WWE RAW Results | July 19th, 2021

#1 Contender’s Match: WWE United States Champion Sheamus vs. Humberto Carrillo

We go back to the ring and out comes WWE United States Champion Sheamus. Back to commercial after a look at his recent feud with Humberto Carrillo. Back from the break and it’s announced that WWE NXT Champion Karrion Kross will make his RAW debut tonight. Sheamus waits in the ring as Carrillo comes out to try and earn a title shot. We see recent happenings between the two Superstars.The bell rings and Carrillo attacks as they go at it. Sheamus ends up on the floor and Carrillo launches himself out for a takedown. Carrillo beats Sheamus around but Sheamus drops him as they return to the ring. Carrillo fights off a suplex attempt from the apron. Carrillo drops Sheamus over the top rope. Carrillo with a top rope crossbody for 2.Sheamus responds with aggressive strikes but Carrillo unloads in the corner, stomping away as the referee warns him. We see Damian Priest watching the match backstage. Carrillo continues to dominate Sheamus in the corner.Carrillo tries to pull Sheamus’ mask off. Sheamus fights back but gets dumped over the top rope to the floor. Carrillo runs the ropes for a dive but Sheamus meets him at the ropes with right hands. Sheamus with a powerbomb on the edge of the apron. Sheamus stands tall at ringside and asks the crowd if they’re entertained. Back to commercial.Back from the break and Sheamus dominates now. Sheamus grounds Carrillo and applies the Dublin Smile. We see Priest watching backstage again, concerned. Sheamus with 10 Beats of the Bodhrán now. Sheamus stands tall and poses to a mixed reaction.Sheamus with more offense but Carrillo comes back with kicks. Sheamus drops him with a boot from the corner. Carrillo kicks Sheamus as Sheamus tends to his finger. Carrillo climbs up for a hurricanrana, then kicks Sheamus to the floor. Carrillo with a suicide dive, sending Sheamus over the announce table. Carrillo brings it back in the ring and goes to the top for a missile dropkick. Sheamus kicks out at 2. More back and forth now. Carrillo apparently hurts his hand with a shot to Sheamus’ face mask. Sheamus comes right back with a Brogue Kick for the pin to win.

Winner: Sheamus– After the match, Sheamus stands tall with the title as his music hits. We go to replays.