WWE Survivor Series: Pros and cons of Brand Warfare

Brand warfare is an interesting concept.
Brand warfare is an interesting concept.

Con #1 Lack of logic

When enemies become friends
When enemies become friends

Despite the high levels of intrigue and entertainment in the buildup to Survivor Series, there are many issues with the logic of such segments. Why would the entire Smackdown roster, bar a few names, join forces and invade Raw together? The likes of Baron Corbin and Rusev had shown dislike for Shane McMahon, while Bobby Roode and Dolph Ziggler were embroiled in a feud at that time. Most 5-person teams in such storylines consist of a combination of babyfaces and heels, usually ones who are feuding with each other.

They always end in the eventual in-fighting between teammates, leading to confusing moments like Triple H causing Kurt Angle to be eliminated from last year's main event, before winning the match for Team Raw anyway. Even this year, Shane McMahon has appointed bitter enemies Daniel Bryan and The Miz as the co-captains of Team Smackdown. They will eventually fall out with each other, as would Braun Strowman and Drew McIntyre on Team Raw. It probably just adds to the entertainment and intrigue in the show.

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