May or June during Clash in Paris against Rusev. He tried injections and kept working through it, but the injury eventually reached the point where he could barely move his arms.

Sheamus last wrestled on the November 17 episode of WWE Raw, where he teamed with John Cena and Rey Mysterio in a win over The Judgment Day.

Quote from Sheamus

"Yeah, this one has been difficult. It kind of came out of nowhere. I started noticing my shoulder around May-June at Clash in Paris against Rusev. It was bothering me and I thought I tore it. I got a couple of shots in there and it felt good for a little while, but ultimately it was just a matter of time before it stopped moving on me. I tried to push through it to the point where I couldn’t move my arms. I had surgery on December 30. Ever since then, I’ve been rehabbing. I’m dying to get back in the ring and back to work. I have cabin fever."

What this means for Sheamus in WWE

Sheamus making clear that the shoulder problem worsened over time explains why his return timetable still appears open-ended. The key takeaway for WWE fans is that this was not a short-term issue, and his comeback will depend on how that rehab continues after surgery on December 30.

He has stayed visible outside the ring, including an appearance during the 2026 NFL Draft, but his own comments make it clear he is focused on getting back to active competition. Until WWE signals a return date, his place on Raw remains on hold.

Sources

Sheamus while speaking on OTB Football