Dave Meltzer reported on the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio that WWE officials are treating Survivor Series as if it’s not a part of the storylines. Thus, the reason for the show being built around the RAW vs. SmackDown theme and not featuring top programs such as Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose feud. The longtime pro wrestling journalist added that he was told WWE will get back to regular storylines next week after the event.
The Survivor Series pay-per-view event takes place on Sunday, November 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California at the Staples Center and will air on the WWE Network and some traditional pay-per-view outlets. Both Raw and SmackDown brands will be featured. Here is the updated card:
Champion vs. Champion Match: Brock Lesnar vs. Daniel Bryan
Non-Title: Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair
Champion vs. Champion Match: Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
Champion vs. Champion Match: The Bar vs. Authors Of Pain
Men’s Elimination Tag Team Match: Team Raw (Finn Balor, Braun Strowman, Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre & Dolph Ziggler) vs. Team SmackDown (Jeff Hardy, Samoa Joe, Rey Mysterio, The Miz & Shane McMahon)
Women’s Elimination Tag Team Match: Team Raw (Natalya, Mickie James, Nia Jax, Tamina & Ruby Riott) vs. Team SmackDown (Naomi, Sonya Deville, Asuka, Carmella)
Cruiserweight Title Match: Buddy Murphy © vs. Mustafa Ali
Traditional 10-on-10 Elimination Tag Team Match (Kickoff Show): Team Raw (Chad Gable, Bobby Roode, The B-Team, The Lucha House Party & The Revival) vs. Team SmackDown (The Usos, Epico, Primo, Karl Anderson, Luke Gallows, Sanity & New Day)