5 Biggest Ways WWE Survivor Series Could Outshine NXT TakeOver: War Games II

Will the Beard show even more shades tonight?
Will the Beard show even more shades tonight?

In what could probably be one of the most anticipated nights of the year, WWE will be live from the Staples Center to host Survivor Series.

After delivering a stupendous night of wrestling and entertainment with NXT TakeOver: War Games II, it would be pretty difficult for Vince McMahon and his crew to outshine them.

But, nothing is impossible in the world of professional wrestling. The creative team still has a lot in their plate to exceed expectations and make this night even more special.

Since recent alterations in the match-card do look promising, some of the matches do have an unpredictability factor attached to them, especially Ronda Rousey Vs. Charlotte Flair.

With three dream encounters set to take the Staples Center by storm tonight, the company has a legitimate chance to topple NXT TakeOver: War Games II to make a bold statement.

Here are the 5 biggest ways WWE Survivor Series could outshine NXT TakeOver: War Games II.


#1 Seth Rollins and Shinsuke Nakamura burn it down in a masterpiece

A clinical thriller is expected tonight
A clinical thriller is expected tonight

If there's a match that can bring Shinsuke Nakamura back as a talking point all over the internet, it is his encounter tonight with the Architect, Seth Rollins.

Two of the most prolific athletes in the business today, clashing against each other for the first time can take the audience to the edge of their seats.

Since it all depends on the creative freedom provided it to them, it would be a fascinating way to start Survivor Series, with both the superstars fighting to prove their worth to a sold-out arena.

While the Kingslayer has to take care of some business with Dean Ambrose, concentrating more on the King of Strong Style could bring more adulation and respect to the canvas.

Where Nakamura's dream encounter with A.J. Styles failed to deliver at multiple occasions, if the former NXT Champion does click with the Architect tonight, they could pull off a masterpiece like only they can.

The fans must not underestimate the quality they bring to the table and while WWE has failed to concentrate on building feuds around the in-ring aspect, these two former NXT superstars catering a more wider audience could 'burn it down' tonight.

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#2 Shane McMahon turns heel to assist a 'villainous' Daniel Bryan in his war with Brock Lesnar

Bryan's heel turn could do the trick tonight
Bryan's heel turn could do the trick tonight

While there's absolutely no chance Daniel Bryan could beat Brock Lesnar clean tonight, his recent heel turn is making things pretty unpredictable for tonight's encounter.

The Beast Incarnate definitely shares a lot of admiration for the WWE Champion and might go the distance to carry a solid match to determine brand supremacy.

However, with Shane McMahon pretty much display his adamancy to topple her sister's brand at the Survivor Series, the Commissioner could play some dirty tricks to get the job done.

With many reliable publications reporting on a possible heel turn from Shane, him assisting Daniel Bryan in defeating Brock Lesnar would ignite a fantastic storyline on SmackDown Live.

If past confrontations are anything to take into consideration, then the Beast Incarnate definitely took Shane McMahon out at SummerSlam 2016, and the Commissioner might just pull off something dirty from his arsenal to bring the victory for his brand.

This outcome definitely protects the Universal Champion and would be fantastic in garnering more heat for Daniel Bryan and what happens night on SmackDown Live.

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#3 The Undertaker returns and confronts A.J. Styles with a 'Haunting' Royal Rumble warning

Should A.J. Styles confront the Phenom?
Should A.J. Styles confront the Phenom?

The Undertaker's last encounter at Crown Jewel ended up pretty disappointingly, and while he may return for a final program at WrestleMania 35, starting his journey from the Royal Rumble would be incredible.

Since the Phenom is rumored to be backstage tonight, there's a possibility that he brings the house down with his supernatural presence to kick-off the Road to WrestleMania.

Moreover, there's a certain superstar who is too popular to ignore a pay-per-view of this magnitude and his name is A.J. Styles.

Considering that the Phenomenal One has been one of the most reliable superstars of the company, a confrontation with the Phenom to explain their intentions for the Royal Rumble match could get the fans excited for 2019.

It makes sense for the former World Champion to make his presence felt, considering that he made his iconic debut at Survivor Series, and being involved in a dream confrontation with the former WWE Champion could be a sight we might never forget.

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#4 Samoa Joe and Drew Mcintyre go to war to decide brand supremacy in the final moments of the Traditional Survivor Series' match

Give us the Samoa Joe we deserve
Give us the Samoa Joe we deserve

It's a damn shame that despite one of the greatest in-ring performers of this generation, Samoa Joe has failed to receive any solid opportunity to build a name for himself in the WWE.

While the fans will continue to love him, it's about time that the company notices what they have in him and make the most of it by throwing the spotlight on him this Sunday.

Since Drew Mcintyre is the 'Chosen One', allowing him to win the bout for Monday Night Raw won't hinder Samoa Joe's credibility, but making Joe hurt the red brand would bring some respect to the Destroyer.

Annihilating most of the competitors on the red brand would elevate Joe's stature as a mercenary and booking him to go toe-to-toe with the Scottish Terminator in the final moments of the match would be an absolute treat.

There's no denying that last year's Survivor Series disappointed big time, and while this year's Survivor Series does have potential, it all depends on how clinically it is booked.

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#5 The Four HorseWomen of WWE and MMA come face to face in the main event to close Survivor Series

This is more about ego, than brand supremacy
This is more about ego, than brand supremacy

Despite the eventual cancellation of Ronda Rousey Vs. Becky Lynch, this feud has become so incredible that it would be too hard for Vince McMahon to not push it for a potential match at WrestleMania 35.

The fans have responded to the feud, and the adulation for Becky Lynch would prove beneficial in her dream encounter with Ronda Rousey tonight.

Considering that the Rowdy One would have faced a hostile environment had she locked horns with Becky Lynch, this match could still divert us to the other side of the tracks.

With Sasha Banks, Bayley, and Becky Lynch not scheduled to wrestle at the event, their involvement in the match could bring the house down in Staples Center tonight.

Since Shayna Baszler retained her NXT Championship in solid style, cheering for the Rowdy One with Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke from ringside could make things pretty interesting.

We all know that the company would do everything in their power to present the Queen as their 'golden girl', they could pull off something huge tonight to close Survivor Series.

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