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WWE's next pay-per-view is Survivor Series, which will once again pit RAW against SmackDown. The two main roster brands have faced off at every Survivor Series pay-per-view since 2016, with NXT being included last year. The bulk of the card has been announced on RAW, with the usual 'Champion vs. Champion' matches happening at the November supershow.
However, while the matches have been announced, a few of them could change. In the past few years, WWE has booked a few title changes in the build-up to Survivor Series, for more attractive matches. 2017's event might be the best example, as three separate switches led to dream matches like Brock Lesnar vs. AJ Styles and The Shield vs. The New Day.
This year's Survivor Series card could do with one or two alterations, with every match featuring at least one Superstar or team who could be at risk of losing their titles before brand warfare truly begins. While not every 'Champion vs. Champion' match will be changed, a couple of them very well might.
Here are five titles that could change hands during the build to WWE Survivor Series 2020.
#5 The Street Profits could lose the SmackDown Tag Team Championship before Survivor Series
There are a few Superstars who are pretty much guaranteed to keep their Championships until Survivor Series, at the very least, with The Street Profits likely to join them. The current SmackDown Tag Team Champions have a match against Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods to look forward to, although they could lose their titles before the event.
Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins are currently in a feud with Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode, who could very well be the next SmackDown Tag Team Champions. But whether the switch happens before Survivor Series, or after, is anybody's guess.
A match between The Street Profits and The New Day is way more exciting than any involvement from Roode and Ziggler at Survivor Series. While the two heels are unlikely to spoil the party, Survivor Series season is usually filled with surprises, for better or for worse.
If the currently scheduled match does happen at Survivor Series, expect tons of fireworks. Both, The Street Profits and The New Day are great in the ring and as characters. Given the right amount of time, they could possibly steal the show at Survivor Series.
#4 Sasha Banks could lose the SmackDown Women's Championship before Survivor Series
The least likely 'Champion vs. Champion' match to be changed, prior to Survivor Series, features the women. Asuka and Sasha Banks may have fought throughout the summer, but this could be completely different. Without Bayley in sight, the two of them could just go and have an effortless classic.
However, history indicates that this match is in serious doubt. Banks is still yet to successfully defend a singles title on the WWE main roster, having fallen at the first hurdle five different times. That being said, The Legit Boss could overcome this massive hurdle on her road to Survivor Series.
WWE may be compelled to give Banks another failed title defense against Bayley, eventually leading to one final battle between the former best friends at WrestleMania. Asuka vs. Bayley at Survivor Series doesn't nearly sound as exciting as the current match booked for the event.
Sasha Banks losing her title so soon after her show-stealing victory over Bayley at Hell in a Cell would be largely ill-advised and it doesn't seem particularly likely. However, again, history is not on her side.
#3 Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods could lose the RAW Tag Team Championship before Survivor Series
While there is a slight chance that WWE completely swerves the fans, The Street Profits will likely head into Survivor Series as the SmackDown Tag Team Champions. Their RAW counterparts, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods are in more danger of losing their tag team titles.
MVP confronted two-thirds of The New Day backstage and announced The Hurt Business' intentions to go after the RAW Tag Team Championship. With Bobby Lashley all booked up, any combination of MVP, Cedric Alexander, and Shelton Benjamin could dethrone Kingston and Woods before Survivor Series.
This is way more realistic than Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode winning the SmackDown tag team titles, especially after The Hurt Business defeated RETRIBUTION multiple times. The possible change wouldn't be half bad, as there might not be much of a compromise in terms of match quality.
The Hurt Business could very well decimate both, The New Day on RAW, and The Street Profits at Survivor Series. This could be their next step towards total domination on RAW and hopefully, RETRIBUTION is in their rear-view mirror.
#2 Randy Orton could lose the WWE Championship before Survivor Series
Having just won the WWE Championship at Hell in a Cell, Randy Orton is scheduled to face Roman Reigns in what might be the main event of Survivor Series. The match would work thanks to the stellar promo and character work of both Superstars, but WWE hardly ever books Heel vs. Heel matches, especially of such a high-profile.
Reigns is not dropping the Universal Championship any time soon, so The Viper could end up without the WWE title before Survivor Series comes around. His feud with Drew McIntyre is not over, with the two brawling all over ringside to end this week's episode of RAW.
They could have one final match in the coming weeks, with the former WWE Champion regaining the belt. A match between babyface McIntyre and heel Reigns at Survivor Series would be huge. There are very few matches WWE could currently book that are bigger, making this a real possibility.
The WrestleMania 35 rematch would be a natural headliner for Survivor Series, but WWE could indeed keep Randy Orton in the spot and go ahead with the main event match with two villains. The main event scene on RAW could be very interesting in the coming weeks.
#1 Sami Zayn could lose the Intercontinental Championship before Survivor Series
The least natural 'Champion vs. Champion' match at this year's Survivor Series is between the Intercontinental Champion, Sami Zayn, and the United States Champion, Bobby Lashley. It is another match between two heels but isn't nearly as compelling as Roman Reigns vs. Randy Orton.
The two do have history, with Zayn's segment with Lashley's 'sisters' on RAW in 2018 best left in the memories of WWE fans. It may be a pretty safe bet for this match to be changed before Survivor Series, to make it much more exciting. Lashley has been dominant on RAW, alongside The Hurt Business, so he likely won't lose his US title any time soon.
The Great Liberator, on the other hand, is on the verge of beginning a feud with Daniel Bryan over the IC title. The two in-ring artists shared some words regarding their visions for SmackDown's midcard belt. Their confrontation last week may have foreshadowed a feel-good IC title victory for Bryan in the coming weeks.
In the current circumstances, Bryan would be a much better opponent for Lashley than Zayn. They could have an incredible hard-hitting match, with Lashley's raw strength and impressive moveset possibly meshing perfectly with Bryan's immaculate selling and technical brilliance.
If only one match could be changed, this should be the one. Daniel Bryan vs. Bobby Lashley would instantly improve Survivor Series 2020.
