World Wrestling Entertainment is a brand that's known and loved all over the world - even in Dubai, as sports entertainer (as wrestlers like to be called) Sheamus found out.

The Irish-born athlete, dubbed the Celtic Warrior, travels the globe with the WWE. His schedule is so packed, he kindly agreed to do an interview by e-mail. Sheamus (born Stephen Farrelly) will join Randy Orton, Kane, Christian and other heavy hitters in the Valley next week at WWE Smackdown.

Question: WWE is popular globally. Can you tell us about a favorite experience in your travels?

Answer: Well, since joining the WWE, I have literally traveled the globe and gotten to see some of the most beautiful places in the world. For me, my favorite experience by far was a WWE Championship match in my hometown of Dublin. It was the greatest homecoming that I could have ever asked for. The crowd was electric, and it's a moment I will never forget.

Q: Where is the most surprising place that you've been recognized?

A: Actually it was at the Dubai (United Arab Emirates) airport, of all places. I was doing a promotional tour in Qatar for an upcoming event, and when I arrived at the airport in Dubai, everyone recognized me. I had to take a bit of a step back, because I realized the global reach of WWE. It was a bit of a humbling experience.

Q: What is the most difficult thing about being a WWE star?

A: Unquestionably the travel is the most difficult part of the job. You live out of a suitcase and are on the road a minimum of four days per week. If there's an international tour, that could be 14, 15 even 20 straight days on the road. It is difficult, but of course the reward is that you are performing in front of the WWE universe night in and night out.

Q: Can you tell us about your training regimen?

A: I train every day and split up the body parts. Diet and training are extremely important, especially when you're in millions of people's homes every week wearing spandex.

Q: Why do so many WWE sports entertainers go into acting?

A: It's a logical progression, as we are entertainers, so it makes perfect sense to go into movies. I look forward to acting in films in the future, but my main goal is to dominate the WWE right now. I do have to give credit to Randy Orton for a great job in "That's What I Am," and I enjoyed Ted DiBiase in "The Marine 2."

Q: What is the biggest misconception about WWE stars?

A: That what we do does not hurt. I get bumps and bruises on a daily basis. But we love what we do, and we do it for the fans.

Q: Who's the greatest WWE sports entertainer of all time?

A: Stone Cold Steve Austin, no question. His character revolutionized the entire industry. How could you not relate to someone so entertaining, someone who did whatever he wanted to do and stuck it to his boss? He was the Everyman, went out, worked hard and kicked some tail in the meantime. Stone Cold is the man and will always be ... that is unless he wants to lace the boots back up and get in the ring with the Celtic Warrior!

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