Roman Reigns entered the main event of "Monday Night Raw" with the weight of the world on his shoulders as he challenged Sheamus for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
A returning Vince McMahon declared earlier in the evening that if Reigns loses his title bout to "The Celtic Warrior," his career with the company would be over.
It looks like @WWERomanReigns gets a #WWETitle rematch tonight, but under one condition... #RAW @VinceMcMahon https://t.co/h4msu0XOAy
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2015
In his biggest victory to date, the former Shield enforcer overcame the efforts of McMahon, the League of Nations, and a game Sheamus to capture the WWE World Heavyweight Championship for a second time courtesy of a vicious spear.
The winning SPEAR by @WWERomanReigns, that brought him the World Heavyweight Title! @WWE #RAW @WWESheamus pic.twitter.com/y0eSm549xM
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2015
The 30-year-old Samoan powerhouse seemingly had Sheamus beaten earlier in the match following a Superman punch, but McMahon intervened at the very last second, pulling the referee out of the ring to stop the three count.
ONE! TWO! Where'd the official go?!?!?!
#RAW @WWERomanReigns @VinceMcMahon pic.twitter.com/enuFGs9eI2
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2015
His dastardly deed didn't come without consequence, though, as the Chairman of the Board received a Superman punch for his act.
#SupermanPunch to @VinceMcMahon!!!
@WWERomanReigns #RAW pic.twitter.com/fAdeOhv4GJ
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2015
Reigns fell short in his effort to win back the gold at "WWE TLC" on Sunday night in a "Tables, Ladders, and Chairs" match against Sheamus, attacking Triple H in a barbaric manner following the loss.
His frustrations stemmed not only from the pay-per-view at TD Garden in Boston, but also from his loss at "Survivor Series" to Sheamus after the Irishman cashed in his Money in the Bank contract.
