PREVIEW: Sheamus vs. Christian

Revenge is said to be a dish best served cold. But, the fierce rivalry between bitter foes Sheamus and Christian has traveled so far beyond the boiling point that, at Vengeance, their combined thirst for payback is red hot.

At WWE Hell in a Cell, Sheamus emerged victorious over Christian with a booming Brogue Kick (PHOTOS). However, rather than settle the score between them, the match only added fuel to an already blazing fire.

In the weeks that followed, the volatile insurgency between the two Superstars only increased. Sheamus, for his part, handed his resentful adversary three frustrating tag team defeats. In the 12-Man Tag Team Match on the Oct. 3 edition of Raw Supershow, The Great White joined Team Cena to triumph over Christian and the rest of Team Del Rio. (WATCH) Then, alongside Randy Orton on SmackDown four days later, the Irish Superstar reigned supreme over Christian & Cody Rhodes. (WATCH) The Celtic Warrior then teamed with Zack Ryder just two days before Vengeance, collecting yet another victory over Christian and his partner, United States Champion Dolph Ziggler. (WATCH)

Despite the success of the first Irish-born WWE Champion in the win-loss column, the always-dangerous Christian managed to be a painful thorn in Sheamus’ side. On the Oct. 14 edition of SmackDown – after being eliminated for the largest Battle Royal in WWE history for a chance at the World Heavyweight Title – the cunning Superstar reentered the ring and eliminated The Celtic Warrior (PHOTOS). On the same night, he cost his enemy an important match against WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio. And by blindsiding the Irishman with the spear on the final SmackDown before their pay-per-view showdown, Christian has made it clear that he heads to Vengeance hungrier-than-ever to bring further misery to Sheamus.

Every time Sheamus and Christian enter the ring together, the result is absolute mayhem. Can Christian get revenge against The Celtic Warrior at Vengeance? Or will Sheamus continue his successful run against the former World Heavyweight Champion? Find out Oct. 23 at 8/7 CT, only on pay-per-view.