Sheamus And Lana Comment On Title Change, Backstage Photo Of Rusev As U.S. Champion
As noted earlier, Rusev defeated Sheamus after tonight's RAW in Buffalo to become the new United States Champion. Rusev locked Sheamus in the Accolade and Sheamus passed out, prompting the referee to stop the match and award the title to Rusev. Sheamus took to his Twitter and commented on not tapping, writing:
"#NeverTapOut"
Lana also commented on the title change, tweeting:
"We have defeated your patriots, #CRUSHED your giants, and now have taken #USTitle! Mother Russia & @RusevBUL is the greatest !"
You can check out photos from Rusev's title win below:
We will say this: @WWESheamus never tapped. Never.
#181DaysAsProudUSChamp #RAW @WWENetwork pic.twitter.com/lSjXJSv5FR
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Congratulations to the NEWWW United States Champion @RusevBUL, seen exclusively on @WWENetwork!
#RAW #FreeFreeFree pic.twitter.com/wrOy2eqfKr
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Mother Russia, your favorite son is coming home with GOLD!!
@RusevBUL @LanaWWE #RAW #FreeFreeFree pic.twitter.com/AveiCQUeFo
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Below is a backstage photo of Rusev and Lana with the belt: