The 10-on-10 Survivor Series traditional elimination match between Raw and SmackDown might not be as hyped as the other matches on the card. But with the amount of talent that it boasts, it could be a sleeper hit at the pay-per-view.
Almost all the top teams from both brands, including the reigning champions, will be on showcase during the match and with 20 men involved, one thing is guaranteed: chaos.
Unlike the men’s singles and women’s elimination matches on the card, this might not have a long-term impact on the WWE program, but it would be a fun outing and could serve as a great palate cleanser on the card. With that said, here is a look at the possible ways in which WWE could end this match.
#5 The Usos turns on Team SmackDown
The heel run of the Usos has lost its steam. The team needs a huge twist in the tale to be relevant once again, and this twist could come at Survivor Series. Usos are the only heel team in Team SmackDown, and if they backstab their teammates at the pay-per-view, it would be a good way to attract some heat.
Not only will the other teams of SmackDown be protected, but Usos will have a major storyline on their hands while heading out of Sunday night. The Usos could take out the tag teams one by one, in the weeks that follow and get hold of the championships as well.
WWE could then come up with a full blown feud between Usos and American Alpha for the Tag Team titles, which could culminate with American Alpha winning at WrestleMania or Royal Rumble.
#4 Big Cass gets the big push
WWE loves big men, and this is one of the reasons why Big Cass has been booked so strongly. Enzo Amore and Big Cass, form one of the most entertaining tag teams on the entire roster and surprisingly, their push has been stalled due to some reason. Some rumours suggest that WWE is keeping the push saved for WrestleMania season.
Even if that is the case, putting a start to the same at Survivor Series, wouldn’t be a bad idea. Big Cass, with his large physical presence, is someone worth watching out for, in the match and Cass cleaning out Team SmackDown would be believable.
Cass being one of the survivors or the lone survivor of Team Raw will be a digestible and possible ending as well.
#3 New Day booked strongly again
New Day is currently enjoying a record-breaking run, with the WWE tag team championships. They have been booked strongly throughout their title reign, and something similar could happen at Survivor Series as well.
The involvement of the third member of New Day would be a major factor in the match, and having such backup at ringside improves New Day’s chances of surviving in the match.
Also, Survivor Series is a great platform for Big E to shine, as he is going to be the breakout star when WWE decides to dismantle the trio. New Day could survive alone, or they could have company from Enzo and Big Cass or even Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows.
#2 American Alpha rises
If there is a tag team from SmackDown that could shine in this match, it’s American Alpha. Almost all the other teams from the brand, have comedic shades to them, while the Usos are heel characters and it wouldn’t make sense if they lead the team to victory.
Chad Gable and Jason Jordan, meanwhile, were also put over by Stephanie McMahon on Raw last week, where she mentioned them as an upcoming tag team on the WWE roster.
If WWE is indeed planning to let SmackDown get the win in this one, American Alpha’s performance would be crucial, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if they are the survivors for Team SmackDown in this match.
#1 Slater the unlikely Survivor
Heath Slater’s journey towards the Tag Team Championship and his run with the gold has been a fairy tale one. Often considered a comedic act, Slater managed to surprise people, whenever he made a successful defence of the title alongside Rhyno. Luck has been a major factor for almost all these defences.
This same luck could come to help Slater at Survivor Series.
He will be the least expected lone survivor, and if WWE goes this way, the match will have a fun ending as well. As mentioned in the introduction, the purpose of this match could be to cool off the fans in between the big ones and Slater outclassing members of Team Raw would be comedic relief.
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