Sheamus is still the World Heavyweight Champion. Alberto Del Rio tried to resort to trickery -- trickery most foul! -- but it backfired. A big move from Sheamus and a flagrant display of shoddy officiating cost Del Rio a chance to win the belt.
SummerSlam Results: Sheamus Retains World Heavyweight Title Thanks To The Irish Curse
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Del Rio got frustrated toward the end of his match and slapped around his valet, Ricardo Rodriguez.
In the ensuing confusion, Ricardo tried to throw his show to Del Rio. Sheamus caught the shoe and hit Del Rio with it.
Then Sheamus hit Del Rio with his signature backbreaker, which is called “The Irish Curse,” because he hits you so hard you get a really small weiner.
Del Rio was able to get his foot on the ropes, but the referee just plain duff’d it and counted three, awarding the decision to Sheamus.
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