Sheamus defeats: Smackdown May 1

Result: Sheamus defeats Leon Ruff

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Match

Ruff hit one dropkick and Sheamus swatted the second one away. Sheamus hit a trip of Irish curse backbreakers before tossing Ruff to the outside. He then lifted Ruff back up on the apron and then struck him with clubbing blows on the chest. One brogue kick later and the match was over.

All Matches from Smackdown on May 1

• Full Results
  • Otis vs. Dolph Ziggler – Money in the Bank Qualifier Match
  • Mandy Rose vs. Carmella – Money in the Bank Qualifier Match
  • Daniel Bryan vs. King Corbin
  • New Day vs. Forgotten Sons
  • Sheamus vs. Leon Ruff

Match Ratings

Six dimensions combine to make up the overall rating. Matches score ratings of 1-10 only if the match lasts for a minimum of 5 minutes.

1. Match Quality– Was the match well wrestled or sloppy?
2. Audience Engagement– Did the live audience care about the match?
3. Competitiveness– Was the match competitive or one-sided?
4. Stakes – Did the match matter?
5. Finish– Did the match end in a satisfying manner?
6. Performance: (1) Poor (2) Below Average (3) Average (4) Above Average (5) Excellent