Best and Worst of Survivor Series

Generally, when a WWE pay per view follows any TakeOver, it pales in comparison. Despite how good TakeOver: Toronto was, Survivor Series lived up to the hype. Each match delivered in its own way, and while we do have some causes for complaint, overall it was a very enjoyable PPV.

While some results did shock the WWE universe, most of them made the fans very happy indeed. At the start, it must be said that Smackdown looked like the babyfaces in practically every match here, which is a testament to their booking. Now, let’s examine the specifics in every match, what worked and what didn’t.

#1 Worst: Injury and Botch

While Roman Reigns delivering the spear in mid air was a thing of beauty, Shane Mcmahon looked like he was legitimately hurt during the encounter. We do hope that he is okay, and there hasn’t been serious damage done to the man.

It was the only thing that ruined an otherwise picture-perfect match for us. Especially considering, Shane McMahon, at his age, was pulling off moves that would certainly put some Cruiserweights to shame.

What made this segment event more cringe worthy was the botch from the referee, who could not decided whether to attend to Shane McMahon or count the pinfall. After a moment of indecision, he announced that McMahon had been eliminated. A little more conviction could have saved this dreadful segment. These were the two black marks on an otherwise show stealing match.

#1 Best: Tye Dillinger takes over Survivor Series

Even though Tye Dillinger wasn’t a part of the show, his chant was very over with the Toronto crowd. In fact, even before he makes his main roster debut, he’s already a mega star if the crowd’s reactions are anything to go by.

Considering that he seemed to get a ‘send off’ last night, is it only a matter of time before he is brought up to the main roster? Will he make the main roster into a ‘perfect 10’ show? Okay, we’ll move to the actual show now.

#2 Best: Well booked Goldberg vs Lesnar match

It lasted just as long as it should have lasted

We were worried how Goldberg would fare in the ring at his age, considering Goldberg hasn’t been in the ring, in forever. For what it set out to do, Goldberg vs Lesnar was exactly the match it should have been...short, sweet and high impact.

The pop that the crowd gave Goldberg was genuine and heartfelt, and it was great to see him get a moment at the twilight of his illustrious career. We’d heard that Lesnar respects Goldberg and one can only conclude, that he did not mind laying down for the conqueror. What a moment in sports entertainment!

#2 Worst: Wrong man to conquer the beast?

Should the honour have gone to this man instead?

Goldberg probably has a one and done deal with WWE, and considering how the company has been booking Lesnar, it would have been a better idea to let a full-time performer take the man down, we feel. Someone like the NXT Champion Samoa Joe when he gets called up to the main roster, or even Shinsuke Nakamura.

This would have catapulted them to the top of the pack and would have made them look like legitimately dangerous competitors. As happy as we are for Goldberg, we cannot help but feel that it was an opportunity lost for the company.

#3 Best: Greatest traditional Survivor Series match in history?

We don’t remember the last traditional Survivor Series match, with this much drama

Recently, Sportskeeda Wrestling News brought you a countdown of the greatest traditional Survivor Series matches. While each of those matches was memorable, we don’t remember one that was quite as good.

There were betrayals within the team, alliances formed between opposing team members (AKA a Shield reunion), really cool spots where performers delivered finishers in mid-air (Randy Orton’s RKO to Rollins was a thing of sheer magnificence), and also seeds for future conflict.

Yes, 2014 comes close, but that only holds true because of the debut of Sting. Each of the men played their part, including Ellsworth, and we commend them all for it.

#3 Worst: Different rules for different folks?

The coolest spot of the match was followed by baffling decisions

Admit it. You marked out when you saw Braun Strowman counted out, and Ellsworth being the man responsible for the same.

However, much of the match since then was fought on the outside of the ring. Shouldn’t the referee have been counting out other competitors too? It’s one thing to assume that he lost control of the situation and another to think logically instead. These gaps in logic leave us completely, utterly baffled.

#4 Best: The Pay-Per-View of the Underdogs

It was great to see the Wyatts finally get their moment

Be it The Wyatts, Bayley, Cesaro and Sheamus or heck, even Ellsworth, it was great to see all of them get a chance to shine at the Pay-Per-View. Randy Orton owns Survivor Series, and it was a treat for long time fans to see that WWE remembers this little nugget of information as well.

We do hope this translates into renewed pushes for everyone.

#4 Worst: Baron Corbin’s interference

We were actually enjoying the match until this no good, lack of talent came along and denied Smackdown an opportunity to get the Cruiserweight division. Booooooooooooooo!

#5 Bestestestest: Alexa Bliss in action

Unlike the 10/10 Alexa Bliss, we only give this show a 9/10. But hey, nothing’s as good as Alexa Bliss. NOTHING!

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Edited by Staff Editor

Best and Worst of Survivor Series - 20th Nov, 2016