"The only reason you have that title is because someone gave you an opportunity"

Sheamus: "Last week, John Cena couldn't beat me. He can make all the excuses he wants, but the fact is: I did exactly what I said I would. The last image of 2009 was me, standing over his beaten body, still WWE Champion. My next Title Match is at the Royal Rumble and I will NOT be defending it against John Cena. I'm through with that. I've beaten him. I've put him through a table and I took his title. And now I want a new challenge.

Bret Hart, you were right when you said you're the best there ever was. But as for best there is, the best there ever will be, that belongs to me. And I dare anybody to step in the ring..."

[Die Musik von Evan Bourne ertönt. Bourne kommt zum Ring, klaut Sheamus das Mikro aus der Hand und rutscht aus dem Ring heraus.]

Bourne: "Sheamus, the only reason you have that title is because someone GAVE you an opportunity. I know, if given the same opportunity, I could beat you. And I want my opportunity... right now."

Sheamus: "Do you, now? Look at this: Little Evan Bourne actually thinks he can beat me. Well, I'll tell you what, 'Little' Evan Bourne... why don't we get a referee in here right now?

Evan, if you can beat me tonight, I'll gladly put my title on the line against ya at the Royal Rumble. But honestly, you're not gonna get that title. The only thing that you're gonna get is the worst beating of your entire life. 'Little' Evan Bourne."

- Das Match startete direkt im Anschluss an die Promo.