WWE confirms the Celtic Warrior’s removal just hours before SmackDown
Summary
– Sheamus ruled out of The Last Time is Now Tournament with a shoulder injury
– WWE confirmed the news ahead of SmackDown broadcast
– No replacement has been announced for his tournament spot
WWE has announced that Sheamus is officially out of The Last Time is Now Tournament after suffering a shoulder injury that leaves him unable to compete. The update came directly from the company’s Twitter/X account just before SmackDown went live.
“BREAKING NEWS: Due to a shoulder injury, Sheamus is not medically cleared to continue competition in The Last Time is Now Tournament. Additional information will be provided tonight on SmackDown,” WWE stated in its post.
Sheamus advanced to the next round of the tournament after defeating Shinsuke Nakamura on the November 10 episode of RAW. His most recent in-ring appearance came a week later, when he teamed with John Cena and Rey Mysterio in six-man tag team action.
As of now, WWE has not revealed who will replace Sheamus in the bracket. More details are expected to be shared during SmackDown, leaving fans wondering how this change could shift the momentum of the tournament.
BREAKING NEWS: Due to a shoulder injury, @WWESheamus is not medically cleared to continue competition in The Last Time is Now Tournament.
Additional information will be provided tonight on #SmackDown. pic.twitter.com/KoxPgewoO3
— WWE (@WWE) November 21, 2025
