Considering that this year marked the 30th annual edition of Survivor Series PPV, WWE officials built up the lineups for the traditional tag team elimination match, big time. Many have considered the star-studded lineup as the biggest one in the history of the PPV event.
Team Smackdown was led by the commissioner, Shane McMahon with names like Randy Orton, Shinsuke Nakamura, Bobby Roode and John Cena behind him. On Team Raw, Kurt Angle was chosen the team captain with Finn Balor, Samoa Joe, Braun Strowman and Triple H representing the brand.
Here we go… ???#SurvivorSeries @RealKurtAngle pic.twitter.com/cH5dQpbPRD
— WWE (@WWE) November 20, 2017
All business. #SurvivorSeries @SamoaJoe pic.twitter.com/MglQ7HzXFf
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 20, 2017
We should also note that Kurt Angle’s job was on the line as clarified by Stephanie McMahon. If the commissioner fails to lead team Red to victory, then a new GM was supposed to be chosen. Plus, with the invasion angles taking place on both the brands, the bad blood between the two sides was an all-time high.
TIME TO PLAY THE GAAAAAAAAAAAMMMEEEEEEEEEEE!#SurvivorSeries @TripleH pic.twitter.com/Tx3BlpmlDM
— WWE (@WWE) November 20, 2017
Arguably the greatest performer in #SurvivorSeries history is ready to make more history!@RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/AORDw8gJDv
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 20, 2017
Team Red made their way first with Kurt Angle coming out at the very beginning followed with Finn Balor, Samoa Joe, Braun Strowman, and Triple H. Smackdown hit the ring, as well with Shane McMahon leading the way as Randy Orton, Bobby Roode, John Cena and Shinsuke Nakamura coming down to the ring. It was a surreal scene with all the superstars standing on the same ring.
TIME TO GO TO WORK! @JohnCena is BACK for #SDLive! #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/O15pYhdDro
— WWE (@WWE) November 20, 2017
The ARTIST known as @ShinsukeN looks to paint another masterpiece for #SDLive! #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/r0RhyysKPj
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 20, 2017
The match started with Braun Strowman throwing Shane Mcmahon all the way to the other side of the ring. We witnessed some incredible scenes, as Randy Orton went against Samoa Joe, Nakamura had a confrontation against Finn Balor and Triple H shared the ring with Bobby Roode.
Hope you all have your ? ready…#SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/FsfXKN5JyI
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 20, 2017
And here’s the first move of the match!#SurvivorSeries @BraunStrowman @shanemcmahon pic.twitter.com/tCkpdk1l1f
— WWE (@WWE) November 20, 2017
Did you ever think you would see this?#SurvivorSeries @RandyOrton @SamoaJoe pic.twitter.com/AE4WBGbIXz
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 20, 2017
#2Sweet.#SurvivorSeries @FinnBalor @ShinsukeN pic.twitter.com/e3QiE34kqU
— WWE (@WWE) November 20, 2017
Braun Strowman was quick to eliminate Shinsuke Nakamura and Boby Roode to give it a 5-on-3 advantage for Team Raw. But, John Cena delivered an AA on Samoa Joe to remove him. But, things got tougher for John Cena, as one Coup De Grace from Balor followed up with two Angle Slams from Kurt Angle eliminated John Cena, quickly.
There goes @ShinsukeN. There goes @REALBobbyRoode.@BraunStrowman has given #RAW a 5-3 advantage here! #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/SM6o8EXL9D
— WWE (@WWE) November 20, 2017
The first member of Team #RAW to be eliminated is @SamoaJoe courtesy of a @JohnCena #AttitudeAdjustment! #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/n5SomjmO7Y
— WWE (@WWE) November 20, 2017
When @BraunStrowman is in a standoff with Team #SDLive, there’s only ONE THING for The #BlueBrand to do… #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/fHyn5mf2vN
— WWE (@WWE) November 20, 2017
One #CoupDeGrace and TWO #AngleSlams later, @RealKurtAngle ELIMINATES @JohnCena! #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/djs7kEN5Hq
— WWE (@WWE) November 20, 2017
Randy Orton delivered an RKO to Finn Balor to eliminate him from the contest. Shane McMahon suffered a vicious attack from Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn to be taken out of the Survivor Series matchup. The commissioner remained as the only hope for Team Blue, as the monster Among Men took out Randy Orton, as well.
It’s down to 2-on-3 after THIS #RKO as @RandyOrton eliminates @FinnBalor from Team #RAW! #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/j6FsdU1MX4
— WWE (@WWE) November 20, 2017
WAIT A MINUTE! #SDLive Commissioner @shanemcmahon is being attacked by @FightOwensFight and @SamiZayn?! #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/ktZChPD4is
— WWE (@WWE) November 20, 2017
All on @shanemcmahon now…against @REALKurtAngle @TripleH AND @BraunStrowman as the #MonsterAmongMen takes out @RandyOrton! #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/HXTpiL8epn
— WWE (@WWE) November 20, 2017
But, things went twisted at the end of the matchup as Triple H hit a pedigree on Kurt Angle who was in an offensive mode towards Shane Mcmahon. The Game wanted to finish off the contest by himself and hit another pedigree on Shane to seal the deal for WWE Raw. Team Red stood tall against Smackdown by the virtue of this win.
Braun Strowman was not happy with The Game crossing his line and taking the pinfall by himself and hence, he hit Triple H with a running powerslam that received a big cheer from the crowd to end the show.
WHAT?! A #Pedigree by @TripleH to @REALKurtAngle just eliminated #RAW‘s GM from this match! #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/Kfv3RfK20U
— WWE (@WWE) November 20, 2017
IT’S OVER! @TripleH wanted to do things HIMSELF as he hits @shanemcmahon with the #Pedigree to give Team #RAW the victory! #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/tjl3DuB9hd
— WWE (@WWE) November 20, 2017
#RAW – 4️⃣#SDLive – 3️⃣#TeamRed WINS #SurvivorSeries! pic.twitter.com/7zw5DbbXRL
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 20, 2017
Lesson learned: DON’T MESS WITH @BraunStrowman! #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/rdQlkCTysw
— WWE (@WWE) November 20, 2017