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We are less than 24 hours away from Survivor Series 2020, and the show is looking great on paper. In addition to the Champion vs. Champion matches, Undertaker's final farewell has helped WWE in creating a lot of buzz around the pay-per-view. Given that Survivor Series is the last of WWE's annual big four events, the creative would look to script a memorable affair.
That said, there are a few WWE Superstars included in the match card that need a victory more than others. Some of them are too talented to spend more time in oblivion on the main roster while others deserve a shot at getting pushed towards the top of the main roster. Despite a championship wrapped around them, a few WWE Superstars would largely benefit from a victory at Survivor Series.
In this article, we will take a look at five WWE Superstars who desperately need to win at the pay-per-view. So, without further ado, let’s begin.
#5 Roman Reigns - Universal Champion vs. WWE Champion at Survivor Series
Roman Reigns managed to gain everyone’s attention ever since he turned heel. He finally unleashed the side of him that the fans always wanted to see and he now looks more in control of what he wants on SmackDown. He is now set to represent the Blue brand in a match against Drew McIntyre as the latter will look to establish RAW as the dominant brand.
Ever since Reigns has returned to WWE, he has not shied away from using any means necessary to pick up a win. With the amount of attention that he brings to the weekly program, WWE should ensure that he does the same at Survivor Series. It would be much better to not have him pick a clean win over the biggest babyface in WWE right now.
The confrontations between Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre have accounted for several exciting segments in the weeks leading up to Survivor Series. The fans are invested in this match, and both Superstars are currently enjoying a great run on their respective brands. A win for Reigns will fetch him a lot of heat and will be a great way to showcase the dominance of The Tribal Chief over the entire WWE roster.
#4 Big E - Dual Brand Battle Royal at Survivor Series
On SmackDown’s go-home show before Survivor Series 2020, WWE confirmed that a Dual Brand Battle Royal match would also take place at the pay-per-view. In this match, Superstars from both RAW and SmackDown will battle it out to become the last man standing. Even though WWE have not yet given a reason behind booking this match, it would be better if Big E is the one who gets to walk out as the winner for two big reasons.
Firstly, Big E was not included in the SmackDown's five-man Survivor Series team, which came as a huge surprise. Someone like him could have benefited a lot from a good performance at the pay-per-view, especially considering its direct impact on his singles run. But now that Big E doesn’t have the chance, he can still win the Battle Royal to bag another point for SmackDown and prove himself as a great asset.
Secondly, Big E’s singles run might have started out great, but currently, he is at the risk of losing that momentum. Winning the Battle Royal will certainly boost his confidence, and he could then use it as a reason to claim a shot at the Intercontinental Championship. If that doesn’t happen, the entire split of The New Day will go to waste.
#3 The Street Profits – RAW Tag Team Champions vs. SmackDown Tag Team Champions at Survivor Series
At the 2020 WWE Draft, New Day and Street Profits were forced to change their respective brands, and both teams decided to exchange their tag team titles. Now, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods are set to represent the Red brand in a promising match against Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford at Survivor Series 2020.
Since both the teams are extremely talented, we are bound to see an unforgettable match between them. That being said, The Street Profits must walk out of Survivor Series as the winners. The New Day are already the most decorated tag team in the history of WWE. A loss would do no harm to Kingston and Woods, but the same can’t be said for The Street Profits.
Ever since The Street Profits became the champions earlier this year, they have hardly been involved in serious feuds. This has adversely affected their credibility as champions, something that they can stop with a win over The New Day. Moreover, it will then allow the likes of The Hurt Business and others to step forward and challenge The New Day for their titles.
#2 Sasha Banks – RAW Women’s Champion vs. SmackDown Women’s Champion at Survivor Series
At WWE Hell in a Cell, Sasha Banks defeated her former best friend Bayley to win the SmackDown Women’s Championship for the first time in her career. She coupled that achievement by also successfully defending her title for the first time. But after that, Banks was brutalized by a returning Carmella for three weeks in a row, ahead of Survivor Series.
At the upcoming pay-per-view, Banks is set to lock horns with the RAW Women’s Champion, Asuka. After lying flat on face on three consecutive episodes of SmackDown, Banks desperately needs a huge victory at Survivor Series. This will help her regain the momentum that she had when she became the champion of the Blue brand a few weeks ago.
Not to forget, Asuka became the RAW Women’s Champion only after she defeated Sasha Banks for the title. The latter must give her best to avenge that loss at Survivor Series and prove her dominance before she eventually turns her attention towards Carmella. Moreover, a loss for Asuka will stir things up in the RAW Women’s division as other Superstars will be prompted to come forward and challenge The Empress of Tomorrow for the gold.
However, if Banks loses this match, then it should be because of interference from Bayley or Carmella. Otherwise, she will end up looking quite weak as the champion at Survivor Series.
#1 AJ Styles – Five-on-five traditional Survivor Series match
During the 2020 WWE Draft, AJ Styles was drafted back to RAW. The Phenomenal One was not involved in any interesting storyline on the Red brand until he qualified to represent RAW at Survivor Series. Styles declared himself as the ‘leader’ of RAW’s team and honestly, he has been one of the best parts of the three-hour-long episodes on Monday nights.
AJ Styles believes that he is leading RAW’s five-man team at Survivor Series that includes Braun Strowman, Sheamus, Keith Lee, and Riddle. Unfortunately for him, the other Superstars are neither a fan of Styles’ leadership nor do they respect their fellow teammates. Hence, Styles has spent the last few weeks trying his best to get everyone on the same page, and it has been absolutely hilarious.
There’s no doubt that AJ Styles is brilliant as a heel. In addition to that, someone with his in-ring talent deserves to be involved in top feuds on WWE RAW. It would be great to see him lead his team to a victory at Survivor Series by all means necessary. Following that, Styles can argue that he is indeed a leader and can be involved in a compelling feud with Drew McIntyre.
This title feud would end up making McIntyre look even stronger, and the creative won’t be forced to put the title on Styles by the end of this rivalry. We all know that the latter doesn’t need his hands on the gold in order to deliver a brutal and highly entertaining feud. Hopefully, Styles will once again find his spot amidst the top WWE feuds – something that he shouldn’t have lost in the first place.
