Welcome to the Survivor Series Review.
Duel Branded Battle Royal
Battle Royals are hard to judge as there are so many people involved. There were some call backs to other story lines (Ricochet vs Cedric Alexander, Elias and Jeff Hardy.) Dominick Mysterio had a pretty good showing, outlasting even his father. Miz, Jeff, Dominick and Chad Gable were the last four. Miz used a a fake elimination to eliminate Dominick and win.
Miz won the Duel Branded Battle Royal
Traditional Survivor Series Match (Men)
This was a strange mixture on both teams. Heels and babyfaces were mixed i. There was no bad teams or good teams, putting the best of the best on the line. Seth knelt down , taking a Brogue kick with no defense. Owens was eliminated by Styles. Riddle eliminated Corbin. Strowman eliminated Otis and suddenly, Jey was the sole member of Smackdown. Keith Lee hit a powerbomb and it was a clean sweep for Raw.
Team Raw won the Traditional Survivor Series Match (5-0)
New Day vs Street Prophets
It was great to see Big E back with his brothers. Plus, The New Day came out in Gears 5 armor! These two teams are so similar it would be like fighting yourself. The New Day were the veterans, isolating their opponents are talking trash as they did. Dawkins was able to even the odds with his strength. After some incredible moves from both teams. The Prophets were able to score the pin.
The Street Prophets beat the New Day.
Sami Zayn vs. Bobby Lashley
On paper, Sami should have no chance against Lashley. Throw in the Hurt Business at ringside and this might have been a quick match. Sami kept fighting, trying to get something going against the powerhouse Lashley. He also tried to get the other members of the Hurt Business to hit him to win by DQ. No chance. Sami had to tap to Lashley
Lashley beat Sami.
Askua vs Sasha Banks
Coming in to this match, Banks has never beat Askua. Banks started off vicious, looking to hurt the Empresses by bending joints and being all over her. Askua retaliated by using her own submission moves. This became a matches of submission moves as both women pulled out all of their tactical moves. In the end, The Boss was able to beat Askua and get another monkey off her back.
Sasha Banks beat Askua
Traditional Survivor Series Match (Women)
The story going in was would Lana be able to overcome her own teammates. Smackdown actually felt like a team as the match started. Peyton had a major upset as she pinned Bayley. Natalya made Peyton submit. Lacey was able to hit the Women’s Right to pin Natalya. Baszler pinned Riott. Liv pinned Evans. Jax pinned Liv. Baszler was DQ for not breaking a hold. Jax and Belair were counted out. Lana was the sole survivor! Good for you Lana.
Team Raw won the Traditional Survivor Series Match (5-4)
Drew McIntyre vs. Roman Reigns
How would Reigns deal with someone who is not his family and who is bigger then them? Drew was amped up ready for a brawl. What followed was two men acting like this was the main event of Wrestlemania. everything was here, big moves, kickouts and one could imagine that a live crowd would be on it’s feet. A low blow and a guillotine made the difference as Reigns won
Roman Reigns beat Drew McIntyre
Undertaker
After brining out quite a few of the superstars who have been linked with The Undertaker, a video package played showing his career throughout 30 years. A visible shaken Mr. McMahon announced him to the ring. Taker came to the ring and gave a short speech. It was probably the way he wanted it. He then walked back up the ramp and raised his fist
Match of the Night
Reigns vs. Drew: A Match that would be the main event at any pay-per-view in any ring. Just great with no huge frills, just champions knocking it out of the park. Great stuff
Final Thought
Thank You Taker.
