WWE Money in the Bank 2012: Sheamus (c) VS Alberto Del Rio [World Championship]

[Jack-Hammer]

Last night on Raw, it was officially announced by Teddy Long that Alberto Del Rio will finally get his one on one match with Sheamus for the World Heavyweight Championship at the upcoming MITB ppv.

We've seen Del Rio in several four & threeway matches after being sidelined with a concussion for a few weeks, resulting in Dolph Ziggler stepping in to face Sheamus. I think it'll be a good, physical match between the two but I don't see Del Rio getting the win. I'm not really sure where they go with Del Rio after this but with Wade Barrett set to return and talks of him getting a big push into the WHC picture, I think Del Rio's latest opportunity at being World Champion is pretty much run its course after next Sunday.

 

[gasM]

It's very likely Sheamus retains. He's been booked very strongly during his current reign, and Del Rio doesn't seem like the one to end it. I think I'm in the minority who has enjoyed Del Rio-Sheamus, and I'm just glad they get to have a match to resolve it.

I can see Del Rio moving into a feud with Mysterio after this. It'll be nice to see him in a feud that doesn't revolve around a title for a change.

 

[Mark0820]

I don't see Del Rio actually winning this. If he does he'll do it via countout. I don't see them having Sheamus tap right now, not with the roll he's on. The other reason is it was reported not long ago that they want Sheamus vs Orton for the WHC at Summerslam.

 

[Ithil]

They seem completely determined to get this one on one match. I can't say I'm very excited. Del Rio and Sheamus don't have styles that mesh well, and Sheamus has been completely invincible during his title reign, I can't see them having Del Rio actually win this.

 

[cmjericho]

Yes I feel like these two will work well in the ring together. Sheamus is a powerhouse but he has enough skill to work with just about anyone. Would be a pleasant surprise if Sheamus loses this one. What is Del Rio going to do make Sheamus tap? But thats another issue. With Summer Slam right around the corner I wonder if this is just filler or if they are trying to get an actual fued going on. Personally I see Sheamus winning this because I think, (or HOPE) that Barrett will win the WHC MITB match or atleast be the number one contender against Sheamus at Summer Slam. This is the exact reason the brand extension needs to end for good. We are getting great fueds from people on both shows and WWE is proving they can make it work. Other then the WHC money in the bank match itself I like what im seeing for the ppv so far.

 

[The_Midnight_Show]

I agree with almost everyone else in that Sheamus will win cleanly over Del Rio to retain the belt. It just does not seem likely that after having Sheamus booked as an unstoppable force (including beating Del Rio in triplethreat/fatal-4-way matches), that he will lose one-on-one, especially with SummerSlam coming up. A Sheamus v. Del Rio rematch at SummerSlam is not very enticing, though for MITB, I am expecting an above average match.

As for the direction they go with in regard to Alberto Del Rio, I also question. Rey Mysterio is always possible but we've seen that a bunch before and I would not be too enthralled by it. If Cody does happen to win MITB, that could potentially leave Christian without a feud and though he may be better off putting a younger, "newer" heel over, seeing Christian face off with Alberto at SummerSlam for the IC title would make for a pretty decent match.

 

[Tyler]

I'm actually going to give this match a chance. Del Rio has been growing on me lately. I can't wait for this match at Money In The Bank. Like everyone else, I don't see Sheamus losing the championship to Rio, but it will be a good match.

 

[unknownssj]

I think the Big White still needs time to develop little more to be able to carry on the WHW belt. Alberto would be a good choice to hold the belt and may be cody can feud with him to push Cody the next level

 

[HBsam31]

I agree with everyone else. I don't see Sheamus being built up this much just to drop it to Del Rio now. I won't mind this match as much as everyone else seems to, but I just don't see any way that Del Rio takes the title here.

 

[Giddy]

I don't see Sheamus losing, he's been built up way to strong. Although the injury may be used as a way to take the title off him, I think he'll just do the heroic "fighting through the pain" shtick and pull it off.

Although I'm hoping for the miracle swerve that Ryder puts himself in a World Title match on Smackdown against the injured Sheamus and wins!

A boy can dream can't he

 

[shooter_mcgavin]

With Barrett returning, I can't see Del Rio winning this. I can see Sheamus and Del Rio feuding over the WHC, maybe even inserting in Orton. I don't know why for some reason I can see super entertaining street fights between Sheamus and Barrett.

Del Rio has lost some steam but this is due to him being off again and on again. Him beating Sheamus isn't going to help the WHC. Del Rio needs to get some of heat back, maybe taking the US title from Santino is the right direction for him.

 

[The Crock]

I don't see Sheamus losing his title here at Money in the Bank, especially not against Alberto Del Rio. Del Rio has been a filler challenger, basically -- and Money in the Bank will probably be the last time he gets a title shot, for the foreseeable future. This will be a fine win for Sheamus, leading into a (potential) feud with Wade Barrett, who was supposed to be in the title hunt coming off of his injury. I'm actually quite excited at the prospect of Sheamus getting another feud going, as this one has been fairly forgettable, and it isn't doing him any favors as champion. Honestly, I can't find any reason I should care about this match, and that is certainly an issue.

Don't get me wrong, I'm sure it won't be a bad match -- both guys can put on a good match and I'm sure they will -- but it's not as if it'll be anything we haven't already seen. The match won't get much of a spotlight, it'll be stuck somewhere randomly on the card, and will be overshadowed by the WWE Championship match and both Money in the Bank matches. This match is the very definition of the word "filler," and I can't say that's encouraging, considering that the match is for the World Heavyweight Championship. Hopefully, Sheamus pulls off a win and gains some momentum into his next feud, as I just didn't care about this feud, in the slightest.

 

[Radical]

I don't see Sheamus losing his title here at Money in the Bank, especially not against Alberto Del Rio. Del Rio has been a filler challenger, basically -- and Money in the Bank will probably be the last time he gets a title shot, for the foreseeable future. This will be a fine win for Sheamus, leading into a (potential) feud with Wade Barrett, who was supposed to be in the title hunt coming off of his injury. I'm actually quite excited at the prospect of Sheamus getting another feud going, as this one has been fairly forgettable, and it isn't doing him any favors as champion. Honestly, I can't find any reason I should care about this match, and that is certainly an issue.

Don't get me wrong, I'm sure it won't be a bad match -- both guys can put on a good match and I'm sure they will -- but it's not as if it'll be anything we haven't already seen. The match won't get much of a spotlight, it'll be stuck somewhere randomly on the card, and will be overshadowed by the WWE Championship match and both Money in the Bank matches. This match is the very definition of the word "filler," and I can't say that's encouraging, considering that the match is for the World Heavyweight Championship. Hopefully, Sheamus pulls off a win and gains some momentum into his next feud, as I just didn't care about this feud, in the slightest.

The opinion above is precisely why I think they need to build an angle for the eventualy retirement of the World Heavyweight Title. It's importance is decreasing and as well as any feuds attached to it. Now, it could be partially due to the fact that Sheamus has it and isn't connecting well enough with the crowd and/or there is no larger compelling storyline to make us really care about who wins the World Title.

But I think it's mostly due to the fact that with no brand separation in WWE now there is really ZERO reason to have 2 top tier championships. The best way to make the World Title interesting again is basically to drive it to its end but by doing so you can at least make a storyline involving the World Champ and WWE Champ interesting and compelling. Even if we know the WWE Champ will eventually win the feud so the WWE title can be kept, doesn't mean there can't be some interesting twists and turns and matches that lead to this final resolution.

 

[TWJC: The Beginning]

Internet will probably shit all over this match. It's going to be good though. Both guys are professionals. I lol at the comments like "Sheamus is a powerhouse but can work with anyone". Being a powerhouse doesn't mean you aren't technical. Being technical is just being able to perform moves. Sheamus' moveset and choice of moves reflects his character. ADR too. Both guys are real pros. They know how to work a match. It will be a fun match. My guess is Sheamus wins but I wouldn't be surprised if ADR pulls it out....like a perro as he says.

 

[MMK]

Seeing as how both Sheamus and Del Rio are former wwe champions, I would have the winner of their match then enter the WWE championship MITB match later that night. Then, if they were to successfully cash in, they would have both titles.

That would be one way to unify the WWE & World championships.

 

[The Eighties]

The match itself will be good but I can't see there being a lot of heat for it as it's not really had much of a build. I don't see Sheamus losing here but he could do with a proper feud next as all his defenses bar Bryan have been challenger of the week stuff.

 

[JWGunslinger]

Normally I'd say that this is an easy one to call and that there's no way Sheamus loses here to Alberto Del Rio but considering the word that Del Rio is apparently getting a big push soon I figure Money In The Bank is a good a place as any. He's got a good history at this event and he has what it takes to score the upset with his talent and newfound love backstage as a go to guy. However I'm going to say that Sheamus holds onto the title just a little longer, I expect it to be a closely contested bout but in the end Sheamus pulls out the win.

 

[Dagger Dias]

So we are finally getting to see this match. We were supposed to a long time ago, but it got delayed. I honestly cannot say that I am too excited to see it. The booking and build up has not done too much to get my interest. I'm hoping Sheamus wins, he has done great so far in his title reign and even though Del Rio may be getting a world title reign this year it would be a bad choice to have him go over Sheamus here. Why replace a champion who is doing well in his role with one who has not been booked strongly lately or done anything remotely interesting since his failed title reign months ago? Sheamus to retain.

These guys might open the show if the World Championship MITB match doesn't. I'm not too interested though and it is the match out of those announced that I'm least interested in. Sheamus wins because he needs to remain champion, then moves on to his next challenger, which will probably be the World Championship MITB winner. I've already predicted that to be either Rhodes or Ziggler (officially in that topic I picked Dolph), both of which would put on a better feud with Sheamus than Del Rio has here. Alberto moves on to some filler feud no one cares about.

DAGGER'S PREDICTION
Sheamus will retain the World Heavyweight Championship.