WWE star Sheamus (a/k/a Stephen Farrelly) discussed his background with the Irish Central website. The 31 year-old Dublin native and former IT professional, actor, and security guard said he always wanted to be a pro wrestler. "People said I was crazy, I was working all the jobs back home," he said. "But anything is possible if you put your mind to it."

"I wanted to do this my whole life," Sheamus continued. "I did whatever it took to get noticed and get experience. I traveled in shows throughout Ireland, the UK, Italy, and Portugal. I honed my craft and proved my experience."

Sheamus also laughed off the jabs he gets over his skin color. "Yeah, I'm like an alien in Tampa," he said. "I'm the whitest man there, and I'm always going around in hoodies." To read the full story, visit IrishCentral.com.

Powell's POV: Wait, I thought this guy just showed up one day and got a push because he befriended with Triple H? You mean he actually worked his ass off and wrestled all over Europe before finally earning a spot in WWE developmental? Yes, I'm being facetious simply because I'm tired of hearing all the negativity about the guy simply because he works out with Hunter. I'm just happy to see someone fresh in the main event picture and I think the guy has a lot to offer. Let me guess, his push would be better received if he were friends with Ric Flair or Bret Hart?

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