5 superstars to watch out for during Survivor Series

Finally, Survivor Series is just a day away. If you are unaware, Survivor Series is the one night on which Raw and Smackdown Live battle for Brand Supremacy.

The event has been featuring Raw vs. Smackdown Live matches since 2016. There were some plans to change the theme this year but after Roman Reigns had to leave due to the return of his Leukemia, the Raw vs. Smackdown Live concept was once again planned for this year, rumours indicate.

Like last year, Survivor Series 2018 will also feature 7 matches pitting Raw Superstars against their Smackdown Live counterparts. The Brand securing 4 or more victories will become the dominant brand (at least until Survivor Series 2019).

As stacked as the card looks, fans couldn't help but notice that several prominent Superstars are missing including the recently dethroned WWE Champion AJ Styles.

The absence of such Superstars will surely be felt. However, this is what happens when the roster is filled with dozens of incredibly talented Superstars. If the booking is done right, we will surely witness some amazing matches and remarkable performances. However, don't expect all the left off Superstars to sit the event out.

So without further ado, here are 5 Superstars you should watch out for during the 32nd Annual Survivor Series. It should be noted that this list will include Superstars who can show up as well as those who are expected to steal the show and/or do something out of the books.

#5 Dean Ambrose:

Dean Ambrose finally turned heel for the first time since 2014, last month.

This should be the most predictable one. Dean Ambrose turned on Seth Rollins a few weeks ago. However, their rivalry hasn't shifted from the second gear due to the World Cup tournament and the obligatory Champion vs. Champion match at Survivor Series. Ambrose didn't show up at Crown Jewel to cost Seth Rollins either his quarter-final or semi-final match.

Ambrose's Crown Jewel absence makes it hard for us to believe that he will not be showing up at Survivor Series in some capacity. The most predictable way in which he could show up at the event is if he interferes during the Rollins/Nakamura match.

However, as we know that many matches on the card are prone to outside interference and only one (or maximum two) could be affected by outside interference, it's doubtful that Ambrose will cost Rollins the match. So, expect him to pop up after the match and assault his former Shield brother.

#4 Drew McIntyre:

Drew McIntyre is all set to become Raw's top heel.

The Scottish Psychopath Drew McIntyre has been on a roll since returning to WWE last year. McIntyre will be representing Team Raw in the 5-on-5 traditional Survivor Series elimination match.

Many people are predicting Team Smackdown to win this year as the chemistry among Team Raw members isn't great, or even good enough to make them stick together for one night.

The team has arch-rivals Bobby Lashley and Finn Balor as well as Braun Strowman, who has been feuding with Drew McIntyre, Dolph Ziggler and the Team Captain and Acting General Manager of Raw, Baron Corbin.

However, win or lose, expect Drew McIntyre to absolutely steal the show and decimate the competition. If Team Raw wins, McIntyre will likely be one of the sole survivors. Even if he is on the losing side, expect a dirty setup for his elimination and a handful of Team Smackdown Live eliminations by him.

#3 Daniel Bryan:

Daniel Bryan's heel turn was totally unexpected.

This past week has been filled with twists and turns and Daniel Bryan is surely at the centre of it all. Last week, Daniel Bryan was appointed as the co-captain for Team Smackdown Live.

However, by the end of the night, it started becoming clear that Bryan wasn't going to fit well in the team. Then this week, out of nowhere, he won the WWE Championship from AJ Styles after Paul Heyman successfully insinuated a fight between them, causing the Commissioner Shane McMahon to make a title match between the two.

During the match, Bryan hit Styles with a low-blow and won the WWE Championship. That wasn't all as he kept on attacking The Phenomenal One after the match, thus cementing his heel turn.

Now, Daniel Bryan is all set to face the Universal Champion Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series. Many people believe that Brock will win the bout.

However, Daniel Bryan's mean streak can be adversely affected with a loss just days after turning heel. In a shocking turn of events, expect Daniel Bryan to steal the win somehow.

This approach will not only give Smackdown Live an edge over Raw, but also give Daniel Bryan something to brag about in the future, ensuring a successful heel run for the "American Dragon".

#2 Randy Orton:

Randy Orton is often regarded as "Mr. Survivor Series".

Many people, including The Viper himself, was surprised after they got to know that Orton will not be a part of The Traditional Survivor Series match this year. Orton has been a part of 10 such matches and holds the record for most eliminations, 15 to be exact.

In addition to that, he has also emerged as the sole survivor on 5 different occasions and is also regarded as "Mr. Survivor Series".

When you come to know about these facts, you find it hard to believe that Orton will be sitting out the event. WWE should have something planned for him, unless he is dealing with injuries which he is probably not.

Expect Orton to attack either Rey Mysterio or Jeff Hardy beforehand to become a last minute addition to Team Smackdown Live. It would be quite strange if the match goes as planned and Orton doesn't get involved.

Moreover, Orton has been targeting Mysterio continuously ever since he was eliminated from the World Cup by him. So, expect Mr. RKO to take Mr. 619's place in the team, improve his Survivor Series record, and properly kick off his feud with Mysterio.

#1 Braun Strowman:

The Monster Among Men has a big role to play at Survivor Series.

Topping this list is none other than the Monster Among Men, Braun Strowman. Strowman is surely a Superstar to be looked out for during the event.

Strowman is currently one of the top Raw Superstars and he has been involved in multiple feuds at the same time. The Universal Champion Brock Lesnar is one of his targets. Strowman was also involved in a brief feud with Drew McIntyre after their unsuccessful attempt to defeat The Shield on Raw a few weeks ago.

In addition to that, he has also been feuding with the acting General Manager and Captain of Team Raw, Baron Corbin after Corbin screwed Strowman in his title match at Crown Jewel.

Since Crown Jewel, Strowman has been after Corbin. On the most recent edition of Monday Night Raw, Strowman made a deal with Raw Commissioner Stephanie McMahon. According to that deal, if Strowman manages to thrive with his team members at Survivor Series, not only will he get a Universal title match against Brock Lesnar, but also a chance to decimate Baron Corbin.

Now, Strowman isn't one of those guys who will wait for the Raw after Survivor Series to raise hell. Expect Strowman to attack Corbin at some point in the match or even after the match, whether Team Raw wins or loses.

However, there can be more to Strowman's fury. He can also cost Lesnar his match against Daniel Bryan and make a clear statement that the Monster Among Men doesn't need to play by the rules to get what he wants.