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The 34th annual Survivor Series event took place last night. Just like every year since 2016, Survivor Series 2020 featured Superstars from RAW taking on their SmackDown counterparts.
From highly-anticipated bouts such as Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre to star-studded men's and women's traditional Survivor Series Elimination matches, the card for Sunday night was stacked. The pay-per-view also saw the final farewell of one of the greatest Superstars to ever step foot inside the squared circle, The Undertaker.
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While the brand warfare season comes with its own perks, it causes numerous ongoing storylines on both brands to take a backseat for some time. And those storylines, along with new ones, can start developing once Survivor Series is in the rearview.
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The same is the case this year too. While Survivor Series had a captivating card, it is now time for WWE to kickstart new feuds on the road to TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs, and beyond.
So, without any further ado, here are five WWE rivalries that could start after Survivor Series 2020.
#5 Sami Zayn vs. Daniel Bryan could start after Survivor Series
It goes without saying that Sami Zayn has enjoyed a successful 2020. Despite being on a hiatus for nearly six months, he has managed to win the Intercontinental Championship two times. However, at Survivor Series, he didn't have much luck when he stepped into the ring with the United States Champion, Bobby Lashley.
For a title that is often referred to as the 'Workhorse' Championship, the IC title is not being defended as such in possession of The Great Liberator. However, there's one Superstar on the SmackDown roster who may want to change that - Daniel Bryan.
Over the last month and a half, Daniel Bryan has teased pursuing the Intercontinental Championship. He has even had backstage interactions with Sami Zayn, with the most recent one happening on the latest edition of SmackDown.
Daniel Bryan has stated that he wants to restore the prestige of the Intercontinental Championship and defend it against talented veterans and up-and-comers every week.
Now that the five-time World Champion has toppled Jey Uso, expect him to enter the Intercontinental Championship picture following Survivor Series.
#4 Keith Lee vs. Braun Strowman vs. Bobby Lashley could start after Survivor Series
At Survivor Series 2020, Keith Lee, Braun Strowman, and Bobby Lashley were involved in important matches. While Lee and Strowman shined in the star-studded men's Survivor Series Elimination match, Lashley defeated Sami Zayn in a clash of champions.
After last night's Survivor Series PPV, Bobby Lashley will be on the lookout for the next challenger for his United States Championship. Now that RETRIBUTION, Ricochet, and Apollo Crews are out of The Hurt Business' radar, it's time for some fresh babyface contenders to step up.
To say that RAW has a stacked mid-card division is an understatement. In the said division, Braun Strowman and Keith Lee are the babyfaces who have been racking up momentum over the last month. Coincidentally, they have also been feuding with each other.
After keeping their differences aside at Survivor Series, expect the two behemoths to continue their feud. However, things could get more interesting if this rivalry spills into The Hurt Business' territory, warranting the wrath of 'The All Mighty' Bobby Lashley. Three powerhouses fighting over the US Championship could restore the credibility of the title in question.
#3 Bayley vs. Bianca Belair could start after Survivor Series
After an incredible showing in the women's Royal Rumble match this year, Bianca Belair received her main-roster callup at The Grandest Stage of Them All, WrestleMania 36. She moved to the Blue brand during the 2020 WWE Draft and represented Team SmackDown at Survivor Series.
Following Survivor Series, expect WWE to strap a rocket to Bianca's back and continue pushing her as a cornerstone of the Blue brand. But for that, she will need a credible opponent to feud against. Sasha Banks has her hands full with Carmella for the foreseeable future.
Moreover, The EST of WWE could add some meaningful wins to her resume before she enters the title picture. This opens the door for another exciting rivalry - Bianca Belair vs. Bayley.
During a recent interview, Belair expressed interest in wrestling Bayley:
"I still want to fight Bayley because, you know, when she was the Champion, she was all over the place and kept trolling me on Twitter. "
Both of these Superstars represented the same team at Survivor Series. While "Captain" Bayley was the first one eliminated from her team, the EST of WWE fought until the end. This could possibly create dissension between the two.
#2 Dominik and Rey Mysterio vs. The Street Profits could start after Survivor Series
When Dominik and Rey Mysterio were drafted to SmackDown last month, they expressed their interest in going after gold. Moreover, Dominik Mysterio has stated that becoming a tag team champion with his father is on his bucket list. So, why not dive into this program after Survivor Series?
Currently, the Blue brand's tag team division is shallow. Teams such as Dolph Ziggler and Bobby Roode, and Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura have already fought The Street Profits. While Kevin Owens expressed interest in going after the tag team gold with Daniel Bryan, the latter will most likely be feuding against Sami Zayn after Survivor Series.
So, it is the perfect opportunity for the Mysterios to challenge The Street Profits. Not only will this program revive SmackDown's tag team division, but it will also be a decent landing spot for the father-son duo after the climax of their gripping feud with Seth Rollins.
Seeing the Mysterios wrestling the likes of Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura, The Street Profits, and The Usos will be a treat for the WWE Universe.
#1 Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus could start after Survivor Series
Sheamus played an important role in putting over Drew McIntyre as a credible professional wrestler during the latter's initial years in the business. It looks like this story will be revisited now that Survivor Series is done with.
Over the last few weeks, The Scottish Psychopath and The Celtic Warrior have been interacting backstage despite portraying a babyface and a heel, respectively. The 2012 Royal Rumble winner also told the current WWE Champion about his desire to reform their team.
These segments, along with the history between both of these Superstars, have left the fans clamoring for a feud between the two.
It looks like a McIntyre/Sheamus program is on the horizon following Survivor Series. As evident from the Roman Reigns/Jey Uso feud, WWE hits it out of the park with programs rooted in reality.
For the fans who have followed McIntyre's journey throughout the independent circuit, Sheamus' betrayal, along with the feud that would follow, could end up being a tearjerker.
But before this feud kicks off, Sheamus has to gain momentum, and his impressive performance at Survivor Series can be a good starting point.
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