'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
The one night of the year, when RAW and Smackdown superstars compete in one-on-one competition is fast approaching. Ever since the brand split took place in 2016, Survivor Series has become a much sought-after PPV due to its bragging rights nature.
Smackdown took home the prize in 2016 and RAW was victorious in 2017, but the sheer amount of fantasy match-ups resulted in the fans being the real winners.
Three cross promotional matches have already been announced for this year's PPV, and all of them look like mega-money matchups on paper. WWE is capitalizing on the popularity of the brand warfare by giving the WWE Universe exactly what they want.
WWE's current roster is stacked with superstars, right from RAW to SDL to NXT to NXT UK to 205 Live. This has spawned the possibilities of several match-ups between superstars who are not currently wrestling on the same show.
However, several fantasy matchups are still out there and WWE can make Survivor Series an even bigger deal with these!
#5: Drew McIntyre v Jeff Hardy
Drew Mcintyre first debuted in WWE around the same time when Jeff Hardy left the company. Both these wrestlers have dominated the indie circuit for the better part of the last decade and made triumphant returns to WWE.
McIntyre's transition to the main roster has been nothing short of spectacular. He hasn't been pinned clean in the last six months, which speaks volumes.
Jeff Hardy and Drew McIntyre have the ability to produce a match which is bound to tear the house down and with the right booking, easily produce a MOTY contender.
Both these wrestlers have yet to cross paths in the promotion.
McIntyre and Hardy are two stalwarts and WWE must book this dream match-up as soon as possible.
#4: Ronda Rousey v Asuka
Asuka won the first ever Women's Royal Rumble earlier this year. However, her celebrations were interrupted rather rudely by a debuting Ronda Rousey.
Asuka is arguably the best performer in the Women's Division today, and a matchup against "The Baddest Woman on the Planet" will be a major selling point.
Both women have a submission based wrestling style and are known to seemingly break the limbs of their opponents. Their personalities are pretty similar too, happy women that can become ruthless when needed.
Ronda Rousey has tremendous MMA experience behind her, and Asuka has spent majority of her career fighting in extreme matches in Japan. Both the superstars will produce a vicious encounter.
Although it is unlikely to take place soon as Rousey is scheduled to face Becky Lynch at Survivor Series this year, it still remains a major dream match-up for the fans, and should happen sooner rather than later.
#3: Rey Mysterio v Finn Balor
Two of the most beloved babyfaces in WWE today, Mysterio and Balor are known for their high flying wrestling styles. Finn Balor was the first ever Universal Champion, defeating the likes of Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. Although he did not have a towering physique, his personality and in-ring abilities are rather exceptional!
Rey Mysterio was known as the biggest small man in WWE for years. He faced the likes of Great Khali and Big Show, and became a household name during the Ruthless Aggression era
Rey returned to WWE full-time last month and is yet to feature in a feud. A matchup against Balor at Survivor Series could be beneficial for both the superstars. It would make the fans go wild in anticipation for the PPV, and ensure that fans from the Attitude Era and Ruthless Aggression era tune in too.
Balor vs. Mysterio will be a encounter between two smiling personalities with lethal offense!
#2: Kurt Angle v Daniel Bryan
Kurt Angle admitted to the fact that Bryan is his dream opponent in a WWE ring. Kurt Angle recently took time off to train for a possible in-ring return, and totally looked the goods in his matchup against Dolph Ziggler at Crown Jewel. He took some nasty bumps and brought out his A-Game in the World Cup match.
Kurt Angle is definitely not what he used to be in the early 2000s, but he can still produce a match of the highest quality if given proper time.
The former general managers of their respective brands, Angle and Bryan are two of the finest technical wrestlers in the wrestling industry. Both are known for their fine mat-based wrestling and have decent amateur wrestling experience.
A match between Daniel Bryan and Kurt Angle in his prime would have been arguably the greatest wrestling showpiece ever.
However, a match between these two could still be a great encounter and wow the audiences.
#1: Seth Rollins v AJ Styles
Seth Rollins and AJ Styles have been in the company for close to 1000 days now. There have been almost 40 pay-per-views and thousands of matches, but none have featured AJ Styles fighting Seth Rollins. The lynchpin of Monday Night Rollins and the man who built Smackdown Live, fighting each other is truly the most anticipated moment in WWE currently.
Imagine Seth Rollins winning the Royal Rumble and facing the WWE Champion in the main-event of Wrestlemania. Goosebumps guaranteed! AJ Styles and Seth Rollins are the top babyfaces on their respective shows, and are arguably the best wrestlers on the roster currently.
Both the individuals have been part of iconic factions. Seth Rollins was known as the Architect of Shield, while AJ had a major role in the Bullet Club.
We might not see this match-up at this Survivor Series, but it has to happen some time. Book it Vince!
